Australia is becoming a “dumping ground” for more dangerous and polluting cars, one transport minister warns, as the federal government has not adopted international emissions standards. In a submission to a federal parliamentary inquiry into road safety, ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel warned the refusal to adopt Euro 6 standards was not only bad for the environment,… Continue reading World NM: Australia becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for polluting cars as government delays signing on to international standards001603
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World NM: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Finally Sells Out, 18 Months After Premiere001592
Alfa Romeo presented the GTA twins back in March 2020, which is exactly 18 months ago. Better late than never, all 500 units have been spoken for. Pretty… underwhelming, isn’t it? Even though it’s the very best Giulia in production today, few people can see th… (continue reading…) Go to Source
World NM: First Lucid Air EVs Roll Off the Assembly Line, Deliveries Set to Start Next Month001590
After receiving a record-breaking official EPA range rating of 520 miles (837 km), Lucid announced on Tuesday, September 28th, that the first Air electric sedans had driven off the assembly line. Customer deliveries of the Air Dream Edition are set to begin in late October, with other versions expected to follow. The initial delivery of… Continue reading World NM: First Lucid Air EVs Roll Off the Assembly Line, Deliveries Set to Start Next Month001590
World NM: Bulgaria: Bulgaria-made All-electric Mini Truck Will Compete for German Market001586
One of the innovations is the use of photo-voltaic panels in the body. It has two seats and its maximum distance per single battery charge is 250 kilometers, while the maximum speed is up to 80 km/h. Established in 2012, it has been known for the production of sports cars, but now focuses on other… Continue reading World NM: Bulgaria: Bulgaria-made All-electric Mini Truck Will Compete for German Market001586
World NM: Tesla Builds 1st Store on Tribal Land, Dodges State Car Laws001578
Carmaker Tesla has opened a store and repair shop on Native American land for the first time, marking a new approach to its yearslong fight to sell cars directly to consumers and cut car dealerships out of the process. To buy a Tesla, they have to drive hours to pick them up or pay thousands… Continue reading World NM: Tesla Builds 1st Store on Tribal Land, Dodges State Car Laws001578
World NM: German Dieselgate trial begins without ex-VW boss Martin Winterkorn 16.09.2021001577
It’s almost exactly six years ago that the emissions scandal of German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) was uncovered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on September 18, 2015. All of the defendants will testify that they had either passed on their knowledge of the manipulations to their superiors and therefore cannot be held responsible, or that they didn’t know… Continue reading World NM: German Dieselgate trial begins without ex-VW boss Martin Winterkorn
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World NM: MINI Delivers One-Millionth Car Sold in the United Kingdom001576
Long before the MINI became its own thing with uppercase letters, the British Motor Corporation introduced the original in 1959. Masterminded by legendary designer and engineer Alec Issigonis, the Mini soldiered on with many improvements and variations until the year 2000. During this period, no fewer than 5,387,862 examples of th… (continue reading…) Go to… Continue reading World NM: MINI Delivers One-Millionth Car Sold in the United Kingdom001576
World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Production Scheduling Affected by Supplier Problem001572
As you’re well aware, Ford intends to ship more turbo-engined Mavericks to U.S. dealers in the first model year of production. The bad news for the hybrid extends to a production scheduling halt due to parts availability. Maverick Truck Club… (continue reading…) Go to Source
World NM: Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Electric Hot Hatchback Confirmed for Production001571
Remember the ID.5 GTX from the IAA 2021? The coupe-styled crossover will join the ID.4 GTX sometime next year, and not long after that, VW intends to add the ID.3 GTX to the lineup of e-performance vehicles. Chief executive officer Ralf Brandstaetter told Auto Express that Volkswagen has… (continue reading…) Go to Source
World NM: 2021 Ford Mustang Production Halted One Week Over Gas Leak001569
The chip shortage isn’t the only production-related problem currently faced by the Blue Oval. As fate would have it, the Flat Rock plant is currently offline due to a benzene hazard produced by a gas leak. The harmful chemical had been detected within a four-mile perimeter. The hydrocarbon had been traced back to a leak… Continue reading World NM: 2021 Ford Mustang Production Halted One Week Over Gas Leak001569