Ford unveils new hardcore 700bhp F-150 Raptor R truck

Ford’s F-150 pick-up truck is one of the world’s most popular vehicles and the line-up has just been crowned with the most aggressive variant the Blue Oval has ever made in the form of the F-150 Raptor R. The new high-performance pick-up receives plenty of alterations to distinguish it from the regular Raptor, including an… Continue reading Ford unveils new hardcore 700bhp F-150 Raptor R truck

New 2022 Polestar 3 could start from around £70,000

The new Polestar 3 will arrive in October this year and go head to head with the Tesla Model Y – and the brand’s chief executive officer Thomas Ingenlath has revealed that it’ll cost between 75,000 and 110,000 euros. If Polestar maintains its current European pricing strategy for the forthcoming SUV, we expect UK pricing… Continue reading New 2022 Polestar 3 could start from around £70,000

New pictures of baby Jeep EV leaked ahead of debut in October 2022

Back in March this year we were given an idea as to what the new baby Jeep EV would look like, and thanks to these new images, it’s clear Jeep has pretty much finalised the compact SUV’s design. We’ve seen it testing in camouflage before, but this is our first undisguised look at Jeep’s first… Continue reading New pictures of baby Jeep EV leaked ahead of debut in October 2022

The AP Interview: GM’s Barra talks electric vehicles, future

New York — The economy is a bit wobbly, but General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra isn’t backing off of an audacious prediction: By the middle of this decade, her company will sell more electric vehicles in the U.S. than Tesla Inc., the global sales leader. To fulfill that pledge in as little as 2 1/2… Continue reading The AP Interview: GM’s Barra talks electric vehicles, future

Stellantis to dissolve JV with GAC, import Jeeps to China

Jeep maker Stellantis NV is dissolving its money-losing joint venture with its Chinese partner and instead will import the iconic SUVs into the world’s largest autos market. The breakup with Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Co. Ltd. offers a refresh for one of the world’s largest automakers trying to make inroads into a market where neither Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV nor… Continue reading Stellantis to dissolve JV with GAC, import Jeeps to China

GM CEO Barra says headquarters to stay in downtown Detroit

New York – General Motors will keep its headquarters in its seven-building office tower complex in downtown Detroit, its CEO says. Mary Barra, in an interview with The Associated Press, said the automaker’s main office will remain in the Renaissance Center, the centerpiece of the city’s skyline just across the Detroit River from Canada. “Our headquarters… Continue reading GM CEO Barra says headquarters to stay in downtown Detroit

WITH VIDEO: Ford unleashes the V8-powered, 700-horsepower F-150 Raptor R

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A London airport suspended flights after its runway buckled in the heat

The United Kingdom is currently experiencing an extreme heatwave, and some of its infrastructure hasn’t been able to cope. London’s Luton Airport, a hub for low-cost flights, had to suspend departures and arrivals on Monday after the heat caused a “small section” of runway to lift up, according to a tweet posted to the airport’s… Continue reading A London airport suspended flights after its runway buckled in the heat

Chorley Group acquires Vantage Citroen in Blackpool

Chorley Group has acquired Vantage Citroen in Blackpool. Blackpool Citroen will form part of Chorley Group’s current Blackpool set-up offering, Kia, Nissan and Hyundai. Adam Turner, managing director at Chorley Group, said: “We are really excited to welcome Blackpool Citroen to the Chorley Group family and see it as a great addition to our group.”… Continue reading Chorley Group acquires Vantage Citroen in Blackpool

Nikola Adjourns and Will Reconvene Annual Meeting of Stockholders on August 2, 2022, to Secure the Less than 0.5% of Votes Needed

VOTE NOW by phone at (855) 935-2562, if in North America, or 1-(207) 607-7123, if international VOTE NOW online at www.proxyvote.com PHOENIX, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been adjourned to August… Continue reading Nikola Adjourns and Will Reconvene Annual Meeting of Stockholders on August 2, 2022, to Secure the Less than 0.5% of Votes Needed