Category: US Motoring Press

New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range

The Vauxhall Frontera, a chunky electric replacement for the Crossland, will go on sale in the UK imminently with a range of up to 248 miles and the option of seven seats. It will be available with a choice of two batteries, giving either 186 miles as standard or 248 miles in the long-range version,… Continue reading New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range

Report: Mercedes stops developing new platform for luxury EVs

Mercedes-Benz is set to dramatically reduce its investment in electric vehicle platform development, with a decision not to push ahead with plans for its new MB.EA Large architecture, according to reports in Germany. The new platform, planned to be launched in 2028, was earmarked to underpin successors to the existing EQE and EQS saloons and SUVs. As… Continue reading Report: Mercedes stops developing new platform for luxury EVs

Unpicking Audi’s quarta horribilis

One stat leapt out from the Audi Group’s financial results from the first quarter of 2024: Lamborghini made more money than Audi. Bentley came close, too. That’s overall operating profit, not just profit per car. We all know how good margins can be on selling luxury motors, but Lamborghini delivered just 2630 cars in the quarter, compared with Audi’s 397,000. From… Continue reading Unpicking Audi’s quarta horribilis

Mercedes-AMG G63

The biggest change is the new AMG Active Ride Control suspension system. Hydraulics replace torsion bar cross-stabilises, and the shock absorbers also gain hydraulic connections. Essentially you can decrease stiffness for off-roading, and increase it to reduce roll while cornering on road. It makes for the sweetest handling G ever. One of Merc’s engineers was… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG G63

Suzuki Motor eyes record year, India to drive global sales

Suzuki Motor Corporation expects record sales for the 4th consecutive year and 3rd consecutive year of operating profits in the current financial year, led by a strong outperformance in India. The small car specialist forecasts the Indian market to grow by 2% in the current financial year but states that Maruti Suzuki will outpace the market.  … Continue reading Suzuki Motor eyes record year, India to drive global sales

Ferrari engineering boss: Turbocharged V12 “is not in my mind”

Ferrari has invested heavily in making its V12 compliant with new emissions regulations without the need for turbocharging – and the brand is committed to keeping its largest engine breathing freely well into the future. The Ferrari 12 Cilindri has been revealed as the firm’s new GT flagship, using an evolved version of the 6.5-litre… Continue reading Ferrari engineering boss: Turbocharged V12 “is not in my mind”

Retro Rides weekender: the joy of old-school motoring

Buttonless key. Ignition barrel. Turn once. Turn again. Turn a third time. A screeching fanbelt whines before a multi-cylinder roar takes over then settles to a lumpy idle. What has just been described encapsulates the whole premise of Retro Rides – and the experience reflects ours when we took a top-spec Volvo 850 T5-R along… Continue reading Retro Rides weekender: the joy of old-school motoring

Early EV adopters getting over, focus on developing mkt: Tata Motors CFO Balaji

Tata Motors Ltd believes the early adopters of electric passenger vehicles may be subsiding and the automaker would focus more on developing the electric vehicle market in India this financial year to sustain the growth momentum. The automaker’s electric car sales rose 48 percent on year to 73,800 units but missed the target of selling… Continue reading Early EV adopters getting over, focus on developing mkt: Tata Motors CFO Balaji

‘Commercial vehicle may remain flat or decline in FY25′, says Tata Motors’ Girish Wagh

Tata Motors Ltd struck a cautious tone on the full-year outlook for fiscal 2025 (FY25), according to comments by Girish Wagh, Executive Director, during a post-earnings call with analysts. “We are cautiously optimistic for FY25,” Wagh said. “I think we will see a flat or maybe a slight decline in the overall volumes for the… Continue reading ‘Commercial vehicle may remain flat or decline in FY25′, says Tata Motors’ Girish Wagh