Lower pricing due to softening demand helped April electric vehicle sales at Ford more than double, even as the automaker was shifting resources away from the money-losing unit. Despite the reasons behind the pricing, Freedom Capital Markets auto analyst Michael Ward said Ford’s nearly 130% jump in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales last month should… Continue reading Despite reasons for Ford’s latest EV sales surge, there’s a lot going right at the automaker
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How American carmakers lost ground in China
American automakers and their non-Chinese counterparts are fighting an existential battle, as local rivals in China outpace them. Chinese companies flush with government investments and subsidies have leapfrogged the competition in electric vehicle technology and software. U.S. automaker sales have fallen dramatically since their peak a few years ago. “I don’t want to sound overly… Continue reading How American carmakers lost ground in China
Log9’s Pankaj Sharma on how EVs are redefining mobility
In the era of rapid technological advancement, the transportation landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Unlike traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs represent a fusion of hardware and software, where the latter plays a pivotal role in enhancing functionality and driving innovation. EVs, often likened to digital devices… Continue reading Log9’s Pankaj Sharma on how EVs are redefining mobility
Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered hypercar from the future
Contrary to its chemical properties, hydrogen has been a slow-burner in the car industry so far. Only a few manufacturers have actually created cars powered by the fuel but Alpine could be looking to change that, starting with the Alpenglow Hy4. If that name sounds familiar then you’d be right. Back in 2022 Alpine unveiled… Continue reading Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered hypercar from the future
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Vitara is a frugal family SUV for £177 a month
Efficient engine Lots of kit £177 a month The Vitara has been around since the 1980s and it’s managed to keep up with the times by morphing from a rugged off-roader to a family-friendly SUV. What has always been a constant is the Vitara’s low price tag and on a good leasing deal the latest… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Vitara is a frugal family SUV for £177 a month
New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
SE L is next and it starts from £31,250. On top of the SE Technology kit it gets 17-inch wheels, animated indicators in the lights, ‘Lounge Design’ selection for the interior with microsuede and artificial leather or an option to fit ‘Suite Black Design’. A two-spoke heated steering wheel is added, along with a heated… Continue reading New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”
When introducing her bill to Parliament, Leadbeater said: “Many of us will remember being new drivers. The inexperience, the lack of confidence or, sometimes, sadly often amongst younger men, the overconfidence.” She continued, “We must never forget that behind [that] statistic there are thousands of lives, right across the country, grieving or going through unimaginable… Continue reading New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”
Ford threatens to restrict petrol car sales to meet the UK’s EV targets
Ford could resort to limiting the sales of its petrol cars in the UK, as it struggles to meet the electric car sales targets laid down in the government’s Zero-Emissions Vehicle Mandate. Introduced at the start of this year, the ZEV mandate requires manufacturers to ensure that a minimum percentage of their overall sales are… Continue reading Ford threatens to restrict petrol car sales to meet the UK’s EV targets
Most expensive cars sold at auction
The car in question is chassis number 3,765, which was the only GTO Tipo to be raced by Scuderia Ferrari. It was driven by Mike Parkes and Lorenzo Bandini at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and also took a class win and second-place finish at the Nurburgring 1,000km in the same year.… Continue reading Most expensive cars sold at auction
Stunning new Ferrari 12Cilindri confirms there’s still a place for a big V12
Huge carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard, controlled through a new brake-by-wire control system, and Ferrari’s side-slip control set-up is now on its eighth iteration and works through the traction- and stability-control systems. The wheels are a 21-inch design, running on a bespoke Michelin or Goodyear tyre option. Aero and design While Ferrari is hesitant to… Continue reading Stunning new Ferrari 12Cilindri confirms there’s still a place for a big V12