Ford has announced that it will launch a new variant of the Mustang next year, promising that “the best is absolutely yet to come”. A preview image released by the company leaves much to the imagination, but suggests it could wear a more rakish rear spoiler than that on the Mustang Dark Horse. Few details… Continue reading Ford to launch new Mustang variant next year
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From the archive: driving the world’s most magnificent car
“The mere mention of the name Hispano-Suiza suggests a car of the highest quality. Thus, when it is announced that this firm has decided to market a 12-cylinder model, one naturally expects to find something of more than ordinary interest. “In this respect, one is not disappointed, for that designed by Marc Birkigt is a… Continue reading From the archive: driving the world’s most magnificent car
Hyundai and carbon fibre specialist Toray to develop lightweight, high-strength materials
Hyundai Motor Group has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with Toray Industries Inc, a pioneer in carbon fibre and composite material technology, to advance material innovation for a new era of mobility. Toray Industries specialises in fibres and textiles, performance chemicals, carbon fibre composite materials, environmental engineering and life science. The company is renowned… Continue reading Hyundai and carbon fibre specialist Toray to develop lightweight, high-strength materials
Yamaha wins Red Dot product design awards for MT-09 and XMAX 300
Yamaha Motor Co’s MT-09 and XMAX300 motorcycles have won the ‘Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024’ international design award. These honours mark the 13th year in a row – every year since 2012 – that a Yamaha Motor product has received a Red Dot Design Award. The award-winning MT-09 is the fourth generation of road… Continue reading Yamaha wins Red Dot product design awards for MT-09 and XMAX 300
China’s BYD fires up its car offerings to compete with Tesla and Jeep at the same time
BYD unveiled three new cars for its Fang Cheng Bao brand on April 16, 2024, in Shenzhen. This vehicle, the Super 3 SUV, comes with a drone port on its roof. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng SHENZHEN – Chinese electric car company BYD is rapidly expanding its lineup to include vehicles that compete with traditional automakers… Continue reading China’s BYD fires up its car offerings to compete with Tesla and Jeep at the same time
Elon Musk slated to unveil USD 2-3 billion India investment on visit next week: Report
Tesla chief Elon Musk is expected to make an investment announcement of USD 2-3 billion in India, chiefly for making a new factory, upon his India visit to meet PM Modi in the coming week, Reuters reported citing two persons in the know. Musk is expected to meet the Prime Minister on Monday and slated… Continue reading Elon Musk slated to unveil USD 2-3 billion India investment on visit next week: Report
Audi Q6 e-tron: 6 big things you need to know
It’s all enhanced by the uninterrupted light bar that extends the full width of the rear, connecting the ‘quattro blisters’ on either side of the car to the Audi Q6 e-tron’s amazing-looking active digital OLED rear lights. #5 Even more illuminating Audi has led the way for decades when it comes to innovative light technology,… Continue reading Audi Q6 e-tron: 6 big things you need to know
UK is most suited country in Europe to mass EV adoption, data shows
The UK is the most suited market in Europe to the mass-adoption of EVs, especially fleets, according to new data that analysed 1.3 million vehicles across seven countries. In its ‘Taking charge: on the road to an EV future’ report, analytics firm Geotab claims 66% of combustion-powered UK-based fleet vehicles could be swapped for an… Continue reading UK is most suited country in Europe to mass EV adoption, data shows
Alfa Romeo to politicians: forget about names and save the industry
Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has urged European politicians to focus on protecting jobs in the car industry, rather than the names of cars, following a spat that prompted the rebranding of the brand’s new crossover. The car was rebranded from Milano to Junior just five days after it was revealed, after claims by Italian industry minister Adolfo Urso… Continue reading Alfa Romeo to politicians: forget about names and save the industry
Autocar magazine 17 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we detail Alfa Romeo’s new BMW M3-beater, drive Skoda’s Swiss army knife, and find out why the boss of Jeep is bullish about the company’s future. News The next Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio will arrive in 2026 as its most potent car to date, nudging 1000bhp and on-board AI that can tweak… Continue reading Autocar magazine 17 April: on sale now