“Throw the keys through the kiosk’s open window. We’ll get the car when we open later”: Those slightly unorthodox drop-off instructions I once received from a Hertz manager in Croatia illustrate some of the differences U.S. travelers might encounter when renting a car abroad. It pays to familiarize yourself with the local policies and protocols… Continue reading Tips for Renting a Car Abroad
Category: US Motoring Press
Tesla faces hurdle in Germany as locals vote to oppose factory expansion
Employees of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg work on a production line of a Model Y electric vehicle on March 20, 2023. Patrick Pleuil | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Electric vehicle maker Tesla failed to secure a vote among locals in favor of authorizing a major factory expansion for the company’s battery and car assembly… Continue reading Tesla faces hurdle in Germany as locals vote to oppose factory expansion
Ford, UAW reach local labor deal to avert strike at Kentucky plant
Ford Super Duty trucks are seen at the Kentucky Truck assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, 2023. Joe White | Reuters Ford and a United Auto Workers local union, UAW Local 62, reached a tentative deal on Wednesday to avert a strike at the automaker’s most profitable plant. The UAW had threatened that… Continue reading Ford, UAW reach local labor deal to avert strike at Kentucky plant
EV boat maker Arc debuts a premium wake sport model for $258,000
Arc Boat Company’s fully electric Arc Sport model gets four to six hours of typical use on a single charge. Arc Boat Company Arc Boat Company began sales of its second electric boat model in just three years this week. The new $258,000 Arc Sport was designed for wake sports enthusiasts and follows the company’s… Continue reading EV boat maker Arc debuts a premium wake sport model for $258,000
IM Motors to show 500-mile UK-bound L6 saloon at Geneva
IM Motors, MG’s premium electric sister brand which is set to launch in the UK next year, will unveil its new L6 saloon at the Geneva motor show. IM (Intelligent Mobility) was founded in late 2020 as a tie-up between MG parent brand SAIC, e-commerce giant Alibaba and R&D specialist Zhangjiang Hi-Tech delivered the first… Continue reading IM Motors to show 500-mile UK-bound L6 saloon at Geneva
Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economy and performance
The Vauxhall Astra has gained a new 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for a 19% reduction in fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Available in both the hatchback and estate variants, it’s the first such powertrain to be offered in the popular family car. It combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 0.89kWh battery and an electric… Continue reading Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economy and performance
21% of UK drivers prioritise motoring issues in general election
More than a fifth (21%) of drivers in the UK will prioritise motoring issues in the upcoming general election, according to research by Autocar. A survey of 1073 motorists has revealed the issues that will guide their voting decisions during the upcoming general election. The most commonly cited issue was fixing potholes, which was rated… Continue reading 21% of UK drivers prioritise motoring issues in general election
Autocar magazine 21 February: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we have all you need to know about the new electric Range Rover Sport, deliver our verdict on the new Mini Countryman, and hear from Luca de Meo himself about how we can save the European car industry. News Four Range Rover EVs and two all-electric Jaguars will be launched by… Continue reading Autocar magazine 21 February: on sale now
Mahindra, JSW in fray for stake in VW Group’s India operations
The top brass of the Volkswagen Group has engaged with two major business groups in India to explore a potential partnership in the electrification space. Autocar Professional had exclusively reported earlier this week that the VW Group is ready to dilute its stake in its 100 percent local subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd… Continue reading Mahindra, JSW in fray for stake in VW Group’s India operations
Quantron, Hygenox sign LoI for cooperation in green hydrogen projects in Europe
Quantron, a specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transportation and Hygenox have signed a Letter of Intent for cooperation in green hydrogen projects across Europe. Quantron AG intends to supply Hygenox with up to eight climate-friendly fuel cell vehicles of the QUANTRON QHM FCEV and QUANTRON QLI FCEV models in the period 2025/2026. The vehicles… Continue reading Quantron, Hygenox sign LoI for cooperation in green hydrogen projects in Europe