Other than the Dacia Spring, which starts cheap and ends up even cheaper after three years, with retained value of around 40% (how does six grand for a three-year old EV sound?), the Dacia range is pretty slow to shed its value. Affordable cars tend not to drop too quickly, since their affordability is still… Continue reading Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
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Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s
The Shelbys offer serious performance, however. The GT350 comes with the same 5.0-litre V8 engine as the regular Mustang, but tuned to 480bhp. Its power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. That same engine is also offered with a supercharger, giving an output of 810bhp. Performance figures haven’t… Continue reading Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s
Trump says he’ll think about Kremlin’s Russia-Alaska tunnel pitch
Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Kremlin envoy proposes ‘Putin-Trump tunnel’ to link Russia and U.S. Reuters President Donald Trump said Friday that a Russian proposal for Elon Musk and his tunneling business, the Boring Company, to build an undersea rail tunnel through the Bering Strait was “interesting” and he’d have to think about it.… Continue reading Trump says he’ll think about Kremlin’s Russia-Alaska tunnel pitch
Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai to work with Stellantis on Europe expansion
Robotaxi operator Pony.ai has begun testing rides with human staff inside between a suburb of Beijing and a major high-speed train station. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai announced Friday it is working with Stellantis for testing self-driving taxis in Europe. The companies said they will start tests in the coming months in… Continue reading Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai to work with Stellantis on Europe expansion
Benioff’s backing of Trump, troops in SF leads Salesforce Foundation director Conway to quit
Ron Conway, founder of SV Angel, speaks during the TechCrunch Disrupt NYC 2015 conference in New York on May 4, 2015. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Days after suggesting that President Donald Trump should send federal troops to San Francisco, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is facing some consequences. Prominent startup investor Ron Conway,… Continue reading Benioff’s backing of Trump, troops in SF leads Salesforce Foundation director Conway to quit
The Junkyard Gems of All American Classics, Vancouver, Washington
When we visited All American Classics of Vancouver, Washington, a few years ago, the yard had just downsized. We were told that this was a necessary move in order to cope with ever-increasing property taxes. It made the tough decision to sell off half its land, crushing 1200 classic cars in the process. However, the yard owner… Continue reading The Junkyard Gems of All American Classics, Vancouver, Washington
Germany follows UK with new incentives for electric car buyers
Germany is set to bring back electric car subsidies from January 2026 by launching a €4 billion (£3.4bn) programme that targets buyers of more affordable models. The new incentive scheme, agreed by Germany’s coalition government after meetings with automotive industry officials in Berlin last week, will offer up to €4000 (£3400) towards electric cars with… Continue reading Germany follows UK with new incentives for electric car buyers
Seat Leon to continue into next decade with heavy update in 2029
Seat will launch a heavily updated Leon in 2029 as it doubles down on its existing combustion line up and rides out the uncertainty clouding the industry’s transition to electric cars. The updated Leon will follow the launch of refreshed versions of the Ibiza and Arona next year, new mild-hybrid engines for those models in… Continue reading Seat Leon to continue into next decade with heavy update in 2029
6 ways the MINI Aceman makes clever use of tech
Remote controlThe MINI App is standard across the Aceman line-up and unlocks a world of convenience from the palm of your hand. Journeys start with a few taps of a smartphone – checking and controlling charging, uploading routes including preferred stop-offs, locking and unlocking the doors and setting the cabin temperature ready for departure. That… Continue reading 6 ways the MINI Aceman makes clever use of tech
Video: GST 2.0’s Long-Term Growth Impact Explained
GST 2.0 reshapes vehicle pricing across segments. Small cars become more affordable while larger SUVs face mixed outcomes. We examine dealer challenges, consumer impact, and whether this tax reform signals sustained market growth or temporary seasonal demand. With GST 2.0, small cars are suddenly more affordable, bigger SUVs face mixed effects, and dealers are navigating… Continue reading Video: GST 2.0’s Long-Term Growth Impact Explained