With the adoption of electric cars only accelerating as manufacturers put more and more money behind them, and customers moving in greater and greater numbers to trade in their combustion-engined cars in favour of them, one main barrier to ownership looms in the minds of those unsure whether an EV will meet their needs: the… Continue reading How fast do electric cars really charge?
Category: US Motoring Press
No replacement for Honda E as brand shifts focus to SUVs
Honda will not introduce any cars the size of the Honda E for the foreseeable future, instead focusing on presenting itself as an SUV-driven brand with the arrival of the new e:Ny1. The firm’s seven-strong line-up currently features four SUVs – the Honda CR-V, the smaller Honda ZR-V, Honda HR-V and the new electric e:Ny1, launched last… Continue reading No replacement for Honda E as brand shifts focus to SUVs
UK’s ‘world-class’ talent critical for Polestar EV development
“If you want to build the safest car in the world, you’ll find that sort of engineering competence around Gothenburg,” says Ingenlath. “But if you want to design and build a low, sporty, exclusive, luxury GT car, then probably the engineering competence [is best found] in the UK. It’s world class for this kind of… Continue reading UK’s ‘world-class’ talent critical for Polestar EV development
Nissan global EV sales cross a million units
Nissan Motor Co has announced today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the 1-million-unit milestone. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan Leaf has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. The model, currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the USA and Europe, continues to be highly evaluated by customers… Continue reading Nissan global EV sales cross a million units
Nissan global EV sales cross a million units
Nissan Motor Co has announced today that its global sales of electric vehicles have surpassed the 1-million-unit milestone. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan Leaf has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. The model, currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the USA and Europe, continues to be highly evaluated by customers… Continue reading Nissan global EV sales cross a million units
ZF to set up airbag plant in Wuhan, its largest in APAC
The ZF Group has signed an agreement with the Wuhan Economic Development Zone (WEDZ), in central China’ Hubei province, where ZF will invest in an automotive airbag production and R&D centre, setting up the ZF Wuhan Automotive Safety Systems (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. When it goes into operation, peak annual output is expected to reach RMB… Continue reading ZF to set up airbag plant in Wuhan, its largest in APAC
Maruti Suzuki recalls 87,599 S-Pressos and Eeco vans to inspect steering tie rod
Maruti Suzuki India has issued a recall notice for a total of 87,599 vehicles comprising the entry level S-Presso hatchback and the Eeco van. The model-wise split of the recall has not been given by the company. As per the company, the recall-impacted vehicles have been manufactured between July 5, 2021 and February 15, 2023.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki recalls 87,599 S-Pressos and Eeco vans to inspect steering tie rod
Mercedes E Class
Speaking of kit we won’t be getting in the UK: air suspension isn’t on the options list. Instead, we will get steel spring suspension with adaptive damping. This might not seem like a big deal, but our air-equipped European press car exhibited impressive body control over dips and crests and took the sting out of… Continue reading Mercedes E Class
Jeep parent, Samsung SDI to partner on second U.S. electric vehicle battery plant
Stellantis plans to add a second electric vehicle battery plant in the United States in a joint venture with South Korea’s Samsung SDI. The companies, in an announcement timed for Monday morning, said the location of the new plant is under review. They said in a news release that they signed a memorandum of understanding,… Continue reading Jeep parent, Samsung SDI to partner on second U.S. electric vehicle battery plant
2024 Mustang gallops into the future with advanced electronics and more power
An injection of new technology, more power and chassis upgrades will power the original pony car into the future when the seventh-generation Ford Mustang goes on sale later this year. Ford put modern electronics in the service of the Mustang’s timeless appeal of style, performance and fun. From using an electronic hand brake to drift… Continue reading 2024 Mustang gallops into the future with advanced electronics and more power