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Drivers squeezed as auto insurance costs soar across the U.S.
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Electric cars pass a crucial tipping point in 23 countries
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Strong growth of EVs in India means new biz opportunities for players
The appointment of Abhit Thulkar as Vice President for business development and Amit Borkar as Vice President, New Mobility at Pune-based ARaymond India Pvt. Ltd should not come as a surprise. The Grenoble, France-based family-owned company was established in 1865, and has been planning its future as India’s automotive industries recover fast post Covid and… Continue reading Strong growth of EVs in India means new biz opportunities for players
Mini electric racing series under consideration
Mini is evaluating a future electric motorsport programme – but will only consider one that highlights the key traits of the brand. The British marque has now rebadged its classic three-door hatch as the Mini Cooper, in recognition of John Cooper’s performance models that achieved a string of motorsport successes in the 1960s, including victory on… Continue reading Mini electric racing series under consideration
Autocar Electric podcast: Live from the 2023 Munich motor show
The 2023 Munich motor show has played host to a plethora of hugely important new car reveals, including radical new concepts from BMW and Mercedes, an electric hot hatch from Volkswagen and even the rebirth of the Renault Scenic. Returning for a second running – having replaced the biennial Frankfurt motor show in 2021 –… Continue reading Autocar Electric podcast: Live from the 2023 Munich motor show
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT plug-in hybrid tipped for 800bhp
The new GT also receives an AMG Performance steering wheel and sculptured front sport seats with integrated headrests – the latter available with optional ventilation and automatically actuated side bolsters that narrow in the Sport, Sport+ and Race driving modes. The new individual rear seats are limited in leg and headroom and are suitable for… Continue reading 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT plug-in hybrid tipped for 800bhp
Work “well advanced” on radical new Vauxhall Insignia for 2025
The next-generation Vauxhall Insignia will be a very different car to its predecessor. Florian Huettl, CEO of Vauxhall parent brand Opel, announced at the Munich motor show that the company was “quite advanced in our conceptual work on a replacement” and that it would arrive after 2025 as an all-electric car. “It will not be a… Continue reading Work “well advanced” on radical new Vauxhall Insignia for 2025
Toyota bZ4X
Whether it’s the Toyota Corolla, RAV4 or C-HR, there is a certain consistency with Toyota interiors, so you know what to expect: not the last word in material richness and a slightly more disjointed design than German manufacturers tend to deliver, but you can count on form-follows-function ergonomics and impeccable build quality. It’s surprising, then,… Continue reading Toyota bZ4X
New look for 2024 Audi Q8 and hot SQ8
Audi’s Q8 flagship SUV heads into 2024 with wide-ranging technology upgrades, an improvement in perceived quality, and a simpler exterior design. Following the lead of the recently updated Audi Q8 E-tron, the German brand’s BMW X7 rival is offered with subtle styling changes including matrix LED lights, smoother surfacing, larger front air intakes for a more… Continue reading New look for 2024 Audi Q8 and hot SQ8