Supply constraints continue to affect some of General Motors Co.’s production with the automaker planning another down week at its Indiana, light-duty truck plant. Fort Wayne Assembly is down this week and will now be down an additional week through Sept. 8 for an unspecified supply constraint, according to a letter the plant’s executive director… Continue reading Supply constraint shuts down GM truck plant again
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Judge in lawsuit over Ford battery plant slated to issue key decision by next week
A judge in Calhoun County is slated in the next week to issue a key decision in a lawsuit over Ford Motor Co.’s planned battery plant project in Marshall. Visiting Judge William Marietti said Wednesday that he expects to have a decision on a motion for summary disposition of the case within the next week.… Continue reading Judge in lawsuit over Ford battery plant slated to issue key decision by next week
Ram to conclude production of V-8 TRX supertruck at end of year
Ram Trucks on Wednesday said it’s concluding production of the V-8-powered Ram 1500 TRX pickup at the end of the year at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. The vehicle, powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V-8 engine, launched in 2020 as a 2021 model. It offered the brand’s most capable truck yet with 702 horsepower, 8,100-pound… Continue reading Ram to conclude production of V-8 TRX supertruck at end of year
Alfa Romeo reveals 33 Stradale sports car with fully electric option
A limited-edition two-seat coupé will bridge Alfa Romeo from its internal combustion engine roots to an all-electric future. The 33 Stradale inspired by its 1967 namesake (which means “road” in Italian) marks the Stellantis NV premium brand’s return to custom-built cars after 50 years, and it won’t be the last such offering, Alfa Romeo CEO… Continue reading Alfa Romeo reveals 33 Stradale sports car with fully electric option
Tesla’s Cybertruck is long on hype and short on specifications
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Manual Volkswagen Golf GTI bows out with special edition in US
The manual Volkswagen Golf GTI bows out after 47 years with the commemorative GTI 380 edition – a US-market special that pays homage to the storied hot hatchback’s heritage. As reported exclusively by Autocar earlier this year, the Volkswagen Golf line-up is set to go automatic only as part of a mid-life update in 2024, if… Continue reading Manual Volkswagen Golf GTI bows out with special edition in US
New Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale revealed with V6 and EV options
Drivers can choose between Strada (road) and Pista (track) mode. Alfa Romeo said it had the “amibitious” goal of ensuring the car was as at home on track as on the road, thus giving the driver a more comfortable ride in road mode with slower throttle response, softer suspension and – on the V6 car… Continue reading New Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale revealed with V6 and EV options
Polestones 01 is range-extender 4×4 with integrated kitchen
Chinese start-up Polestones has launched its first car, a Pininfarina-designed luxury 4×4 aptly named the 01. The Polestones 01 is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine, which generates electricity for a pair of electric motors (one per axle). Chinese media reports that the set-up musters a combined 469bhp and 546lb ft, allowing the 01 to… Continue reading Polestones 01 is range-extender 4×4 with integrated kitchen
Audi Q8 e-tron: 8 details we absolutely love
Earlier this year, we took the all-new Audi Q8 e-tron on a 500-mile journey across the UK from Wales to Kent. Why? Well, we wanted to use an epic UK road-trip to learn as much as we could about Audi’s flagship all-electric SUV in the real world. And what better inspiration could we take than… Continue reading Audi Q8 e-tron: 8 details we absolutely love
Clean Air Zones: all you need to know
Read more: The electric cars with the best real-world range Is my car exempt from the ULEZ and other clean air zones? Since the goal of CAZs is to reduce emissions and improve air quality, zero-emissions vehicles have nothing to fear. However, drivers of vehicles that do emit pollutants may be liable for charges. Two factors… Continue reading Clean Air Zones: all you need to know