For the second year in a row, Tesla Inc.’s Model Y is the most American-made car, according to a ranking released Wednesday by Cars.com. In fact, Tesla Inc. swept the first four spots on the 100-car list of the vehicles with the most U.S. content, with Model Y, Model 3, Model X and Model S… Continue reading Tesla Model Y is Cars.com’s top American-made car for second year in a row
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What GM and Ford’s adoption of Tesla’s EV charging standard means for industry, drivers
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U.S. House China committee members talk supply chains with Detroit auto execs
Romulus — Reducing dependence on Chinese supply chains, the need for permitting reform for critical minerals, and concerns over a lack of reciprocity with China on testing autonomous vehicle technologies were among the themes of meetings Tuesday between top automotive executives and federal lawmakers. U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham… Continue reading U.S. House China committee members talk supply chains with Detroit auto execs
BYD Dolphin brings 265 miles for £25,490 in the UK
Chinese manufacturer BYD has confirmed UK pricing for its new small car ahead of deliveries starting at the tail end of this year. The new BYD Dolphin starts from £25,490 in the UK, and €29,990 in mainland Europe. That makes it one of the cheapest electric cars on sale today, undercutting the likes of the MG 4… Continue reading BYD Dolphin brings 265 miles for £25,490 in the UK
MG Cyberster to make public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
MG design director Carl Gotham, leader of the brand’s 20-strong advanced design group based in London’s Marylebone, acknowledges the size growth but believes the car wears it well, “creating a completely new kind of roadster ready for a new generation of sports car drivers”. He cites the Cyberster’s main aim as being to lead the design… Continue reading MG Cyberster to make public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 41)
Episode 41 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior driving to Le Mans and enjoying a classic race, wondering what the next Bentley created by the special Mulliner coachbuilding might be, and talking much more motoring nonsense besides; and also bringing you your correspondence. Make sure you… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 41)
2026 Lotus Type 135: Electric Elise still in works after Alpine split
“It’s our DNA: dynamics, aerodynamics, lightweighting – that’s what we do on all our products,” Windle told Autocar at the LEVA’s unveiling. “We still want these to be Lotus products. They are going to have a different propulsion system but that system comes with benefits as well: instant torque, easier cooling and better packaging, so the first… Continue reading 2026 Lotus Type 135: Electric Elise still in works after Alpine split
McMurtry Speirling Pure goes on sale with 1000bhp for £820,000
The Goodwood-record-breaking McMurtry Spéirling electric fan car will in 2025 spawn a 1000bhp single-seater available to the public – for £820,000 (plus local taxes). The new Spéirling Pure is nearly identical to the record-breaking prototype EV – complete with its unique underbody fan, which sucks it to the road at the press of a button – but is claimed… Continue reading McMurtry Speirling Pure goes on sale with 1000bhp for £820,000
Caterham to present Project V electric car concept at Goodwood
Beyond confirming that it won’t have a long bonnet and won’t be “bulky”, Jannarelly stopped short of giving strong clues as to the shape and size of the new model, although he did point to the slimness and simplicity of an EV architecture as facilitators for improved packaging and compactness. Jannarelly’s commitment to lightness and… Continue reading Caterham to present Project V electric car concept at Goodwood
ReadyAssist and Okaya EV partner to provide full stack after sale support
This program has been customised to cater to the requirements of Okaya’s electric vehicle fleet, ensuring smooth operations, minimising downtime, and maximising efficiency for businesses. ReadyAssist and Okaya EV have partnered to provide a full stack after sale service and emergency assistance to Okaya’s B2B and B2C customers. Under this partnership, ReadyAssist will provide Okaya’s… Continue reading ReadyAssist and Okaya EV partner to provide full stack after sale support