Toyota cemented its position atop the world’s automaking giants, producing a record 10.7 million cars as a group for the 12 months ended March 31 thanks to increased capacity and production optimization in North America and Asia. Global sales, which includes brands like Daihatsu and Hino, came in at 10.6 million units, up 1.7% on… Continue reading Toyota vehicle output hits record as supply chains untangle
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UM, state finalize contract for new $130 million EV research center
The University of Michigan and the state have finalized a contract for a $130 million Electric Vehicle Center that was funded by Michigan lawmakers last year. The center will be focused on accelerating collaborative research and development, building a skilled workforce and creating a campus that supports both. Alan Taub, an engineering professor and former… Continue reading UM, state finalize contract for new $130 million EV research center
Payne: Back to Hell in the updated Mustang Mach-E
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The charging challenge facing EVs and their owners
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Whitmer touts new EV chargers to be built in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills — Electric-vehicle charging company FLO will produce a new electric-vehicle fast charger at its Auburn Hills facility that will be shipped across the country to support the company’s North American charging network. The Canada-based company, which produces EV chargers and operates a charging network, made the production news official at an event Wednesday… Continue reading Whitmer touts new EV chargers to be built in Auburn Hills
Bentley Continental and Flying Spur receive 2023 updates
Last year we saw Bentley stretch the Bentayga with an EWB Azure model and now this has sparked a series of upgrades for the two-door Continental GT and four-door Flying Spur. Starting with the Continental GT and the GTC convertible models, Azure trim will now add 22-inch ten spoke black wheels and a ‘Vertical Vane… Continue reading Bentley Continental and Flying Spur receive 2023 updates
New Suzuki Jimny Twisted on the way
It might be small, but the Suzuki Jimny is one of the best off-roaders you can buy and Yorkshire-based off-road specialists Twisted has confirmed it will release its own interpretation of the retro SUV. You might have heard of Twisted before, with the company’s 21-year history mainly focused on making Land Rover Defenders even more… Continue reading New Suzuki Jimny Twisted on the way
New Mazda MX-5 Kizuna limited to 250 examples
Mazda’s MX-5 has had plenty of special editions throughout its lifespan and after a brief pause of two years there’s another name to add to the list – Kizuna. The MX-5 Kizuna is based on the mid-range Exclusive-Line Roadster model (there’s no hard-top RF version here) and gets the entry-level Skyactiv-G engine, a 1.5-litre four-cylinder… Continue reading New Mazda MX-5 Kizuna limited to 250 examples
Electric Range Rover Classic conversion from Inverted comes with 450bhp and 200-mile range
If you want to take a classic car and give it an electrified powertrain, the boxy original Range Rover Classic might not be the most obvious choice. Well, Inverted has taken on the task and revealed its electric interpretation of the British icon. Inverted is a specialist company that deals with ‘EV regeneration’ as it… Continue reading Electric Range Rover Classic conversion from Inverted comes with 450bhp and 200-mile range
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
The VW ID.3 was billed as the spiritual successor to the Golf and the original Beetle, firing Volkswagen into the electric age back in 2019. While it’s not quite matched those lofty expectations just yet, VW will be hoping the mid-life update will improve the ID.3’s fortunes. The new facelifted ID.3 is available to order… Continue reading New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115