Jeep’s flagship Wrangler SUV is getting a refresh for 2024 with an expanded 4xe lineup, more safety features and new capabilities. The updates revealed Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show come just as U.S. Wrangler sales fell 17% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2022, shedding market share to its newest competitor, the… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler refresh is ‘most capable,’ expands 4xe lineup
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NYC Auto Show: 3-row, electric Kia EV9 wows with bold bod, big screens, fast-charging
New York – Determined to make a splash in the world’s richest market, South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Group’s Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands have never shied from big reveals at the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai’s flagship Palisade was unveiled here and Genesis took the wraps off the 2016 New York and 2018 Essentia… Continue reading NYC Auto Show: 3-row, electric Kia EV9 wows with bold bod, big screens, fast-charging
‘Just getting started’: UAW adds 10,000 members in 2022
The United Auto Workers bulked up its forces last year ahead of negotiations with Detroit’s three automakers this summer, according to a filing with the U.S. Labor Department, adding more than 10,000 members to its ranks. The Detroit-based union that represents autoworkers and employees from a swath of other industries — including agriculture, higher education,… Continue reading ‘Just getting started’: UAW adds 10,000 members in 2022
China slowly squeezes global carmakers out of its massive market
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Two-year wait time for new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
The first electrified Chevrolet Corvette has made its public world debut at the New York motor show, having notched up a two-year waiting list due to its popularity. The new ‘Vette, which matches a roaring 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine with an electric motor, is also the first ever to receive four-wheel-drive and is the fastest-accelerating yet. Named… Continue reading Two-year wait time for new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Volvo C40 refresh to bring boosted 342 miles of range
The refreshed Volvo C40 Recharge Twin is claimed to have a WLTP range of 342 miles, following official tests by the Swedish firm. It will arrive later this year, along with its refreshed Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin sibling, which is claimed to have 334 miles of range. The 64-mile improvements are thanks to a larger 82kWh battery and improved cooling efficiency. The… Continue reading Volvo C40 refresh to bring boosted 342 miles of range
Hyundai Ioniq 6 crowned World Car of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has won the 2023 World Car of the Year award, announced at the New York motor show on Thursday. The sleek electric saloon took the coveted top award from a shortlist of three finalists that also included the BMW X1/iX1 and Kia Niro. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 succeeds the Hyundai Ioniq 5… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6 crowned World Car of the Year
Kia to build small electric cars in Europe
Kia will begin building small electric cars in Europe as it commits to launching 15 new EVs by 2027. Announced during its annual Investor Day, the Korean firm vowed to begin producing future EVs within its core markets (Europe, China, the US and India), moving them away from sole production in Gyeonggi, South Korea. This could… Continue reading Kia to build small electric cars in Europe
India’s auto industry may slide down from a 21 percent growth in FY23 to a low single-digit growth in FY24: FADA President Manish Raj Singhania
India’s auto industry may slide down from a 21 percent growth in FY23 to a low single-digit growth in FY24: FADA President Manish Raj Singhania With the period of high growth over, India’s auto industry growth is likely to slow down to low single digits in FY24 says Manish Raj Singhania, President of the Federation… Continue reading India’s auto industry may slide down from a 21 percent growth in FY23 to a low single-digit growth in FY24: FADA President Manish Raj Singhania
India’s auto industry may slide down from a 21 percent growth in FY23 to a low single-digit growth in FY24: FADA President Manish Raj Singhania
India’s auto industry may slide down from a 21 percent growth in FY23 to a low single-digit growth in FY24: FADA President Manish Raj Singhania With the period of high growth over, India’s auto industry growth is likely to slow down to low single digits in FY24 says Manish Raj Singhania, President of the Federation… Continue reading India’s auto industry may slide down from a 21 percent growth in FY23 to a low single-digit growth in FY24: FADA President Manish Raj Singhania