The Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge have been updated with new battery technology and drivetrains. Announced in December 2022, Volvo has now revised initial performance expectations, confirming new, longer ranges for both models. Volvo’s tweaks apply to every XC40 and C40 Recharge model and starting with the entry-level XC40 Recharge single-motor (which has received… Continue reading Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech
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Best small vans to buy 2023
A small van is a crucial part of many commercial vehicle line ups, offering versatility, a car-like driving experience and low running costs as well. These models are the most compact work vehicles you’ll find for sale, but they still come in a variety of sizes. Typically, small vans have a two-box layout, with a… Continue reading Best small vans to buy 2023
New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Ultimate revealed
Vauxhall’s new Astra Sports Tourer Ultimate is available to order now as a new range-topping trim level for the firm’s only estate car. Starting from £33,765, the ‘Ultimate’ version of the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate gets additional equipment plus a unique exterior design. The new trim level comes to both petrol and plug-in hybrid… Continue reading New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Ultimate revealed
Production loss of 200,000 units in FY2023 drags Maruti Suzuki market share to 8-year low
Production loss of 200,000 units in FY2023 drags Maruti Suzuki market share to 8-year low Despite sitting on a sizeable order book of over 395,000 units, Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has slipped to its lowest market share in 8 years – 41.31% – in FY2023 due to severe shortage of semiconductor chips. If it… Continue reading Production loss of 200,000 units in FY2023 drags Maruti Suzuki market share to 8-year low
UK government scraps all smart motorway plans
The government has announced that no new smart motorways will be built in the UK, citing a “lack of public confidence” in the all-lane-running roads. In a shock announcement on Saturday night, the government said it will cancel all plans for new smart motorways, including 11 that were already under construction and three earmarked for… Continue reading UK government scraps all smart motorway plans
Get ready for a flood of EVs from Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and Chrysler in 2024, 2025
NEW YORK – The Chrysler group’s transition to electric vehicles will take off over the next 18 months as the Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram brands each launch at least one EV, Stellantis’ top North American executive said in an interview as the automaker unveiled the production version of the 2025 Ram 1500 Rev… Continue reading Get ready for a flood of EVs from Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and Chrysler in 2024, 2025
They come from different backgrounds, but new UAW leaders echo vision for change
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Here’s the biggest hurdle facing America’s EV revolution
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Behind the Ram 1500 REV: an environmentalist, toy designer and contest winner
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Is Lancia’s future as bright as its past?
The Lancia Pura HPE is no Stratos Zero – it doesn’t instantly shock or dazzle like Gandini’s ultimate wedge, which was the last time Lancia revealed a compelling ‘manifesto’ design concept, more than 40 years ago. The new concept also flirts with pastiche status, albeit deliberately. The tail is borrowed from the Stratos HF, so too… Continue reading Is Lancia’s future as bright as its past?