Such is the current cost of the battery that, when fitted to a supermini to give an acceptable driving range, it becomes on average 60% of the total build cost, according to recent analysis by the bank Bernstein. However, because of the higher pricing power of cars in the class above, the battery share of… Continue reading Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
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Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
Nissan performance division Nismo is readying a new flagship model for the UK, expected to be a stand-alone sports car. Speaking to Autocar, Nissan Nismo CEO Takao Katagiri confirmed the unnamed model will be sold in the UK as well as mainland Europe and the US, following its release in the car maker’s home country… Continue reading Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Nissan has revealed its new car for the upcoming Formula E race season – and technology from the racer could be used on future production models. Called Nissan e-4orce 04, the car has 40% more power than last year’s challenger and a top speed of over 200mph. Its new red and white livery features a cherry blossom design, in… Continue reading New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Jaguar using Formula E to develop next-generation EVs
Jaguar’s efforts in the Formula E electric single-seater race series will have a heavy influence on its next-generation of road-going EVs, bosses have confirmed. The firm has just revealed its new 2023 Formula E contender, designed in accordance to the new Gen3 specification which brings a dramatic power increase and wide-reaching performance changes. While the bodywork, aerodynamic… Continue reading Jaguar using Formula E to develop next-generation EVs
Ford Expedition blamed in fire of vehicles rented by Secret Service
Vehicles rented to accompany President Joe Biden on his Thanksgiving weekend trip to Nantucket, Massachusetts, Sunday burst into flames several hours after they were returned to Nantucket Memorial Airport and the preliminary investigation points to a Ford Expedition that was under recall for a faulty battery. “The Secret Service had rented the vehicles for the… Continue reading Ford Expedition blamed in fire of vehicles rented by Secret Service
Hands-free and diagonal driving inventions earn GM Popular Science award
General Motors and Stellantis’ Jeep brand have been selected for the Best of What’s New Award in the auto category from Popular Science magazine this year. The magazine on Wednesday singled out GM’s Super Cruise as the best hands-free technology on the market noting that it strikes a balance between hands-free driving assistance and safety.… Continue reading Hands-free and diagonal driving inventions earn GM Popular Science award
GM tweeting has largely gone silent as Musk loses millions in ad dollars
General Motors’ temporary boycott of its advertising on Twitter seems to encompass much of its postings as well. The automaker has gone largely silent on Twitter since Oct. 27, the day billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the social media empire for $44 billion. Last month, GM said it would suspend its paid advertising… Continue reading GM tweeting has largely gone silent as Musk loses millions in ad dollars
Stellantis partnering with Michigan’s Future Energy to get dealers ready for EVs
Jeep-parent Stellantis is partnering with Michigan-based Future Energy to help its more than 2,600 dealers prepare for the transition to electric vehicle sales and service. The automaker, which also owns Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Fiat, highlighted the partnership in a news release Tuesday. Almost 70% of Stellantis’ dealer network “have started working with Future Energy… Continue reading Stellantis partnering with Michigan’s Future Energy to get dealers ready for EVs
Why Wall Street’s bullish on 3 Club stocks Wednesday — and our take, too
Apple (AAPL), Constellation Brands (STZ) and Ford Motor (F) were subject to Wall Street research on Wednesday. Here’s the latest analyst commentary on these Club holdings, along with our view. Apple Analyst take: Baird lowered its estimate for iPhone manufacturing in Apple’s fiscal first quarter by 8 million units, citing persistent challenges at an assembly… Continue reading Why Wall Street’s bullish on 3 Club stocks Wednesday — and our take, too
Elon Musk has criticized Apple for years. Apple has mostly ignored him
Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who is also the new owner and CEO of Twitter, bashed Apple this week after claiming the company has threatened to remove the Twitter app from its App Store, accusing the company of hating “free speech.” The Twitter app is still… Continue reading Elon Musk has criticized Apple for years. Apple has mostly ignored him