The weight and packaging requirements of an electric powertrain don’t lend themselves particularly well to convertible cars, but Maserati is hoping to crack the formula with this: the GranCabrio Folgore. When it launches later this year, It’ll stand alone as the first electric drop-top grand tourer on the market, supported by the same tri-motor 800V… Continue reading New Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: 750bhp convertible EV spotted
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New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
The AC Cobra has been subject to countless kit cars and replicas over the years, of varying quality, it must be said – but in 2023, its original maker is taking the spotlight. Meet the AC Cobra GT Roadster: it’s a modern take on the 60s icon built around a bespoke aluminium chassis and a… Continue reading New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition: prices and specs revealed
The current Volkswagen Tiguan is nearing the end of its life, and to give the SUV a boost before its replacement arrives later this year, a new Black Edition version has been announced. Positioned above the Tiguan R-Line, the new model costs from £37,325 and combines the R-Line’s sporty appearance with a host of extra… Continue reading New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition: prices and specs revealed
New 2023 MINI Countryman EV targets 280 miles of range
MINI’s plans for electrification are gaining momentum and a big step will come this year as the firm’s third-generation Countryman is revealed at the Munich Motor Show in September. The new Countryman will initially be launched as a petrol model in 2024 but in May next year we’ll see the first all-electric Countryman. Following the… Continue reading New 2023 MINI Countryman EV targets 280 miles of range
Magna’s innovative power door system debuts on Ferrari Purosangue
Magna has launched its innovative SmartAccess power door system on the opposing rear doors of the Ferrari Purosangue. The complete system includes Magna’s power door drive unit, SmartLatch with cinch actuator and first-to-market integrated Haptronik software. Haptronik is an innovative motion control software that enhances the tactile feel of door movement, enabling effortless opening and closing. It… Continue reading Magna’s innovative power door system debuts on Ferrari Purosangue
Bengaluru second ranked in most congested cities in the world
The most congested cities in the world have been revealed with some drivers spending almost half an hour to travel just 10 kilometres. Car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have crunched the numbers to find the drivers who are spending the most time sitting in their cars. The data reveals that motorists in London experience the worst… Continue reading Bengaluru second ranked in most congested cities in the world
‘We can just lead from wherever and whenever we want to’: Jyotsna Sanghi
Jyotsna Sanghi of SGS Motors and Sanghi Brothers is of the opinion that we are at an inflection point in history. “It’s an inflection point for us to understand whether this is a perception and a mind block, or is this above and beyond that, which I think is definitely the culture, the attitude, the… Continue reading ‘We can just lead from wherever and whenever we want to’: Jyotsna Sanghi
Maruti Suzuki sells more UVs than Tata Motors in February, leads the race in FY2023
Maruti Suzuki sells more UVs than Tata Motors in February, leads the race in FY2023 For avid automotive industry observers, India’s booming utility vehicle (UV) segment is a truly exciting segment with strong double-digit growth. With every second car sold in the country being either a UV, an SUV or an MPV, the segment contributes… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki sells more UVs than Tata Motors in February, leads the race in FY2023
Ford decides to recall 18 new Lightning pickup trucks for battery defects
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 18 electric pickup trucks because of a battery defect that led to the production shutdown of the Lightning after a battery fire in a holding lot in Dearborn in early February, the automaker disclosed Friday. A battery cell manufacturing defect occurred over a four-week period starting at the end of… Continue reading Ford decides to recall 18 new Lightning pickup trucks for battery defects
Ford announces 1,100 cuts in Europe
Ford Spain informed its union partners Friday that it plans to cut approximately 1,100 jobs at its Valencia plant because of changes to the vehicle lineup announced in 2022, the automaker confirmed. The automaker had previously disclosed it would end production of the S-Max and Galaxy in April 2023. A combination of discontinuing products, forecast… Continue reading Ford announces 1,100 cuts in Europe