Rolls-Royce Spectre prototype

“The Phantom Coupé is seen as one of the most striking Rolls-Royce cars, and it’s pretty rare: maybe only a couple of hundred [were made],” says Müller-Ötvös. “If you own one, look after it and don’t sell it… Clients say it would be great to bring it back, and this inspires what we do. We… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Spectre prototype

Ineos readies small 4×4, EV crossover and luxury SUV by 2030

A rival in terms of size, if not potentially all-road capability, would be the 4.1m-long Jeep Avenger. Likewise, the luxury model, tipped to be an extravagantly upgraded version of the Grenadier rather than a bespoke model, is expected to forgo some of its off-road capability as a trade-off for better on-road manners.  Pessler highlighted the… Continue reading Ineos readies small 4×4, EV crossover and luxury SUV by 2030

From the archive: on this day in 1948

With the basic petrol station having recently been withdrawn, British drivers were left forlornly looking at their cars – but not one Victor Bruce, who had had his pre-war Opel Kadett converted into an electric car by his company Silent Transport. The engine, clutch and gearbox were removed and sold to defray the cost of… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1948

Ineos Grenadier

The sat-nav may be third-party, but its operation is straightforward and intuitive, either from the centre console or the touchscreen. Throughout two days at the wheel, only the engagement of the diff locks presented a challenge: the system is easily confused by inaccurate pokes, while the user is easily confused by the fact that the… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier

Honda hopes adding a new hybrid version will return the 2023 Accord to sales glory

What is it? 2023 Honda Accord, front-wheel-drive, five-passenger midsize sedan. Why should you consider it? The hybrid, which could account for half its sales; new also are real-time Google searches, navigation and music. What could be better? Top model gains weight, loses power versus 2022. How much will it cost? Prices range from $27,295 to… Continue reading Honda hopes adding a new hybrid version will return the 2023 Accord to sales glory

Undetectable 2023 Honda Accord hybrid feature will make you a better driver

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How Ford got into prestigious racing series GM is dying to join

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UAW election mailing was actually campaign letter, monitor says

The independent UAW monitor has determined that a local union officer in upstate New York violated election rules when he sent a letter to more than 100 retired members telling them to vote for incumbent President Ray Curry and two other candidates in the current UAW runoff election. At issue was the use of union… Continue reading UAW election mailing was actually campaign letter, monitor says

CEO Jim Farley identifies key pain points Ford must fix, starting with engineering

Ford CEO Jim Farley, just days after telling industry analysts the company’s 2022 earnings report was disappointing and billions below his expectations, went another step to outline his perspective on the company he says is taking too long to fix. In an exclusive interview with host Jason Stein for an upcoming episode of SiriusXM’s “Cars… Continue reading CEO Jim Farley identifies key pain points Ford must fix, starting with engineering

Auto insurance is up by more than 15% this year in some states. Here’s how to keep your premium down

Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images As with many line items in your household budget, your auto insurance probably costs more this year than in 2022. How much more? It depends on a variety of factors, including where you live. Nationally, the average for full coverage — generally defined as liability, collision and comprehensive —… Continue reading Auto insurance is up by more than 15% this year in some states. Here’s how to keep your premium down