Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls Ford battery plant with Chinese partner a ‘Trojan horse’

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GM invests $918M at Flint, other facilities for small block V-8, EV programs

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BMW aims to speed solid-state batteries in Solid Power deal

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Auto market downturn? Not for these luxury makers

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Bajaj Chetak to ride into European markets in 2024

Bajaj Chetak, the iconic scooter that was reborn in 2020, will make its way into the European market in 2024, by KTM – its European partner. Stefan Pierer, the global CEO of KTM AG told a select set of Indian media “We will be launching Chetak in 2024. It may hit roads post March, as… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak to ride into European markets in 2024

Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen

Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt is poised to replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen, according to reports from Germany. The shock move, first reported by Automobilwoche and Automotive News Europe, could happen as soon as 1 February – according to unnamed sources at Volkswagen. Mindt will reportedly be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann,… Continue reading Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt moves to Volkswagen

What Car? Insight: why Volkswagen ID Buzz is Car of the Year

Welcome to the latest issue of What Car? Insight: a monthly deep dive into the new car retail sector, with exclusive insight from industry leaders, advice from What Car?’s crack team of mystery shoppers and some of the most valuable consumer data available to the industry.  This month, What Car? names its recommendations to buyers… Continue reading What Car? Insight: why Volkswagen ID Buzz is Car of the Year

One pothole claims 12 cars in a single evening

In the week that National Pothole Day fell and a survey found that breakdown claims likely to be related to the cursed craters has increased, a single pothole in Surrey was the cause of at least 12 vehicles experiencing burst tyres and damaged wheels in just one evening. National Pothole Day falls on 15 January… Continue reading One pothole claims 12 cars in a single evening

Honda Civic Type R UK orders to continue despite pause in Japan

Orders for the new Honda Civic Type R will continue in the UK despite being temporarily halted in Japan after an influx of demand outstripped supply. The latest version of the hot hatch – of which all globally sold examples are produced in the same Yorii plant in Japan – will be made in limited numbers… Continue reading Honda Civic Type R UK orders to continue despite pause in Japan