Yasuhide Mizuno, the chairman and CEO of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 13, 2022. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Sony-Honda joint venture focused on electric vehicles plans to begin deliveries to the United States and Japan in 2026. Sony Honda Mobility, as it’s… Continue reading Sony and Honda plan to start U.S. deliveries of their electric vehicle in 2026
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton guilty of defrauding investors
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud for misleading investors in the electric truck company, a stunning downfall for the door-to-door salesman turned billionaire who promised to revolutionize the auto industry. Milton, 40, was found guilty Friday of one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud by a federal jury… Continue reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton guilty of defrauding investors
Carvana seeks temporary restraining order against Michigan after license suspension
Online used-car retailer Carvana is seeking a temporary restraining order against the state of Michigan after the Secretary of State’s office moved to suspend and revoke its license over no-title complaints from consumers. The Arizona-based company said in a statement Friday that it filed the motion in the state Court of Claims this week in… Continue reading Carvana seeks temporary restraining order against Michigan after license suspension
Jeep maker settles with California air regulators over emissions test violations
The maker of Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles has agreed to settle violations of air-quality regulations in California for $5.6 million, the California Air Resources Board said Friday. It’s CARB’s second enforcement action in four years against FCA US LLC, which is the North American business of Stellantis NV. The violations affected more than 30,000… Continue reading Jeep maker settles with California air regulators over emissions test violations
UAW slams Hyundai, Kia for ties to supplier in child-labor case
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New Wey 80 is Europe-bound seven-seat luxury PHEV
A new SUV from Chinese car maker Wey has been exposed in registry filings released by the country’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology. Expected to take the name Wey 80 into production, the new seven-seat model is due to go on sale in China during the first half of 2023 before heading to export… Continue reading New Wey 80 is Europe-bound seven-seat luxury PHEV
Join Autocar for an exclusive event at the RAC
Tickets are now on sale for an exclusive event for Autocar readers at the Royal Automobile Club in London on 31 October. Ariel founder and boss Simon Saunders will be interviewed by our own Steve Cropley at the event, which starts at 6pm at the Pall Mall venue. You’ll learn lots about Simon and his latest… Continue reading Join Autocar for an exclusive event at the RAC
Sony Honda Mobility’s first car set for January 2023 reveal
Earlier this year, electronics brand Sony and car manufacturer Honda announced they would form a partnership, creating Sony Honda Mobility Inc. The new company will focus on developing and selling electric vehicles in the future, with the first cars from the partnership set to go on sale in 2026. The plan for the new company,… Continue reading Sony Honda Mobility’s first car set for January 2023 reveal
New 2023 BMW M2: pricing, performance and specs
BMW’s M division recently announced its first plug-in hybrid model, the controversial 2.7-tonne XM SUV. But the renowned performance experts haven’t given up on pure driver’s cars just yet – and they’re throwing everything at what could be their defining small coupé, the new M2. BMW says deliveries will start in May 2023, but the… Continue reading New 2023 BMW M2: pricing, performance and specs
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS misses out on Nurburgring record
Porsche has taken the new 911 GT3 RS to the Nurburgring, setting a time of 6:49.32 minutes. That means the naturally-aspirated, rear-wheel drive GT3 RS is the fifth fastest production car to lap the “Green Hell”, tucking in just behind the old GT2 RS. Conditions were apparently not ideal for the GT3 RS timed run,… Continue reading New Porsche 911 GT3 RS misses out on Nurburgring record