How Ferrari’s SUV tech redefines active suspension

Of all the things that go to make up the personality of a car, ride and handling are right at the top of the list.  A good chunk of the way it feels, comforts, thrills and feeds back intentions to the driver are down to those two things. And while drivetrains are changing radically, the… Continue reading How Ferrari’s SUV tech redefines active suspension

Editor’s letter: Are premium brands taking sustainability seriously?

Currently reading: Editor’s letter: Are premium brands taking sustainability seriously? Car makers tout sustainability ambitions, but weighty, material-rich SUVs raise questions about their commitment Performance-oriented BMW XM weighs 2.75 tonnes – the brand’s heaviest car yet Close Opinion 3 mins read 10 October 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Are premium brands taking sustainability seriously?

2023 Lincoln Corsair adds hands-free highway driving, new colors

Lincoln’s best-selling vehicle gets significant upgrades for 2023, including hands-free passing for Lincoln’s ActiveGlide hands-free highway driving assistant. The compact Corsair SUV also adds a big new touch screen and the latest version of Ford’s Sync 4 infotainment system, which includes the ability to receive repairs and new features through over-the-air software updates. Lincoln’s claims… Continue reading 2023 Lincoln Corsair adds hands-free highway driving, new colors

How GM plans to convince consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles

Electric Chevrolet Silverado shown at the New York Auto Show, April, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC When people think of electric vehicles, their minds typically jump to Tesla. But Elon Musk’s company now has a lot more EV competition from Detroit.   Within the past six years, General Motors CEO Mary Barra has pushed the company… Continue reading How GM plans to convince consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles

Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive said Friday it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could potentially affect drivers’ ability to steer. The company, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles because a fastener connecting the… Continue reading Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

Stellantis again dinged for air quality violations at plant on Detroit’s east side

Detroit — Jeep maker Stellantis NV has been hit with another air quality violation notice tied to its Mack Assembly Plant on the city’s east side, according to a notice from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The violation is the automaker’s sixth since last September regarding air quality in the area… Continue reading Stellantis again dinged for air quality violations at plant on Detroit’s east side

Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December

Battery supply issues have hampered Tesla’s progress in bringing its Semi truck to market, but Elon Musk has now confirmed that production has begun via a social media post. PepsiCo was one of the first large companies to place orders for the all-electric HGV, and will take delivery on 1 December according to Musk. With… Continue reading Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December

New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging

Volvo is set to take a big step towards full-electrification in 2022, with the launch of a ground-up EV replacement for its flagship XC90 SUV. The new model is dubbed the EX90, and it’ll be unveiled in full on 9th November before going on sale next year.  Our exclusive images – derived from patent drawings… Continue reading New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging

Ford GT LM Edition revealed as bespoke run-out special

The Ford GT supercar is set to bow out at the end of this year, but it won’t be leaving quietly. To commemorate the GT race car’s win at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours, Ford is building 20 LM Edition models that feature unique design details and a redesigned titanium exhaust.  The GT LM… Continue reading Ford GT LM Edition revealed as bespoke run-out special

New Nio ET5 electric saloon confirmed for UK in 2023

Growing Chinese premium EV brand Nio will make its UK debut late next year, company founder and CEO William Li said at Nio’s launch in Germany on Friday. The brand will launch with its mid-sized Nio ET5 saloon, a rival to the Tesla Model 3, and other models more suited in size to the UK market, Li said.… Continue reading New Nio ET5 electric saloon confirmed for UK in 2023