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GM Defense selected to develop battery prototype for military use
GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., has been selected by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms, the company said Thursday. DIU is focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology for the U.S. military. GM Defense will use GM’s… Continue reading GM Defense selected to develop battery prototype for military use
Truck wars: GMC Sierra HD family gets beefier, techier, sexier
In the heavy duty pickup truck arms race, GMC has rolled out its latest weapon: the 2024 Sierra HD. Surfing trends in these high-tech, high-performance times, the Sierra HD not only offers a raft of best-in-class claims but also sets a new bar for luxury. The mega-truck throws down the gauntlet on best-in-class towing, screen… Continue reading Truck wars: GMC Sierra HD family gets beefier, techier, sexier
Hyundai Elantra N vs. Volkswagen Golf GTI: Which hot compact should you buy?
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Foxtron Model B is US-built EV hatchback to rival Tesla Model Y
Foxtron, the automotive division of Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, has previewed a new electric hatchback called the Model B ahead of a full unveiling on 18 October. Styled by Pininfarina, the Volkswagen ID 3-sized Model B is the third electric passenger car to be revealed by Foxtron, following the Model C and Model E unveiled in 2021. Founded in… Continue reading Foxtron Model B is US-built EV hatchback to rival Tesla Model Y
New 2023 Honda Prologue is first EV from GM partnership
Honda has revealed the exterior design of the Honda Prologue electric SUV, the first model to come from its joint venture with American giant General Motors. The Prologue will go on sale in 2024 in North America, sharing GM’s Ultium platform with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Hummer. Honda’s Los Angeles-based design team focused on a… Continue reading New 2023 Honda Prologue is first EV from GM partnership
Limited-run Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso pays tribute to F1 legend
Despite his somewhat unceremonious exit from its Formula 1 team, Alpine is paying tribute to Fernando Alonso with a limited-run version of the hardcore A110 R. Aptly named the Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso, the new model benefits from a unique paint scheme, interior trims and a suspension setup signed off by the two-time F1… Continue reading Limited-run Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso pays tribute to F1 legend
Everrati reveals 500bhp electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet
There are a few companies that can transform classic cars into EVs these days, but Oxfordshire-based Everrati is the first one to turn its attention to the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Everrati says it has worked to preserve the original character of the 911 drop-top through the “optimisation of weight distribution, chassis response and the performance… Continue reading Everrati reveals 500bhp electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet
UK new car sales: Which brands shone in September 2022 and why?
Nissan Qashqai topped UK chart in the same month Sunderland built its five millionth SUV Close News 3 mins read 6 October 2022 An incredible push to fulfil demand for the Nissan Qashqai resulted in the SUV topping the UK sales charts for September and elevating Nissan to fifth in the brand charts after a lacklustre couple of… Continue reading UK new car sales: Which brands shone in September 2022 and why?
Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get hybrid power boost
He added: “We’re still working on the supercapacitor. We’re at the moment working on the next step, because the first generation is young.” The Aventador’s replacement, as with the follow-up to the Huracán due shortly afterwards, will also be completely new from the ground up, confirmed Mohr. He said: “There’s no carryover from any car.… Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get hybrid power boost