Episode 17 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt Prior and Steve Cropley’s weekly Autocar columns. This week they wonder what to make of a 4 tonne SUV that can hit 60mph in four seconds, defend the Nissan Qashqai against those who say ‘it’s for people who don’t like cars’, and pay… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 17)
Category: US Motoring Press
New-car discounts reflect ongoing market turbulence
What Car?‘s latest data reveals that a third of its featured manufacturers have increased average cash Target Price discounts, another third have reduced discounts and the final third remain broadly unchanged. This represents a turbulent market state where dealers are trying to maintain the seller’s advantage that grew out of the Covid-19 pandemic and semiconductor supply… Continue reading New-car discounts reflect ongoing market turbulence
Why Lexus is yet to break into the UK mainstream
Lexus seemingly does everything you’d want of a premium brand. This year it topped the What Car? reliability survey for the third year running. Owners regularly praise the dealership experience and the brand was leagues ahead on electrified drivetrains, launching its first hybrid in 2005. It was also at the forefront of the posh, road-oriented… Continue reading Why Lexus is yet to break into the UK mainstream
Autocar magazine 4 January: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we start the new year with a bang, by bringing you details of Volvo‘s upcoming EX30, the next electric SUV from the Swedish brand, driving the Mercedes EQE and looking at every new car you can expect to see in 2023.. And so much more! News Volvo’s new EX30 is the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 4 January: on sale now
New Toyota C-HR to keep radical concept’s look
The next-generation Toyota C-HR is primed to take on the likes of the Kia Niro, moving upmarket by adding a plug-in hybrid powertrain to its ranks, and new images look to show the final production version. Due on sale by 2024, the Mk2 C-HR will be a close sibling to the new Toyota Prius, underpinned by the same TNGA… Continue reading New Toyota C-HR to keep radical concept’s look
GM increases price on both Chevrolet Bolt EV models, citing higher costs
General Motors is boosting the price for the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV by hundreds of dollars due to increased pressures on prices across the industry. The move, effective Monday, came about six months after the automaker dramatically slashed entry prices for both all-electric vehicles by about $6,000. “Due to ongoing industry-related pricing pressures, the Chevy Bolt… Continue reading GM increases price on both Chevrolet Bolt EV models, citing higher costs
Ford says F-Series pickup continued its decadeslong dominance in 2022
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Ford DETROIT – The Ford F-Series continued its decadeslong U.S. sales dominance in 2022 despite ongoing parts and supply chain problems, the company said Tuesday. Ford Motor reported sales of its F-Series, which includes the F-150 pickup and its larger siblings, surpassed 640,000 trucks last year – making it America’s… Continue reading Ford says F-Series pickup continued its decadeslong dominance in 2022
UAW workers to vote on CNH offer 8 months after strike began
More than 1,000 striking CNH Industrial workers will soon vote on an offer from the maker of construction and agricultural equipment for the first time since they walked off the job eight months ago. The United Auto Workers union said this week that it decided to put the company’s “upgraded last, best and final offer”… Continue reading UAW workers to vote on CNH offer 8 months after strike began
Auto sales expected to grow in 2023 with chip recovery offsetting inflation
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Automakers rev up six-figure rides, but the economy may slow their roll
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