Crosstown rivals General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. reported mixed results in China in the third quarter as the world’s largest car market continued its recovery from COVID-related disruptions earlier this year. GM and its joint ventures in China delivered nearly 630,000 vehicles in Q3 — up about 1% year-over-year as the Detroit automaker… Continue reading Ford, GM report mixed Q3 results in China as auto market continues COVID recovery
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Chinese firm tests electric flying taxi in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A Chinese firm tested out an electric flying taxi in Dubai on Monday, offering a glimpse of futuristic technology that could one day whisk people through cities high above any traffic. The XPeng X2, developed by the Guangzhou-based XPeng Inc’s aviation affiliate, is one of dozens of flying car projects… Continue reading Chinese firm tests electric flying taxi in Dubai
Amazon to invest $972M for electric vans, trucks in Europe
New York – Amazon said Monday it will invest 1 billion euros ($972.1 million) to add thousands of electric vans, long-haul trucks and cargo bikes to its delivery network in Europe. The investment would grow the number of electric delivery vans the company has in Europe from roughly 3,000 to 10,000 by 2025, the Seattle-based… Continue reading Amazon to invest $972M for electric vans, trucks in Europe
Mini-budget will reduce company car tax, confirms Treasury
Tax reforms announced as part of chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s economic ‘Growth Plan’ will make company cars cheaper for drivers and employers, the Treasury has told Autocar. The mini-budget is designed to support households and businesses during a period of spiralling inflation and brings forward two policies that affect how company cars are taxed. From April… Continue reading Mini-budget will reduce company car tax, confirms Treasury
Students at University of Stuttgart set new EV acceleration record
A group of 20 students from the University of Stuttgart in Germany has set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s fastest-accelerating electric vehicle. The self-built prototype, designed and constructed by Greenteam, achieved 0-62mph in a staggering 1.461sec, beating the previous record of 1.513sec, which was set by a team in Switzerland in 2016. That’s… Continue reading Students at University of Stuttgart set new EV acceleration record
Mobilize Duo leads new Renault brand’s electric mobility push
Asked why Mobilize opted for a 2+1 three-wheel design, rather than a conventional two-wheel arrangement, Lecharpy said: “We want to be as inclusive as possible, and two wheels isn’t for everyone.” It is closed off on only one side to save weight and steers from the rear to minimise the turning circle. Mobilize also claims… Continue reading Mobilize Duo leads new Renault brand’s electric mobility push
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