New-car registrations in the UK saw their second consecutive month of growth in September 2022, but remain down on pre-Covid levels, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 225,269 new cars were registered in September 2022. Although this represented a 4.6 per cent increase compared… Continue reading UK new car sales grow for second consecutive month
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“Citroen is reclaiming its crown as the king of original thinking”
Normally you’d look at a concept car like the Citroen Oli and regard it as pie-in-the-sky thinking. After all, we see enough concepts that bear no relation to anything we might actually be able to buy. However, Citroen is different, ploughing a clear path towards value, style and sustainability. I’m liking what I’m seeing these… Continue reading “Citroen is reclaiming its crown as the king of original thinking”
New 2022 Mercedes B-Class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks
The Mercedes B-Class isn’t exactly swamped with rivals, but with BMW releasing its second-gen 2 Series Active Tourer this year, Stuttgart needed to fight back. Meet the new, facelifted Mercedes B-Class, which arrives with subtle design tweaks and electrified engines to fight for class honours in the MPV sector. The styling changes are difficult to… Continue reading New 2022 Mercedes B-Class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks
New Mercedes-AMG A 45 receives new look and updated tech for 2022
Mercedes has given its A-Class a facelift for 2022 and that means revisions for the AMG-fettled A 35 and A 45 performance hatches. Although the mid-life refresh doesn’t see any changes in the way of performance figures, Mercedes has worked on the exterior design of the A 35 and A 45, while giving both more… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG A 45 receives new look and updated tech for 2022
Ford nods to 2016 Le Mans win with new, ultra-limited-edition GT model
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday announced the new 2022 Ford GT LM Edition — a final special edition model for the third-generation Ford GT sports car that pays homage to the company’s 2016 performance at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. And by limited, Ford means limited: only 20 units of the model… Continue reading Ford nods to 2016 Le Mans win with new, ultra-limited-edition GT model
Will the rise of EVs mean the death of the gas station in California?
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Electric car, energy tax-credit rules put on fast track at Treasury
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Tesla’s retail fans undeterred by delivery miss, recession fears
Even a disappointing quarterly delivery report from Tesla Inc. and the threat of a recession cannot keep the electric-vehicle maker’s loyal retail investors from flocking to the company. After its third-quarter vehicle deliveries failed to meet analysts’ estimates, Tesla’s shares tumbled on Monday, closing down 8.6%. Still, that did not deter mom-and-pop investors and day… Continue reading Tesla’s retail fans undeterred by delivery miss, recession fears
EV battery maker nets $236.6M in tax incentives for Wayne County plant
The Michigan Strategic Fund board on Wednesday approved a $200 million state grant and other incentives for Novi-based Our Next Energy or ONE to invest $1.6 billion on a battery manufacturing plant in Van Buren Township. The project is expected to create 2,112 new jobs. The $1.6 billion investment by ONE may include up to… Continue reading EV battery maker nets $236.6M in tax incentives for Wayne County plant
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 4)
This week, Steve and Matt talk about the huge appeal of the Porsche Macan SUV, why customer service is key, what’s wrong with the BMW XM and why batteries are lasting longer than expected. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 4)