Unfortunately, the chassis’ calm is slightly broken in the corners, because Renault has chosen to give the Mégane a steering rack that is very light yet very quick off-centre. This makes it needlessly difficult to steer smoothly or judge the amount of grip left. There is plenty of front-end bite to back up the steering… Continue reading Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
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Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
In this week’s Autocar, the new Maserati Granturismo is back, arriving with the Italian firm’s first EV powertrain. Audi is also set to launch farewell editions to mark the end of its R8 and TT sports cars. Pick up a copy to find out more. News Audi has launched its most powerful rear-drive car yet: the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022
If Silverstone had been warm and dry on the day of our test, I might very well now be gushing about this car’s incredible lateral grip, high-speed stability and outright stopping power. As it was, in the wet, it was quite tough to judge what the GT3 RS adds over and above the already-formidably-fast GT3’s… Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Our Korean-spec test car was an AWD Long Range on 20in wheels, which has an official range of 322 miles, thanks to an efficiency of 3.7mpkWh. We actually managed around 4mpkWh on our test route, suggesting that even in AWD form, 300 real-world miles are possible. As with other E-GMP cars, the platform’s 800V electrical… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6
10 cheapest cars to insure in 2022
Depending on the condition of your driving licence, finding the cheapest car insurance can either have you breaking out into a cold sweat come premium renewal time, or looking forward to a well-earned discount if you’ve managed to stay points- and accident-free. Whatever your circumstances, being insured to drive on the UK’s public roads is… Continue reading 10 cheapest cars to insure in 2022
Ford’s Maverick pickup selling fast, delivering big for Ford in 3rd quarter
Ford Motor Co. experienced a third-quarter sales upswing in the U.S., recovering from supply chain and delivery issues in previous months, according to sales data released Tuesday. The company reported a 16% jump in total sales to 464,674 vehicles from July through September a year ago, with a 4% increase in truck sales and a… Continue reading Ford’s Maverick pickup selling fast, delivering big for Ford in 3rd quarter
GM adds former Tesla, Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to board
General Motors has added former Tesla and Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to its board of directors. In a news release, GM noted McNeill’s credentials as an entrepreneur and venture capital investor. He co-founded and is CEO of DVx Ventures, “a venture firm focused on creating and scaling breakthrough businesses that will have a positive impact… Continue reading GM adds former Tesla, Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to board
3 of our stocks, including Ford, are in the news. Here’s the Club’s take on the headlines
Three Club holdings — Ford (F), Disney (DIS) and Starbucks (SBUX) — were in the news Tuesday. Here’s our take on the headlines. The news: Ford announced a year-over-year sales decline of 8.9% in September. But with numbers from the final month of the third quarter in, the company’s sales on a quarterly basis rose… Continue reading 3 of our stocks, including Ford, are in the news. Here’s the Club’s take on the headlines
Ford’s sales up 16% in third quarter, despite September decline
Ford F-150 Lightning at the 2022 New York Auto Show. Scott Mlyn | CNBC DETROIT – Ford Motor on Tuesday said its sales in the third quarter increased about 16% compared with a year earlier, despite a larger-than-expected decline in September. The Detroit automaker, which reports sales monthly, said it sold 142,644 vehicles last month,… Continue reading Ford’s sales up 16% in third quarter, despite September decline
GM adds former Lyft and Tesla executive Jon McNeill as board member
A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors on Tuesday said it is adding Jon… Continue reading GM adds former Lyft and Tesla executive Jon McNeill as board member