Category: US Motoring Press

New 2023 Maserati Granturismo arrives with V6 and 745bhp EV

The firm’s goal is to have a “completed” electric range by 2025, including an electric version of the Maserati MC20 flagship supercar.  However, Capaldi told Autocar that Maserati was not yet ready to ditch combustion completely for the Granturismo, which he called the “pillar of the brand”, hence the launch of the petrol version fitted… Continue reading New 2023 Maserati Granturismo arrives with V6 and 745bhp EV

Kia Soul EV gains new short-range model for 2023

The Kia Soul EV has received a revised line-up for the 2023 model year, with a new specification level and a smaller battery marking the new entry point to the range.  Available to order now with deliveries starting in the final quarter of 2022, the new Soul is available with two powertrain options both with their… Continue reading Kia Soul EV gains new short-range model for 2023

Greatest road tests ever: TVR Sagaris

Tested 24.5.05 Early in Russian Nikolai Smolenski’s stewardship, things were looking up at TVR as the rocketship Sagaris tackled its predecessors’ failings head on.  The Sagaris oozed road presence thanks to its stunning looks. TVR’s front-mounted aluminium straight six was upgraded with the help of aluminium pistons and an ECU remap. All-round double wishbones had… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: TVR Sagaris

Editor’s letter: Sucking the energy out of the UK car industry

A gloomy report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) last week painted a very bleak picture of the latest crisis engulfing the automotive industry. Hot on the heels of Covid and the semiconductor shortage comes the energy cost crisis, which is now directly impacting the investment decisions of SMMT members. Some 41% of… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Sucking the energy out of the UK car industry

Ahead of the curve: How BMW is reshaping battery tech

Will battery technology be the end game for sustainable cars or will it eventually be overtaken by other alternatives? Either way, the vast quantity of research done to date points to the fact that battery storage is the most efficient way of using electricity on the move simply, because it doesn’t involve converting it from… Continue reading Ahead of the curve: How BMW is reshaping battery tech

Biden pledge to make federal fleet electric faces slow start

Washington – President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,’’ promised to lead by example by moving swiftly to convert the sprawling U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles. But efforts have lagged in helping meet his ambitious climate goals by eliminating gas-powered vehicles from the federal fleet. Biden last year directed the U.S. government to… Continue reading Biden pledge to make federal fleet electric faces slow start

Dumb smartphone apps drive me, other car owners to distraction

Millions of drivers use smartphone apps to help operate their vehicles every day, but not many are satisfied with them, and it’s hard to find independent evaluations of how they work. That’s the bottom line on customer research by J.D. Power and my own new-vehicle tests. J.D. Power reports 38% of owners used apps developed… Continue reading Dumb smartphone apps drive me, other car owners to distraction

Man’s $6M car collection brings thousands to museum in middle of nowhere

WEST OKOBOJI, Iowa — Tens of thousands of people travel every year to a classic car museum in the middle of nowhere. Few people may consider West Okoboji, Iowa an obvious destination spot. But there sits an estimated $6 million worth of inventory at Okoboji Classic Cars, owned by one man: Toby Shine. He might… Continue reading Man’s $6M car collection brings thousands to museum in middle of nowhere