Category: US Motoring Press

Under the skin: Porsche’s 690bhp hydrogen V8

Porsche was in the news in August with a hydrogen engine project aimed at producing the high performance needed for its cars. Most of today’s research is focused on commercial vehicles, where less than 70bhp per litre is enough, but Porsche’s interest lies at the upper end of the scale and its subject is a… Continue reading Under the skin: Porsche’s 690bhp hydrogen V8

New 2023 Mercedes EQE SUV gets 677bhp range-topper

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQE SUV, confirming plans for an initial five strong model line-up, including a rapid 677bhp EQE 53 4Matic+ range-topper from its AMG performance car division. Set for UK sale in early 2023, the EQE SUV is Mercedes-Benz’s ninth electric model, and will arrive as the second most expensive offering in the… Continue reading New 2023 Mercedes EQE SUV gets 677bhp range-topper

For GM auto union workers, there’s still a lot to learn about making EVs

UAW Local 5960 member Kimberly Fuhr inspects a Chevrolet Bolt EV during vehicle production on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Steve Fecht for Chevrolet In 2015, Marland “Lanny” Brown learned how to build an all-electric car. A member of United Auto Workers Local 5960, he’d… Continue reading For GM auto union workers, there’s still a lot to learn about making EVs

The ‘bummer’ of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit: Its full value may be hard to get

Tomekbudujedomek | Moment | Getty Images The historic climate legislation President Joe Biden signed in August offered a federal tax break — worth up to $7,500 — to households that buy new electric vehicles. But it may be tough for consumers to get the full value of the tax credit — at least initially. That’s… Continue reading The ‘bummer’ of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit: Its full value may be hard to get

New cars are still selling for over MSRP. Here’s how to avoid sticker shock

A couple browses a car’s sticker price. Don Mason | The Image Bank | Getty Images With demand for new cars still outpacing supply at many dealerships, buyers may be asking themselves if they need to pay over the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or the sticker price, to get the car that they want.… Continue reading New cars are still selling for over MSRP. Here’s how to avoid sticker shock

Ferrari 296 GTS

Maybe we can all agree on something. It’s that, everything else being equal, having the ability to temporarily lose the roof on a supercar is better than not. Disagree? Come on, don’t be pious. Of course coupés are way cooler, being more pure-bred and motorsporty, and generally no-nonsense. But it’s also important to accept that… Continue reading Ferrari 296 GTS

Carvana sues Michigan after officials suspended its license to sell cars

Car dealership Carvana accuses Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of violating state laws after the state suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi late last week and it wants the courts to intervene. On Thursday evening, Carvana filed injunction motions with the Michigan Court of Claims asking for an immediate stop to… Continue reading Carvana sues Michigan after officials suspended its license to sell cars

Stellantis to end 1 shift at Wagoneer plant; no layoffs planned but some to see hours cut

The plant that produces the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as well as the older version of the Ram 1500 pickup is dropping one of its three shifts, a move that a company spokeswoman said would lead to a cut in hours for certain employees but not actual job cuts. Ann Marie Fortunate, a spokeswoman… Continue reading Stellantis to end 1 shift at Wagoneer plant; no layoffs planned but some to see hours cut

Nikola founder Trevor Milton found guilty of fraud over statements he made while CEO of the EV company

Trevor Milton CEO of Nikola Massimo Pinca | Reuters Trevor Milton, the founder and former chairman and CEO of electric heavy truck maker Nikola, was found guilty in federal court Friday of three of four counts of fraud relating to false statements he made to drive up the value of Nikola’s stock. Milton was charged… Continue reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton found guilty of fraud over statements he made while CEO of the EV company