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
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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)
From the archive: on this day in 1964
It’s difficult to overstate the sensation the Mustang’s unveiling caused, as some 22,000 Americans ran to a local Ford dealer to buy the first ever pony car that very day. Six months later, we first met a car that would become a legend. Three motors were offered in the Mustang: a 2.8-litre straight six, a… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1964
Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
American firm Hennessey has shown it is still very much in the tuning business despite dabbling in car production, by unveiling its latest creation – the VelociRaptor 500 Bronco. It takes the already rowdy 400 Bronco and bumps up the power. Last year, Hennessey revealed the VelociRaptor 400 Bronco with 395bhp, but the VelociRaptor 500… Continue reading Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
The Focus ST is already one of the best-driving front-wheel drive hot hatches you can buy, as evidenced by the fact Ford didn’t mess around with its chassis during the recent facelift. However, Ford has now looked to cater for those looking for a harder-edged Focus ST with the new Track Pack option. Not many… Continue reading Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched