Category: US Motoring Press

Renault R5 Turbo 3E continues celebration of the Renault 5

2022 marks 50 years since we first saw the Renault 5 and the French firm is celebrating with a ‘reinterpretation’ of it, called the R5 Turbo 3E. A one-off show car referencing the Renault 5 Turbo, it’s set for a public debut at the Chantilly Arts and Elegance concours later this month, before making its… Continue reading Renault R5 Turbo 3E continues celebration of the Renault 5

“There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”

BMW is ramping up the technology on its iconic 3 Series saloon – to devastating effect. Three days in Munich last week showed us that while this iteration is all but certain to be the last 3 Series as we know it, BMW is right on track with what comes next. Sustainable mobility is a… Continue reading “There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”

New Skoda Vision GT is digital single-seater sports car concept

This is our first glimpse at a new digital-only concept car from Skoda, called the Vision GT. The Czech firm says it draws inspiration from its 1957 1100 OHC racer, although it receives a pure-electric powertrain and a single-seat cockpit in the centre of the car’s angular body.  Skoda’s ‘Icons Get a Makeover’ series has… Continue reading New Skoda Vision GT is digital single-seater sports car concept

New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives packing 671bhp punch

Mercedes-AMG is employing Formula One tech for the road with its new C 63 S E-Performance super saloon. The firm has turned to plug-in hybrid power inspired by the pinnacle of motorsport to deliver a huge 671bhp output from its new engine and electric motor combination, pushing the C 63 S ahead of rival super… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives packing 671bhp punch

All-electric Octavia being developed by Skoda

Development of an electric Skoda Octavia is underway and the model is primed to go on sale later this decade as the Czech firm rapidly bolsters its EV line-up. Before a zero-emissions version of the brand’s biggest seller is launched, Skoda will refresh its current ICE and plug-in hybrid Octavia variants, due to hit showrooms… Continue reading All-electric Octavia being developed by Skoda

Analysis: How Alfa Romeo sales overtook Jaguar in Europe

Currently reading: Analysis: How Alfa Romeo sales overtook Jaguar in Europe British and Italian brands have traded places in the sales charts. Why, and does it matter? Open gallery Alfa Romeo cars in key segments have outsold Jaguar rivals Alfa Romeo Tonale has sold relatively well in first few months on market Autocar’s render of… Continue reading Analysis: How Alfa Romeo sales overtook Jaguar in Europe

Ford announces team shake-up after supply chain warning for Wall Street

Within 72 hours of warning Wall Street that it planned to spend $1 billion more than expected this quarter on supply chain costs, Ford Motor Co. announced reorganizing part of its executive leadership team that oversees supply chain management and product development — while adding yet more Silicon Valley tech talent. Parts shortages delay production… Continue reading Ford announces team shake-up after supply chain warning for Wall Street

Can pacemaker users charge EVs safely? Questions linger.

The leading manufacturer of heart pacemakers recommends users of its devices stay at least 12 inches away from electric vehicle charging stations, advice that could keep millions of people around the world from using EVs and slow the increasingly popular technology’s expansion. There’s no evidence of harmful interactions between charging stations and pacemakers or other… Continue reading Can pacemaker users charge EVs safely? Questions linger.