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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
Best electric cars to buy 2022
Pressure is growing on UK motorists to ditch their petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and switch to pure-electric cars, but which are the best electric cars available to buy now on the UK car market? The number of electric cars on the UK’s roads continues to grow, as more new electric cars are launched and used… Continue reading Best electric cars to buy 2022
New Ford Mustang Dark Horse arrives with 500bhp
The new Mustang will receive a more powerful ‘Dark Horse’ variant and this is what it’ll look like when it reaches showrooms next year. Ford has given the Dark Horse a more aggressive exterior which provides a hint towards the more powerful V8 engine under the bonnet. Ford says the Mustang Dark Horse is the… Continue reading New Ford Mustang Dark Horse arrives with 500bhp
New 2023 Ford Mustang retains V8 power and steps up the tech
Ford has revealed an all-new version of its famous Ford Mustang at the 2022 Detroit Motor Show, with the world’s best-selling sports coupe retaining V8 power but adding to the offering in the tech and style stakes with more advanced kit inside and a revised look. Available in coupe and convertible form, the new Mustang… Continue reading New 2023 Ford Mustang retains V8 power and steps up the tech