Category: US Motoring Press

Skoda Superb primed to return with combustion power in 2024

The Skoda Superb is on track to be heavily updated for a fourth generation, returning in 2024 to take the fight to the Peugeot 508 with a choice of ICE and hybrid powertrains in a practical estate body. Skoda recently detailed a bold electrification plan under which it will introduce a new flagship electric SUV, an electric city car… Continue reading Skoda Superb primed to return with combustion power in 2024

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Whether you choose the 2730kg EQS 450 or the 2735kg EQS 580, you will find no lack of traction or performance. Both provide strong and linear acceleration, considering their considerable weight. Mercedes claims respective 0-62mph times of 6.0sec and 4.6sec, while the top speed of both is governed at 131mph. It’s at a constant cruise… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

GM to move its historical archives and vehicles out of Sterling Heights

General Motors will move its Heritage Center — which holds its archives and historical vehicles — from Sterling Heights to a bigger property it owns in Grand Blanc. The move will happen in phases as GM renovates the Grand Blanc facility, which was once the automaker’s Customer Care and Aftersales headquarters, GM said Thursday. “We… Continue reading GM to move its historical archives and vehicles out of Sterling Heights

California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry

For years, as California has moved ahead with ambitious clean-air regulations, the state has had to prod the auto industry to go along. Now, in the push to electrify the nation’s car fleet, it is California that is keeping up with automakers. Even before state regulators acted Thursday to ban sales of new internal-combustion vehicles… Continue reading California E.V. Mandate Finds a Receptive Auto Industry

Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched

Following its commitment to go all-electric by 2028, Vauxhall has outlined plans for the future of its sporty models, with a new GSe sub-brand that will take the place of the old VXR range. The initials stand for Grand Sport Electric, and the new editions will sit at the top of their respective model lines.… Continue reading Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched