Meanwhile, Mike Duff drives a prototype of the new Lamborghini Urus Performante to determine whether its tweaks – a diet saving 47kg, and a 15bhp boost – pay off dynamically. We’ve also had time in the new Honda Civic on UK roads – can the hybrid hatchback reinvigorate the neglected family hatch class? Features This… Continue reading Autocar magazine 24 August 2022: on sale now
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State of Michigan doled out incentives to Ford, which just announced big job cuts
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Autotrader releases 2022 top 10 best cars for dogs: What sets them apart
For many dog owners, making sure Fido fits in the car is one of the key considerations when making a vehicle purchase. Yet many car shoppers don’t bring Fido along to the dealership for a test drive. To help with that, car shopping site Autotrader released its ninth annual list of the Best Cars for Dog Lovers on Tuesday,… Continue reading Autotrader releases 2022 top 10 best cars for dogs: What sets them apart
Toyota backs down in fight against California car emission rules
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Park outside: Fire risk prompts Hyundai, Kia hitch recalls
Detroit — Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix… Continue reading Park outside: Fire risk prompts Hyundai, Kia hitch recalls
Tesla hopes new investors go for the ride after stock split
New York — Unlike its cars, Tesla shares are about to get less expensive. Tesla is splitting its stock 3 for 1, so after the close of trading Tuesday, investors will receive two additional Tesla shares for every one they owned as of Aug. 17. In theory, that should drop Tesla’s share price by about… Continue reading Tesla hopes new investors go for the ride after stock split
MEDC approves incentives for EV battery, parts manufacturing
A subsidiary of auto supplier Dana Inc. will invest $54.2 million to lease space in Auburn Hills to manufacture plates to cool electric-vehicle batteries, and the way has been cleared for LG Energy Solution to expand its battery manufacturing site in Holland. The governing body of the quasi-governmental Michigan Economic Development Corp. on Tuesday approved… Continue reading MEDC approves incentives for EV battery, parts manufacturing
Osprey: disabled access to EV chargers to be “the minimum”
High-speed, accessible EV charging sites will become the norm in the UK, according to the boss of Osprey Charging, which is aiming to eliminate range anxiety – especially for disabled drivers. Osprey CEO Ian Johnston’s words came as the firm opened its first fully disabled-accessible site in the UK, situated in Brackley, Northamptonshire. This hosts eight 150kWh… Continue reading Osprey: disabled access to EV chargers to be “the minimum”
How myTVS is reshaping the aftermarket landscape
G Srinivasa Raghavan is clearly a man in a hurry. As the Managing Director of TVS Automobile Solutions whose aftermarket brand, myTVS, is well known across the country, he is now keen on taking the story to the next level. The company’s digital arm, Ki Mobility Solutions, is an important part of this transition while… Continue reading How myTVS is reshaping the aftermarket landscape
National Highways network to be expanded to 200,000km by 2024: Nitin Gadkari
The government is set to implement and accelerate work on India’s National Highways in a manner that will expand the existing NH network by 43% – from the existing 140,000km to 200,000 kilometres – by the year 2024. Importantly, implementation of the Bharatmala project and green highways will reduce logistics costs by 3% of the… Continue reading National Highways network to be expanded to 200,000km by 2024: Nitin Gadkari