Tested 26.7.00 Chrysler’s hot-rod-inspired hatch was a cult hit in its early days and can be had for less than a grand today. But was it any good? The PT Cruiser was built on a new platform but took its 2.0-litre four-pot petrol engine and five-speed manual gearbox from the Neon, albeit with the respective… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Future Vauxhall models to be more “distinctive”, says design boss
He explained: “You see an Astra and then a Peugeot 308 (above). I hope you wouldn’t say they were from the same fundamentals. Some things are, but things people don’t see, like starter motors. Things you look at, see and feel are different. Things are good now: we’re on a good path and we can still… Continue reading Future Vauxhall models to be more “distinctive”, says design boss
Under the skin: The new EV technology improving efficiency
A few years ago, the companies that produce many of the major components for car makers, such as transmissions, recognised that a new, potentially lucrative market was about to emerge. Although not in need of a traditional multi-speed transmission or driveline, manufacturers would still need some sort of transmission to sit between the motor and… Continue reading Under the skin: The new EV technology improving efficiency
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric crossover is a hit with industry insiders — that could help it take on Tesla
Ford’s first real attempt at an electric vehicle has been quite a hit with critics. Go to Source
Double whammy for Ola Electric
Ola Electric is facing its toughest challenge in recent times with a sizable employee exodus and falling scooter sales in June. Head of charging networks, Yashwant Kumar, is the latest to move on while Dinesh Radhakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer, called it a day after being on board for a little over a year (since May… Continue reading Double whammy for Ola Electric
Bigster and better: How Dacia CEO is reinventing the people’s car
It’s an approach that Le Vot concedes has led to controversy, although his response when challenged on a slew of outwardly disappointing Euro NCAP safety ratings (only one star for the Jogger and Spring Electric and two for the Sandero, largely but not exclusively due to poor ratings for active safety systems, which can prevent… Continue reading Bigster and better: How Dacia CEO is reinventing the people’s car
Cadillac dealer says he has first Lyriq EV in the world, told ‘Don’t touch it’
A few days before the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Cadillac of Novi’s General Manager Ed Pobur got a surprise phone call. It was his Cadillac representative, who told him, “You’re getting delivered the first Lyriq in the world.” Pobur said he was supposed to get it before July 4, but because of the holiday, it… Continue reading Cadillac dealer says he has first Lyriq EV in the world, told ‘Don’t touch it’
Nissan, Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for June 30 through July 7, including a Nissan recall involving 322,671 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive recalls database for more: Cadillac General… Continue reading Nissan, Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week
Auto dealerships are facing a shortage of technicians to fix cars. Here’s why
Auto dealerships, like many industries, are feeling the effects of what some have termed the Great Resignation, in which workers are quitting at steep rates. Go to Source
Chrysler Pacifica minivan plant to idle next week
Chrysler maker Stellantis NV is idling production next week at the Windsor Assembly Plant where it makes the Pacifica minivan, according to the union representing workers there. The Ontario plant that employs almost 4,300 people will be down, Unifor Local 444 posted on Facebook, though a reason wasn’t specified. The plant was quiet this week for its annual summer… Continue reading Chrysler Pacifica minivan plant to idle next week