Category: US Motoring Press

Ford just made 3,000 autoworkers permanent. Here’s what it means for these workers

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Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition marks 40th with free socks

It’s been 40 years since we first saw the Vauxhall Nova hit the UK and now the British brand is celebrating the anniversary of the supermini, and its hugely popular Corsa predecessors, with the Corsa-e Anniversary Edition.  The Anniversary Edition is given some exclusive touches to set it apart from the regular Corsa-e supermini. It’s… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition marks 40th with free socks

Aston Martin V12 Vantage to make public dynamic debut on 23 June

Aston Martin has confirmed its new V12 Vantage will take part in the hill climb event, alongside some other special cars from the British brand.  The latest V12 Vantage will be the last outing for engines of this kind in the Vantage model line: the Porsche 911 rival will never again be equipped with twelve-cylinders.… Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Vantage to make public dynamic debut on 23 June

DS design chief vows to ditch touchscreens for future models

The chief designer of French premium brand DS wants to delete all screens from the interior of future cars, because they’re “not very sexy”. Thierry Métroz said he and the DS team are looking to “revolutionise” the interiors of the brand as the current trend to have a lots of screen is “a little bit stupid”. “Our… Continue reading DS design chief vows to ditch touchscreens for future models

Volkswagen ID Aero is EV Passat equivalent with 385-mile range

Volkswagen has previewed its long-awaited Tesla Model 3 rival with a sleek, low-slung concept called the ID Aero. Based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the new four-door model is planned to go on sale in China during the second half of 2023, with production initially set to take place at Volkswagen joint venture partners FAW (First… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Aero is EV Passat equivalent with 385-mile range

Updated DS 7 gets range-topping 355bhp plug-in hybrid

The newly updated DS 7 will be launched with three plug-in hybrid powertrains, including a 355bhp range-topper. The SUV features a new front design, improved technology and a fresh infotainment system over the original model, which was released in 2017. The subtle restyling brings sharper lines and a front grille that shows off the French firm’s future design philosophy. New,… Continue reading Updated DS 7 gets range-topping 355bhp plug-in hybrid

All-new Mahindra Scorpio launched

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio at a starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh for the entry-level petrol MT and going up to Rs 19.49 lakh for the top-spec diesel-MT variant (all prices, ex-showroom, India). The company said bookings will open officially on July 30, 2022, and the Scorpio-N automatic line-up’s prices will be… Continue reading All-new Mahindra Scorpio launched

Audi e-tron battery modules to help electrify rickshaws in India

Audi is empowering a second life for electric car batteries and the eco-mission expands to India too. The German-Indian start-up Nunam is bringing three electric rickshaws to the roads of India. They are powered by used batteries taken from test vehicles in the Audi e-tron test fleet. The aim of the project is to explore how modules made… Continue reading Audi e-tron battery modules to help electrify rickshaws in India