General Motors sold out of the new 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric two-row SUV in about four hours on Thursday morning. The automaker opened the order banks at 9 a.m. and by 1 p.m. it had sold out of that model year, Cadillac spokesman Mike Albano said. Albano declined to provide how many 2023 Lyriq orders Cadillac received,… Continue reading Cadillac Lyriq sells out, analysts say pressure’s on for GM to deliver
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Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Auto experts say the electric F-150, known as the Lightning, must be a success if Ford is to thrive in the age of electric vehicles. Introducing this truck now is equivalent to “betting the company,” said William C. Ford Jr., the company’s executive chairman, who is a great-grandson of Henry Ford. “If this launch doesn’t… Continue reading Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production
The Ford Fiesta is undergoing a streamlining process with the supermini losing its three-door bodystyle as well as van versions. Ford has already removed the three-door versions from its online price lists, but existing orders of three-door Fiestas will be completed, with production at the Fiesta plant in Cologne, Germany set to end this summer. A… Continue reading Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production
New all-electric Volkswagen Aero B saloon to rival Tesla Model 3
Our spy photographers have spotted the upcoming Volkswagen Aero B model undergoing testing, giving us our best look yet at the firm’s rival for the Tesla Model 3. The shots show that the new all-electric saloon will have a similar design to VW’s ID range. At the front the nose is short and low to… Continue reading New all-electric Volkswagen Aero B saloon to rival Tesla Model 3
Rolls-Royce reveals latest ultra-exclusive Boat Tail model
The latest, ultra-limited Rolls Royce Boat Tail model – the second in a series of just three cars worth around £20 million apiece – has been revealed ahead of its appearance at this weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The hand-built model features a design commissioned by a customer whose family business originates from the pearling… Continue reading Rolls-Royce reveals latest ultra-exclusive Boat Tail model
Mercedes-AMG One: board must’ve been “drunk” to approve hypercar
The Mercedes-Benz board must have been “drunk” when they agreed to the delayed and troublesome Mercedes-AMG One, CEO Ola Källenius joked to investors yesterday. The company will reveal news about the Formula 1-engined hypercar “in a couple of weeks”, Källenius said, indicating that Mercedes is finally ready to reveal a car that has given it almost as… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG One: board must’ve been “drunk” to approve hypercar
Okinawa Autotech partners Italy’s Tacita
Okinawa will provide the local development of the future product and its production line while Tacita will provide the powertrain – controller, motor, battery packs and BMS. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech has partnered with Tacita, an Italian manufacturer of electric and performance motorcycles to form a new company. This Joint venture will consist of both… Continue reading Okinawa Autotech partners Italy’s Tacita
Honda redefines priorities for India two-wheeler business
Atsushi Ogata says HMSI needs to still relook at its overall cost structure given the recent transition from Bharat Stage IV to VI. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is in reboot mode. The Japanese two-wheeler maker recently announced its intent to make an all-new 100cc motorcycle clearly targeted at rural India. It has also decided… Continue reading Honda redefines priorities for India two-wheeler business
2025 Mercedes-AMG EV sports saloon to rival Porsche Taycan
Although not seen on the design model, Mercedes-Benz says the production version of the Vision AMG will receive four frameless doors as well as a large liftback-style tailgate similar to that planned for the upcoming second-generation GT coupé (see right). Mercedes-Benz is yet to provide any great detail to how it will be developed for… Continue reading 2025 Mercedes-AMG EV sports saloon to rival Porsche Taycan
I tested 2022 Lincoln Navigator’s hands-free driving on 2,200-mile trip: How it went
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