Category: US Motoring Press

Aston Martin CEO to step down, be replaced by ex-Ferrari chief

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings is turning to a veteran executive who left the helm of Ferrari six years ago to turn around the British luxury-car maker. Aston Martin named current board member Amedeo Felisa as chief executive officer to replace German manager Tobias Moers, who struggled with a slower-than-expected ramp-up of the 2.4 million-pound… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO to step down, be replaced by ex-Ferrari chief

Bentley further hints at new long-wheelbase car ahead of reveal

Bentley has released an image showing the spacious interior of its upcoming new model, widely tipped to be an extended-wheelbase version of its Bentayga SUV.  It follows a short video, revealed by Bentley last week, that references a “long-awaited” new model that will add “an extra dimension of on-board wellness”. The video shows the inside… Continue reading Bentley further hints at new long-wheelbase car ahead of reveal

2024 Fisker EV sports car promises world-beating range

Fisker has confirmed it will reveal an electric grand tourer sports car in 2024, which it claims will have the longest range of any production EV. Codenamed Project Ronin, the model will become the third in the American brand’s line-up, following the Fisker Ocean SUV and Fisker Pear compact car.  The GT will be developed at Fisker Magic… Continue reading 2024 Fisker EV sports car promises world-beating range

Stellantis’ Free2move acquires car-sharing service ShareNow from BMW, Mercedes

The car-sharing mobility startup within the maker of Jeep will more than double in size, adding 14 European cities mostly in Germany to its service territory with the acquisition of ShareNow from the BMW and Mercedes-Benz groups, the company announced Tuesday. Details of the deal, which is subject to antitrust reviews, weren’t disclosed. The acquisition… Continue reading Stellantis’ Free2move acquires car-sharing service ShareNow from BMW, Mercedes

1,000 workers go on strike at CNH Industrial equipment maker

More than 1,000 workers at two CNH Industrial plants went on strike Monday in search of a better deal with the company that makes agriculture and construction equipment. The United Auto Workers union said Monday the workers in Racine, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Iowa, went on strike at noon after contract talks faltered. The action follows… Continue reading 1,000 workers go on strike at CNH Industrial equipment maker

Stellantis’ $2.8 billion investment secures future for Brampton, Windsor plants

The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles on Monday said it will invest $2.8 billion (3.6 billion Canadian dollars) into its Canadian operations for its electric transition, preserving the futures of both Windsor and Brampton assembly plants and creating its first battery lab in North America. The amount is more than double the commitment Fiat… Continue reading Stellantis’ $2.8 billion investment secures future for Brampton, Windsor plants

Jonathan Carrier: ZipCharge has a strong role to play in a decentralised energy future

Co-founders Jonathan Carrier (left) and Richie Sibal (right) at The British Engineering Excellence Awards 2022. Is ZipCharge planning to enter the Indian EV market?India is now playing catch up and there’s been a significant level of investment and commitment by the government towards accelerating electrification by incentivising investment towards manufacturing batteries, and towards buying EVs.… Continue reading Jonathan Carrier: ZipCharge has a strong role to play in a decentralised energy future

Light work: The Coventry designers reimagining Lotus

The main design phases are finished, but there’s still more to do, of course. There’s always more to do. But primary design effort now centres on cars beyond the Eletre. Production isn’t due for another year, but for the 120-strong LTCC team, the major design tasks are past. “It’s a done deal,” says Payne succinctly.… Continue reading Light work: The Coventry designers reimagining Lotus

Ford, Lexus among vehicle recalls this week

U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for April 21 through 28, including a Ford recall involving 652,996 units and a Lexus recall involving 458,054 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Ford, Lexus among vehicle recalls this week