Category: US Motoring Press

Toyota Supra sports car to get manual gearbox option

After months of rumours, Toyota has confirmed it will introduce a long-mooted manual gearbox option for its Supra flagship sports car. The Toyota Supra was launched in 2019, sharing much of its powertrain and chassis with the similarly positioned BMW Z4. The headline engine option is a 335bhp 3.0-litre straight-six, and an entry-level 2.0-litre, four-cylinder… Continue reading Toyota Supra sports car to get manual gearbox option

Opinion: Hamlin’s Toyota Owners 400 victory was a dream come true

Denny Hamlin delivered a victory for the Nascar Cup Series’ old guard by claiming his first win of 2022 on home territory in Richmond, Virginia. The 41-year-old three-time Daytona 500 winner took the lead from William Byron with only five laps to run to head fellow veteran Kevin Harvick across the line by just 0.552sec.… Continue reading Opinion: Hamlin’s Toyota Owners 400 victory was a dream come true

Renault Halts Operations in Russia

The French carmaker Renault said on Wednesday that it was halting operations at a plant in Moscow and was reassessing its partnership with AvtoVAZ, Russia’s largest auto manufacturer. Renault owns 68 percent of AvtoVAZ, the maker of Lada vehicles, and has relied on Russia for about 18 percent of its global vehicle sales. “Regarding its… Continue reading Renault Halts Operations in Russia

Stellantis and LG to Build Battery Plant in Ontario

Stellantis and a partner, LG Energy Solution, said on Wednesday that they would jointly build a battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, to provide the critical components for a range of electric Jeeps and trucks the automaker aims to introduce over the next several years. The two companies expect to invest $4.1 billion in the factory… Continue reading Stellantis and LG to Build Battery Plant in Ontario

Should you fix your car or buy new? Here are some things to consider

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Stellantis partners with Qualcomm for 5G vehicle updates

The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks is adding another Silicon Valley partner to enhance the work it’s doing to bring greater connectivity to future vehicles. Stellantis NV on Thursday said it will make use of Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Snapdragon Automotive Platforms. They will support the development of Stellantis’ electronics architecture platform STLA Brain and the… Continue reading Stellantis partners with Qualcomm for 5G vehicle updates

New Renault concept to showcase hydrogen plans on 19 May

Renault will reveal a new concept car on 19 May, showcasing a fresh approach to design and previewing plans for a new hydrogen powertrain. The car was previewed earlier this year in Renault‘s annual results presentation, and while details are thin on the ground, it clearly bears a raft of new design cues – including angular… Continue reading New Renault concept to showcase hydrogen plans on 19 May

New York motor show 2022 report

Kia’s largest model, the 2023 Telluride has been fully revealed in New York, thus making its first public appearance. The three-row SUV is unlikely to make it to the UK, but the new model will feature new design elements inside out. Updated technology and convenience kit are both expected, including a new, large central infotainment screen.… Continue reading New York motor show 2022 report

Range Rover Velar gains six-cylinder mild-hybrid HST variants

Land Rover has added two new models to the Range Rover Velar line-up, which are driven by a choice of petrol and diesel engines with mild-hybrid technology.  The Range Rover Velar HST 400 is driven by a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, producing 394bhp and 405lb ft. The Range Rover Velar HST 300, meanwhile, is powered by… Continue reading Range Rover Velar gains six-cylinder mild-hybrid HST variants