Having already pushed the envelope rather far with the Black Series, Mercedes-AMG has developed an even more extreme and non-road-legal version of the GT. Dubbed the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series, it uses a fettled version of the Black Series’ flat-plane 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Thanks to motorsport-spec fuel injectors and other unspecified tweaks, it produces 724bhp,… Continue reading 724bhp Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series debuts as Affalterbach most powerful sports car
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Honda announces new SUV for 2023
Honda has revealed its plans for a new SUV to sit alongside the HR-V, CR-V and e:Ny1. The new car will occupy the C-segment SUV sector, rivalling cars such as the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. The announcement was made alongside a preview of the upcoming e:Ny1 Prototype, which will be made available… Continue reading Honda announces new SUV for 2023
Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Cupra has previewed a new SUV that will go on sale in 2024 and be built alongside the Audi Q3 Sportback. The model will feature the choice of a mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) set-up with an electric-only range of around 62 miles. Cupra says it will lead a new generation of PHEV… Continue reading Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Isn’t it weird how rapidly and how far your opinions about a car can change? Such thoughts flooded my mind after spending some time in Matt Prior’s long-term Polestar 2, a £60,000 dual-motor, full-house edition. The point at issue was that when we first drove this car on its optional £5000 Öhlins sports suspension, early… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Punch Powertrain’s compact DCT system debuts with Tata Altroz
Belgium-based powertrain systems supplier, Punch Powertrain has launched its DCT system in India. The DT1 made its debut with the launch of the Tata Altroz DCA. The company claims that it is a compact and affordable design and is said to offer a reliable performance. The Belgian firm says it is also planning to launch… Continue reading Punch Powertrain’s compact DCT system debuts with Tata Altroz
Lono Mobility plans pool of home chargers
The founders of Lono Mobility says the chargePool app enables the sharing economy of the charging infrastructure. As electric vehicles gain popularity and there is an all-around push to increase adoption, range anxiety continues to be a key concern. Lack of adequate charging infrastructure is often cited as a key roadblock. This is exactly what… Continue reading Lono Mobility plans pool of home chargers
New auto supplier factory to be built in Warren, create high-paying jobs
A new factory to supply battery materials to electric vehicles will be built in Warren, creating jobs that will pay an average of $40 an hour. Graphex Technologies and Emerald Energy Solutions said Tuesday they will build a 150,000 square-foot graphite processing facility at Emerald Business Park on Hoover Road near 8 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway. The facility, which will cost $50… Continue reading New auto supplier factory to be built in Warren, create high-paying jobs
Ford CEO says automaker needs ‘totally different talent’ to meet goals. Here’s why
Finding balance at Ford Motor Co. right now is, well, delicate. Wall Street has applauded recent restructuring changes while some workers cringe. The “disruption at the human level” will be “very difficult” as the legacy automaker continues making dramatic staff changes designed to help the company compete in an increasingly dynamic environment, Ford CEO Jim Farley said this month. Go to Source
Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team
In its ongoing effort to add muscle to the Ford leadership team, the Dearborn automaker announced Monday two key hires including another high-profile executive from Apple. This is all part of the evolution of Ford Blue, Ford Model e and Ford Pro, divisions that focus on the gasoline-powered vehicles, electrification and technology and business clients, respectively, that Ford CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team
Ford hires two new execs, moves top HR official to new role in internal combustion engine business
Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced the hiring of two new executives as well as the appointment of a longtime company leader to a new role. Kiersten Robinson, Ford’s top human resources executive and a 27-year employee of the company, has been tapped to lead the family vehicles division of Ford Blue, the automaker’s new… Continue reading Ford hires two new execs, moves top HR official to new role in internal combustion engine business