Audi could soon bring to market a premium-oriented pick-up truck to rival higher-spec versions of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, as it emerges such a model is being considered at a high level. The shock confirmation came courtesy of the German brand’s CEO Markus Duesmann, who, when asked if an Audi pick-up was a… Continue reading Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger
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Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale
The Nissan GT-R, one of the longest-serving production cars on sale today, will finally go off sale in Europe in light of strict new noise regulations coming into effect later this year. Official confirmation of the move comes some 13 years after the GT-R first went on sale in Europe, and a few months after… Continue reading Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale
Opinion: New Aston Martin V12 could be a driver’s dream
Aston Martin first fitted a V12 to the Vantage in 2007 but it’s not to then which I want to return. Instead it’s to late 2013, by which time the V12 Vantage was already “our favourite Aston of modern times” and had just been replaced by the V12 Vantage S, which had an additional 55bhp… Continue reading Opinion: New Aston Martin V12 could be a driver’s dream
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV interior previewed ahead of unveiling
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has been previewed, showcasing a technology-filled cabin with an array of digital screens. The EQS SUV, the third model based on the firm’s new EV architecture, is pictured with an interior which largely similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz EQS saloon. A 56in curved display, which consists of an instrument… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV interior previewed ahead of unveiling
New Prodrive Hunter: 600bhp ‘Ferrari of the desert’ revealed
Q&A: David Richards, Prodrive chairman Why build a road-going Hunter T1+? “Many people in remote areas, especially the Middle East, do a lot of desert driving for recreation. There’s a big off-road culture. It seemed logical to propose such a car – and then the crown prince [of Bahrain] became interested in being our first… Continue reading New Prodrive Hunter: 600bhp ‘Ferrari of the desert’ revealed
Cadillac launching Lyriq production next week, adding Super Cruise updates over the air
Cadillac, General Motors Co.’s luxury brand, on Tuesday confirmed that production of its first-ever battery-electric vehicle, the Lyriq, will begin Monday at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Brand executives said the Lyriq has garnered 233,000 “hand raisers” — or, people who have expressed interest and are receiving regular updates on it — ahead of the May 19 opening… Continue reading Cadillac launching Lyriq production next week, adding Super Cruise updates over the air
Mercedes opens Alabama battery plant, adding up to 600 jobs
Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Mercedes-Benz has opened a new electric vehicle battery factory near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that will create up to 600 new jobs. The German automaker said Tuesday that the plant in Bibb County opened a few months before Mercedes plans to start making two all-electric SUVs at a large assembly plant in Tuscaloosa. The… Continue reading Mercedes opens Alabama battery plant, adding up to 600 jobs
New Gordon Murray T33 to make public debut at Goodwood
You haven’t yet shown the T33’s interior. What’s it like? The T33 adheres very much to Gordon Murray Design principles: exquisite but very simple, driver-focused design. It will be all analogue: no touchscreens, top-quality machined-aluminium rotary controls for all important functions and every switch floodlit, as backlighting is confusing. We’re not even having steering column stalks, because… Continue reading New Gordon Murray T33 to make public debut at Goodwood
Greaves Retail partners Bounce for EV battery swapping stations
Bounce Infinity, an electric vehicle company has announced a strategic partnership with Greaves Retail to provide battery swapping stations for Greaves electric vehicles. With this tie-up, Greaves Retail becomes the first company to use Bounce Infinity’s battery-swapping network. The partners will deploy the pilot project in Bangalore. As part of this partnership, the company plans to target 10 cities… Continue reading Greaves Retail partners Bounce for EV battery swapping stations
2022 Ford Focus orders halted due to parts shortage
The new Ford Focus has been hit by parts shortages due to the ongoing Ukraine crisis, meaning it can’t currently be fitted with the range-topping infotainment system, Ford has told Autocar. In a statement sent to Autocar, the American manufacturer confirmed that the parts shortages affected new, facelifted Focus cars that were set to be… Continue reading 2022 Ford Focus orders halted due to parts shortage