Category: US Motoring Press

Production of Slavia begins

Skoda Auto India has begun the production of its premium mid-size sedan, the Slavia from its plant in Chakan, Pune. Developed for the Indian market, the vehicle is powered by a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol, making 85kW (115ps) and 110kW (150PS) respectively. The Slavia will come with a… Continue reading Production of Slavia begins

Want to be Dodge’s ‘chief donut maker?’ Applications are open

Applications to become the “chief donut maker” are now open — in a more Talladega Nights’ shake-and-bake way than actual baking. Dodge is in search of an influencer for its brand. It’s not a full-time job, but anyone can apply for the position with perks like $150,000, a company SRT Hellcat for a year, the ability to… Continue reading Want to be Dodge’s ‘chief donut maker?’ Applications are open

Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

Berlin – Germany’s Transport Ministry has criticized a stunt that saw a Czech millionaire drive his high-powered sportscar along a public highway at speeds of up to 414 kilometers per hour (257 mph). A video posted online this month shows Radim Passer pushing his Bugatti Chiron to extreme speeds on a stretch of Germany’s A2… Continue reading Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on

Detroit – Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off. The recall covers certain 2014 and 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars as well as some 2015 Mustangs. All were sold or registered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida,… Continue reading Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on

Lamborghini announces key appointments

L-R: Rouven Mohr, CTO, Automobili Lamborghini and Maurizio Reggiani, VP – Motorsport, Automobili Lamborghini. Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has announced organisational change in the Research and Development (R&D) Department by appointing Rouven Mohr as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), who will leave his current role as Head of Verification / Validation Whole Vehicle at Audi… Continue reading Lamborghini announces key appointments

Lamborghini sells 8,405 cars in 2021, reports record global and India sales

Italian supercar maker Automobili Lamborghini reported record global sales for 2021 with 8,405 cars, up 13% on 2020, which it says was due to a targeted and monitored growth strategy. The company reported double-digit growth in three regions – America (14%), Asia Pacific (14%) and EMEA (12%). In terms of individual markets, USA retained the top spot… Continue reading Lamborghini sells 8,405 cars in 2021, reports record global and India sales

GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know

In its drive to add revenue from sales of software and services, General Motors is launching an online parts store that will give GM vehicle owners the ability to buy parts direct. The automaker said Tuesday this is just one of many new digital offerings coming to car buyers. Those include buying accessories, over-the-air upgrades and subscriptions digitally, as… Continue reading GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know

Peugeot readies 9X8 hypercar for race debut at 2022 Le Mans

Peugeot will return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in June with its new 9X8 hypercar, which features a 670bhp hybrid powertrain – and unusually not a rear wing. The French firm last competed at Le Mans in 2011. It will campaign a pair of the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) machines in the FIA World Endurance… Continue reading Peugeot readies 9X8 hypercar for race debut at 2022 Le Mans