You imagine a Lotus is all about the chassis, but by dint of being one of the last cars standing to have a six-cylinder engine (a supercharged one, no less) with a manual gearbox, the drivetrain is a compelling reason to buy an Emira. But be in no doubt that it is a constant presence,… Continue reading Lotus Emira V6
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Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
Ford has doubled-down on its threats to limit the sales of petrol and diesel cars in order to meet ZEV mandate quotas. This comes as car manufacturers continue to struggle with the harsh penalties threatened by the current version of the government’s tough electrification targets. Speaking to Auto Express, Ford UK’s CEO, Lisa Bradkin said… Continue reading Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats
That means everything from a simple single-cab model for tradespeople, right the way up to that dune-hopping Raptor. Most will go for the double-cab diesels in between, which drive well despite their imposing size (this isn’t a vehicle for narrow streets), and feel upmarket compared to most rivals. 10. Ford Tourneo Courier Prices from £25,140… Continue reading Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats
Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford’s Explorer – bag one for £233 a month
Unusually, this leasing deal throws in metallic paintwork rather than only offering the no-cost-option of white paint – this is an £800 bonus, alone. Under the modern, boxy styling lies the same mechanicals as a whole swathe of Volkswagen Group EVs, such as the Audi Q4 e-tron and Skoda Enyaq. The 77kWh battery pack opens… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford’s Explorer – bag one for £233 a month
Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In
The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles. Go to Source
Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices
President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more. Go to Source
Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant is shown on April 1, 2025 in Windsor, Canada. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump‘s new round of 25% automotive tariffs, the company confirmed Thursday. The actions are… Continue reading Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know
Vehicles seen on the lot of a Ford auto dealership in Montebello, California on April 1, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles to the U.S. have taken effect, but the impacts of the new levies on investors and the global automotive industry… Continue reading Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know
Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now
The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of some of the world’s biggest automakers appeared surprisingly resilient on Thursday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on foreign auto imports came into effect. Germany’s Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW were… Continue reading Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now
Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China’s EV race
A Xiaomi store in Shanghai, China, on March 16, 2025. Qilai Shen/Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chinese electric carmakers Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each delivered nearly 30,000 or more cars in March, roughly twice several of their fellow startup competitors. It’s a sign of how some automakers are pulling ahead, while BYD remains the… Continue reading Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China’s EV race