Chery CEO Yin Tongyue said in April last year that “two premium marques” in Europe wanted to use Chery platforms and the f rm was in talks with two others. One of those premium brands was Chery joint-venture partner JLR, which has since announced that it will revive the Freelander brand in China using Chery’s T1X… Continue reading Ineos considers Chery tie-up to boost Fusilier development
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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.144)
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior head to the Autocar store room to talk classic Mini tours, the new Bovensiepen Zagato – the latest car from the family behind Alpinas – and the GWM Haval Jolion Pro, a forgettably-named car from the maker of the Ora Funky Cat, a name you wouldn’t ignore. There’s much more too,… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.144)
Land Rover refreshes Discovery Sport again for 2026
Land Rover has updated the Discovery Sport again, following changes to the larger Discovery and the Defender. The middle-rung Dynamic SE and range-topping Dynamic HSE trims have been replaced by new grades named Landmark and Metropolitan, while the entry-level S has become the Dynamic S. There are also new option packages aimed at visits to the beach, road… Continue reading Land Rover refreshes Discovery Sport again for 2026
Polestar 3
Even though we tested it without the Performance Pack upgrades, the Polestar 3 proved itself quite fast on Horiba MIRA’s mile straights. If you’re spending around £80,000 on a dual-motor electric SUV, you should probably expect 0-60mph in around six seconds, but this one will do it in less than five. Even when it battery’s… Continue reading Polestar 3
GM to invest $4 billion in U.S. manufacturing plants amid tariffs
UAW Local 5960 member Kimberly Fuhr inspects a Chevrolet Bolt EV during vehicle production on May 6, 2021, at the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Steve Fecht for Chevrolet DETROIT — General Motors plans to invest $4 billion in three American assembly plants, including adding production of two popular vehicles that… Continue reading GM to invest $4 billion in U.S. manufacturing plants amid tariffs
In China, fears grow of an EV financial crisis amid pricing war
watch now At a used car market in Beijing, salesman Ma Hui said he fears China’s electric vehicle industry is in a race to the bottom. EV makers, led by the country’s market leader BYD, have been engaged in a bruising price war, depressing profits for the brands, as well as sellers such as Ma.… Continue reading In China, fears grow of an EV financial crisis amid pricing war
Uber taps AI firm Wayve to pilot fully driverless rides in the UK
A delivery van outfitted with Wayve’s autonomous driving software is part of the fleet of vehicles making grocery deliveries across London. Source: Wayve Uber on Tuesday announced it’s partnered with self-driving car technology firm Wayve to launch trials of fully autonomous rides in the U.K., starting in spring 2026. The ride-hailing app said the pilot… Continue reading Uber taps AI firm Wayve to pilot fully driverless rides in the UK
China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs
Crews walk towards a Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet to prepare it for take-off from the deck of British aircraft carrier HMS Prince Of Wales, in an undisclosed location, on April 24, 2025, following its deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. Richard Pohle | Afp | Getty Images The automotive and robotics industries have been… Continue reading China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs
China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India
A significant threat of large-scale production disruption is looming over global automotive manufacturers due to China’s recent restrictions on the export of rare earth elements (REEs). The gravity of the situation is underscored by recent news that Suzuki Motor Corporation has halted production of its popular Swift model as of the end of May 2025,… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India
Pininfarina Announces Winners of 2024/2025 Global Design Contest at Cambiano Headquarters
Pininfarina has announced the winners of its 2024/2025 Global Design Contest during an award ceremony held at its headquarters in Cambiano, as part of the Pistons & Pretzels automotive culture event. The contest, one of the highlights of the company’s 95th anniversary celebrations, invited final-year students from international design schools to present concepts for future… Continue reading Pininfarina Announces Winners of 2024/2025 Global Design Contest at Cambiano Headquarters