Widespread confusion regarding the capabilities and limitations of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is developing a ‘trust gap’ with modern cars. That’s the conclusion of a new survey from technology specialist DG Cities, which warns that in order to buck this trend, dealers and car makers need to explain the tech better to buyers. From… Continue reading Quarter of motorists unhappy with ADAS as ‘trust gap’ widens
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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.143)
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet in a top designer’s office to talk about some secret Rovers, why the upcoming death of the Ford Focus ST means too much, Steve’s newly shiny Alpine A110, the Audi A3 PHEV, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.143)
Elon Musk Left the White House, but Tesla’s Protesters Aren’t Finished
The activists behind the Tesla Takedown campaign say they intend to expand beyond protests at the company’s showrooms. Go to Source
Driverless Semi Trucks Are Here, With Little Regulation and Big Promises
As the trucking industry struggles to recruit drivers, driverless trucks won’t need sleep, won’t speed and won’t get road rage. But experts and truck drivers say they are not a panacea. Go to Source
Ford reports 16% sales increase in May amid employee pricing, tariffs
watch now DETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday reported a 16.3% year-over-year U.S. sales increase for May, as the automaker continues an employee pricing program amid rising tariff costs and vehicle price increases. Sales for the Detroit automaker were led by a 17.2% increase in purchases of its vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines, as… Continue reading Ford reports 16% sales increase in May amid employee pricing, tariffs
Ashok Leyland Secures ₹183.80 Crore Bus Order from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Ashok Leyland Limited has announced that it has received an order from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation for the supply of 543 Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) diesel chassis and fully built buses. The total value of the order is approximately ₹183.80 crore. The order is entirely domestic and is scheduled to be executed between… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Secures ₹183.80 Crore Bus Order from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Nio Firefly confirmed for sale in Europe; set for UK by October
The Nio Firefly, a Chinese rival for the Renault 5 and incoming Volkswagen ID 2, has been confirmed for Europe – and UK sales should soon follow. The electric supermini was launched in China in April, offering a range of 260 miles (albeit on the lenient CLTC test cycle) and a single rear-mounted 141bhp motor for… Continue reading Nio Firefly confirmed for sale in Europe; set for UK by October
New pictures of 2025 Nissan Leaf ahead of full debut this month
The new third-generation Nissan Leaf EV will be fully revealed later this month ahead of a market launch by the end of the year. In a new video showcasing some headline attributes, Nissan revealed new details and angles of the upcoming Skoda Elroq rival, which will enter production at Sunderland in the coming months. Nissan says… Continue reading New pictures of 2025 Nissan Leaf ahead of full debut this month
CEAT Bets Big on Overseas Markets Amidst Positive Export Outlook
Indian tyre major CEAT Ltd. is steering its growth ambitions toward international markets, signaling a strategic pivot that places exports at the center of its next growth cycle. Following its annual Analyst Day, the company laid out a roadmap that indicates a stronger export focus, particularly as demand stabilizes in key overseas geographies. The FY26… Continue reading CEAT Bets Big on Overseas Markets Amidst Positive Export Outlook
Global Industries Push Beijing for Faster Rare Earth Magnet Export Approvals: Reuters
International diplomats and automotive executives from India, Japan, and Europe are urgently seeking meetings with Chinese officials to accelerate approval processes for rare earth magnet exports, as severe shortages threaten to halt global supply chains, sources told Reuters. According to Reuters sources, a Japanese business delegation is scheduled to visit Beijing in early June for… Continue reading Global Industries Push Beijing for Faster Rare Earth Magnet Export Approvals: Reuters