Pushrod suspension features at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear, with dampers and springs mounted inboard to reduce unsprung mass, The entire set-up is stiffened and “dramatically” lowered in Track mode and can be raised at low speed to clear speed bumps. By using more subtle bodywork elements to enhance downforce, Aston’s designers… Continue reading Official: £850k Aston Martin Valhalla to land in summer with 1079bhp
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This is the best time of year to buy a used car — wait for Memorial Day, and you’ll miss it
Ljubaphoto | E+ | Getty Images If you’re in the market for a used car, the best time of the year to buy one is fast approaching. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are the best days of the year to buy a used car, because there are 47.9% more deals than average, according… Continue reading This is the best time of year to buy a used car — wait for Memorial Day, and you’ll miss it
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares lost control of the automaker with ‘arrogant’ mistakes, sources say
Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis, attends the Paris Automotive Summit during the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 15, 2024. Benoit Tessier | Reuters DETROIT — “Arrogant.” It’s the word former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares used in June to describe mistakes that led to the automaker’s troubles in the U.S. It’s… Continue reading Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares lost control of the automaker with ‘arrogant’ mistakes, sources say
Dodge maker Stellantis and China’s CATL team up to build $4.3 billion EV battery plant in Spain
Stellantis worker at work inside of the new Hybrid and PHEV Vehicles Stellantis Group eDCT Assembly Plant on April 10, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Stefano Guidi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery giant CATL on Tuesday announced plans to jointly build a 4.1 billion euro ($4.3 billion), large-scale lithium… Continue reading Dodge maker Stellantis and China’s CATL team up to build $4.3 billion EV battery plant in Spain
Tesla sued by deceased driver’s family over ‘fraudulent misrepresentation’ of Autopilot safety
Tesla Supercharger stations are seen in a parking lot in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 16, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla is being sued by the family of a driver who died in a 2023 collision, claiming the company’s “fraudulent misrepresentation” of its Autopilot technology was to blame. The Tesla driver, Genesis Giovanni Mendoza-Martinez,… Continue reading Tesla sued by deceased driver’s family over ‘fraudulent misrepresentation’ of Autopilot safety
Mahindra Thar Roxx, Bajaj Freedom 125 bag Autocar Awards 2025
The Mahindra Thar Roxx has been crowned the Car of the Year at the Autocar Awards 2025, while the Bajaj Freedom 125 takes home the title of the Bike of the Year. The Thar Roxx has emerged victorious from a bevy of new launches for its fantastic ride and handling balance, strong set of petrol and diesel engines, upmarket… Continue reading Mahindra Thar Roxx, Bajaj Freedom 125 bag Autocar Awards 2025
New Xiaomi YU7 leaked: new Chinese Tesla Model Y rival on the way
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has been making headlines recently with its SU7 and subsequent Nurburgring lap time record, but now it’s branching out into the lucrative SUV genre with this – the YU7. Leaked early on Chinese social media site Weibo, the YU7 borrows plenty of stylistic elements from the SU7 – suggesting the brand… Continue reading New Xiaomi YU7 leaked: new Chinese Tesla Model Y rival on the way
New Range Rover Electric essentially revealed during hot-weather testing
Thomas Müller, Executive Director for Product Engineering at JLR said, “We are on target to create the quietest and most refined Range Rover ever. The ingredients that underpin the success of Range Rover are unchanged – now with zero emissions.” But the new vehicle will also be able to perform well off road, just as… Continue reading New Range Rover Electric essentially revealed during hot-weather testing
New Land Rover Defender Dakar rally car in the works for 2026 event
We know the current Defender is tough, but Land Rover is setting out to prove this beyond any doubt by entering its popular SUV in the 2026 Dakar Rally. The Defender will be the Dakar Rally’s ‘official car partner’ next year with Land Rover partnering the event until 2028. Providing a fleet of Defenders to… Continue reading New Land Rover Defender Dakar rally car in the works for 2026 event
Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times
Holidng a Nürburgring lap record is not just about bragging rights. Each of the 147 corners along the 13-mile course gives car makers unparalleled insight into where their machines work best, and where they must improve on. Manufacturers spend years (if not decades) honing their cars around the Nordschleife in the hope of being crowned maker of… Continue reading Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times