FILE PHOTO: The American flag flutters at a Nissan automobile dealership in Irvine, California, U.S., March 27, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Nissan Motor’s new Americas leader said the automaker is aiming to “max out” production at its largest American production plant amid President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs. Christian Meunier, who started as chairman… Continue reading Nissan aims to ‘max out’ U.S. production plant amid Trump’s tariffs
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Why Tesla’s turn to robots has divided Wall Street
In just a decade, Tesla grew its electric vehicle sales from 32,000 units to 1.8 million — making it, for most of that stretch, the world’s largest seller of pure EVs. But while it was aggressively ramping up EV production, the company was also changing its mission. In 2006, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla’s purpose… Continue reading Why Tesla’s turn to robots has divided Wall Street
Lyft to buy taxi app Free Now for $200 million to expand into Europe
Lyft logo is seen in this illustration taken June 27, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters U.S. ride-hailing firm Lyft on Wednesday announced that it’s buying European taxi app Free Now in a 175 million euro ($199 million) deal. The company said that the acquisition — Lyft’s first in Europe — is expected to close in… Continue reading Lyft to buy taxi app Free Now for $200 million to expand into Europe
U.S. vehicle supply is falling amid tariff fear-buying
Brand new KIA cars are displayed on the sales lot at Serramonte Kia on March 26, 2025 in Colma, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images DETROIT – Supplies of new and used vehicles for sale in the U.S. are declining rapidly as consumers flock to purchase cars and trucks ahead of potential price increases due… Continue reading U.S. vehicle supply is falling amid tariff fear-buying
Jaecoo 7
Among the strengths of the Jaecoo 7’s petrol-electric powertrain, we can certainly credit good mechanical isolation, fairly strong and seamless accelerator response, and good urban efficiency (to which we’ll come shortly). It behaves more like a series-hybrid arrangement at low speeds than a parallel one. The car negotiates town roads as though it were entirely… Continue reading Jaecoo 7
New Subaru Trailseeker unveiled as 375bhp 4WD estate
The Subaru Trailseeker has been revealed as an electric counterpart to the Outback estate that prioritises off-road capabilities. Subaru’s first bespoke electric car, it gets four-wheel drive and the same 8.3in (211mm) of ground clearance as the Solterra electric SUV. It packs two motors (one per axle) that combine to put out 375bhp, enabling a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.4sec. Its 74.kWh lithium… Continue reading New Subaru Trailseeker unveiled as 375bhp 4WD estate
2025 Kia K4 is striking petrol hatchback that will take on VW Golf
Kia is poised to take on the Volkswagen Golf with a striking new petrol-powered hatchback aimed at global markets – and an eventual European launch could be on the cards. The new Kia K4 – shown in the metal for the first time at the New York motor show – will be offered in North America,… Continue reading 2025 Kia K4 is striking petrol hatchback that will take on VW Golf
Subaru Solterra update brings radical new look and up to 333bhp
Subaru has given its Solterra electric SUV a wide-reaching update that introduces a new look, extra range and more performance. Arriving in the UK in early 2026, the facelifted EV had its covers pulled off at the New York motor show, where the Japanese firm also revealed the new Outback-sized Trailseeker electric SUV. The new… Continue reading Subaru Solterra update brings radical new look and up to 333bhp
New AUDI E5 Sportback to be revealed at Shanghai motor show
Significantly, the first AUDI model was developed in just 18 months – less than half the time of traditional Audi models. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner previously emphasised that the Audi-SAIC partnership provides a foundation for a “new generation of advanced, intelligent vehicles, which will be exclusive to China”. “The joint platform allows us to address… Continue reading New AUDI E5 Sportback to be revealed at Shanghai motor show
Scooter sales hit record levels of 6.85 million units in FY2025
The Indian scooter industry has achieved record wholesales of 6.85 million units (68,53,214 units) in FY2025, up 17% year-on-year (FY2024: 58,39,325 units). This confirms Autocar Professional’s forecast that this segment of the two-wheeler vehicle category would register its best-ever fiscal year. What helped drive scooter sales was OEMs rolling out refreshed as well as new… Continue reading Scooter sales hit record levels of 6.85 million units in FY2025