The new Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive has been revealed as the longest-ranged iteration of the electric saloon to date, offering 436 miles per charge. That eclipses its 406-mile Polestar 2 rival, and puts it on par with much pricier premium models, such as the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The new Model 3 is also the… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 gains new 436-mile Long Range variant
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DS 8 fastback to underpin brand’s hopes of sales revival
The new DS 8 will be launched next year as a segment-straddling luxury flagship charged with reinvigorating the French premium brand and kickstarting its electric era. The high-riding fastback will spearhead a totally overhauled line-up for DS, which is working to electrify each of its cars and increase its share of the market, 10 years… Continue reading DS 8 fastback to underpin brand’s hopes of sales revival
Foxtron Model D unveiled as high-tech MPV with 410-mile range
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn’s automotive division has revealed a radical electric MPV designed by Pininfarina. Majoring on connectivity and aerodynamics, it’s called the Foxtron Model D after its positioning in the D-segment, measuring 5.13m long and 1.99m wide. Foxconn claims that it will achieve a range of more than 410 miles on the WLTP test cycle and… Continue reading Foxtron Model D unveiled as high-tech MPV with 410-mile range
Electric Alpine A110 won’t copy Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s ‘fake’ engine
Alpine won’t fit the upcoming A110 EV with “fake” gearing as Hyundai has with the Ioniq 5 N, nor will it pump the cabin with synthetic engine noise, the French brand’s CEO has said. In the Ioniq 5 N – the first purpose-built electric hot hatch – an artificial gearbox can be operated through paddles, accurately simulating a… Continue reading Electric Alpine A110 won’t copy Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s ‘fake’ engine
GM investor day: Cruise, cash and EV profits top of mind for Wall Street
Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., during a news conference at the Hudson’s building in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Monday, April 15, 2024. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — A lot has changed since General Motors’ last investor day two years ago, but one thing that hasn’t… Continue reading GM investor day: Cruise, cash and EV profits top of mind for Wall Street
Robotaxis are here and the public is divided
Driverless cars are speeding onto America’s streets, but whether the public will trust robotaxis remains an open question. Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they would not want to ride in a driverless passenger vehicle if they had the opportunity, according to a Pew Research Center Survey. That’s because residents in cities that have yet to… Continue reading Robotaxis are here and the public is divided
CNBC Daily Open: September’s shockingly good jobs report changes everything
“We’re Hiring” flyers displayed at the Albany Job Fair in Latham, New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: September’s shockingly good jobs report changes everything
Hero Motors withdraws papers for Rs 900-crore IPO
Pankaj Munjal-led auto component maker Hero Motors Ltd has withdrawn its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for the Rs 900-crore initial public offering (IPO) filed with the market regulator in August. The Noida-based powertrain solutions provider had plans to raise Rs 500 crore through a fresh issue of shares while its promoter and promoter groups were… Continue reading Hero Motors withdraws papers for Rs 900-crore IPO
Tata Motors Finance and Bank of India ink co-sourcing pact for CV financing
Tata Motors Finance and Bank of India have entered into a co-sourcing agreement for enhancing financing accessibility for commercial vehicles. The agreement is aimed at enhancing financing accessibility for commercial vehicle owners and fleet operators across the country. The co-sourcing arrangement will capitalize on the strengths of both entities, facilitating a more efficient, and reliable customer… Continue reading Tata Motors Finance and Bank of India ink co-sourcing pact for CV financing
McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
The brand-new McLaren W1 – the successor to the F1 and P1 – has just been revealed, along with confirmation that just 399 will be built and all are accounted for. Those with the necessary £2 million-plus needn’t be disappointed, however, as more models might be on the way. To date, McLaren hasn’t entertained the… Continue reading McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top