Were it not for the van-style, cliff-face geometry of the wide, wood-effect dashboard and the expanse between the front seats (nicely sculpted and with useful armrests), you could almost be forgiven for thinking you had climbed aboard one of Mercedes’ saloons. Gone are dramatically hooded instrument binnacles and the bulbous curvature of the centre-console seen… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQV
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Strong Ford hybrid sales provide a window for investors to make a move on the stock
Ford on Monday reported a continued surge in monthly hybrid sales, the latest indication that its strategic shift from money-losing and demand-softening electric vehicles is paying off. Jim Cramer sees a window for investors to act. Shares of Ford were trading as much as 4% higher on Monday after a strong February sales report. The… Continue reading Strong Ford hybrid sales provide a window for investors to make a move on the stock
Ford sales jump 10.5% in February, led by gains in hybrids and EVs
A 2022 Ford Motor Co. Maverick compact pickup truck during the Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT – Ford Motor’s U.S. sales jumped 10.5% last month compared with February 2023, led by increases in its hybrid and all-electric vehicles sales. The Detroit… Continue reading Ford sales jump 10.5% in February, led by gains in hybrids and EVs
Gerhard Berger’s stolen Ferrari found after 29 years
A missing Ferrari 512M has been recovered by the Metropolitan Police nearly three decades after it was stolen from F1 driver Gerhard Berger. It was one of two Ferraris reported missing after the San Marino Grand Prix in April 1995, and is thought to have been shipped to Japan shortly after its theft. According to the… Continue reading Gerhard Berger’s stolen Ferrari found after 29 years
Radical new shape for electric Range Rover Velar
The first electric Range Rover prototype has been spotted testing, as the brand prepares to reveal its first EV in the coming months. It is thought to be a test car for the the electric successor to the Velar, which has a similarly sleek and low-slung profile. The electric version of the flagship Range Rover model, which… Continue reading Radical new shape for electric Range Rover Velar
Future cars that will define an era (2025-2030)
Everything we know about the Porsche Mission X Porsche ‘K1’ Porsche will use the Volkswagen Group’s upcoming SSP Sport architecture for a seven-seat luxury SUV positioned above the Cayenne. It has been tipped to receive 920V electricals, with lighter-weight wiring and faster charging than PPE-based models. Everything we know about the Porsche ‘K1’ Porsche Boxster… Continue reading Future cars that will define an era (2025-2030)
Jaguar goes SUV-only as XE, XF and F-Type bow out in June
Jaguar will end production of the XE, XF and F-Type in a matter of weeks, as its Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham prepares to transition to production of body panels for a whole new line of vehicles. The retirement of Jaguar’s two saloons and its flagship sports car means the brand’s line-up will become SUV-only,… Continue reading Jaguar goes SUV-only as XE, XF and F-Type bow out in June
Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings rear wiper and bigger battery
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a series of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with rival electric SUVs, addressing key criticisms and bolstering its technological offering. The headline change is the addition of the rear wiper from the high-performance Ioniq 5 N. The lack of a wiper on the regular Ioniq 5 had… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings rear wiper and bigger battery
Range-topping Porsche Taycan due next week
Porsche is primed to reveal the most powerful Taycan yet built next week, with modified exterior bodywork, ramped-up performance and upgraded aerodynamics. The new edition of the electric sports saloon, which will top the Porsche Taycan range as “the most dynamic Taycan of all time”, was previewed by the German brand with an image that… Continue reading Range-topping Porsche Taycan due next week
Bug life: everyday motoring in a 52-year-old car
The first day of Year 13 is sweltering – unusually hot for September. The sixth form car park is packed to the gunnels with freshly acquired Vauxhall Corsas and Renault Clios, Halfords headsets pumping drum and bass through tinny 6x9s of dubious quality and the sickly, unmistakable odour of Very Cherry air freshener hanging like… Continue reading Bug life: everyday motoring in a 52-year-old car