Category: US Motoring Press

GM axing Cadillac XT6 crossover, extending production of another vehicle in Tennessee

A Cadillac XT6 vehicle is seen at the La Fontaine Cadillac dealership in Highland, Michigan, September 18, 2019. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — General Motors is ending production this year of a gasoline-powered Cadillac crossover at a plant in Tennessee, while extending production of another vehicle at the facility, CNBC has learned. The Detroit… Continue reading GM axing Cadillac XT6 crossover, extending production of another vehicle in Tennessee

Drone delivery startup Zipline expands to Texas with Walmart partnership

A drone operator loads a Walmart package into Zipline’s P1 fixed-wing drone for delivery to a customer home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on March 30, 2023. Bunee Tomlinson Zipline, a startup that delivers everything from vaccines to ice cream via electric autonomous drones, expanded its service to the Dallas area on Tuesday through a partnership… Continue reading Drone delivery startup Zipline expands to Texas with Walmart partnership

Smart #5 Brabus is 637bhp SUV with Range Rover Sport SV pace

German tuner Brabus has got it hands on the new Smart #5 SUV, pumping it with 637bhp and giving it the acceleration to match a Range Rover Sport SV. The flagship variant of the largest car Smart has ever produced is described as the “pinnacle” of the Geely-owned brand.  It stands out from the standard #5 with a small… Continue reading Smart #5 Brabus is 637bhp SUV with Range Rover Sport SV pace

All-electric MINI Countryman: 7 reasons it’s the perfect family car

#5 Technology that makes driving simple When used thoughtfully, technology really can elevate the driving experience, and help make each journey easier. The all-electric Countryman is a fantastic example of that.  Firstly, there’s the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant. A proper, full-featured voice assistant. It lets you control features in the Countryman, but without needing to… Continue reading All-electric MINI Countryman: 7 reasons it’s the perfect family car

Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur gain 671bhp PHEV V8

Bentley has introduced a second plug-in hybrid V8 option to the Continental GT and Flying Spur, with enough power to outpace the previous-generation W12 cars. The new High Performance Hybrid powertrain joins the ranks as a lower-powered alternative to the existing 771bhp Ultra Performance set-up – but with a huge 671bhp and 686lb ft of… Continue reading Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur gain 671bhp PHEV V8

New single-motor Volvo EX90 shaves £14k off SUV’s starting price

The Volvo EX90 has gained a single-motor variant that trims the electric SUV‘s starting price by nearly £14,000. Available to order now from £82,660, the new Single Motor variant adds a rear-wheel-drive option to the EX90 line-up, which from launch has been exclusively four-wheel-drive. The rear-mounted motor produces 276bhp and 361lb ft for a 0-62mph time of 8.4sec,… Continue reading New single-motor Volvo EX90 shaves £14k off SUV’s starting price

Volvo EX30 Cross Country goes on sale at £47,060

The Volvo EX30 has spawned a jacked-up, off-road-focused model that has become the first EV and the first SUV to wear Volvo’s Cross Country badge. Priced at £47,060, the new EX30 Cross Country is £2000 more than the Twin Motor Performance Ultra variant of the standard EX30 on which it’s based. Compared with that car, it has been raised… Continue reading Volvo EX30 Cross Country goes on sale at £47,060

Volvo XC60 gets refreshed look and upgraded interior for £49,240

The updated Volvo XC60 has gone on sale, priced from £49,240, as the Swedish brand bids to maintain the appeal of its best-selling model. The range tops out at £69,860 in T8 Plug-in Hybrid Ultra Black Edition. Deliveries will begin in the third quarter of this year.  The big changes come visually, with the SUV sporting a new grille similar to that fitted… Continue reading Volvo XC60 gets refreshed look and upgraded interior for £49,240

Bajaj Chetak Tops Electric Scooter Sales in Q4 FY25 with 29% Market Share

Bajaj Auto’s electric scooter, the Chetak, has emerged as the highest-selling model in India’s electric two-wheeler segment for the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25. According to company data, Chetak secured a 29% share of the market by both volume and value during the period. Originally introduced in the 1970s, Bajaj Chetak had a strong presence… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak Tops Electric Scooter Sales in Q4 FY25 with 29% Market Share