On the Fuji Speedway, Laurens Vanthoor and Kévin Estre charged from 17th on the grid to secure the final podium spot in the No. 6 Porsche 963. Julien Andlauer and Mathieu Jaminet followed closely in the sister car to take the flag in fourth place. Porsche’s customer squad Proton Competition spent time in the lead… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010705
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Stellantis, Renault…Is there a future for car manufacturers in Île-de-France?
The 2,000 workers at Stellantis Poissy have been partially unemployed since Monday. For 3 weeks, no car will leave the factory, the last to assemble vehicles in Île-de-France. After the reconversion of the Flins factory and the closure of the Aulnay-sous-Bois factory, what is the future for the automobile industry in our region? News from… Continue reading Stellantis, Renault…Is there a future for car manufacturers in Île-de-France?
Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told
A judgment in the dieselgate trial is expected next summer. Photograph: Jinny Goodman/Alamy View image in fullscreen A judgment in the dieselgate trial is expected next summer. Photograph: Jinny Goodman/Alamy Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told Mercedes, Ford, Renault, Nissan and Peugeot/Citroën face group action… Continue reading Carmakers chose to cheat to sell cars rather than comply with emissions law, ‘dieselgate’ trial told
Radical new 2026 Peugeot 208 to reinvent the wheel
The next Peugeot 208 will be one of Stellantis’s most important cars to date when it is launched in 2026. It will mark the debut of a game-changing platform, will feature a radical tech-heavy interior with a square steering wheel and is set to be sold exclusively as an EV. The new hatch will be… Continue reading Radical new 2026 Peugeot 208 to reinvent the wheel
Renault Kwid facelift revealed with EV power
Renault has released first set of details and images of the refreshed Kwid EV, known as the Kwid E-Tech in Brazil, revealing the first set of images and technical details. The updated entry-level model from Renault is essentially a badge-engineered version of the Dacia Spring EV. It rivals models like the Citroën eC3 and other… Continue reading Renault Kwid facelift revealed with EV power
Has Cadillac ever succeeded in the UK?
Enjoy full access to the complete Autocar archive at the magazineshop.com In 1927, GM transferred the UK Cadillac concession to Lendrum & Hartman, which opened a grand showroom in Mayfair, where the Type V-63 would be sold alongside GM’s lesser La Salle and Buick cars. Two years later, Cadillac made another engineering innovation: a V16… Continue reading Has Cadillac ever succeeded in the UK?
Grandland: Opel expands electric range with long-distance version
Opel’s Grandland Electric is intended to appeal to long-distance customers with its large battery. The long-range version offers a range of almost 700 kilometers. (Opel, Electric car) Go to Source
Opportunity amid chaos: 10 big discounts on 10 big-selling cars
Against a backdrop of inflation and a stagnating economy, selling new cars risks resembling a fruit and veg market as dealers rush to slash prices and call out their best deals to anyone within hailing distance. Compared with this time last year, discounts are larger and offers are more plentiful. As an example of the… Continue reading Opportunity amid chaos: 10 big discounts on 10 big-selling cars
Stellantis shipments rebound as CEO Filosa’s strategy starts to deliver
Stellantis vehicle shipments have rebounded strongly in the third quarter. This recovery is driven by new model launches and robust demand in North America. Stellantis’ global vehicle shipments rebounded in the third quarter led by new models and North American demand, the carmaker said on Friday, recovering from a slump over the previous six quarters.… Continue reading Stellantis shipments rebound as CEO Filosa’s strategy starts to deliver
Car manufacturers face massive UK dieselgate lawsuit
Five major car manufacturers go on trial at London’s High Court on Monday in the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal. Five major car manufacturers go on trial at London’s High Court on Monday in the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal that has rocked the global car industry for a decade. The… Continue reading Car manufacturers face massive UK dieselgate lawsuit