Volkswagen has previewed a brawny 286bhp version of the seventh-generation Golf GTI with the unveiling of the TCR Concept at the annual Wörthersee fan meet in Austria. The new performance hatchback celebrates VW’s participation in the TCR (Touring Car Racing) championship, for which it provides factory support to privateer teams with a dedicated 345bhp track-based version of the… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals 286bhp Golf GTI TCR
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV
Rolls-Royce has bitten the bullet. Officially it’s only three years since CEO Torsten Mueller-Otvoes revealed that his Goodwood-based company was planning a super-luxury SUV to sit at the very top of the SUV market to trump Range Rover, Bentayga and the rest. But by that stage the Rolls off-roader idea had been simmering for a… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV
Sedans: Peugeot upgrades its 508
No way to drop the sedan PSA sauce. “These cars have a real future. There is not only the SUVs in life ! At Peugeot, we will continue to develop, “says Laurent Blanchet, product director of the brand Lion, which comes out in September the new version of the 508, a model that had replaced… Continue reading Sedans: Peugeot upgrades its 508
Audi aims to sell 800,000 electrified cars in 2025
German carmaker Audi has announced that it plans to sell approximately 8 lakh electrified cars, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, in 2025. According to the company’s updated ‘Audi Vorsprung 2025’ strategy, it aims to enable about every third customer to decide in favour of an e-model by the middle of the next… Continue reading Audi aims to sell 800,000 electrified cars in 2025
Mercedes shows off its EQC electric SUV prototype
Daimler Mercedes really, really wants you to know that its EQ electric cars will soon become a practical reality. The automaker has shown off heavily camouflaged prototypes of its EQC SUV with word that the production model is on track to launch in 2019. Test mules already endured “tough” winter conditions in northern Sweden between… Continue reading Mercedes shows off its EQC electric SUV prototype
Audi A6 C7 And A7 Suspected Of AdBlue Tampering, Production Stops (Updated)
Audi has stopped production of its current A6 C7 model following accusations pointing to the presence of software written to manipulate emissions controls. According to Spiegel, both the A6 as well as the A7 Sportback TDI could be fitted with a previously unknown defeat device. If that proves to be true, more than 30,000 vehicles… Continue reading Audi A6 C7 And A7 Suspected Of AdBlue Tampering, Production Stops (Updated)
UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings
UPDATE 1-Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
* Still ‘big things to do’ – Ford chairman * Restructuring could affect regional operations * Savings may fund technology, restructuring, shareholder returns (Adds context on Ford’s reliance on truck sales, closing share price) By Joseph White DETROIT, May 9 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co shareholders should expect “fairly large” changes in the coming year,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
McLaren Automotive celebrates its cars being ‘Built in Britain’ at the 2018 London Motor Show
9 May 2018 McLaren Automotive helps to celebrate the best of British manufacturing at the London Motor Show, May 17-20, at ExCeL London Award-winning McLaren Super Series and Sports Series models on display within ‘Built in Britain’ area Proudly British company continues to invest in the UK, its second-largest market by sales volume Construction of… Continue reading McLaren Automotive celebrates its cars being ‘Built in Britain’ at the 2018 London Motor Show
Ford Takes Steps to Ensure Supply Continuity and Availability of Products for Customers Despite Fire at Parts Supplier
Ford Motor Company said it is working to mitigate U.S. production losses after a May 2 fire at a parts supplier Parts shortages resulting from the fire at Meridian Magnesium Products of America’s plant supply issue is currently impacting F-150 production at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly and Dearborn Truck plants. Other plants and products have… Continue reading Ford Takes Steps to Ensure Supply Continuity and Availability of Products for Customers Despite Fire at Parts Supplier