Range-extenders have been in the mix of possible alternatives to pure-petrol and pure-diesel powertrains for nearly three decades, and with new eRE and eRE+ powertrain products from ZF Friedrichshafen arriving in 2026, we could start seeing more of them. It’s a technology that appears to be enduring. Citroën produced versions of the Saxo, Xsara and Berlingo back in the 1990s and… Continue reading Inside the new range-extender that could change the world
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@niche: DESIGN STILL MATTERS, PART IV.003944
By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. In the midst of the summer doldrums (and my excruciatingly frustrating recovery, by the way), a bolt of lightning has arrived from Modena, Italy. A glorious spark that should give auto enthusiasts hope that all is not lost with this dismal business at this juncture. Before I get to this beautiful… Continue reading @niche: DESIGN STILL MATTERS, PART IV.003944
Nissan Motor eyes $4 billion in bond sales, term sheet shows
Nissan Motor plans to raise $4 billion through senior unsecured bonds in U.S. dollars and euros. Japan‘s Nissan Motor plans to sell $4 billion worth of U.S. dollar- and euro-denominated senior unsecured bonds, showed a term sheet reviewed by Reuters on Monday. The plan comes about a week after Reuters reported that Nissan has asked… Continue reading Nissan Motor eyes $4 billion in bond sales, term sheet shows
German FAZ: The holiday program in Taunus009606
Another three days of school, then the summer holidays begin. At the latest in these six free weeks, everyone in the metropolitan region, which has a heart for trunk animals, will break into the Taunus. Because there, in the Opel Zoo in Kronberg, Kaja has been seen since mid-June. The birth of the elephant calf… Continue reading German FAZ: The holiday program in Taunus009606
German FAZ: Once Germany Nonstop009595
FAZ+plug-in-hybrid at the limit: once Germany Nonstopvon Thomas Geiger 100.06.2025, 09:33 reading time: 5 min. Folding out picture description 1,000 kilometers in one go-formerly quite normal, today rather unusual. What a plug-in hybrid can do shows a self-experiment with the Opel Grandland between Garmisch and Flensburg. Go to source
Brake on emissions: As India plans CAFE norms, a look at regulations followed globally across US, other automotive markets
India is holding consultations ahead of finalising CAFE 3 norms, set to take effect from 1 April 2027. India is in the process of holding consultations ahead of the formalisation of CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) 3 norms, scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2027. India currently caps average emissions of all passenger… Continue reading Brake on emissions: As India plans CAFE norms, a look at regulations followed globally across US, other automotive markets
German FAZ: Once Germany Nonstop009586
FAZ+plug-in-hybrid at the limit: once Germany Nonstopvon Thomas Geiger 100.06.2025, 09:33 reading time: 5 min. Folding out picture description 1,000 kilometers in one go-formerly quite normal, today rather unusual. What a plug-in hybrid can do shows a self-experiment with the Opel Grandland between Garmisch and Flensburg. Go to source
GM’s Cruise Cars Are Back on the Road in Three US States—But Not for Ride-Hailing
Cruise robotaxis are back on the road… well, kind of. Though General Motors pulled the plug on its self-driving taxi business last year, the automaker has been quietly repurposing a few of the vehicles as it seeks to develop new driver-assistance technologies. This week, WIRED spotted a GM Bolt electric hatchback on the San Francisco-Oakland… Continue reading GM’s Cruise Cars Are Back on the Road in Three US States—But Not for Ride-Hailing
Stellantis: Reminder of nearly a million 1.5 BlueHDI engines, “poor quality catches up with this French industrial flagship”
Stellantis is launching a large recall operation that shakes the automotive sector: nearly a million Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Opel and DS vehicles, equipped with the 1.5 BlueHDI diesel engine, are affected by a risk of engine breakage. Most of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial staff reserves you the best of the… Continue reading Stellantis: Reminder of nearly a million 1.5 BlueHDI engines, “poor quality catches up with this French industrial flagship”
US electric vehicle tax breaks will expire on Sept. 30
US tax credits of $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used ones will end on 30 September under new legislation, ending key incentives for green vehicle sales. Sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress on Thursday means $7,500 tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles will end on September 30, as… Continue reading US electric vehicle tax breaks will expire on Sept. 30