Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. For the first time in the nearly 90-year history of the United Auto Workers, the union is on strike against all three of the large Detroit automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, the… Continue reading A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’
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U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
The United Auto Workers said on Tuesday that the union would expand its strike against three U.S. automakers on Friday if it was unable to make substantial progress in contract talks with them. Nearly 13,000 U.A.W. members walked off the assembly lines at three plants last Friday, one each at the three companies — General… Continue reading U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
Just a few months after the Vauxhall Astra Electric launched with a eyebrow-raising price tag of £39,995, the addition of a new entry-level specification called Design has brought the electric hatchback’s starting price down to £37,795. That’s still £540 more expensive than its key rival the Volkswagen ID.3, but better than the original £2,740 price… Continue reading Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of October 9th, China’s first supercar production line was officially put into production at Hyper in Guangzhou, and AION launched China’s first electric luxury supercar, Hyper SSR with 1.9s 0-100km/h acceleration, which is the world’s first production electric supercar with the world’s fastest acceleration. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
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@VW Group: GT World Challenge title at successful Audi Sport weekend007919
Audi Sport customer team Tresor Orange1 crowned the season finale in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS with a title success. Championship victories in Belgium, Germany and New Zealand as well as individual race wins round off a strong weekend for Audi Sport customer racing. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Superior title success: The… Continue reading @VW Group: GT World Challenge title at successful Audi Sport weekend007919
@VW Group: Interview with Marc Lichte: “Sporty cars are adrenaline that has assumed a shape”007918
Audi RS models thrill fans of the four rings thanks to their advantage in technology and styling. On the occasion of Audi Sport GmbH’s 40th anniversary, Head of Audi Design Marc Lichte recalls innovations that have turned into traditions – and that continue to be sources of inspiration. Marc, Audi Sport GmbH has now been… Continue reading @VW Group: Interview with Marc Lichte: “Sporty cars are adrenaline that has assumed a shape”007918
Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of October 9th, China’s first supercar production line was officially put into production at Hyper in Guangzhou, and AION launched China’s first electric luxury supercar, Hyper SSR with 1.9s 0-100km/h acceleration, which is the world’s first production electric supercar with the world’s fastest acceleration. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
Exclusive: Skoda Auto board visits India to define next phase of expansion
Underscoring the importance of India as a critical hub, the entire board of management of Skoda Auto visited India in the last fortnight to define the future game plan for the country. Autocar Professional learns this is the second visit by the entire board in less than 12-14 months to deliberate the potentially bigger role… Continue reading Exclusive: Skoda Auto board visits India to define next phase of expansion
New Volvo EM90 design revealed ahead of 12 November debut
The Volvo EM90 electric MPV has been outed in images posted online by the Chinese government, nearly a month ahead of its official unveiling. Homologation certification images published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show the luxury hauler’s exterior in full for the first time, after Volvo released a top-down preview… Continue reading New Volvo EM90 design revealed ahead of 12 November debut