Geely-Renault firm Horse reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars

Horse, the engine-making joint venture of Geely and the Renault Group, has revealed a hybrid powertrain designed to be retrofitted into electric cars. It contains the internal combustion engine, electric motor, gearbox and related electronics in a single unit that, Horse said, can be squeezed into the same space as an EV’s main drive motor. This means manufacturers… Continue reading Geely-Renault firm Horse reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars

Volvo S90 gets new look and interior update

The Volvo S90 has been updated with a fresh face, upgraded interior technology and extra electric range for the plug-in hybrid version. Visual changes include a new front grille, which matches those on the revised XC90 and XC60 SUVs, as well as sharper-looking lighting signatures front and rear, bringing it into line with the new… Continue reading Volvo S90 gets new look and interior update

German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009177

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009177

HERE Technologies Showcases Software-Defined Vehicle Solutions for Chinese Automakers at Auto Shanghai 2025

HERE to showcase next-generation, AI-powered mapping and location solutions built for the connected, electric, automated and intelligent vehicle era Working alongside 30 leading Chinese automakers globally, HERE is the trusted provider for high-quality location data Shanghai – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced its debut participation in Auto Shanghai 2025,… Continue reading HERE Technologies Showcases Software-Defined Vehicle Solutions for Chinese Automakers at Auto Shanghai 2025

U.S. News Names the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars

For the second consecutive year, Hyundai wins the most awards of any brand. NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. U.S. News evaluated 115 vehicles and named winners across 10 categories. “As consumers continue… Continue reading U.S. News Names the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars

Zeekr Group to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 15, 2025

HANGZHOU, China, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (“Zeekr Group” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZK), the world’s leading premium new energy vehicle group, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, before the U.S. markets open on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The… Continue reading Zeekr Group to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 15, 2025

Dealers rate least and most profitable franchises in the UK for 2025

The Audi franchise has come in for a hammering in the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey when it comes to profitability. Dealers of a range of franchises were asked to rate the current profit return from representing their franchise and Audi was the worst performing brand with a score of just 2 out of 10,… Continue reading Dealers rate least and most profitable franchises in the UK for 2025