Caterham Project V to be revealed 12 July

Caterham has given us a new look at its upcoming Project V – an electric sports car that marks a radical departure from the British brand’s line up of traditional Seven models.  The shadowy teaser shot shows the car’s front end, with a LED side lights and a swoopy bonnet with what looks like a… Continue reading Caterham Project V to be revealed 12 July

“When it comes to luxury cars, British brands do it best”

Dashing back from a not-so-sunny California this week, where I saw the stunning Mercedes Vision One-Eleven concept unveiled, my next stop was the bizarrely much sunnier Hatfield, just off the A1. Having had Mercedes try its hardest to reinforce that it was one of the world’s leading luxury brands – referencing Chanel, Hermès and Louis… Continue reading “When it comes to luxury cars, British brands do it best”

ACI and Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute: agreement on road safety

06/15/2023 Sticchi Damiani: “Agreement that offers the possibility of making a difference”. Tubertini: “Health and safety are common goals”. Minardi: “Social is one of the activities of Formula Imola’s mission”. Panieri: “People at the center”. The return to the use of the car for spinal cord injured patients is a strong incentive to facilitate their… Continue reading ACI and Montecatone Rehabilitation Institute: agreement on road safety

German Manager Magazin: Tesla, BYD and Co. threaten up to 1.5 million jobs at Europe’s car manufacturers002562

brands like Tesla and BYD are increasingly contesting the market shares of European automobile manufacturers. This could have drastic consequences for local corporations, as a study by the Boston Consulting Group warns. If the world market share falls from 26 to 24 percent by 2040, 300,000 jobs would be lost among Europe’s car manufacturers and… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla, BYD and Co. threaten up to 1.5 million jobs at Europe’s car manufacturers002562

Quality of new vehicles in US declining on more tech use, study shows

Quality of new vehicles sold in the United States is declining as factors such as growing use of technology and lower build quality of certain parts are making the models more “problematic”, according to automotive consultant J.D. Power. Build quality of certain parts such as audio systems and cup-holders have resulted in quality issues, the… Continue reading Quality of new vehicles in US declining on more tech use, study shows

New study: 2 Detroit automakers rank for top quality, while Ford is below average

While more and more people seem to be having problems with their vehicles, two of the Detroit Three automakers are consistently delivering top quality, right along with the best Asian and European brands. Ford and Lincoln brands, overall, did not fare as well, according to the widely respected 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study by J.D.… Continue reading New study: 2 Detroit automakers rank for top quality, while Ford is below average

New technologies hurt car quality as EV brands fare poorly, J.D. Power says

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale. Alfa Romeo New vehicles are becoming more troublesome, due in part to new technologies including safety systems, according to the 2023 edition of J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study released Thursday. “The automotive industry is facing a wide range of quality problems, a phenomenon not seen in the 37-year history of… Continue reading New technologies hurt car quality as EV brands fare poorly, J.D. Power says

Triple crown: These three Stellantis’ brands top J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study

Stellantis NV reclaimed the top spots in J.D. Power’s 2023 Initial Quality Study with Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo notching the No. 1, 2 and 3 spots of 33 brands evaluated. It was a redemption story for the automaker’s brands, which all posted improved scores that bucked the industry trend, after 2022 marked a significant… Continue reading Triple crown: These three Stellantis’ brands top J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study

@FCA: Dodge, Ram y Alfa Romeo ocupan las tres primeras posiciones en el IQS 2023 de J.D. Power

22 de junio de 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Las marcas de Stellantis Dodge, Ram y Alfa Romeo acaparan el podio de la industria automotriz en Estados Unidos en el Estudio de Calidad Inicial (IQS, por sus siglas en inglés) 2023 de J.D. Power. Dodge encabeza las 33 marcas evaluadas por J.D. Power, seguida de… Continue reading @FCA: Dodge, Ram y Alfa Romeo ocupan las tres primeras posiciones en el IQS 2023 de J.D. Power

@FCA: Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power IQS

June 22, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Stellantis brands Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo own the industry podium in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).  Dodge tops the 33 brands ranked  by J.D. Power, followed by Ram and then Alfa Romeo.  These latest results mark the fourth consecutive year that Dodge has… Continue reading @FCA: Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power IQS