With the doom and gloom continuing on the overall European car market, down 21% last month and the lowest April in over 30 years (excluding the Covid-hit April 2020), the European passenger plugin vehicle market has also started to be affected. It dropped 1% last month, with approximately 159,000 plugin vehicles registered in April. Plugin… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Stellantis Wins #1 & #2 in Europe — Plugin Vehicle Sales Report 002008
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Dacia boss: timing is right for design team shuffle
Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot has paid tribute to former head of design Miles Nurnberger, who left the company earlier this month after less than a year at the helm. Although the announcement of Nurnberger’s departure from Dacia gave no details of the circumstances behind the decision, Le Vot told Autocar: “I regret Miles leaving. He was… Continue reading Dacia boss: timing is right for design team shuffle
Best Italian modern classic cars 2022
There’s a reason classic Italian cars are usually described as having spades of passion and soul, that’s because they’re exciting in a way that no other country manages to replicate. From feisty hot hatchbacks to purposeful sport saloons, Italy has something for everyone to live out their petrolhead dreams. These Italian beauties were designed by the… Continue reading Best Italian modern classic cars 2022
Mystery Ferrari SF90 prototype hints at updates
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is already one of the fastest and most powerful cars the famous supercar maker has built to date, and new spy shots suggest Ferrari’s current range-topper could be set for an update. Much of the pictured test car looks unchanged, at least externally. However, camouflage covering the front of the car… Continue reading Mystery Ferrari SF90 prototype hints at updates
Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV
Vauxhall is forging ahead with its electric revolution as part of the Stellantis Group, where the brand has a future thanks to a fresh approach to design that will be underpinned by its transformation to selling electric cars only by 2028. An all-electric version of Britain’s best-selling car, the Corsa-e, has already proven to be… Continue reading Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV
Clean Tecnica: 6,000 Registrations for Funky Cat, 16 Kia e-Niro Ambulances, “Project Thunderball” — EV News Today 002005
The Funky Cat, Kia e-Niro ambulances, the all-electric “Project Thunderball” roadster, and the first ever, genuine, full-speed Electric MOKE — there’s lots of fun EV news to share today, beyond what we’ve written about ourselves. Scroll down to see even more. Electric Car News 6,000 registrations of interest for the Funky Cat, which will launch… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: 6,000 Registrations for Funky Cat, 16 Kia e-Niro Ambulances, “Project Thunderball” — EV News Today 002005
Jim Farley gets personal with Tom Brady, Jimmy Kimmel in top-secret ‘Drive’ podcast
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Stellantis makes leadership change after unflattering report on supplier relations
Days after Chrysler parent Stellantis was dinged in a report on supplier relations in North America, the automaker has announced a change in leadership. Marlo Vitous has been named senior vice president of purchasing and supply chain for North America for the automaker, effective June 1; Martin Horneck, who was head of purchasing and supply… Continue reading Stellantis makes leadership change after unflattering report on supplier relations
GM Silverado EV, Ford Lightning buyers might toss brand loyalty to get electric pickup
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Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for May 19 through 26, including a Ford recall involving 310,203 units and a Hyundai recall involving 239,000 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week