“I think this is very important,” Rawlinson says, “because if you look at the amount of electricity it takes to mobilise cars, I don’t think that’s an issue. The average person may travel about 20-30 miles a day, because not everybody is doing long commutes. “Lucid can do five miles per kilowatt hour now [on the… Continue reading Outgoing Lucid boss explains why “most EVs suck”
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Tesla stock sinks as Europe sales tank on rival offerings, Musk blowback
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock dropped on Tuesday as a new report shows demand woes are picking up in Europe, with sales dropping a precipitous 45% in January. Only 9,945 Tesla EVs were registered in Europe, down from 18,161 a year ago in January, per the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Meanwhile, overall electric vehicle sales jumped 37.3%,… Continue reading Tesla stock sinks as Europe sales tank on rival offerings, Musk blowback
Bridgestone Launches Flagship Grand Touring Tire Turanza Prestige to Enhance the Comfort, Ride Quality of Premium Sedans and CUVs
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the debut of its latest tire to include ENLITEN™ Technology, the all-new Bridgestone Turanza Prestige. Specifically engineered for premium sedans and crossovers, Bridgestone’s new flagship grand touring tire delivers a whisper-quiet ride with comfortable, responsive handling and precise wet-weather performance — all backed by… Continue reading Bridgestone Launches Flagship Grand Touring Tire Turanza Prestige to Enhance the Comfort, Ride Quality of Premium Sedans and CUVs
India singles out VW in $1.4 billion tax dispute, says Kia corrected course: Report
Indian tax authorities have singled out Volkswagen as the only automaker to wrongly classify its car imports for 12 years to evade $1.4 billion in taxes, even as rival Kia changed its practice after being pulled up, court papers show. If found guilty, Volkswagen could face dues of $2.8 billion, which includes penalty and delayed… Continue reading India singles out VW in $1.4 billion tax dispute, says Kia corrected course: Report
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.129)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior tells us about his new Audi A2, which cost him £500. Steve Cropley has been out visiting a company called Fellten and three-wheel obsessed designer Andy Plumb. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.129)
German Handelsblatt: personal details: New board members for Porsche – Meschke now has to go010603
New faces on the Porsche board. The sports car manufacturer has found successors for Lutz Meschke and Detlev von Platen. Meschke keeps the post in the family holding company. Go to source
Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal
Despite the coupé-esque profile, Toyota is still promising its as-yet-unnamed electric crossover will deliver “surprising space, comfort and versatility”. Meanwhile, the interior design is likely to follow the latest C-HR, which offers a more driver-focused layout and large central touchscreen. Dimensions and potential rivals If the road-going model is the same size as the bZ… Continue reading Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal
Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK
The Tesla Model S and Model X – two of the world’s most influential electric cars – are being pulled from the UK, with the company’s current stock set to be the last examples that’ll come to our shores. The Model S was launched here 11 years ago in 2014. It not only established Tesla… Continue reading Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK
Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version
The Mercedes GLE received an extensive series of updates just two years ago, however someone in the brand’s styling department clearly thinks the premium mid-size SUV’s look is already showing its age, because it’s getting another nip and tuck this year. The last time the GLE was updated, Mercedes added a new range of mild-hybrid… Continue reading Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version
Toyota to reveal new EV on March 11
Toyota will unveil a new EV on March 11, expected to be the production version of the rakish bZ Compact Crossover concept from 2022. It will arrive as the third EV in Toyota’s range, joining the larger bZ4X and recently launched Urban Cruiser. Toyota has previously said this line-up will grow to six EVs by the end of 2026, including… Continue reading Toyota to reveal new EV on March 11