EV charger maker Tritium to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal

Tritium, which has installed chargers in more than 40 countries, said the combined company will list its stock on the Nasdaq and trade under the ticker symbol “DCFC”. Brisbane: Australia-based Tritium agreed to go public in the United States through a merger with a blank-check firm, valuing one of the world’s largest electric vehicle charging-station… Continue reading EV charger maker Tritium to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal

Nissan planning new electric car battery ‘gigafactory’ for Sunderland – report

Nissan is understood to be asking the UK government to provide tens of millions of pounds to build a new electric car battery “gigafactory” in Sunderland . The Japanese carmaker hopes to support the construction of a factory, that could produce up to 200,000 batteries a year, at Nissan’s existing Sunderland site. The facility would… Continue reading Nissan planning new electric car battery ‘gigafactory’ for Sunderland – report

Memorial Day Car Shopping: Edmunds Experts Advise on the Best Strategies for Deal-Seekers During New Car Shortages

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Car shoppers should take the time to do extra research and consider alternative brands and purchasing options if they want to snag a better deal on a new vehicle this Memorial Day weekend. According to the car shopping experts at Edmunds, bargains are increasingly difficult to come by… Continue reading Memorial Day Car Shopping: Edmunds Experts Advise on the Best Strategies for Deal-Seekers During New Car Shortages

Auto Express podcast: drop-top BMW M4, Cupra Born and Renault 4

This week on the Auto Express podcast, Vicki Butler-Henderson chats to Phillipa Sage, PA to Clarkson, Hammond and May to reveal just what life is like with the three motoring megastars. Vicki is joined by Steve Fowler and Hugo Griffiths to discuss the week’s biggest stories, including the new Renault 4, BMW M4 Cabriolet and Cupra’s… Continue reading Auto Express podcast: drop-top BMW M4, Cupra Born and Renault 4

The best modern classics in this week’s Auto Express

In this week’s June special issue of Auto Express we reveal our used car superstars with 50 modern classics that you’ll want to buy and drive (and some that might even make you money). We also have exclusive images of the funky new Renault 4 hatchback, which is set to get a retro reboot and… Continue reading The best modern classics in this week’s Auto Express

Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April

French carmaker Citroen, which embarked on its India journey with introduction of the C5 Aircross SUV in April with over 1,000 claimed pre-bookings, has sold 230 units in its first month. Autocar Professional has learnt that the company had produced an estimated 280 vehicles at its plant in Tamil Nadu last month, out of which 230… Continue reading Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April

@niche: WATCHING THE WHEELS.000906

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Editor’s Note: Next week (June 1) marks 22 years of Autoextremist.com. Since next week’s issue doesn’t fall on the actual day, it looks like we’re going to mark the milestone over the next two weeks, judging by Peter’s column today. I’ll let you in on a little inside knowledge too. I have… Continue reading @niche: WATCHING THE WHEELS.000906

5 key takeaways from AP’s interview with Carlos Ghosn – The Independent

In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, former star auto executive Carlos Ghosn shared his frustrations surrounding his stunning downfall and delved into his legal troubles in Japan France and the Netherlands, his brazen escape from Japan and his new life trapped in Lebanon Here are five key takeaways from the encounter: CLEARING HIS… Continue reading 5 key takeaways from AP’s interview with Carlos Ghosn – The Independent