May 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading May 2025 new car pre-registration figures

@niche: RUNNING DOWN A DREAM, PART III.003926

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. Deep in the throes of another sleepless night while struggling with this damn recovery and delirious with the knowledge that it was the early hours of yet another morning, the searing guitar riffs of one of Mr. Petty’s signature songs took over my thoughts.   I eased out into the darkness, wandering… Continue reading @niche: RUNNING DOWN A DREAM, PART III.003926

The Rotary Correction: Notorious Mazda RX-8 now a sensible bargain

It was one of the most exciting and intriguing cars to be launched into the new century. Here was a decidedly stylish, highly distinctive coupe with the novelty (for most buyers at least) of a smooth-spinning rotary engine, four seats and a quartet of doors that opened like clamshells to reveal an unexpectedly spacious interior.… Continue reading The Rotary Correction: Notorious Mazda RX-8 now a sensible bargain

This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global

Would you buy Nissan’s new EV for under $17,000? Nissan said the N7 has already “exceeded our expectations,” as orders continue to climb in China. With plans to launch the new EV globally, can the N7 help Nissan turn things around? Nissan sells a $17,000 EV in China? After launching the N7 on April 28,… Continue reading This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global

Nissan’s new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?

The N7 is surprisingly stylish and affordable, starting at under $17,000 in China. A month after launching, Nissan’s new EV has already secured over 17,200 orders, but will it be enough to keep pace in China? Nissan’s new N7 EV secures 17,215 orders in China After launching the N7 on April 28, Dongfeng-Nissan announced the… Continue reading Nissan’s new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?

First pictures: Volvo XC70 PHEV offers 112 miles of EV range

The new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid has been outed ahead of its official debut, courtesy of new images published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Earlier preview images gave a good idea of the reborn XC70’s design, confirming that it would morph from high-riding estate into full-blown SUV, but these new images… Continue reading First pictures: Volvo XC70 PHEV offers 112 miles of EV range

Foretellix Accelerates AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicles with Data-Driven Development Toolchain and Safety Evaluation

AV developers need a way to train the AI engines by maximizing the value of their existing drive data and enhancing it with hyper-realistic synthetic data. AV developers face serious challenges in preparing for the unpredictability of AI-powered technology. The need to validate that the AV stack is safe in any realistic scenario is paramount… Continue reading Foretellix Accelerates AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicles with Data-Driven Development Toolchain and Safety Evaluation

April 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for April pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in April 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading April 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Flagship Mazda in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Allows Drivers Schedule a Front-End Alignment Service Online

CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Drivers seeking an expert and reliable front-end alignment service can schedule an appointment online at Flagship Mazda. Drivers across Carolina, Puerto Rico, can now breathe a little easier. Flagship Mazda has introduced a convenient way to schedule a front-end alignment service online, helping vehicle owners stay in… Continue reading Flagship Mazda in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Allows Drivers Schedule a Front-End Alignment Service Online