Lexus ES facelift gets new design update

The Lexus ES sedan has received a second facelift in international markets, suggesting that the new, eighth-gen model is still some time away. Revealed at the recently concluded Auto Guangzhou show in China, the refreshed ES gets changes to its exterior design, and less buttons on the inside. Incidentally, the ES sedan is not only… Continue reading Lexus ES facelift gets new design update

Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Has Alpine’s new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290, the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating. Instead it was an old-fashioned chat about… Continue reading Has Alpine’s new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS ACQUIRES QUINCY MACK, DECATUR MACK, AND H&L MACK

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nextran Truck Centers, a full-service commercial truck dealer, announced today that it has acquired Quincy Mack, Decatur Mack, and H&L Mack, a well-respected Mack Trucks dealer with five locations across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. This strategic acquisition further expands Nextran’s footprint from 26 to 31 locations across the United… Continue reading NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS ACQUIRES QUINCY MACK, DECATUR MACK, AND H&L MACK

ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested

22.11.2024 Eight trucks analyzed by Euro NCAP: Volvo FH Aero and FM, Renault T, Scania R-series and G Series, DAF XF, Man TGX and Mercedes-Benz Actros L. Maximum score, five stars, for Volvo, four stars for Renault and Scania, three stars for Daf, Man, Mercedes-Benz and Scania. Euro NCAP has announced the results of the… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested

Tesla says Nissan EV drivers now have access to its Supercharger network

Tesla says that Nissan EV drivers, or more specifically Ariya drivers, now have access to its Supercharger network in the US and Canada. Since earlier this year and since opening its connector as a standard last year, Tesla has been increasingly onboarding more automakers on its Supercharger network in North America. First, it was Ford,… Continue reading Tesla says Nissan EV drivers now have access to its Supercharger network

EVs drive Volkswagen Group’s strong European sales in October

The European new car market remained stable in October. According to JATO Dynamics’ data for 28 European markets, the number of new car registrations decreased by just 0.1% to 1,040,390 units compared to figures from October 2023. Year to-date new passenger car registrations rose by 1.1% to a total of 10,796,414. According to Felipe Munoz,… Continue reading EVs drive Volkswagen Group’s strong European sales in October

Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands

Hyundai Motor Company has taken the covers off the Ioniq 9, its largest, most luxurious and longest-legged electric car yet, taking the fight to the Volvo EX90 with seven seats, up to 429bhp and a maximum range of 385 miles / 616 kilometres. The flagship of Hyundai’s expanding Ioniq range of bespoke EVs shares its E-GMP platform… Continue reading Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands

Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands

Hyundai Motor Company has taken the covers off the Ioniq 9, its largest, most luxurious and longest-legged electric car yet, taking the fight to the Volvo EX90 with seven seats, up to 429bhp and a maximum range of 385 miles / 616 kilometres. The flagship of Hyundai’s expanding Ioniq range of bespoke EVs shares its E-GMP platform… Continue reading Hyundai reveals 616km-range Ioniq 9 luxury SUV, targets premium brands