- The Telegraph•4 hours ago
50 years of the Ford Capri: celebrating 'the car you always promised yourself' at Silverstone Classic
At its Brussels Motor Show launch in 1969, Ford’s marketeers pitched the new Capri as “the car you always promised yourself” – quite a claim, given that it was essentially just a Cortina in a short skirt and, as with any coupé, involved a degree of compromise.
- ANI•4 hours ago
Nissan Motors donates EUR100,000 to Notre Dame, seeks to repair alliance with France
Tokyo [Japan], Apr 20 (ANI): Japan-based Nissan Motors Corporation will donate 100,000 euros for the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, which suffered major fire damage on April 15 causing its famous spire to collapse. Nissan Motors is seeking to repair its strained relations with the French government
- Associated Press•14 hours ago
Honda slows Accord, Civic production as buyers shift to SUVs
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Honda is slowing production of Accord and Civic cars as U.S. buyers continue to favor SUVs and trucks.
Reuters•19 hours agoFiat Chrysler recalls 320,000 Dart cars that could roll away
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said Friday it is recalling more than 320,000 Dodge Dart compact cars in North America that could roll away because of a defective part that could allow the shift cable to detach from the transmission. The Italian-American automaker said the recall covers 2013 through 2016
- The Quint•20 hours ago
Summer Hack: How To Keep Your Car’s Interior Cool Ft BTech Babua
Summer hacks for getting the maximum output from your car’s AC.
- The Telegraph•yesterday
A vintage day out at the Classic Car Boot Sale
Fans of all things classic - and not just mouthwatering historic cars - should head to vibrant, revitalised King’s Cross on April 27 and 28 for the next Classic Car Boot Sale.
Reuters•yesterdayNissan slams output cut report as 'completely incorrect'
The comment came after the Nikkei, revered in Japan for its business news and known for its market-moving scoops and previews, said Nissan would cut its global production by about 15 percent for the current fiscal year ending March 2020. The move would mark a shift away from the aggressive expansion
Reuters•2 days agoAutomakers invest heavily in electric vehicles despite still-low demand
Demand for electric vehicles remains low in the U.S. market, but industry executives at the New York auto show this week said they are pushing ahead with billions of dollars in investments even while preaching patience. Officials said their companies are charging ahead with a flurry of new electric
- The Independent•2 days ago
Great leap forward at the Shanghai Motor Show
Roewe, Shanghai Motor, Jianbang, LandWind, FAW, Dongfen, Lynk & Co, Geely, Chery, Uon, Great Wall, Nio, Leap Motor, XPeng, Weltmeister (yes, really), Changan, BYD... maybe you’ve heard of a few of these but they are in fact only a fraction of the mesmeric array of Chinese makes that have turned up to
- The Independent•2 days ago
Car Review: MG EZS – the Great Chinese Electric MG adventure
It is also a thoroughly modern vehicle, which MGs haven’t been since about 1970. Driving it in and around Shanghai feels an odd experience, and not just because of the usual eerie silence of a battery-powered vehicle (well, eerie to the initiated – you soon get used to it).
- The Telegraph•2 days ago
Bank holiday breakdown? Here's what to do if you have car problems on a family trip this weekend
With bank holidays and school breaks looming, the prospect of long family car journeys draws ever closer. Millions of Brits take to the motorway for visits to relatives, trips to the seaside and weekend 'staycations' all over the UK. Most of these journeys will take place without any problems
Reuters•2 days agoChina EV maker Byton says business as usual despite management upheaval
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Byton, which is facing a management shake-up and questions about funding an expansion, said it has received over 50,000 orders globally for its new SUV model and plans to start production at the end of this year. "We plan to launch our first production car this
- India Today•2 days ago
2019 Hyundai Venue unveiled in India; check out price, features
The Hyundai Venue is expected to take on the existing names like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and the Ford EcoSport
- motorsport.com•2 days ago
S5000 technical package ticked off after latest test
The final specification of the S5000 chassis and engine package has been ticked off following a successful test at Winton today.
- ANI•2 days ago
Mahindra, Ford sign pact to co-develop mid-size sports utility vehicle
New Delhi [India], Apr 18 (ANI): Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company on Thursday signed an agreement to co-develop a mid-size sports utility vehicle for fast-growing markets in India and other emerging economies. This follows a strategic alliance between the two companies in September 2017 and an
Associated Press•2 days agoElectric scooters have zipped by docked bikes in popularity
NEW YORK (AP) — Love them or hate them, electric scooters are everywhere — zipping along city streets and littered on sidewalks, to the dismay of pedestrians and drivers who must share the road.
Reuters•2 days agoMajor automakers fear Trump 'grenade' - imposing U.S. auto tariffs
Major automakers are bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy and auto sales, but one big question remains - will President Donald Trump throw a grenade into the sector by imposing sweeping tariffs of up to 25 percent on car and auto parts imports? The industry is in "wait-and-see mode,"
Reuters•3 days agoGM says Cadillac brand points to strong growth in China
GM Cadillac President Steve Carlisle said that Cadillac would expand its network of dealers to 500 in China by 2025. The U.S. automaker will launch a new product every 6 months for the next 3 years in China, Carlisle said at a Bank of America Merrill Lynch conference.
Associated Press•3 days agoSleek new SUVs dominate reveals at New York auto show
Auto shows may be waning in importance as companies find other ways to introduce new products, but the New York International Auto Show still has a healthy list of new vehicle debuts.
Reuters•3 days agoFord forecasts $1 billion profit improvement from Michigan truck plant
Ford Motor Co's shift in production at a Michigan plant to trucks from less profitable cars will lead to a more than $1 billion improvement in operating earnings, an official at the No. 2 U.S. automaker said on Wednesday. The increase in earnings, before interest and taxes, in 2021 compared with
- ANI•3 days ago
Elon Musk explains why Tesla Model 3 shouldn't be 100 per cent charged
California [USA], April 17 (ANI): Charging smartphones to full 100 per cent may save the hassle on your way back from a long commute, but do not do this to your Tesla Model 3. In a tweet response to a new Tesla Model 3 owner, CEO Elon Musk explained why the new-age electric car should not be charged
Reuters•3 days agoToyota to sell first hybrid car made in Brazil
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it will begin building a new version of the Corolla sedan in Brazil that will run on electricity, ethanol and gas, which it says will be the first vehicle of its kind in the world. Brazil, which is South America's largest auto producer, has largely
- Firstpost•3 days ago
Hyundai Venue SUV India launch highlights: Venue and 2020 Hyundai Sonata announced
2020 Hyundai Venue and 2020 Hyundai Sonata has been unveiled. Sale starts from 2019 end.
- Associated Press•3 days ago
Solar car startup Sono to build in Sweden, starting in 2020
BERLIN (AP) — Munich-based startup Sono Motors plans to build the first mass produced solar electric vehicle in Sweden, starting next year.
Associated Press•3 days agoEdmunds: How to avoid more car than you need
Car shoppers often spend too much. But the culprit isn't necessarily shady dealership practices, deceptive advertising or plain old bad luck. Instead, many simply end up buying more vehicle than they actually need.
