The European automotive industry is deeply connected through cross-border manufacturing, with the United Kingdom and European Union linked by an annual trading relationship worth €80 billion. Vehicles, engine components, parts and materials move continuously across the Channel, supporting businesses, workers and manufacturing networks on both sides. The source highlights that the European Union has a […]
Bentley Debuts the Torcal All-Electric SUV with 876 Horsepower and 375-Mile Range
Bentley begins a new chapter in its rich 102-year history with the worldwide unveiling of the all-electric Bentley Torcal in London. The all-new luxury SUV is the marque’s fourth standalone model line, joining the Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga, and marks a fundamental change for a company that is renowned for its large-displacement […]
Ford Files Patents for Motorized Fastback Tonneau Cover and Tailgate Vehicle Controls
Ford is testing a new breed of pickup-truck innovation in a patent application that shows a combination of aerodynamic bed cover and other outlandish exterior vehicle features. A new patent application from the automaker (via Carbuzz) documents a power-operated fastback tonneau cover that allows a full-sized pickup truck to convert its open-bed workhorse into a […]
Striking Kia EV4 Revealed: A Closer Look at the Hatchback and Saloon Models
Kia formally lifts the veil on new EV4 here are photos & specs and is slated to arrive in markets during 2024 Kia first previewed this model as a concept last year KIA has unveiled the production version of the EV4, its all-electric SUV that sits between the EV3 crossover and the full-sized EV6 SUV-coupe […]
A Deep Dive into the Fifth-Generation BMW X5 Lineup and Powertrain Innovations
As BMW announces the arrival of the fifth-generation X5, the popular luxury SUV family grows to five different powertrain options based on a refreshed version of its V and iX architecture. It includes a staple mix of traditional internal combustion power plants petrol and diesel, and plug-in hybrid, a new all-electric flagship, and an as-yet-undefined […]
Tesla Resolves Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Autopilot Crashes Ahead of Jury Trials
A mounting wave of wrongful death lawsuits linked to crashes involving Tesla’s driver-assistance technology among them Autopilot are now making their way through the courts. In recent weeks, Tesla’s named and unnamed rivals settled a number of high-profile cases confidentially outside the courtroom, avoiding public deliberation over the technology’s marketing, its safeguards and the driver’s […]
Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicles Over Battery Software Issue
High-voltage battery software in modern electric vehicles Modern EVs are a leap forward in car technology-they have a complex electric drivetrain and a complex software system to manage it. Drivers rely heavily on digital displays for how far their vehicles can go, how healthy the batteries are and how healthy the vehicle is overall. And […]
Refreshed BMW iX Delivers Increased Power, Larger Battery Capacity, and Extended Range
BMW replaces the model designations of the iX electric SUV with the new xDrive45, xDrive60 and M70 variants. Electric power figures also go up significantly and the refreshed BMW iX model lineup boasts a higher charge capacity, longer driving range and a series of driver assistance, comfort, convenience and entertainment features. Along with the design […]
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill Requiring AM Radio Access in New Vehicles
The United States House of Representatives has approved the bi-partisan bill, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which has been introduced under the bill number H.R. 979. This bill is aimed at ensuring that AM broadcast radio is available in all new cars. The legislation passed via voice vote when rules were suspended and had […]
Stellantis Evaluates Moving Heavy Duty Ram Pickup Production Back to Michigan
The automaker plans to evaluate whether it makes sense to shift production of the heavy-duty Ram pickup from Mexico to Saltillo, Mexico, to Saltillo, Michigan, according to those familiar. The move would be part of a North American vehicle footprint study that would examine whether to alter the automaker’s supply chain and assembly plans for […]