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Volkswagen halts ID.3, Cupra Born production in Germany over demand concerns - report

Volkswagen halts ID.3, Cupra Born production in Germany over demand concerns - report

VW is facing some real challenges with its electric revolution.
By Brian Potter 1m ago
Toyota spends three and a half hours to inspect each Century SUV

Toyota spends three and a half hours to inspect each Century SUV

All the final checks are done by a single master inspector.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Aston Martin will not build a mid-engine Vanquish

Aston Martin will not build a mid-engine Vanquish

The company says it's "moving away" from the hybrid V6 supercar.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Tesla confirms a new Model 3 Performance is on the way

Tesla confirms a new Model 3 Performance is on the way

It'll debut in the first half of next year.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck production begins

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck production begins

The rugged utility vehicle is now officially on the production lines.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
VW giving the company that makes the G-Class £390m to develop Scout EVs - report

VW giving the company that makes the G-Class £390m to develop Scout EVs - report

Said to be developed by Magna Steyr, the electric pickup and SUV are expected to arrive by late 2026.
By Brian Potter 27 November 2023
The Audi TT is dead. This is the last car built

The Audi TT is dead. This is the last car built

After 662,762 vehicles assembled, the Tourist Trophy is no more.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Next-gen Nissan Juke and Qashqai EVs to be made in the UK - report

Next-gen Nissan Juke and Qashqai EVs to be made in the UK - report

UK media claim Nissan will announce on Friday that its Sunderland plant will make all-electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai SUVs.
By Brian Potter 24 November 2023
Here’s how BYD rocked Toyota’s manufacturing world

Here’s how BYD rocked Toyota’s manufacturing world

Once a leader in manufacturing efficiency, Toyota learned a lot from Chinese automaker BYD.
By Iulian Dnistran 18 November 2023
20:23 Listen to the Koenigsegg Jesko's engine make 1,614 bhp on a dyno

Listen to the Koenigsegg Jesko's engine make 1,614 bhp on a dyno

Did you know the Koenigsegg shield emblem is on the face of each piston?
By Brian Potter 16 November 2023
The last internal combustion BMW engine has been made in Munich

The last internal combustion BMW engine has been made in Munich

Say goodbye to the ICE era in BMW's hometown.
By Brian Potter 16 November 2023
Fisker has ‘2 cars that are almost ready,' might be made by ‘traditional’ car companies

Fisker has ‘2 cars that are almost ready,' might be made by ‘traditional’ car companies

The American startup is already building the Ocean SUV under contract in Austria.
By Brian Potter 14 November 2023
Polestar 6 to stay into production for as long as there's demand

Polestar 6 to stay into production for as long as there's demand

The electric roadster won't be limited to the initial batch of 500 cars.
By Brian Potter 13 November 2023
Hyundai and the electric revolution: Building the largest car factory in the world

Hyundai and the electric revolution: Building the largest car factory in the world

The Ulsan plant is to launch a dedicated production line for 200,000 electric cars per year in 2026.
By Brian Potter 13 November 2023
Volkswagen EV production in Zwickau interrupted again, but not because of demand

Volkswagen EV production in Zwickau interrupted again, but not because of demand

An insufficient supply of the new APP550 electric motors is mentioned as the reason.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2023
Ferrari says if you order a car today, you won't get it until 2026

Ferrari says if you order a car today, you won't get it until 2026

Maranello has enough orders to keep busy for more than a year.
By Brian Potter 06 November 2023
Toyota Has made 300 million cars in 88 years

Toyota Has made 300 million cars in 88 years

The Corolla is its most popular model.
By Brian Potter 06 November 2023
BYD's first European factory might be built in Hungary - report

BYD's first European factory might be built in Hungary - report

China's largest EV manufacturer will expand its production efforts in Europe. But what about the U.S.?
By Brian Potter 06 November 2023
Next-gen £20,000 Tesla EV to be produced in Germany: report

Next-gen £20,000 Tesla EV to be produced in Germany: report

Mexico and Texas are possible production sites too.
By Mark Kane 05 November 2023
Jeep Wrangler goes electric only in 2028, new Dodge Durango due in 2025

Jeep Wrangler goes electric only in 2028, new Dodge Durango due in 2025

All kinds of production details are mentioned in the tentative agreement between Stellantis and the UAW.
By Christopher Smith 04 November 2023
“Tesla needs to close the gap with us,

“Tesla needs to close the gap with us," says BMW on new cylindrical battery cells

BMW believes its new batteries can cut costs in half.
By Brian Potter 03 November 2023
VW Group delays EV battery plant in Europe amid

VW Group delays EV battery plant in Europe amid "sluggish" EV demand

"There is for the time being no business rationale for deciding on further sites," Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said.
By Brian Potter 03 November 2023
Manual transmission: the industry's new rarity

Manual transmission: the industry's new rarity

Automatic transmissions are becoming increasingly popular. In Europe, only 32% of new cars have a manual gearbox.
By Brian Potter 02 November 2023
Toyota's EPU electric truck doesn't have production greenlight yet

Toyota's EPU electric truck doesn't have production greenlight yet

At least one executive at Toyota North America is pushing for the truck to go on sale.
By Chris Bruce 29 October 2023
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