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Jaguar offers on-demand I-Pace rental service for residents of luxury apartments

Jaguar is launching an on-demand rental service for the electric I-Pace for residents of two luxury apartment complexes in Manchester and Leeds, UK.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 1:06 p.m.
98-year-old man gets back behind the wheel through ‘Young’ Driver program

As he nears his 100th birthday, Don Mitchell is defying age-related expectations and reviving his love for driving. Approaching the century mark next year, Don proves that age doesn't dictate one's ability to chase dreams, particularly those related to the joy of driving.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 12:40 p.m.
BYD Han electric sedan faces difficulties in moose test

The BYD Han, an electric four-door car originating from China, is now up for grabs in Europe. The vehicle recently underwent a moose test to assess its agility through a series of cones.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 12:24 p.m.
2024 Chrysler Pacifica adds new colors to celebrate the minivan's 40th anniversary

It's hard for minivans to survive in the heyday of large SUV popularity. However, the Chrysler Pacifica has managed to do so, and the 2024 model year will be the 40th year for this segment, originally invented by the Chrysler Corporation.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Volkswagen to reduce workforce at all-electric Zwickau plant

Volkswagen is reducing planned staffing levels at its all-electric plant in Zwickau, Germany. The company is also adjusting shift work due to "market conditions."

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 11:50 a.m.
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 promises all-season performance specifically for North America

As you know, all-season tires are popular in North America. And Pirelli says it has something to offer in this case, even if you want to maintain maximum performance.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
Mini boss confirms Mini Clubman will soon be dead with no direct replacement

Speaking to TopGear, Stefanie Wurst, head of the BMW Group's Mini brand, confirmed that the Clubman will soon be gone, with no direct successor currently in the pipeline. We're certainly going to miss the quirky looking big hatchback, although there's a solid business reason for it to go - demand.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
Audi Foundation fights plastic waste in Thailand's rivers with high-tech and local partners

The Audi Environmental Foundation supports Aachen-based green start-up everwave’s clean-up project for the third time. Since May, a high-tech garbage collection boat has fished up to 28,000 kg of waste from Bangkok's Chao Phraya River

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 10:07 a.m.
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sets a new record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car: 5,573.9 metres

The Porsche Taycan has secured a new Guinness World Record after completing an extreme, 2,783-kilometre journey that saw it go from the lowest natural point in China to the top of one of the world’s highest national highways.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Tesla's pioneering Terapresses could slash production costs for sub-$25K Model 2 EV

Building on the success of the Gigapresses it used to build the Model Y, Tesla could take the technology even further to build the entire underbody of the Model 2 from a single piece, saving time and money. But there are still a few challenges to overcome.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 4:26 p.m.
New in Munich: Audi opens fifth charging hub in the Bavarian capital

Audi has opened a new charging hub in Munich's Obersendling district. The facility on Zielstattstrasse offers four pre-bookable fast charging stations with up to 320 kilowatts of charging power.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 3:58 p.m.
Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric with 52kWh battery offers up to 297km WLTP range

Renault has launched the all-electric version of its Trafic van, completing its portfolio of electrified light commercial vehicles (LCVs) following the launch of the Kangoo Van E-Tech electric and Master E-Tech electric.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 3:44 p.m.
China-made Ford Bronco gets 2.3-liter turbo engine and eight-speed transmission

Ford Bronco is significantly more expensive in China than in the USA, where the SUV originated. But it looks like the Blue Oval has found a way to make the vehicle more affordable for its customers

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 3:31 p.m.
2024 Mercedes G-Class update to feature aerodynamic changes inspired by all-electric EQG

Next year, Mercedes-Benz will unveil an updated G-Class SUV that will borrow aerodynamic enhancements from its upcoming electric counterpart, the EQG, to significantly improve fuel efficiency.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 1:29 p.m.
2024 Ford Ranger Hybrid set to make its debut on September 19

The Blue Oval has taken to the X (formerly known as Twitter) social media platform to share a cryptic teaser video that we believe foretells a hybrid version of the pickup.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
Amazon Prime Video, Zoom calls now available on Android Auto and Google-integrated cars

Google announced that it is updating Android Auto and Google Built-in with new apps. Users can now join scheduled conference calls and meetings, watch TV and movies, browse the web, and more from their car's infotainment screen.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 12:04 p.m.
United Auto Workers begins historic strike against all three Detroit automakers at once

For the first time since 2019, the UAW union has gone on strike after failing to reach an agreement with the automakers. But this strike is unlike any other in the past. Never before in the UAW's 80-plus-year history has the union ordered a strike against all three major American automakers at the same time, and that's actually what's currently happening.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 11:26 a.m.
Xpeng X9: A futuristic minivan with seven seats and up to 503 horsepower

Documents submitted by Xpeng to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have officially revealed the details of their new X9 minivan. With a silver finish, a sleek, extended windshield, and a distinctive beltline, the vehicle looks like a hybrid design of a Tesla Cybertruck and a Honda Odyssey.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 10:52 a.m.
2024 Frontier Hardbody Edition is a retro reminder of Nissan’s 1980s truck heritage

The 2024 Nissan Frontier's Hardbody Edition takes inspiration from Nissan's iconic 1980s Hardbody, seamlessly melding classic design with today's technology. This modern yet retro truck is sure to attract attention both on the highway and on dirt roads.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 10:35 a.m.
Honda's new compact scooter is the spiritual successor to the 1980s Motocompo

Honda Motor's North American wing is reintroducing its Motocompo scooter, originally launched in the early '80s as a gas-powered compact vehicle, now with an electric twist. Marketed as a solution for covering the "first and last mile," the updated Motocompacto aims to fill the gap where your car journey ends.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 15, 2023, 10:24 a.m.

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