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End of an era as final Bentley W12 engine hand-built in Crewe

Bentley Motors is celebrating production of the last hand-built, high performance 12-cylinder engine at the company’s UK headquarters in Crewe. It concludes a pivotal chapter in Bentley’s history, as the last W12-powered Bentayga, Continental GT and Flying Spur cars roll off the production line at the company’s Dream Factory.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 5:59 p.m.
Nissan wants to bring the Silvia back to life

With the GT-R on hold until the R36 arrives, Nissan's only sports car is the Z. However, a new performance vehicle might bridge the gap between these two. Following the S15's end in 2002, the Silvia could potentially return. This isn't mere speculation from Japanese magazines but a statement from a Nissan official.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 5:37 p.m.
Cadillac Unveils Sollei Concept: A Vision of Bespoke Luxury

The Cadillac Celestiq marked a transformative shift for the brand when it was introduced nearly two years ago, offering customers extensive customization options in a limited-production, bespoke electric vehicle. Now, Cadillac hints at its future direction with the new Sollei convertible concept, signaling that the Celestiq will not be a standalone effort.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 4:26 p.m.
Tesla will roll out 'genuinely useful' humanoid robots to factory floor next year says Musk

Tesla is set to deploy humanoid robots in its car factories starting next year. Elon Musk mentioned on X that the electric car company will have "genuinely useful" humanoid robots in limited numbers for use in its factories by 2025. By 2026, Tesla plans to offer these robots to other companies.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 3:53 p.m.
Parts supplier Forvia to work with BYD's new factory in Hungary as an extension of their current partnership in Asia

The world's seventh-largest car parts supplier, Forvia, announced it will extend its partnership with Chinese battery specialist and car maker BYD to Europe. This collaboration will see both companies operating together in BYD's new factory in Hungary, building on their existing partnership in Asia.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 3:38 p.m.
Porsche scales back 80% EV goal by 2030

Porsche is reevaluating its ambitious electric vehicle (EV) targets. Initially aiming for EVs to constitute 80% of its sales by 2030, the company is now less certain about reaching this goal. In a statement to Reuters, Porsche clarified that meeting this target depends on customer demand and the broader development of electromobility.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
BMW 7 Series Facelift spotted testing in Spain. Could arrive in 2026

A new BMW 7 Series is underway, despite the current model debuting in 2022 for the 2023 model year with a polarizing style. The reason for this refresh so soon is unclear, but it's not common to see automakers updating a model just two years after its launch.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
Dacia Sandero named Europe's best-selling car, beating Tesla Model Y

In the first half of 2024, the Dacia Sandero has claimed the top spot as Europe’s best-selling car, with Tesla Model Y's sales seeing a significant drop.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 9:06 a.m.
Ford Mustang Mach-E is much cheaper to lease than Tesla Model Y

If you can accept that the Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t a traditional Mustang, you’ll find it a competitive EV and a slightly more appealing alternative to the Tesla Model Y. Generous U.S. discounts also make the electric Ford SUV much cheaper to lease than the Tesla.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 8:51 a.m.
Tesla may abandon advanced 4680 battery cells

Tesla’s 4680 battery cells were intended to revolutionize the company’s EVs by cutting costs, providing more range, and improving charging. However, according to a new report, Elon Musk may be considering abandoning them.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 2:10 p.m.
VW and Xpeng introduce joint architecture for more electric models in China

VW and Xpeng extend their technical cooperation agreement for an E/E architecture. From 2026, this will not only be integrated into VW's China-specific CMP electric car platform, but also into all VW brand models based on the global MEB platform for the Chinese market.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 1:24 p.m.
Ford says its EV goals in Europe were 'too ambitious'.

In recent years, Ford aggressively pursued increasing the number of EVs on the road, similar to many automakers. However, as customer demand wanes, companies are reconsidering their EV strategies. Ford is the latest to acknowledge it may have been too ambitious in its EV push.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 12:54 p.m.
2025 Infiniti QX60 for the American market lost its most powerful engine

Auto manufacturers rarely make significant powertrain changes outside of a model refresh or redesign, but Infiniti decided to break the norm. The current-generation QX60, which debuted in 2022, continues into 2025 with the same exterior and interior styling. However, under the hood, there’s a notable update.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
These automakers have the best and worst websites, according to car buyers

J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Manufacturer Evaluation Study surveyed car buyers and website users, focusing on four factors: information/content, visual appeal, navigation, and speed.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 5:35 p.m.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says every car should have Rear Automatic Emergency Braking

An IIHS study found that rear cameras, parking sensors and rear AEB combined reduced the incidence of police-reported backing crashes by a whopping 78%, while rear cross-traffic alert alone reduced such collisions by 22%.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Ferrari boss confirmed that the company's first EV will be unveiled at the end of 2025 and go on sale in 2026

Ferrari will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) by the end of 2025. Despite limited details, Ferrari's CEO, Benedetto Vigna, has made bold promises about what customers can expect.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 4:52 p.m.
Ahead of official unveiling, Honda Ye S7 Electric SUV specs and photos detailed in China

Honda is set to expand its EV lineup in China with the new Ye series, starting with the Ye S7. Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and Dongfeng Honda revealed more photos and specifications for the Ye S7, the first model in this range.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 2:13 p.m.
Hyundai announces U.S. pricing for the 2025 Tucson SUV

Hyundai unveiled the 2025 Tucson at the New York Auto Show and announced a starting price of $28,355, which is $755 more than the previous year. The facelifted crossover boasts numerous enhancements, making it a worthwhile upgrade.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
Android Auto will probably add support for controlling your car's AM, FM radio

An upcoming update might soon introduce traditional radio controls to Android Auto, allowing users to access FM, AM, and HD Radio, potentially enhancing both safety and user experience.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 1:40 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz to install 400kW fast EV chargers at Starbucks locations across the United States

Mercedes-Benz is set to install DC fast chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations across the United States, starting with a 1,400-mile route along Interstate 5 from Washington to California. These chargers are part of a significant investment by the German automaker.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 12:01 p.m.

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