August 18, 2023
Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast's stock market valuation has soared above Ford and General Motors (GM) on its first day of trading. Shares in the firm, which has yet to make a profit, closed above $37 (£29) each in their New York…
August 9, 2023
Carvana Launches Value Tracker, Offering Free Custom Vehicle Value Tracking and Insights
Carvana Value Tracker is a unique tool that leverages Carvana's ability to instantly generate unique, real values for millions of vehicles. By using Carvana’s proprietary technology and competitive market data, Carvana is able to provide car owners…
July 26, 2023
Ship with 3,000 cars faces deadly fire off Dutch coast
A fire on a cargo ship carrying almost 3,000 cars off the coast of the Dutch island of Ameland has left one sailor dead and 22 others hurt. A major salvage operation is in full swing in an area of the North Sea designated a World Heritage…
July 10, 2023
New Lotus Emira: Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder version to debut at Goodwood
It’s Lotus’ 75th anniversary this year and the firm will have quite the presence at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with Evija, Eletre and Emira all in attendance - the latter will also be shown off in four-cylinder guise for the first time.…
July 4, 2023
Tesla delivers record number of cars
Electric carmaker Tesla says it delivered a record number of vehicles in the three months to the end of June, after cutting prices to boost sales. It has lowered prices in markets including the US, UK, and China to compete with rival manufacturers.…
July 1, 2023
Aston Martin’s first electric car will be an SUV in 2025
Aston Martin has revealed the first steps on its journey towards an electric future, with the British brand offering a fully electrified option for every core model in its line-up by 2030. Before this however, Aston's first EV will break cover in…
June 27, 2023
Traffic Cops’ Jobs Changing as Some Cities Ban Minor Traffic Stops
American roads are changing. Whether it's the challenging public discussion about the best way for police officers to conduct traffic stops or the rise in traffic fatalities during the pandemic, things are different out there. That's why, from…
June 22, 2023
Tesla wins as Texas requires state-backed charging stations to include its plug
Tesla Inc. scored a series of victories for its charging technology on Tuesday, capped by Texas saying it would require EV charging companies to include both Tesla's standard as well as the nationally recognized CCS if they want to be part of a…
June 17, 2023
New Nio EL6 to take on electric luxury SUV market
Alongside the new ET5 Touring, Nio has unveiled its latest SUV, called the EL6. It’s a premium SUV with pure-electric power and takes on the likes of the Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes EQE. Chinese brand Nio hasn’t disclosed its intentions for the UK…
June 13, 2023
Toyota faces shareholder revolt and calls for board shakeup
Toyota is facing a revolt from shareholders at its annual general meeting this week from investors demanding that it go electric and that the company make board changes and disclose its lobbying against progressive climate policies. Among those in…