Mercedes-AMG will get involved in the electric game, and their first product is expected to be the range-topping version of the upcoming EQS. Presumably named the Mercedes-AMG EQS, the car is apparently due in 2022, according to Autocar, which quotes a high-ranking engineer. The AMG version of the electric EQS will feature a dual-motor setup […]
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China will extend subsidies and tax breaks on new-energy vehicles across the country by two years but industry observers claim this is unlikely to boost the slumping market. A report from The South China Morning Post says that both policies were expected to be axed this year but given the current situation, the State Council, […]
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Renault will finally step into the electric SUV segment with their very own proposal that’s expected to be unveiled before the end of 2020. Following hot on the heels of the latest Zoe, as well as the City K-ZE (pictured here) that will arrive in Europe rebadged as a Dacia, this as of yet unnamed […]
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<!––> <!––> Dongfeng Motor Group may cut its stake in Groupe PSA following a drop in share prices triggered by the coronavirus. As part of an industry-shifting merger between PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Dongfeng agreed to lower its 12.2 percent stake in PSA by selling 30.7 million shares to help smooth the process. […]
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McLaren is reducing the number of Elva speedsters to be made down to 249 examples, from the originally planned 399 units. Officially the decision has been taken in order to boost the exclusivity of the topless hypercar, as confirmed by McLaren’s CEO Mike Flewitt during an interview with The Australian Financial Review. “The feedback from […]
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Having developed models such as the P1, P1 GTR and Speedtail, McLaren knows a thing or two about building hybrid supercars. Now, they’re interested in expanding the lineup with a plug-in hybrid, which is understood to be part of the Sports Series lineup, according to a report from Autocar. McLaren’s PHEV will join the 540C, 570GT, […]
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Automakers presented their first quarter results yesterday and, as expected, many posted a massive drop in sales due to the coronavirus. While General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are pushing online sales and 0% financing for 84 months, Ford is eyeing a different approach. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ford’s Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales […]
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Study after study has shown that people are wary about autonomous vehicles. However, some executive believe the coronavirus pandemic could make autonomous vehicles more appealing. While the idea sounds crazy on the surface, it actually makes a lot of sense when you think about. Driverless robotaxis could allow city dwellers to travel to the store […]
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Rhode Island will target any drivers with out-of-state license plates trying to enter the state in a bid to combat the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday last week, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced local law enforcement officials would pull over drivers with New York license plates and force them to self-quarantine for 14 days. New […]
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Earlier this week, Brembo announced that it had purchased a 2.43% stake in Pirelli as part of a “non-speculative, long-term approach,” and that it had acted “autonomously”. Yet, the surprise purchase did give way to speculation that the two companies might look to combine forces in the future since they both operate in premium markets […]
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