There has been a lot written and said about the impact of the new Chinese brands on the established players in Europe, and I have talked about it in my blogs in past. The primary focus has been on the competitive pricing, the technical leadership in BEVs and the level of technology included as standard…
Tariffs that could raise the price of most new cars could begin April 2. Or not. What you expect depends on which headline you read this morning. Reuters: “Trump now likely to skip ‘sector-specific tariffs’ such as on autos” Bloomberg: “Trump Says Auto Tariff Coming, Teases Reciprocal Duty Breaks” CNBC may have it right with:…
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Logan K. Carter California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office released a news bulletin last week announcing that The Golden State now has 48 percent more public and shared private EV chargers than the number of gas nozzles. The state’s primary energy policy and planning agency the California Energy…
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GM-Pilot stations with EVgo now cover more than 130 locations The automaker also has GM Energy projects with ChargePoint and EVgo GM is also part of Ionna, seeking 30,000 fast-chargers by 2030 Automakers beyond just Tesla have been committing to the EV infrastructure buildout; and among them, General Motors remains one of the most diversified…
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The Lamborghini Huracan is the supercar of performance, luxury, and Italian zeal. As with any rare jewel in the world of exclusive automobiles, it has become sufficiently common on the roads, forcing enthusiasts and customizers to genuinely outwit what can be done to their cars in efforts to make these vehicles truly unique. Enter a…
By DCB Editorial, March 25, 2025 MG has confirmed that its highly anticipated MGS5 EV will launch in the UK next month, followed by a European release in Q2 2024. With a goal to set new standards in the electric SUV segment, the MGS5 EV brings cutting-edge technology, a premium interior, and robust performance to…
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Read Caroline’s Skoda Octavia RS review for everything you need to know about buying Skoda’s high-performance hatchback in Ireland. The Skoda Octavia RS has always been a favourite among Irish motorists, particularly as a diesel. The RS badge stands for Rally Sport and has been slapped on high-performance Octavias since 2000. Last year the diesel…
The iKamper Skycam Mini can be mounted either on the roof, or over the bed in the case of the R1T https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson March 25, 2025 at 13:11 The Skycamp Mini tent mounts to R1T and R1S, turning both into overlanding machines. The tent has been created in partnership with iKamper and includes…
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With a federal election on the horizon, the Government’s focus for the budget centred around income tax cuts. As far as motoring and transport in general, the Government didn’t announce any major incentives or schemes. Rather, it detailed spending on a slew of new road and rail projects. Roads The Government says it will spend…
Investigation opened into Ford F-150 trucks that suddenly downshift and lock the rear wheels. March 25, 2025 — Ford F-150 downshift problems have caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into nearly 1.3 million trucks. Safety regulators didn’t release many details, but the Ford F-150 downshift problems affect 2015-2017 Ford trucks….
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