We all love a bit of schadenfreude on occasion, who can blame us, we’re only human. So when a new YouTube channel pops up and it’s just footage of drivers taking a sharp corner too quickly, and the results of their screwup, of course we’re going to sit and watch these videos until the cows … Read more
Last Updated: March 08, 2024, 16:24 IST Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Variant. (Photo: Volvo) With its blend of performance, features, and safety, the Volvo XC40 Recharge ‘Plus’ variant is set to make waves in the EV market. Volvo has just rolled out an addition to its lineup – the XC40 Recharge ‘Plus’ variant. Priced at … Read more
We’re not entirely sure why, but the last week of February was the week quite a few automakers decided to announce that things are No Longer Happening. Granted, these are all projects that most of us hadn’t thought about in a long time, but it’s still a little sad to see. So much money just … Read more
Owning and leasing a vehicle used to be the two primary ways to get behind the wheel. However, that’s starting to change with the advent of car subscription services. These plans essentially take leasing to the extreme, covering every aspect of car ownership aside from the cost of fuel. That means you won’t have to … Read more
The Rivian R1T electric pickup truck has been a hugely popular first release from the new automaker. Both it and its SUV brother, the R1S, are considered among the best in their class. But they’re also both relatively expensive — the entry-level R1 starts at $73,000, putting it out of reach for many would-be buyers. … Read more
Volkswagen Group made huge waves a few years ago when it announced the revival of the venerated Scout name for a new fully electric truck and SUV that would be built in America. Yesterday I traveled to Blythwood, South Carolina, to witness the groundbreaking of Scout’s new factory, which will be built on a 1,110-acre … Read more
Last Updated: February 01, 2024, 18:00 IST Anil Ambani’s ‘Journey From Mercedes To Hyundai’ Has The Internet’s Attention. (Photo: Cartoq) The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is considered to be one of the most awarded cars by the South Korean automobile manufacturer. Business tycoon Anil Ambani was recently seen in a sleek black electric Hyundai car. Anil, … Read more
The country’s leading carmakers including Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are off to a good start in the new year and are on way to post their best January sales riding on sustained consumer demand, especially for high-margin sports utility vehicles (SUVs).As per industry estimates, 375,000-376,000 hatchbacks, sedans and utility vehicles will be dispatched from factories … Read more
I’m not really a fan of convertibles. I don’t like the wind messing up my hair, the sun burning my face, outside smells stinking up my cabin, and annoying noises drowning out my music. I currently own an R129 SL that I’ve never taken the hardtop off of, and I rarely even drive with the … Read more
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, believes the recent electric vehicle targets set out by Canada’s environment minister also carried this pointed message to Canada’s domestic auto industry: “Let them eat cake.” Volpe says he has come to this conclusion because he believes those goals, which include a national target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, cannot be … Read more
