Only a few years ago it looked as if the days of the petrol-fired engine were numbered. Now makers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Toyota are saying they expect to sell combustion-engine cars for longer than expected amid disappointing sales of electric vehicles (EVs). Carmakers are feeling the pain of the EV slowdown after governments … Read more
Many analysts predict that sales of electric vehicles will be hit should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to end the $7,500 federal tax incentives on EV purchases and leases. While predictions vary, with some expecting this would lead to a 27% drop in demand for EVs, research firm J.D. Power took an … Read more
The scariest part about driving is arguably the fear of crashing, but a great way to tackle a fear is to learn more about it. Morbid curiosity has led me to YouTube to watch thousands of crash test videos over the years. I believe I have this admittedly strange infatuation because I love cars but … Read more
While some automakers are scaling back their production of electric vehicles, Honda is basking in the glow of a successful launch of its Prologue EV in the U.S., and was recently dubbed “North America’s most committed automaker.” And now, Japan’s third-largest automaker is showing a similar commitment to making EVs more efficient and affordable, zeroing … Read more
The World Rally Championship has always positioned itself as the pinnacle of international rally competition, and the move to hybrid powertrains for the 2022 season was indicative of its desire to be a technology test bed for the manufacturers in the sport while increasing the power, speed, and spectacle of the top Rally1 class. Effective … Read more
Safeguarding your vehicle resale value in South Africa is no easy task, due to the volatility of our car market. Nevertheless, keep these five principals top of mind at all times and you could save yourself tens of thousands of rands when it comes time to trade-in or sell your car … VEHICLE RESALE VALUE IN … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. As is tradition with incoming presidents, Trump is traveling to Washington, DC to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as well … Read more
Seoul: Hyundai Motor Group has outperformed Volkswagen Group to become the world’s second-largest automaker in terms of operating profit, industry data showed on Thursday. According to automotive industry data, Hyundai Motor Group achieved sales of 69.4 trillion won ($49.6 billion) and an operating profit of 6.5 trillion won during the third quarter. For the period … Read more
Early November typically kicks off the run-up to the Black Friday sales season, and this year Rivian is betting it’s the perfect time to lure gasoline drivers towards its EVs. If you own or lease a vehicle that runs on gasoline, which means even a hybrid vehicle, Rivian is ready to give you $3,000 off … Read more
Photo: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images) Good morning! It’s Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. – Owen Bellwood Read More Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more
