Lithia Motors Inc., as part of its aggressive dealership acquisition strategy, has succeeded in its bid to enter the United Kingdom with the purchase of Jardine Motors Group, CEO Bryan DeBoer confirmed to Automotive News.DeBoer said the deal, which closed Wednesday, was “more affordable than what we typically find … in the United States,” but
Month: March 2023
HAMBURG — Volkswagen‘s ID 2all demonstrates how the brand has rethought its vision for an affordable small battery-electric car The concept, which was unveiled here on Wednesday, drops the retro look of the ID Life unveiled in 2021 for a more traditional design in keeping with the rest of VW brand’s passenger models. VW aims
#shorts #texasmetal #motortrend Long time collaborators with Bill Carlton, 1 Way Diesel Performance builds a 1979 Little Red Express from a Cummins diesel on out with compound turbos. Down the block from Ekstensive, the father son team at Wide Open Garage builds a Samurai lake crosser from the ground up.
Volkswagen’s long-awaited affordable electric car is finally here – albeit in concept form – and it’s completely different from the ID. Life that debuted in September 2021. It’s called the ID. 2all and it offers a first glimpse of Volkswagen’s future EV that will arrive in 2025 in Europe with a base price under $26,400 (€25,000). Looking
After doubling full-electric sales in 2022, BMW Group is planning a major EV product offensive in the next five years, including the launch of six new models on the coming Neue Klasse (New Class) platform. BMW says that it expects to sell 400,000 all-electric models in 2023, or about 15 percent of total sales, up from
9:02 AM ET Ferrari returns to prototype racing for the first time in 50 years when it joins the World Endurance Championship in Sebring. Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images “It’s about time!” Mario Andretti exclaimed. The legend among motor racing’s living legends knows of which he speaks. A full 50 years after the factory from Maranello
Indiana Police Arrest 40, Recover Over 80 Stolen Cars From Dangerous ‘Spinning Events’ | Carscoops Illegal car meets in Indiana are targeted by the authorities in order to prevent accidents and property damage by Thanos Pappas 21 hours ago by Thanos Pappas Gatherings of car enthusiasts are usually fun, but sometimes they lead to dangerous
Bisbee Importing and Metro Auto Importer, both in Michigan, have had their registered importer status revoked by NHTSA. Investigations revealed “serious and systemic violations of federal safety requirements,” NHTSA, the nation’s top auto safety regulator, said in a statement Tuesday. The companies will no longer be able to legally import vehicles into the U.S. Registered
Shares of Uber Technologies and Lyft Inc. rose on Tuesday after a California court ruled that drivers can be treated as independent contractors rather than employees, removing some future regulatory risks for the rideshare companies. Analysts expect the decision will likely be challenged before the California Supreme Court, which could take months to decide whether
Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images German automaker BMW on Wednesday set out targets to slightly increase margins for its automotive segment and raise deliveries this year, as it pushes ahead with the rollout of its electric fleet. The company said it expects an EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) margin of
By Joey Klender Posted on March 14, 2023 Tesla Autopilot had stones cast in its direction by Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, who said the naming of the driver assistance suite didn’t align with “common sense.” In an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, Buttigieg said Autopilot shouldn’t be called what it is because it still
It was shown as a concept vehicle less than two years ago, and now the Kia EV9 is almost here. On Tuesday, a new flagship took shape with the Kia EV9’s design reveal. Slim on details and flush with photos, the automaker said more with less by showing off known features. 2024 Kia EV9 2024
Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan criticized Germany, Italy and other European countries that are seeking to weaken the EU’s plan to ban the sale of new vehicles powered by fossil fuels. The European Parliament “confirmed this agreement on 14 February. Member States were supposed to do the same in early March,” Rowan posted Tuesday on
General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Deborah Wahl is leaving the automaker. A GM representative confirmed the news, saying Wahl “elected to retire” and “will be transitioning through March 31, 2023,” adding: “We appreciate Deborah’s contributions since joining GM in 2018 and wish her well in her next chapter. We will conduct an external search
Lamborghini Driver Allegedly Caught Doing 152 MPH IN 55 MPH Zone To Fight Charges | Carscoops The 50-year-old man who drove an Aventador SVJ was ticketed for a misdemeanor of reckless driving by Stephen Rivers 4 hours ago by Stephen Rivers Zhan John Akopyan, 50, is gearing up for a battle in court in with
General Motors said on Tuesday its Silao Assembly Plant in Mexico that makes Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks will extend a production halt through March 20 because of an undisclosed temporary supply chain issue. The largest U.S. automaker previously announced it was halting production from March 4-12 at its central Mexico plant because of a
SEOUL — Fast-growing Kia is banking on a first-mover advantage by reaching into the nascent market for larger electric vehicles with its full-size, three-row all-electric EV9 crossover. The EV9 will claim a spot that is mostly white space at the moment — a segment for roomy, family-oriented cargo and people movers that meet American space
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