Stellantis ready to drop underperforming brands
[ad_1] Stellantis’ CEO Carlos Tavares warned that some of its brands could be dropped if they continue to underperform, after the automaker on Thursday reported a 48% drop in profits for the first half of 2024. Stellantis, which was formed in 2021 following the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and France’s PSA Group, has 14 […]
Volvo eyes softening EV goals amid cooling demand
[ad_1] Following closely in the footsteps of other European manufacturers, Volvo has become the latest brand to soften its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions amidst declining demand. Volvo first announced its plans to offer an EV-only lineup by 2030 four years ago, when then-CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the brand was committed and ready to transition to […]
5 exciting tech insights to look out for in the Paris Olympics time trials
[ad_1] The cycling events at the Paris Olympics begin this Saturday with the individual time trials, and as always, when the stakes are high, the tech gains come to the fore. Earlier this week, riders set out on their recons of the 32.4km city-centre course, all under the watchful eye of photographers. Here at Cycling […]
Electric Porsche Cayenne to live alongside gasoline-fueled models
[ad_1] The next-generation Porsche Cayenne will be electric Porsche said the (plug-in) hybrid and non-hybrid third-gen Cayenne will live alongside the EV Porsche recently revised its EV timeline with plans to keep gasoline-fueled models longer Porsche has confirmed that its current Cayenne models, including plug-in hybrids, will be sold alongside a fourth-generation, fully electric Cayenne […]
EV sales in Singapore up 218.1% in 1H 2024, outselling petrol cars – 6,019 units; hybrids lead with 8,922 units
[ad_1] Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) more than tripled in Singapore in the first six months of 2024, with 6,019 units registered compared to 1,892 units in the same corresponding period in 2023. As reported by The Business Times, EV sales in the island nation made up 32.4% of total registrations from January to June […]
Tom Pidcock criticises ‘bland’ mountain bike course at Paris Olympics
[ad_1] Tom Pidcock, the reigning cross-country Olympic mountain bike champion, has said the course for his title defence in Paris is “bland” and “just gravel”. The 24-year-old spent time completing a recon of the course in Élancourt Hill, 25 miles west of Paris, on Wednesday. The site counts the highest point in the Paris region, […]
Check Out The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 From Every Angle
[ad_1] Image: Chevrolet The ZR1 has an extensive aero setup, with an optional ZTK package that dials things up even more. With features like a massive rear wing and front dive planes, the result is the most downforce ever generated on a Corvette. At 215 mph, there’s 1,200 pounds of downforce being generated. [ad_2] Source […]
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8
[ad_1] Nearly four years ago, Chevy wowed the enthusiast community with the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever put into a production car. In 2024, GM Performance is back with another first: a turbocharged Corvette ZR1 with more than 1,000 horsepower. If you thought the Z06 was the ultimate performance Corvette, well, think again. This ain’t […]
Volkswagen owners claim steering wheel buttons are causing crashes – report
[ad_1] Volkswagen’s decision to introduce touch-sensing haptic steering wheel controls has not only caused owners and journalists headaches, but it’s also been blamed for some crashes. Technology publication Ars Technica reports at least 13 crash reports have been filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), many of which involved certain Volkswagen vehicles […]
PHEVs will peak at 10% of global market in 2030
[ad_1] EVs far outsell plug-in hybrids, and that’s not expected to change The sudden revival of plug-in hybrids is predicted to peak at 10% of the market Sales of PHEVs are predicted to fall as battery prices drop and EVs become less expensive Plug-in hybrids are experiencing a sales resurgence, but they’re unlikely to surpass […]