German leader tells carmakers to ‘not be afraid’ of Chinese competition
[ad_1] The German Chancellor has backed his country’s automotive industry amid increasing competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market from China. Speaking to attendees at the opening of a new Mercedes-Benz battery recycling facility, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for the nation’s carmakers to back themselves in the showroom battle against China. “Some say that […]
Indoor training is getting more expensive, is anyone still doing it old school?
[ad_1] A decade ago, riding indoors was considered a necessary evil, a case of staring at numbers on a tiny LCD screen. Now, cyclists are able to ride with friends, race themselves, and others, all from the comfort of their own homes. The explosion of available tech has certainly made indoor cycling more fun, but, […]
2024 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid dethrones Lexus RX
[ad_1] Lincoln found the sweet spot of understated luxury The Nautilus hybrid is a smooth and efficient companion Would-be Lexus RX buyers should put Lincoln Nautilus on their shopping list Luxury crossover SUV buyers coming out of a decade-old Lexus RX should turn their attention to Lincoln. My mom is and you might want to […]
Kia EV9 recalled because digital gauge cluster can fail
[ad_1] Kia is recalling 14,163 EV9 electric SUVs because their digital instrument clusters could go blank while the vehicles are being driven. The vehicles, a mix of 2024 and 2025 models, received an over-the-air software update in August that may have introduced a software logic error, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This […]
Cars can be weapons, just ask any cyclist
[ad_1] Adam Becket Social Links Navigation News editor News editor at Cycling Weekly, Adam brings his weekly opinion on the goings on at the upper echelons of our sport. This piece is part of The Leadout, a newsletter series from Cycling Weekly and Cyclingnews. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. As ever, email […]
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 shown – Proton eMas 7 PHEV gets next-gen Thor powertrain, up to 150 km EV range
[ad_1] Leaked via a filing on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website last month, the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 has been revealed through images posted on Geely Galaxy’s official Weibo page. The car’s name may take its name from a concept shown in Beijing earlier this year, but it’s actually just a […]
Lapierre Xelius DRS is 14 watts faster than the Aircode as the brand moves towards a single race bike setup
[ad_1] Today, Lapierre has launched an all-new race bike in the shape of the Xelius DRS. The new bike takes aerodynamic learnings from the Lapierre Aircode, as well as layup technology and handling dynamics from the Xelius SL3. The release of the Xelius DRS, also marks the slimming down of the brand’s road bike lineup […]
BMW’s new M2 race car tests hard at the ‘Ring
[ad_1] BMW is working on a new generation of its entry-level customer race car based on the M2 coupe, and prototypes are currently being evaluated, including in the grueling races of the Nürburgring Endurance Series. One of the prototypes, still wearing camouflage gear, was snapped during its participation in a four-hour race held over the […]
Hyundai wants to turn windshields into holographic displays
[ad_1] Hyundai developing holographic windshield display with Germany’s Zeiss Technology enables augmented reality displays to span width of windshield Production planned to start in 2027 In the not too distant future, head-up displays will be able to present a whole lot more than the tiny window of static information we’re used to today. Hyundai is […]
No Shortcuts Taken: A Ferrari V8-Powered Celica
[ad_1] In 2000, the seventh-gen Toyota Celica hit the road, showcasing a bold design for the time. For 14-year-old Alessio Arena in Italy, it sparked an enduring passion for cars, particularly this model. Upon turning 18, Alessio bought his first Celica. He started with the base 1ZZ-FE VVT-i (143hp) version but later upgraded to the […]