Stellantis was the only Big Three automaker to post a sales gain last quarter. Ram and Jeep led the recovery, with Ram pickups climbing 25 percent overall. The electric Wagoneer S sold just 175 units in Q1, down from 2,595 a year ago. The Jeep Wagoneer S has plenty going for it, including a stylish design, genuinely rapid performance, and Read More
Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between the two Japanese companies, announced that development of the Afeela 1 will be discontinued. The move also halts development of a second model, an SUV, and follows Honda’s decision earlier this month to cancel the release of three EVs that were scheduled to be produced in the United States. What is Sony Honda Read More
The tech giant also updated its emergency door release following the fatal accident. … Source: Car Scoops
PROS ›› Ride quality, interior polish, value CONS ›› Steering feel, HVAC controls, third-row space It’s been a few years since I got behind the wheel of the first BYD, something called the E6. It was vaguely competent, but immensely rough around the edges. A toe-in-the-water exercise in how an electric car should be, and something that was bettered in Read More
Dutch automaker Spyker marched to the beat of its own drum. This Laviolette has a glass roof, manual transmission, and a wonderfully detailed interior. Powered by Audi’s naturally aspirated V-8 engine, it has a nimble ride and a great soundtrack. The Netherlands is famous for its cycling culture and has made significant contributions to it. Source: Car and Driver
The Smart #6 EHD measures over 193 inches or 4,906 mm in length, making it the brand’s largest model ever and a far cry from its compact city car origins.
Air|Water is a Porsche car event open to vehicles from all eras, instead of just the air-cooled cars. The event was started by the team behind Luftgekühlt. This is the fifth installment of Air|Water, and the third time it’s been held in Costa Mesa. Air|Water is the Porsche-centric car show that’s spun off from Luftgekühlt into its own event. It Read More
The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly targeting car dealers for promoting unavailable vehicles Reported by car news. Dealers could be fined more than $50,000 for advertising vehicles they’ve already sold, according to the report. Despite the crackdown, the FTC reportedly declined to discuss how… Source: Car and Driver
Casper Electric Lounge proves micro SUVs don’t have to be basic … Source: Car Scoops
Analysts predict that a touch under 3.7 million new cars were sold in Q1. GM, Toyota, Ford, and Hyundai have all seen their sales drop this quarter. Interestingly, Nissan and Honda have sold more cars in Q4. New car sales in the USA appear to be cooling off in the first quarter, with affordability pressures tightening their grip. Rising gas Read More