Author: Derek Fung
Although electrification and, possibly, a four-door are coming to the Ford Mustang, a pure electric version is off the table. On the annual Goodwood Members’ Meeting Ford CEO Jim Farley told Autocar, “We’ll never construct a Mustang that isn’t a Mustang”, corresponding to a “small, two-row Ford SUV with a Mustang badge stuck on it”. Other body styles, including “a four-door or whatever”, could possibly be a Mustang as long as these cars have “the performance and attitude of the unique”. He later went on to state, “One thing I can promise, nevertheless, is that we are going to never make an…
Minor changes to the Audi e-tron GT are coming, they usually must be accompanied by more substantial tweaks under the skin. Overnight the German luxury brand published photos of a prototype of the upcoming e-tron GT facelift. Although the prototype vehicle has no camouflage per se, it is roofed with a race car-style wrap, which serves to obscure among the changes. Up front the e-tron GT prototype wears a brand new front bumper with a bigger pair of side air intakes. The present automotive’s panda eye effect, where a swathe of glossy black plastic links the headlights, air intakes and…
The second-generation Nissan Kicks has been unveiled in Recent York, and superficially, not less than, it looks like a way more compelling prospect than the unique automobile. The primary-generation Kicks was launched in 2016 as a “cost down” substitute for the Juke, which was designed with European sensibilities in mind. While the unique Juke was made exclusively in Japan, the UK and Indonesia, the Kicks — which was sized between the Juke and Qashqai — was produced in various factories throughout Asia and Latin America, enabling it skirt import tariffs and reduce shipping costs. Although the sizing and costs were,…
Nissan and Fisker are reportedly deep in negotiations, which might see the Japanese firm investing in and partnering with the startup electric automaker to supply an electrical ute. This week Fisker released its 2023 financial plan where it plainly stated there’s “substantial doubt about Fisker’s ability to proceed as a going concern”. Because “current resources are insufficient to satisfy its [cash] requirements over the subsequent 12 months” the American automaker flagged that it should need to boost more debt or find an out of doors investor, but warned “there might be no assurance that Fisker will likely be successful in…
Ever since Volkswagen announced it was reviving Scout as an electric-only brand for pickups and SUVs, people have been wondering what platform the marque will use, and the way it’ll meet its 2024 unveiling deadline. The brand’s CEO, Scott Keogh, has confirmed the corporate’s first products will likely be a “full-size pickup” and accompanying SUV. The brand new Scout range subsequently has the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and Ram 1500 REV pickup trucks in its sights. Aside from their very American-ness, all these vehicles use a rugged body-on-frame architecture. All of Volkswagen’s electric vehicle (EV) platforms are for…
The Toyota HiLux Champ, the corporate’s latest low-cost ute, has made its debut Thailand where it would be built. Prices in Thailand start at 459,000 baht ($19,800) and undergo to 577,000 baht ($25,900). Availability outside of Thailand has yet to be confirmed, but sales throughout South-East Asia appear to be assured. For reference, the most affordable member of the full-fat HiLux range — a two-door standard cab diesel with six-speed manual — is 564,000 baht ($24,300) in Thailand. The HiLux Champ is offered in each standard wheelbase (2750mm) and long wheelbase (3085mm) forms. With a factory-fit tray the usual wheelbase…
Karl Vogt, the founder and CEO of Cruise, the autonomous driving division of General Motors, has left the corporate because it struggles to get well after hitting and resting on top of a pedestrian at the top of October. Overnight, in a post to the positioning formerly referred to as Twitter, Vogt announced his resignation and said he would now “spend time with my family and explore some latest ideas”. The founder praised his former colleagues, stating, “The established order on our roads sucks, but together we’ve proven there’s something much better across the corner”. Based on Vogt, Cruise has…
Coachbuilder ErreErre Fuoriserie clearly desires to be the Italian Mitsuoka, with the Turin-based firm debuting a modern-day Alfa Romeo Giulia that’s been redesigned to seem like 1962-1978 original. The “retromod” seen here made its debut at Auto e Moto d’Epoca, a vintage automotive and motorbike show in Bologna that ran over the weekend. For its modern reinterpretation of the unique 1962, ErreErre Fuoriserie has completely reclothed the fashionable automotive. Every exterior panel has been redesigned with the one clear visual links to today’s Giulia are door window shapes. The graceful, rounded surfaces of the fashionable Giulia are disbursed with, and…
Although the Japan Mobility Show — the successor the long-running biennial Tokyo motor show — is a month away, Honda has just revealed a lot of electric automotive, van and bike concepts it should have on display. The Sustaina-C concept looks to hold on the retro styling theme from the e that’s sold in Europe and Japan, albeit as a three-door hatch. In a nod to the first-generation Ford Ka, the Sustaina-C also has black bumpers that flow straight into the wheel arch protectors. Featuring body panels constructed from recycled and reused acrylic resin, the Sustaina-C was developed to “display…
From 2024 diesel might be dead to Volvo, with the Swedish automaker planning to provide its final ever automobile powered by a compression ignition engine early next yr. When the ultimate diesel Volvo trundles down the road, the Swedish marque might be one in all the primary legacy brands to make the transition away from diesel. Today’s announcement at Climate Week NYC is just not unexpected, as Volvo has previously stated it’s planning to be a totally electric automaker by 2030, and is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040. In Australia, the corporate has an excellent more aggressive goal:…
