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In a move that helps the brand duck protectionist anti-Chinese tariffs, Volvo Cars has switched production of its award-winning EX30 models destined for US roads from its Zhangjiakou plant in China to the Ghent facility in Belgium. Volvo EX30 production began in the company’s Ghent factory back in April, but those first cars were earmarked for the Swedish domestic and European export markets, but that move wasn’t primarily motivated by avoiding tariffs. As Electrive reports, the company seemed happy enough to continue importing its small electric crossover from China and accepting the new 28.8% tariffs (up from 10%), but the…
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is already a unique hypercar, limited to 150 production units. Each model is unique in its own way, as customers are given a free hand by Aston Martin to spec their hypercars. We’ve now seemed to have found the wildest-spec’d Valkyrie, which surprisingly has already been listed for sale on O’Gara Coach. The Aston Martin Valkyrie, as per the listing, started as a jet black hypercar before gaining a striking colour combination with Speed Yellow, Speed Orange & Hyper Red. The road-going hypercar also gets “001” on the doors, front wheels with yellow accents and rear…
Hyundai’s electric sports car just got a whole lot cheaper. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N now costs $150 less per month to lease after another unexpected price cut. How much is it to lease the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N? The new and improved 2025 IONIQ 5 is coming off its best US sales month yet in July, but that isn’t stopping Hyundai from wanting more. After Hyundai cut lease prices on all trims last month to as low as $179 per month, it’s now offering even more savings. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is now listed for…
Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will introduce the various measurement technologies available from Vector and CSM, and discuss when to use which tools for your software testing, ECU development, calibration and validation tasks. Join us to learn about systems like VT, VX, VIO and CSM’s ruggedized measurement modules—what each is for, and even how to use them together. September 17, 2025, 11:45 am EDTRegister now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here. Broadcast live from September 15 to 18, 2025, the conference…
The 1960s Ferrari 250 GTOs are already regarded as among the most valuable and coveted collectable classic cars in the world. Now, a special one-of-a-kind version of the car is about to head to auction, in the form of the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Bianco Speciale. The chassis 3729GT Ferrari 250 GTO is one of just 36 units built between 1962 and 1964. However, what makes it stand out is that it is the only example to ever leave the factory finished in a white paint scheme. Apart from the one-off white livery, the chassis 3729GT also has an impressive…
Earlier this week, reports emerged stating that Tesla has stepped back from its Project Dojo initiative. While the reports were initially framed as a negative development for the electric vehicle maker’s autonomous driving efforts, CEO Elon Musk later noted on X that Tesla was indeed halting its Dojo initiative. Elon Musk’s Confirmation As per Musk, Tesla was shuttering Project Dojo because it does not make sense for the company to divide its resources and scale two different AI chip designs. Dojo, after all, is designed to train the company’s autonomous driving program, and thus, it would not be rolled out…
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With rising labor costs, no standardized vehicle alternative criteria, and paper-based records, the City of Sugar Land knew it needed to modernize its fleet operations.By partnering with FASTER, the City digitized its 550-vehicle fleet — and saw measurable impact almost immediately.From technician productivity tracking to raised insurance cost control, FASTER provided the visibility and automation the City needed to reclaim hours, reduce spend, and win over stakeholders.100 labor hours reclaimed every weekA $1.5M vehicle alternative budget increaseStreamlined insurance and maintenance workflows1000’s of dollars saved on insurance monthly“FASTER is saving us a variety of time, a variety of money — and…
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has been caught cruising Southern California’s roads, fully exposed, and it’s a shameless clone of the Range Rover’s iconic profile and rear design. This second-generation three-row SUV, codenamed LX3, is Hyundai’s daring try to mimic luxury at a fraction of the fee—starting around $39,000 in comparison with a Range Rover’s $90,000-plus sticker. While Hyundai packs in tech and a brand new hybrid option, the Palisade’s exterior is an unapologetic rip-off, mixing Range Rover’s stately aesthetics with budget-friendly practicality to rival the Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander.The Palisade’s silhouette is a near-carbon copy of the Range…
The Auto Spies (Agent 00K) have done it again, nabbing exclusive shots of two future Kia vehicles testing under heavy camouflage. Each scream Kia’s daring “Opposites United” design with futuristic vibes. While details are hush-hush, the rumor mill is buzzing. Kia’s clearly cooking up something big! Are you able to guess what these mystery Kias are? Drop your best guesses within the comments! This Article First Appeared At www.autospies.com