Jeep may add traditional hybrid powertrains to its US lineup
Jeep may turn to traditional hybrids to attract price-sensitive buyers Jeep already offers a traditional hybrid powertrain in the Avenger subcompact crossover Jeep still pushing ahead with EVs Jeep plans…
Read More »Biden administration may ban cars with Chinese tech
The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed a ban on the U.S. sale of connected vehicles fitted with Chinese software and hardware systems, due to national security concerns surrounding the…
Read More »Mercedes lifts top speed of Level 3 self-driving system to 59 mph
Mercedes is raising the top speed of its Drive Pilot Level 3 self-driving system In the U.S., Drive Pilot operates on select highways in California and Nevada Mercedes is already…
Read More »Lotus Eletre price more than doubles to $229,900
The Lotus Eletre electric SUV’s U.S. starting price has risen from $107,000 to $229,900 The first Eletre for the U.S. will be a special Carbon model packing 905 hp Eletre…
Read More »Volvo bails on vehicle subscriptions in favor of leasing
Volvo ended its Care by Volvo subscription program in August, Automotive News (subscription required) has learned. The program was introduced in the U.S. in 2017 and covered not only the…
Read More »Mercedes solid-state battery may boost EV range by 80%
Mercedes-Benz has announced a major milestone in its development of a solid-state battery in partnership with U.S. battery technology company Factorial. Mercedes and Factorial on Tuesday jointly announced they are…
Read More »Volkswagen kills DSG transmission in non-enthusiast vehicles
The dual-clutch automatic transmission’s rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission…
Read More »This catamaran is impressive! #catamaran #boatbuilder #southafrica #marineindustry #luxuryboat
Lights, karaoke, action! This is the wow-factor of our recent Two Oceans 555 Power Catamaran that is on her way to the USA, where she will be received by HMY…
Read More »2025 Audi A3 now with standard AWD, $39,495 base price
The 2025 Audi A3 introduces a mid-cycle refresh for the compact sedan The 2025 A3 costs more than the 2024 model, but more standard features are included In other markets…
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