2+ hour, 58+ min ago (301+ words) A popular Renault hatchback, dubbed by experts as a "cutting-edge" model, has been named the new Car of the Year. The new fully-electric Renault 5 is certainly catching the attention of consumers, with the plucky hatchback now praised by judges at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW)." "Its compact size and nimble agility make it perfect for Scotland's varied roads and city streets. Inside, the clever use of space and quality materials create a comfortable, tech-rich cabin. Exceptional efficiency and good practicality for its size round out its appeal, making it an ideal everyday car." "With its blend of charm, innovation, and driving dynamics, the Renault 5 stood out from a competitive field. It's a deserving winner that combines heritage with forward-thinking design." The Renault 5 E-Tech is equipped with a 52 kWh comfort-range battery" which can provide up to 250 miles of range…...

4+ hour, 58+ min ago (660+ words) A worker in white gloves checks out the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft just off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars, a futuristic type of transport slowly gaining recognition. Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on the rapid development of drones and electric vehicles in the world's second-largest economy, while harnessing government support for the futuristic inventions. "China has the potential to establish a competitive edge" for flying cars, said Zhang Yangjun, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Vehicle and Mobility. "Future competition will increasingly hinge upon cost control and supply-chain efficiency, and these are areas where China holds clear advantages," he told Agence France-Presse (AFP). At the brightly lit factory in Guangzhou's southern…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago (97+ words) A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars. Electric Vehicle Prowess Helps China's Flying Car Sector Take Off A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com....

8+ hour, 5+ min ago (301+ words) Mahindra & Mahindra plans to stick to its strategy of offering premium and differentiated vehicles, comprising internal combustion engine-powered SUVs and electric vehicles, in order to further strengthen its presence in the domestic passenger vehicle segment, according to a top company executive. The Mumbai-based auto major has no immediate plans to introduce CNG and other alternate fuel technologies in its product range as it wants to stick to its core brand identity and cater to a customer base which seeks differentiated products. "Our focus has been ICE and electric, and we are fairly growing in these areas. In our personal vehicle portfolio, the customers want to have differentiated products; they do not want to be in the mass market," Mahindra & Mahindra President - Automotive Business R Velusamy told PTI in an interaction. He noted that the company remains firmly focussed…...

10+ hour, 21+ min ago (682+ words) A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars. Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles (EVs) in the world's second-largest economy, while harnessing government support for the futuristic inventions. "China has the potential to establish a competitive edge" for flying cars, said Zhang Yangjun, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Vehicle and Mobility. "Future competition will increasingly hinge upon cost control and supply-chain efficiency, and these are areas where China holds clear advantages," he told AFP. At the brightly lit factory in the southern industrial heartland of Guangzhou, logistics robots zip around ferrying unfinished parts....

10+ hour, 59+ min ago (363+ words) The German government has agreed to spend three billion euros ($A5.3 billion) on a new scheme to support electric mobility adoption among low- and middle-income groups. The scheme, which includes purchase and leasing support, should "open up" the electric vehicle market for all, said vice chancellor and finance minister Lars Klingbeil at a press conference in Berlin. Sales of electric vehicles in Germany lag well behind earlier government plans to bring the number of EVs on the road to 15 million by 2030. An abrupt stop to purchase support in late 2023 due to financing difficulties led to a sudden drop of EV sales, which have slightly recovered since. The high average price of new electric vehicles is as a major obstacle to their mass adoption, which so far are predominantly used by wealthier groups. The parties already agreed the scheme, which will be…...

12+ hour, 42+ min ago (1092+ words) Yet I often stop to wonder: "Who's asking for any of this stuff?" Sure, plenty of drivers are clamoring for some of those things, and to borrow an old Steve Jobs-ism, sometimes people don't know what they want until you show it to them. But'the average car on American roads is'now a record 14 years old, so leaps in technology made by the auto industry even recently can be lost on a lot of people.'And new cars are now more expensive than ever.'Put more simply: it's hard to know, or care, about in-car AI systems when you just need to get the kids to school on time.' This was on my mind recently when I got some seat time with the new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. It is the furthest thing from cutting-edge. But the damn thing just works, and…...

14+ hour, 39+ min ago (105+ words) Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and EVs while harnessing government support for the futuristic inventions. Electric vehicle prowess helps China's flying car sector take off A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialing the mass production of flying cars. Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. But Chinese companies are building on rapid development of drones and electric vehicles (EVs) in the world's second-largest economy, while harnessing government support for the futuristic inventions....

15+ hour, 27+ min ago (705+ words) Mark began writing professionally in 2020, shortly after graduating university. He initially worked as a staff writer at HotCars as well as contributing articles to smaller outlets like Drivetribe. Legendary British Car Brand Returns With An EV That Screams Old-School Quirkiness In recent years, several famous names from the history of British carmaking have been resurrected years after they first disappeared. TVR was recently bought by Charge Holdings with a new plan to finally get the long-awaited Griffith into production, while Allard was brought back in 2020 by the family of the original founder. Now, it's the turn of Austin to make a comeback, with the revived brand's first new car soft launching earlier in 2025. It's called the Arrow, and it reportedly takes styling inspiration from the Austin Seven of the 1920s. However, unlike the century-old classic, the latest Arrow is all-electric, and…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago (373+ words) Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) isn't perfect and it's not good enough to be legal in Europe yet, but it still attempts to go above and beyond what highway-only automated driving assistance systems will do. Relying on the Tesla's onboard cameras, it's designed to navigate urban environments'and may just deal with road rage, too. Out of Spec Reviews teamed up with Dirty Tesla to push FSD's buttons on a track with no other traffic around and it's pretty surprising how it reacts to simulated aggressive driving from another car. They genuinely try to sideswipe the FSD-enabled Model 3, and the car swerves to avoid the aggressor better than a human driver could in that situation. After being repeatedly pestered by the other car, the Model 3 seemingly decides on its own that the best course of action is to turn around and not…...