Ex-Merc exec to head up Aston Martin US, Stellantis steams ahead of competition in EU sales race and VW investors want compensation for share price plunge.
German stalwarts Audi and Mercedes-Benz sales dip, while US-based Tesla’s volume grew by 483%. In total, electric car sales increased by 32%.
When it comes to cars, many of us have an affinity with a certain brand. But do you really know who makes your vehicle? The answer may surprise you.
Toyota’s premium subsidiary Lexus stormed ahead of European luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, topping the US luxury car sales charts.
Between Covid-19, a stagnant economy and the semiconductor chip shortage, it has been a tough year for the global auto industry.
While there were improvements in August, more than half of the semiconductor demand could not be reached, said the Vice President of Bosch China.
“Quite simply, the car industry is running out of cars to sell.” The ongoing semiconductor crisis has created a shortage – and pushed up vehicle prices.
Credited with creating the premium hatchback segment, the stylish Audi A3 is now in its fourth generation – we’ve been driving Ingolstadt’s classy compact.
VW’s new saloon, called the Arteon, tries to woo customers with its unique styling. But can the car justify its price premium? Miles Downard investigates.
As the saying goes, when it rains it pours, which couldn’t be more true in the case of VW as new findings show irregularities in petrol powered vehicles.