Volvo Cars’ twin electric models will receive a new drivetrain and extended range this year. The 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge models get rear-wheel-drive variants that will arrive in U.S. stores by the fourth quarter. The single-motor models feature an in-house developed permanent magnet e-motor on the rear axle and an 82-kilowatt-hour battery.
McLaren’s next flagship — a Formula-1-inspired two-seat model — will debut a lightweight hybrid system. At its global retailer meeting on Tuesday, the British supercar brand revealed details of the Ultimate Series model, which should arrive around 2026. An in-house developed V-8 engine and the hybrid system will power the two-seater, according to two dealer
McLaren’s freshest supercar, the 750S, is also the lightest, most powerful production model in the British marque’s lineup. The 750S, a performance and styling evolution of the 720S, which it replaces, borrows design cues from other McLaren vehicles. But the latest model is faster and lighter than the 720S. About 30 percent of components are
Mercedes-Benz’s workhorse E-Class sedan, redesigned for 2024, teases the German luxury automaker’s bespoke and in-house-developed operating system. The midsize sedan arrives in the U.S. in late 2023 with new styling and the latest version of the MBUX infotainment system. Pricing was not disclosed. Mercedes will ditch the coupe and convertible body styles with the new
Compact car maker Mini could bring electric vehicle manufacturing to North America as the British marque looks to expand its U.S. offerings cost competitively. A Mini electric crossover could go into production at BMW’s central Mexico factory in the second half of the decade, sources briefed on the plans told Automotive News. The $1 billion
Porsche’s flagship crossover is getting a midcycle refresh that delivers more driving oomph and a redesigned digital-first interior. The 2024 Cayenne, unveiled Tuesday at the Shanghai auto show, features a significantly changed powertrain, chassis, design and in-car technology. Arriving in U.S. stores this summer, the Cayenne crossover starts at $80,850, including shipping, while the coupe
LOS ANGELES — Electric vehicle brand Polestar has unveiled a certified pre-owned program to help drive business to its product-starved retailers. The program launches as the first Polestar 2 electric sedans are coming off their 36-month leases. Polestar North America CEO Gregor Hembrough called the CPO program a “coming of age” moment for the Swedish
The next-generation, two-door hardtop electric Mini Cooper will be shorter and lighter than the current model and built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform. Mini released images previewing the two-door hardtop all-electric Cooper on Tuesday. According to media reports, it will pack 40 kilowatt-hour and 54-kWh batteries. The current 181-hp electric Mini Cooper provides an
The redesigned cockpit of the freshened Porsche Cayenne melds design elements from some of the brand’s iconic nameplates. Arriving in U.S. stores this summer, the midsized crossover debuts a driver-focused concept that groups key controls around the steering wheel. Its new dashboard borrows elements from the electric Taycan fastback, including a free-standing, curved 12.6-inch digital
A Northern California dealership has tapped into the work-from-home trend to solve a hairy challenge — sourcing used vehicles. Toyota Walnut Creek recruits stay-at-home parents and other remote workers to scour Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and other social media sites for private sellers looking to offload their cars, crossovers and pickups. The commission-based employees message the
