Isuzu’s new global pick-up truck, D-Max is now in Malta

At the beginning of this year, the Japanese commercial vehicle and diesel engine manufacturing company, Isuzu, launched the third-generation of D-Max pick-up truck. The new vehicle has been making waves in every single country it has been launched to date. This new lifestyle and utility 4×4 automobile, is also taking the world biggest pickup truck …

Ford continues its electrification plans, with the arrival of the new Kuga Hybrid in Malta

Ford’s eagerly awaited New Kuga Plug-In Hybrid has arrived at the showroom of GasanZammit in Mrieħel. The latest version is ready to impress and is better than ever. It’s the third Ford Kuga – and, certainly, the first to be offered as a hybrid, focusing on fun handling, practicality and, with this plug-in hybrid version, …

The new Ford Puma range gets automatic transmission

Last September, in Cologne, Ford launched the all-new Puma ST; an exciting car model which acclaims Ford Performance driving dynamics to the compact SUV segment for the very first time in Europe. The Puma is the first small Ford to use hybrid power, in the form of a 48V system bolstering a three-cylinder petrol turbo …

The new Honda Jazz Crosstar is in Malta

Sporting a touch of SUV and a Hyprid power with a wealth of hi-tch For nearly two decades the Honda Jazz has been a brilliant choice and unquestionably, the latest fourth-generation Jazz is arguably the boldest yet, highlighting a more distinctive kei car-like design, mandatory hybrid powertrains and an overhauled interior. However, this time, the …

Ford Europe Goes All-In on EVs on Road to Sustainable Profitability; Cologne Site Begins $1 Billion Transformation

• Ford says by mid-2026, 100% of its passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid; moving to all-electric by 2030 • Ford’s commercial vehicle range in Europe also will be 100% zero emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, by 2024; two-thirds of commercial vehicle sales expected to be …

Volvo Cars to triple electric production capacity in Ghent after strong year of electrified car sales

Volvo Cars is tripling electric car manufacturing capacity at its plant in Ghent, Belgium as it prepares to meet fast-growing demand for its Recharge line-up of chargeable cars. The capacity increase comes as Volvo Cars also reports its full-year sales results for 2020, which showed a strong growth in demand for the company’s Recharge models. …

Volvo Cars reports strongest second-half sales in company history on pandemic recovery

Volvo Cars reported the strongest second-half sales numbers in the company’s history in 2020, as fast-growing demand for its electrified cars boosted the company’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic impact. The company acted decisively to mitigate the impact of the pandemic during the first half of the year, allowing it to quickly restart its operations …

New Volvo Cars Innovation Portal allows outside developers to help create better cars

A vast offer of high-quality apps, easier and more convenient ownership, and even safer cars: these are among the ambitions that Volvo Cars wants to achieve with its newly launched Innovation Portal. The portal makes a broad variety of resources and tools available for free, allowing external developers to create new innovative services and in-car …

Volvo Cars to produce electric motors in Skövde, Sweden

Volvo Cars ill assemble electric motors at its powertrain plant in Skövde, Sweden, and plans to establish complete in-house e-motor production by mid-decade. It will invest 700 million SEK to this end in coming years. The company is committed to becoming a premium electric car company and aims for its global sales to consist of …

Volvo Cars “ultimate driving simulator” uses latest gaming technology to develop safer cars

Volvo Cars engineers call it “the ultimate driving simulator”, but it is not just an excuse for them to indulge their inner basement gamer. Instead, the Swedish company’s ground-breaking mixed-reality simulator is used to make new strides in safety and autonomous driving technology. A setup with a moving driving seat, a steering wheel with haptic …