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The Vauxhall Astra will be reinvented for a new generation by the end of the decade, morphing into a less “traditional” shape as it aims to maintain market share in the face of soaring SUV demand. Vauxhall-Opel has confirmed the new Astra is one of “at least” four new models it will launch by 2030, alongside the next-generation Corsa, a new SUV co-developed with Leapmotor and an as-yet-unnamed new car that is expected to replace the current Mokka. To be built at Opel’s base in Russelsheim, Germany, the new Astra will move onto parent company Stellantis’s new STLA One modular architecture -…

BYD released the first images of the Da Han, a new flagship luxury electric sedan equipped with its ultra-fast Flash Charging. When is BYD launching the Da Han flagship EV? BYD is going on the offensive. As part of a slew of new vehicles equipped with its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging system, the automaker is preparing to introduce another flagship EV. The Da Han (Great Han) is the first D-segment flagship sedan under BYD’s Dynasty lineup. It’s expected to launch in the third quarter as a sibling to the Da Tang (Great Tang) SUV. After opening preorders…

Upgrading a laptop’s storage today often comes down to one uncomfortable decision. You either pay a premium to purchase a brand-new device or try to upgrade the internal storage yourself. Neither option feels efficient nor affordable. The SANDISK Extreme® Portable SSD offers a more flexible alternative by allowing you to expand storage only when your work actually demands it. Instead of committing to costly internal upgrades or purchasing a new device altogether, you can add high-speed external storage instantly and scale it based on how your projects evolve.You can explore the full product lineup and configurations here. Choosing the right capacity…

Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost (2014) Ford won again in 2014, with Dean Slavnich, co-chairman of the International Engine of the Year awards, saying: ‘The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is one of the finest examples of powertrain engineering.’ Years later, Ford was giving full refunds to thousands of customers affected by sudden failures of the EcoBoost engines. This followed a BBC investigation, which found that hundreds of engines had overheated. BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder (2015) BMW was back on the scene in 2015, when its TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder was named overall winner at the annual awards. The 1.5-litre three-cylinder hybrid unit was also named…

Uber is getting ready to put robotaxis on London’s streets, opening an interest list for riders who want to be among the first to hail one of Wayve’s autonomous vehicles when the service goes live later this year. The rollout would be a milestone in one of Uber’s biggest markets and an early test of whether there’s appetite for driverless ridehailing beyond the US and China, where robotaxis are already carrying passengers.The company is asking Londoners to show their interest in being among the first public passengers in its co-branded Uber x Wayve driverless cars. In the Uber app settings,…

Modern cruisers offer incredible performance and more features than ever. The market is packed with a wide selection of impressive options that will all appeal to different buyers. But not all cruisers are comfortable. In this segment, comfort means different things to different people. For most riders, bikes with dedicated forward controls won’t feel at all comfortable to ride over long distances, and, to others, mid-controls will feel cramped. The bike in question finds a way to satisfy both sets of riders. Modern Power Cruisers Offer More Comfort Than You Might Think 2020 Yamaha V-Max accelerating on a city road…

The V8 engine may be an endangered species today, but for several decades these eight-cylinder powerplants were a symbol of American motoring. Large, noisy, and powerful, they embodied the idea of road-trip freedom, powering anything from sports cars to family haulers. The V8-powered wagon was formerly a common way to get around America from the 1950s through roughly the 1980s, with a few stragglers lasting until the 1990s. If you’re looking to add a piece of American automotive history to your garage, you might consider buying a classic wagon with a V8 on board. Here, we are taking a closer…

File photo shows a Tesla Model 3. Credit: CnEVPost Tesla’s retail sales in China reached 47,281 units in May, a 22.53% increase year-on-year. Exports from the Shanghai factory surged 67.73% year-on-year in May, continuing to play a key role in meeting global market demand. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) saw a significant recovery in its domestic retail performance in China in May, ending a two-month streak of year-on-year sales declines, accompanied by strong export figures from its Shanghai factory. The US electric vehicle (EV) maker’s domestic retail sales in China reached 47,281 units in May, up 22.53% from a year earlier, according…

Following an early teaser in May, Citizen Sleeper creator Gareth Damian Martin has revealed Signet City. Martin describes their new game as a “fungalpunk” RPG. In an all too brief trailer, we’re introduced to the game’s stark monochrome visuals and mushroom-infested City 17-esque setting as the post-punk drone of the band SPRINTS plays in the background. “You are a parasite, in a city where strange technologies and radical ideas are taking root,” says the game’s YouTube description. “Grow into and through its inhabitants, uncover and change their stories, and witness the terminal season of the Signet City.”   “Unlike traditional…

Range Rover has confirmed the electric SUV is still set to go on sale in the next few months, after it was delayed last year. When is Range Rover launching its first electric SUV? While the Range Rover Electric was initially scheduled to hit showrooms by the end of 2025, JLR informed buyers that deliveries won’t begin until 2026. According to the latest update, the EV is still on track to launch by the end of the year. After renewing its partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon on Friday, Range Rover announced it will offer an early preview of the electric…