Geely launches its new Zeekr brand with the electric 001
Thursday, 15 April 2021
Geely, the Chinese owner of Volvo Cars, officially launched the Zeekr brand as an electric-only premium automaker designed to bring new, younger buyers into the EV fold. The brand gets its name by combining the letter Z, for Generation Z, and the word “geek”. No, we’re not making that up. According to the company, “Generation
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2022 Kia Carnival First Drive Review | The stylish one
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When we write about minivans, it’s easy to focus on the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica, while mostly ignoring the other option out there: the Kia Sedona. It’s older than the other three, each of which has recently seen a refresh or, in the case of Sienna, a complete
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2021 Mini Cooper S Road Test | No, I’m not going to write all its extra names
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
“Show me the bridge of the Enterprise you chatterin’ piece of …” Scotty demands of the holodeck computer in the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episode “Relics.“ “There have been five Federation ships with that name, please specify by registry number,” it replies. “N.C.C. 1701. No bloody A, B, C or D.” I feel you
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Ford to help 100 dealers add Bronco-only showrooms
Monday, 12 April 2021
Ford dealers are seeing so much interest in the 2021 Bronco and Bronco Sport that they’ve asked Ford for help branding dedicated showrooms. According to Automotive News (subscription required), approximately 100 dealers intend to open new Bronco-only brand spaces attached to their existing Ford/Lincoln branches. Renderings shown at Ford’s national dealer meeting in October depict
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Uber and Lyft are offering free or discounted rides to vaccine appointments
Sunday, 11 April 2021
Uber and Lyft are spending millions of dollars to provide drivers with access to COVID-19 vaccines and offering tens of millions of free or discounted rides to vaccination sites for people in communities that lack access to transportation and healthcare services. The effort is both public-spirited, and self-interested. Ride-hailing demand is ramping up throughout the
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