Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philipe Imparato is confident of the brand model’s quality, but also thinks there is room for improvement. Alfa Romeo has a new boss, and he has got bold claims about the company. The journey to date hasn’t exactly been a bed of roses for the Italian automaker. …
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Toyota Will Hire More Software Engineers and Cut on Mechanical Engineers
Software engineers will make 40% to 50% of Toyota’s new technical recruits from spring 2022. It seems like time is up for mechanical engineers at one of the world’s biggest automakers. Well, not for all of them, of course. But Toyota has decided to trim down the number of mechanical …
Husqvarna E-Pilen Concept is the Brand’s First Electric Motorcycle
The E-Pilen Concept packs a 10.73-hp electric motor and can travel 100 km (62 miles) on battery power, making it an urban-only affair. Husqvarna made news when it launched the sleek and futuristic Svartpilen and Vitpilen bikes. Now, the Swedish company teases an electric version of those bikes, fittingly called …
Vespa Manufactures 19-Millionth Scooter for its 75th Anniversary
The 75-year celebration marked the production of Vespa’s 19-millionth scooter, and we can’t wait to get our hands on this special edition that feels oh-so-1940s-ish! On April 23rd, 2021, the Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Vespa celebrated its 75th anniversary. To revel in one of its biggest moments in history, it cut …
Hennessey Works on a 1,000-HP Hellephant for Ram TRX and Durango SRT
The Hellephant 7.0-liter V8 crate engine comes from Mopar, and packs a supercharger for a maximum output of 1,000 HP. Hennessey is known for its significant yet outlandish tuner cars that perform much better than the stock versions. The company has been working with lots of vehicles, and its latest …