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BMW and Jaguar Land Rover Used Chinese Slave Labor Parts
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) are the latest manufacturers to land in hot water after the U.S. Senate Finance Committee found they both continued using parts made by a Chinese supplier that has been flagged for forced labor. BMW shipped at least 8,000 Minis containing the part after the company was informed about…
“Morris Minor Almost Revived in 2005 | Giga Gears”
From the fifth-generation Ford Mustang to the Chevrolet SSR, the 2000s was a decade when automakers were fully willing to make a splash with new retro-styled models. It was during this heady time that the Morris Minor, a beloved British classic, was nearly revived when its manufacturer was sold off in 2005. Autocar…
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV Exceeds EPA Range in Real-World Test | Giga Gears
Despite its huge size and 6,417-pound curb weight, the Rolls-Royce Spectre EV manages to be pretty efficient. The EPA rates the electric two-door coupe at 291 miles of range, or 266 with the optional 23-inch wheels in place of the standard 22s — around the same amounts as the BMW i7 M70 and Maybach EQS. It turns out…
Automotive Mysteries That Haunt You | Giga Gears
The casual car owner likely thinks owning a vehicle is pretty straightforward — a bunch of smart people in a building somewhere came up with a car, tested it out, and put it on the market. Gas goes in, going places comes out, nothing left to think about.
Land Rover Manual Transmission Front-Wheel-Drive Evoque | Giga Gears
Land Rover isn’t exactly known for building the most reliable cars, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still cool, comfortable and incredibly capable. If you’re looking to spend over $1,000 a month leasing a luxury SUV, you can do a whole lot worse than a Range Rover. Unfortunately, as an enthusiast, you’re not…