TOKYO — Mazda’s plans to resurrect its trademark rotary engine as a part of an electrified range extender is now on the back burner. The rotary range extender had been expected next year as part of the company’s multiple-solution approach to electrification. Mazda Motor Corp. still plans to resurrect the rotary — but first as
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Jaguar’s XK went into production in 2005 as a luxury grand tourer, which in essence is what is typically expected of the British automaker. For the next six years, Jaguar would roll out various trims, including the advanced lightweight coupe version labeled the XKR, along with the XKR convertible. But at some point the engineers
PARIS — Renault will reveal the Megane-e full-electric compact car and a prototype version of the Renault 5 retro-themed EV at the Munich auto show in September. The Megane-e will be one of the most critical new models to be launched under CEO Luca de Meo since he took over in July 2020. It has
Some of the hottest new vehicles revealed by automakers lately — including significant new electric vehicles — have mostly remained online. Only a few industry insiders and journalists have been able to see them up close. That changes this week with the Chicago Auto Show, which will feature highly anticipated vehicles such as the Ford
Detroit-based Hercules Electric Vehicles has brought in Pininfarina to help design its Alpha electric pickup truck, which the company is targeting for launch in late 2022. That should be a significant change of pace for Pininfarina, which is known for designing classic sports cars for the likes of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, and more recently
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? What does it compare to? The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV featuring more potent gas engines, new hybrid models, and a snazzy top Calligraphy trim. Larger than the Tucson compact crossover but smaller than the Palisade three-row crossover, the Santa Fe
A fight broke out at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during a Stadium Super Trucks race in support of IndyCar last weekend. The fight culminated in one driver, Bo LeMastus, throwing his steering wheel at another driver, Bill Hynes. The fight started after the race ended, as Hynes looped LeMastus’ truck. Speaking to The Checkered
Jeep, a brand known for pushing adventures in the wilderness, is getting an assist from the weather as it pushes the new Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid. The brand, trying to get acquainted with the electric vehicle crowd, is displaying Wrangler 4xe ads on the screens of Volta charging stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles
The BMW Group reports an outstanding second quarter and first half of 2021 with record global sales volume. Also, the plug-in electric car sales reached new highs. The overall results stand at: BMW: 617,749 (up 43.5%) in Q2 and 1,178,292 (up 39.9%) YTD MINI: 83,116 (up 52.5%) in Q2 and 157,799 (up 32.6%) YTD BMW
Ford Motor Co. on Friday said it amended its bylaws to adopt gender-neutral language in an effort to build a more inclusive workplace. The automaker said it would use the title “chair” in place of “chairman.” This comes amid fierce debates over what it means to be a man or a woman, and how language
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 10, 2021 A few days ago, Elon Musk remarked that Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta V9 update would be rolling out this Saturday, and it would include some cool new features. Among these is a “mind of car” view that would provide drivers and passengers a better idea of
The LFA was created as a showcase of what Lexus could achieve. That it did, but despite its steep price, the Japanese car manufacturer reportedly lost money on each one it sold. Today, with very few high-revving naturally aspirated engines remaining on the market, it seems the automotive world is appreciating the LFA more than
TURIN – Chinese electric-vehicle startup Aiways says the coronavirus pandemic has forced it to largely abandon plans to market cars directly to consumers in Europe, and instead will largely rely on traditional distributors and dealers. Under Aiways’ original plan to enter the European and U.S. markets, revealed to Automotive News Europe at the Shanghai auto show
The Lamborghini Miura SV debuted 50 years ago at the 1971 Geneva International Motor Show as the ultimate version of Lambo’s trend-setting supercar, introducing the SV badge that’s still in use today. The 1971 Geneva auto show marked a changing of the guard for Lamborghini. Both the Miura SV and the original Lamborghini Countach prototype
The 2022 Chevrolet Trax is a budget-friendly crossover SUV that feels as cheap as its price tag suggests. What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax? What does it compare to? The 2021 Trax is a small SUV with hatchback-like proportions and available all-wheel drive. Its competitive set includes the Buick Encore, Nissan Kicks,
The Tesla Model S may have all-wheel drive but that doesn’t mean you can drive it on sand, as the owner of this example recently discovered. This image was recently shared by The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah and shows a silver Model S stuck in the sand while its owner was trying to find a
The University of Washington and its Urban Freight Lab have collaborated with the Seattle Department of Transportation to launch a neighborhood “microhub,” a central spot where consumers can pick up goods and companies can make zero-emissions last-mile deliveries. The Seattle Neighborhood Delivery Hub is operating as a pilot project in a parking lot in the
Mitsubishi Motors’ last halo vehicle was a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sedan with 303 hp that exited the market as the 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition, selling for about $40,000 with shipping. The shine was off the aging “Evo” by the time it was discontinued, but dealers fondly remember the excitement it brought the brand. The automaker’s
A 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV owned by Vermont Rep. Timothy Briglin, a supporter of EVs in the state legislature, recently caught fire while charging in his driveway. The vehicle is a part of a November recall of more than 50,000 2017-2019 model year Bolts in the U.S. due to fire concerns. GM confirmed five instances
Tesla has applied for a new patent that is revealing the lithium extraction process that Elon Musk vaguely described as “using table salt to basically extract lithium from ore” during Tesla’s Battery Day last year. It could cut costs by more than 30%, according to the automaker. During Tesla’s Battery Day last year, the automaker
The rapid transition to electrification has presented a challenge for marketers: How do you reposition decades of brand equity built on traditional automotive values for a new greener, cleaner world? Volkswagen’s “Voltswagen” controversy showed that it’s a delicate task. Stellantis tackled the subject on Thursday, presenting slogans, or mission statements, that sum up each
The Honda Ridgeline isn’t aimed at those who want the most capable pickup truck for hauling stuff. Instead, as Doug DeMuro describes in this review, it is the kind of truck that someone buys if they want something slightly more practical than an SUV. Underpinning the Honda Ridgeline is the same platform as the Pilot.
Porsche has ruled out an electric 911, at least for now, but hybrid technology is definitely on the cards. In fact, it’s planned for the current 992 generation. Our latest spy shots reveal that Porsche is already evaluating early test mules for a 911 hybrid. The car being tested may look like a current 911
Automotive supergroup, Stellantis, has announced it is spending over €30 billion ($36.6 bn) between now and 2025 on its electrification program. But what we want to know is how much of that humungous pile of cash was peed up the wall on the impossibly lame eco-themed catchphrases also revealed today for each of the company’s
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY — The U.S. and Mexico on Thursday agreed that a new union vote will be held at the General Motors Silao plant by Aug. 20, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office and Mexico’s economy ministry said. Both countries released a joint statement that said Mexico has agreed to a number of safeguards before the
Getty Images Vauxhall owner Stellantis has said it will invest more than €30bn (£26bn) in electric vehicles between now and the end of 2021 It aims to make the total cost of owning an electric vehicle equal to that of a petrol-driven model by 2026. Stellantis said it would build at least five battery plants
SparkCharge and Urgently have partnered to increase the availability of roadside EV charging by utilizing SparkCharge’s Roadie mobile DC fast-charging system. The partnership combines the Roadie with Urgently’s Smart Mobility Assistance™ platform and brings on-demand mobile DC fast charging infrastructure to even more markets than currently available. “We want to accelerate the adoption of electric
Polestar, the electric-car maker controlled by Volvo Car AB and its owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., is in talks to go public through a merger with Gores Guggenheim Inc., a blank check-firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter. A transaction may value the combined company at around $25 billion, the people said.
By Maria Merano Posted on July 8, 2021 Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been linked to a 73-acre land purchase in Bastrop County, Texas. The Boring Company (TBC) already established an office building in Pflugerville. According to Bastrop County property records, Gapped Bass LLC purchased 73 acres of land in May. The Boring Company and
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