Fiat recently introduced its third body version of the new 500 model – the 3+1, with small rear doors – which will join the hatchback and cabrio, unveiled earlier this year. The 3+1 is 30 kg heavier than the standard 500, but there are no significant differences in other areas. All three types willt be
John Staluppi Sr. says he has no immediate plans to retire. But the megadealer went on the hunt this year for an equity partner for his dealership group, one of the nation’s largest. Staluppi, 73, found that partner in LMP Automotive Holdings Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a vehicle subscription provider and used-vehicle seller that
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 25, 2020 Earlier this year, Elon Musk shocked the internet when he announced that he would be selling his Bel Air estates partly as a way to unburden himself from material possessions and partly as a way to remove an attack vector constantly used by his most ardent critics.
Volvo Car USA’s newest crossover signals the next chapter of the Swedish automaker’s evolution. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8, arriving in U.S. stores early next year, is the awkwardly named vanguard of a portfolio of emissions-free models. “Electrification by far is the highest priority in the company,” Volvo Car USA CEO Anders Gustafsson told
On paper, the new 2021 M440i xDrive looks to be a superb sports coupe. After all, it offers performance not far off the previous-generation M4. However, do figures from the spec sheet translate into a vehicle that’s actually enjoyable to drive? Throttle House recently put one to the test to find out. Powering the M440i
The pandemic has massively accelerated digital buying processes to allow more elements of the sale of new cars to happen online, but the human relationship side will remain important, panelists discussing the future of virtual buying said. “What we discovered was that some of the trends we anticipated happening over five years were happening in
The service slowdown caused by the pandemic hit Woody Buick-GMC in Naperville, Ill., hard, says General Manager Jerry Roberts. Repair order counts were down about 35 percent, he says. “We had to go out and attract more business to keep people employed.” The dealership’s service marketing budget is still modest, but it grew by 70
America’s SSC reclaimed the title of manufacturer of the world’s fastest production car when its Tuatara hypercar achieved an average speed of 316.11 mph over two runs. As you may have guessed, a lot of planning went into making this happen, which is a story in itself. 2022 GMC Hummer EV Another big news topic
The driver of a VW Golf GTI has been arrested in the Netherlands after leading the police on a high speed chase. In the lead-up to the chase, an officer pulled in front of the German hot hatch for a traffic stop along a highway exit road. Rather than stop, though, the driver of the
The GMC Hummer EV, unveiled last week to fanfare and memories of the original gas guzzlers with the same badge, is more than an expensive showpiece. It’s a crucial element of General Motors’ plan to scale electric vehicle production. The pickup is “going to lead to all the learnings from a battery standpoint, from a
SHANGHAI — With the coronavirus outbreak largely contained since March in China, the local market for new passenger vehicles and light trucks has sustained growth for five straight months. But there has been little to celebrate for American brands here. Except for Tesla, demand for U.S.-brand vehicles remains subdued, leaving many of their dealers struggling
Nireeka made a big splash on the E-Bike scene with the launch of the Nireeka Prime. This carbon fiber, high powered, head turner is a parade on two wheels and a tank on the trails. Surprisingly, the bike is very customizable, giving you your option of components, electronics, and even color. The Nireeka website is
Daimler is slowly pulling back the curtain on how its line of Mercedes-Benz sports cars will evolve as the leading luxury-vehicle maker goes electric. CEO Ola Kallenius has dropped hints this month that Mercedes plans to challenge brands including crosstown rival Porsche by introducing plug-in performance models. He told German monthly Manager Magazin in an
The Porsche 911 Targa has a long and rich history and Jay Leno recently had the opportunity to drive the latest model in 4S guise. Porsche unveiled the 992-generation 911 Targa 4 and 4S models back in May and most reviewers seem impressed with what the German car manufacturer has created. Sure, there are a
MILAN — Fiat is seeking to widen the appeal of its New 500 full-electric minicar by adding a family-orientated variant with a third door. The New 500 3+1 has a small, rear-hinged door on the rear passenger side that gives easier access to the rear seats. The variant will appeal to young customers who have
Automakers and tech companies have sought to cultivate the trust of consumers as they’ve developed and launched driver-assist systems that many consider a prelude to self-driving vehicles. Those efforts may be misguided. Consumers often are confused by the performance capabilities and limitations of driver-assist systems, which can control some steering, acceleration and braking tasks. Motorists
We flew in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX; SSC broke a world speed record with the Tuatara; and the 2022 GMC Hummer EV was revealed. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. A Hellcat-powered Ram finally exists and we slid behind the wheel. With 702 horsepower, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX flew
GM will revive the Hummer nameplate in the 2022 model year with the GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric pickup truck and SUV with 0-60 times in the three-second range and a price tag of $100,000 or more. The Hummer brand became part of the GM lineup at the turn of the century, when GM took
A Ferrari 458 Spider has been severely damaged after crashing into a Ferrari 812 Superfast and a BMW M6 in London. It remains unclear what exactly happened, as we’ve only been able to find some photos and a video of the aftermath online. Nevertheless, it seems likely the 458 Spider will be declared a write-off,
Used-vehicle values are cooling off, but prices as of mid-October still hovered nearly 10 percent above year-end 2019 levels. For the week ended Oct. 17, wholesale vehicle prices at Manheim auctions were 9.7 percent higher than at the start of the year, and retail prices were 9 percent higher, according to Cox Automotive. But prices
Electrify America and Veloz today announced the launch of a new web-based online shopping tool to help electric car owners choose which home charging equipment best fits their needs. The Home Charging Advisor is now live and ready to advise on Veloz’s EV shopping assistant website called Electric For All. One of the most common
The streets of Miami and South Beach are filled with luxury and exotic vehicles. But few are Alfa Romeos. Breaking into the chic market has been an uphill slog for dealers since the Italian brand’s U.S. return in 2014, and a group of Alfa Romeo dealers in the area have been working for more than
By Joey Klender Posted on October 23, 2020 Tesla is recalling around 30,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles that were imported to China because of a suspension issue. According to Tesla, there are two different suspension defects in some of the Model S and Model X vehicles that were imported to China
Automakers are investing billions of dollars to bring new electric vehicles to consumers in the U.S. and other global markets, but their success hinges on securing the most critical and expensive component: the battery. A handful of companies based in China, Japan and South Korea make automotive-grade battery cells, which has upset the traditional dynamic
Having been unveiled earlier this year, the 2021 Lexus IS has started arriving at dealers across the United States. But does it deserve your attention, or would you perhaps be better off with a BMW 3-Series, an Audi A4 or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Despite being a mid-cycle refresh, the revisions are quite extensive, from the
PARIS – Renault Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are ending their production collaboration on commercial vans ahead of FCA’s merger with PSA Group. In a deal forged under former Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, the French automaker has been building Fiat’s Talento medium-sized vans at its Sandouville plant in France. Renault deputy CEO Clotilde Delbos told an
As COVID-19 state mandates shut down dealership retail sales, more targeted marketing efforts with bigger budgets were shifted to fixed ops departments that remained open as essential services. “Many dealers made massive cuts to their marketing budgets, but they didn’t touch service,” says Alexi Venneri, CEO of marketing firm Digital Air Strike. The sudden importance
I’m nervous. Sitting behind the wheel of the new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX atop a 60 foot hill, I can hear my heartbeats thumping inside my helmet. The final directions from the instructor are ringing through my head. “…And you’re going to need to hit that ramp at 55 mph (points), to make it to
What kind of car is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline? What does it compare to? The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup that splits the difference between crossover SUVs and utilitarian trucks such as the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Ford Ranger. Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a good car? Review continues below Sold in
A woman has been left with severe spinal injuries after the Jeep Wrangler she was a passenger in fell off the treacherous Black Bear Pass in Telluride, Colorado. The incident happened on Saturday, October 10th and the sight of the red Jeep Wrangler tumbling down the side of the mountain was caught on camera by
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