Volkswagen’s ID program kicked off with the ID.3 compact hatch. However, this won’t make it to the U.S., which raises the question if the first ID vehicle for the American market, the ID.4, is ready for the big time. Well, its infotainment system doesn’t appear to be. Reviewer Doug DeMuro complains that the system’s overwhelming
PARIS — Any investment by Stellantis in its Vauxhall plant is dependent on support from the British government for the operation, CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with a French newspaper. “An investment of this type, on top of what is already planned for continental Europe, does not make industrial sense as we have
In a discussion at the American Financial Services Association convention last month on how electric vehicles may modernize the automotive purchasing experience, Satyan Merchant brought up one element of traditional car-buying that remains a sore subject: the financing process. “A lot of us saw that Super Bowl commercial,” said Merchant, senior vice president and automotive
Massaging seats are nothing new, but General Motors has filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on an in-floor foot massaging system. First spotted by Carscoops last week, the document describes the use of small air bladders placed in the passenger-compartment floor. Inflating or deflating them massages passengers’
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 BMW X3? What does it compare to? The 2021 X3 is a small crossover SUV with a decidedly sporty bent. Its broad lineup squares off against the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Volvo XC60, and Audi Q5, among others. If you’re shopping in a luxury-car showroom, you’ll find an X3 competitor.
A lot of people go a few miles per hour over the speed limit and it’s not uncommon to see some going 10 mph (16 km/h) faster on the highway. However, Michigan State Police recently caught someone going 155 mph (250 km/h) in a 55 mph (89 km) zone. The incident happened on February 26th,
Though the impact won’t be felt immediately, President Joe Biden answered urgent pleas from the automotive industry and other groups last week by directing a review of potential weaknesses in U.S. supply chains in an effort to address the global semiconductor chip shortage that has forced automakers to cut back vehicle production. Biden’s executive order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department will analyze the impact of an electric vehicle battery trade ruling against SK Innovation Co. on President Joe Biden’s green transportation goals, the nominee for the department’s No. 2 position said. Deputy Transportation secretary nominee Polly Trottenberg said at a hearing the department would analyze the International Trade Commission’s
See all 16 photos So, think of the new C40 as a coupe variant of the existing XC40 Recharge, only this is one of those fastback SUVs, such as the Porsche Cayenne Coupe or Mercedes GLE Coupe, that retains all four doors and simply uses “coupe” as a call-sign for its slightly more dramatic profile. This
Rivian’s R1T, the upcoming electric pickup truck, was spotted driving on public roads in Suwon, South Korea. While we don’t know why it’s there, the area is nearby both Samsung SDI and LG Chem R&D centers, two battery suppliers that work with several EV manufacturers. Thus far, Rivian has only announced eventual availability in North
An Ohio state senator has introduced a bill that proponents say would allow electric-vehicle startup Lordstown Motors to sell directly to consumers in the state. Trade groups representing franchised dealerships and automakers said Tuesday they oppose the measure. The legislation, introduced Tuesday, would allow a manufacturer to own, operate or control “one or more licensed
See all 5 photos Playmobil just might have the answer with its Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus. Yes, it’s a toy that casts a shadow much smaller than that of an actual VW Bus, but at $49.99, this plastic German van also costs a fraction of the price of the real thing. You need not be
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for MotorTrend’s 2020 Best Driver’s Car presented by Tire Rack. Get the pros and cons on this Best Driver’s Car right here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3hq2s01 #Porsche #TireRack Best Driver’s Car and World’s Greatest Drag Race 10 YouTube Schedule: Best
Jay Leno’s collection is filled with heaps of very interesting automobiles and one of these is a 2014 Morgan 3 Wheeler. While many readers may only be familiar with the modern 3 Wheeler from Morgan, the British car manufacturer actually started first manufacturing three-wheelers in 1910. Leno’s 2014 model is powered by a 2.0-liter S&S
A venture formed by Volkswagen Group, BMW and other automakers is in talks to substantially expand its European electric-car charging network to keep pace with rising sales of battery-powered vehicles. The automakers are considering additional funding for their Ionity consortium, which has been building out fast-charging points along European highways since 2017, emulating Tesla’s Supercharger
FRANKFURT — Volkswagen is considering whether to build a convertible version of its ID3 full-electric hatchback and has enlisted social media users to test support for the idea. VW Group CEO Herbert Diess has taken to Twitter and LinkedIn to ask followers what they think about a convertible EV, while brand boss Ralf Brandstätter said
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the latest racing sanctioning body to take a serious look at electric cars. Organizers are asking for input on how to make electric cars a bigger part of drag racing, the association announced on Monday. The NHRA plans to host a series of meetings on the topic, beginning
The 2021 Mustang has it all, from a convertible turbo-4 edition to an insanely fast supercharged track monster. We give it a 7 here: Its extravagant options list generates great value when ordered correctly, but the 3-year/36,000-mile warranty is mediocre and the base infotainment system’s antique. Hang with us here through the maze of Mustang
Formula E returned for its seventh season, with rounds one and two held on the streets of Diriyah in Saudi Arabia. Both racers were action-packed, with the second round red-flagged late in the race as Alex Lynn suffered a horrific crash. The Mahindra driver was sent skywards as he came together with round 1 podium
TOKYO — The night of Carlos Ghosn’s arrest some two years ago, then-Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa lashed out at his former boss as the perpetrator of rampant financial misconduct. Last week in court, Saikawa struck a markedly more charitable tone, showering praise on Ghosn as a “brilliant” business leader who was being shortchanged on a
When Sandy Munro said his road trip with a Tesla Model 3 gave him a taste of honey, he was not alone. At least that’s the conclusion of the first U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) study from J.D. Power. People that drove or rode in an electric car at least once are more inclined to
Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn was smuggled out of Japan in a corporate escape plot worthy of Hollywood. Fifteen months later, the American man accused of orchestrating his clandestine exit arrived back in the country with his son to face charges. Japanese authorities said they took custody of Michael Taylor and his son Peter
By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 2, 2021 Tesla appears to be setting the stage for the expansion of its business in China, with the company seemingly poised to utilize another plot of land adjacent to Gigafactory Shanghai. The updates came amidst reports that Tesla is looking to add energy-related operations for its business in
Volvo Cars has made official on Tuesday something CEO Hakan Samuelsson revealed in December: the automaker wants to be an electric-only brand by 2030. Samuelsson said Volvo expects to benefit as much from its intensified emphasis on sustainability as it has from its long-term commitment to vehicle safety. “That has made us more profitable,” Samuelsson
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Full Overview We’ve known the tall-hatch Chevrolet Bolt EV—winner of our 2017 Car of the Year calipers—was getting an SUV sibling for some time now. As details of the 2022 Bolt EUV began to emerge, the MotorTrend internal Slack channels lit up with questions: Why’d Chevy make the two vehicles look so
The Hongqi H9 was unveiled last year and quickly drew comparisons to other luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and even cars including Rolls-Royces and Maybachs. However, is the car actually a rival to the established Europeans? There’s no doubt that the H9 has presence. Dominating the front end is a Rolls-Royce-inspired grille with vertical
LONDON — Britain is “very hopeful” that a good outcome can be found for the Vauxhall car factory, business minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Monday, as owners weigh up Brexit and electrification in a major investment decision. Parent company PSA Group said in 2019 it wanted to keep open the Ellesmere Port plant, by making
Today marks the first day of National Women’s History Month. To celebrate, we’re celebrating women whose ideas, tenacity and inventions changed automotive history and the way we drive our cars: Bertha Benz | Brake pads and the first road trip Let’s start with the woman who put automobiles on the map. Bertha Benz | Photo
The Ford Mustang is a very popular car to modify but fitting the muscle car with a pair of Ferrari-inspired taillights? Well, it might seem peculiar, but it’s not exactly a new thing. For a number of years now, owners of the sixth-generation Mustang have been able to install their vehicles with circular taillights very
Electric vehicle maker Polestar started small in the U.S. last year. But this year, the Swedish startup will turn it up a notch. The Volvo Cars affiliate will expand its U.S. retail network beyond the first handful of stores it has in California and New York City. Polestar plans to spread across the continental U.S.,
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