By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 9, 2021 Elon Musk’s hosting gig at Saturday Night Live proved to be a lot smoother than what even avid Tesla fans expected. Musk is known for his off-beat humor and his challenges in public speaking, but as soon as his SNL monologue began, it seemed like the Tesla
DETROIT — The microchip shortage has taken a bigger toll on General Motors’ production plans than on Ford Motor Co.’s. But financially, the two automakers have very different outlooks for the remainder of the crisis. While Ford says it will earn relatively little profit for the rest of the year, GM believes it has found
Created in collaboration with Porsche Design, a newly developed performance roof box from Porsche Tequipment is now available for customers to purchase at Porsche dealers. How can a roof box find itself categorized as “high performance?” Well, it is tested at speeds up to 200 kph, or approximately 125 mph, meaning it has a high-speed
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The new generation Citroen C4, which looks more like a crossover than a conventional C-segment hatchback, boasts a youthful design with tiny LEDs, big headlamps and a small grille up front, a sloping roofline and wide fenders. Also, since electric vehicles are on the rise, it offers such a variant too, alongside the petrol and
BARCELONA — Spain is optimistic that an alternative project will be found to save thousands of jobs threatened by Nissan’s decision to shut its three plants in the Barcelona area by the end of the year, a government official told Reuters. A factory to produce electric-vehicle battery cells is among 17 proposed projects that have
Ford has offered a number of Shelby-branded Mustangs in recent years, but you can also purchase a tuned ‘Stang direct from Shelby American. The company’s latest is the 2021 Ford Shelby GT which comes standard with 480 hp but can be upgraded to 700-plus-hp. 2021 Genesis GV80 One of the vehicles we tested this week
If you’re driving around Woodland Park, Colorado, you had better be on your best behavior. And you mind want to keep in mind that there doesn’t need to be a cop around for you to get a ticket. That’s what Jake Turnbull found out when he was driving around the small town on the north
Customers browsing inventory aren’t met with a traditional lead form on Rydell Auto Center of Grand Forks’ website. Instead, beneath a payment calculator is a black button with the words: “Ask an expert.” Click on it, and a chat window pops up, prompting customers to choose the dealership department they’re looking for and telling them
Unless you’ve been cut off from the internet or spent the previous few years under a large rock, you’re probably aware that ’80s and ’90s-vintage cars are red-hot. These rad-era rides were on the posters on recently minted adults’ walls when they were kids, and those recently minted adults now have the cash to go
I think anyone who has ever suffered through a traffic-infused commute can agree that there are just too many cars out there. And while it’d be great to take a pile of cars off the road in one fell swoop, that’s easier said than done. But what if instead of taking cars off the road,
Carvana has been dogged by production woes since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic but showed signs of improvement in that area — turning around vehicles for sale — in the first quarter as it reported higher revenue and a narrower net loss. Production for the online used-vehicle retailer means getting used cars and trucks
This week, Genesis—the fairly-newly-minted luxury brand from Hyundai—announced it will start selling their wares in Europe starting this summer, and today their social media accounts teased the camouflaged derriere of a wagon version of the G70 sport sedan. Naturally, we have no hope of getting this car in North America, because SUVs are where the
When it was unleashed on the world in 2008, the Tesla Roadster was a pretty neat car. There was no way to know, though, how much of a cultural force the company that created it would become. Not even, it seems, for Tesla. The overwhelming realization that comes from watching Doug DeMuro run through all
LONDON — McLaren Group has appointed an executive from the telecommunications sector as chief financial officer overseeing its road car, racing and engineering divisions. Kate Ferry, 48, took over the role on April 1 from Paul Buddin, 40, who has resigned as a director, according to company records filed in the UK. Ferry joins McLaren
Mercedes-Benz is merging its global marketing and communications activities into one unit under the leadership of Bettina Fetzer, the automaker’s marketing boss. The aim of the realignment is to have a uniform global presence for the Mercedes corporate brand and its product brands, the automaker said in a statement. A Mercedes spokesperson said the auto
We drove the 2021 Genesis GV80, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade-V was spotted, and the NASCAR Next Gen race car debuted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We got another crack at the 2021 Genesis GV80 and found the luxurious crossover SUV feels like a budget Benz. The exterior is gorgeous with
What kind of car is the 2022 Subaru Legacy? What does it compare to? The 2022 Subaru Legacy sedan may give up the foot traffic to the popular Outback wagon across the showroom floor, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s an excellent value, one stacked with features such as standard all-wheel drive, and it’s as
Criticisms of his new VinFast car got YouTuber Tran Van Hoang into some trouble recently as the carmaker was so offended by his criticisms that they called the cops on him. In a now-deleted video, Hoang said he was proud to own a VinFast LUX A2.0 and was only reluctantly highlighting problems. In a statement
Volkswagen Group’s ambitions in highly automated and autonomous vehicles have been cooled by setbacks. Those included premium subsidiary Audi abandoning plans to turn on Level 3 conditional autonomy in the A8 flagship sedan and the group’s inability to create a standard for the technology together with partners. In addition, rivals such as Tesla, Honda, Mercedes-Benz
Hyundai has just announced the prices and specifications of its first E-GMP based Ioniq 5 model, in the UK, where it will be available with 58 kWh or 73 kWh battery, and with RWD or AWD powertrains. There will be three main hardware configurations: 58 kWh rear-wheel drive with WLTP range of up to 240
TrueCar Inc. reported a smaller first-quarter loss Thursday amid steep revenue declines and lagging dealership participation. The vehicle listings provider narrowed its first-quarter net loss to $8.4 million from $10.7 million in the year-earlier period. Revenue slid 18 percent to $65.1 million, largely due to the loss of USAA Federal Savings Bank vehicle volumes from
Toyota Camry Full Overview The Toyota Camry is a bona fide legend when it comes to affordable, reliable, drama-free transportation, and especially in the case of the current model, even the base trim comes well equipped. But what if you want a more stylish exterior, a few luxury touches, and the best driver assist features
By Eric Ralph Posted on May 7, 2021 Update: CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX “might try to refly SN15 soon” after it became the first Starship to ace a high-altitude launch and survive the landing. In other words, SpaceX might be about to kick off what’s bound to be a long and fruitful future
With half the available inventory versus a year ago, Carvana was still able to grow unit sales by double digits in the first quarter. The online used-vehicle retailer doubled its revenue for the period, while reporting another loss, albeit a narrower one. The company narrowed its net loss to $82 million for the period, compared
Post-pandemic adventurers, control yourselves. Behold, the Rossmӧnster Overland Baja truck camper, one heck of a cool looking off-grid camper that happens to come with a name suitable for shouting from the mountain tops. Cue the Ricola cough drops commercials. The “Ross” in Rossmӧnster comes from Ross Williamson, the founder of the company and mastermind behind
It has been a couple of years since Lexus first introduced the RC F Track Edition and the guys at Throttle House have now had their first chance to put the car through its paces. Like the standard RC F, the Track Edition features a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 that incorporates a revised intake routing
Chinese EV company Nio will start sales in five more European countries in 2021 following its launch in Norway this year. The automaker will begin deliveries of its ES8 large SUV in Norway in September and will install a network of city center stores, charging stations, service centers and battery swap stations in the country.
Hyundai Motor America has hired Culture Brands to serve as its African American agency of record, as the automaker seeks to improve its standing with Black buyers. The Maryland-based shop claimed the account with a multi-year contract after a competitive review that involved five agencies. The hiring represents the first time Hyundai has partnered with
The funky Renault Megane eVision concept car from last fall is currently out testing in production guise, and Renault on Thursday confirmed the vehicle as the Megane E-Tech Electric. It will go on sale in markets where Renault operates starting in 2022, and bring with it a new logo for the French brand. The teaser
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