Lucid Motors held a limited-invite media event in New York City the past two days and we were on hand to capture what we believe to be the first published pictures of the Lucid Air in Zenith Red. In addition to the new Zenith Red, the Lucid Air will also offer the color choices of
Month: October 2020
Fisker Inc. said Thursday it completed a deal to go public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company, with the proceeds funding operations and development of its first electric vehicle through the start of production in late 2022. Shares of the combined company are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange starting Friday
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 29, 2020 Elon Musk has previously noted that the improvements in the capabilities of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system will be rapid once the company rolls out its Autopilot rewrite. Based on recent real-world tests of the FSD beta in action, it appears that improvements are indeed coming quickly, with
BOSTON — A federal judge on Thursday granted a last-minute request to stop the U.S. government from turning over to Japan two Massachusetts men to face charges that they helped smuggle former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of the country while he was awaiting trial on financial crimes. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani
Just a few days after the Brabus Rocket was unveiled to the world, a handful of automotive journalists have had the opportunity to put it through its paces. Priced from €427,000 ($504,000), the Brabus Rocket is not cheap. In fact, its price makes other fast sedans like the BMW M5 Competition seem like a bargain
MILAN — Italy’s biggest auto show has been postponed for a second time because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show is now scheduled to take place next spring, with the exact dates yet to be announced. Italian businessman and classic car enthusiast Andrea Levy, the show’s director, said the country’s auto
Genesis on Wednesday released the first photos of a new crossover SUV called the GV70 which is coming to showrooms next year as the latest entry in the competitive small premium SUV segment. Genesis’ first SUV was the mid-size GV80 which is just reaching showrooms after coronavirus delays quashed the original summer release. The third
Swiss designer Philipp Plein has lost a legal battle against Ferrari and been ordered to pay €300,000 ($352,000) in compensation to the Italian car manufacturer. The case relates to a spring 2018 runway show that Plein held in Milan in June 2017. During this event, Plein featured a host of exotics, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and
In an unpredictable year upended by the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting recession, next week’s presidential election should answer at least one question: Who will shape the nation’s policy affecting the auto industry over the next four years? Incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden, though starkly different in campaign rhetoric and approach, do converge
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $2.4 billion and raised its full-year forecast even as it readies for a number of major product launches in the coming months. The automaker’s adjusted earnings before interest and taxes in the quarter more than doubled from the same period a year ago
Lordstown Motors has released a video of its Endurance electric pickup truck in a tug of war battle against a 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat EcoBoost. The F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the US and has held that crown for several decades straight. For a truck, especially one built in America, it represents the yardstick
Volkswagen Group is recalling 218,192 vehicles in the U.S. because the fuel rail bolts may loosen, allowing fuel to leak. The recalled vehicles are 2016-18 Volkswagen Jetta sedans in the U.S. Impacted vehicles may have fuel rail bolts that were incorrectly tightened, causing leaking fuel and increased risk of vehicle fire, according to a NHTSA
The Audi RSQ8-R from ABT is one heck of a performance SUV and, as this POV review reveals, it is so fast it can go up against quite a few supercars. ABT will build just 125 examples of its RSQ8-R. Each unit has an ABT Engine Control system and a unique intercooler that increases the
FRANKFURT — Europe will need to produce nearly one-third of the world’s supply of battery cells for electric vehicles by 2030 to maintain competitiveness, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said. Analysts say the transition to low- and zero-emissions cars to meet EU targets will require up to 500 gigawatt-hours of cells, the building blocks of
J.D. Power’s 2020 Q3 Mobility Confidence Index found that North American vehicle owners have not changed their opinions on battery-electric vehicles or self-driving technologies. The study, fueled by SurveyMonkey and released Tuesday, said “consumers remain skeptical because of their lack of firsthand experience with these technologies and lack of education about how and why these
Mini is preparing for a major shakeup of its lineup, a move that will see the automaker move beyond the subcompact segment and offering electrified powertrains in every vehicle line. Central to this will be an increased focus on the growing crossover SUV segment. Mini said Wednesday that it will add two more SUVs to
The driver of a truck has been killed in a shocking hit and run crash in Alabama in October 6. Dramatic dashcam footage released by the Birmingham Police Department shows a small white vehicle slam into the side of a silver car. The force of this impact sent the silver car into the cab of
Even a pandemic can’t stop the Wienermobile. Oscar Mayer briefly sidelined its 300-hp frankfurters in the spring, but the company “decided that being a source of frivolity during trying times is part of its DNA,” The New York Times reported last week. So all six Wienermobiles, most of which ride on a Chevrolet chassis with
The EPA’s official website includes now range and efficiency ratings for the latest Tesla Model 3 versions after the most recent changes. The new numbers for the Long Range all-wheel drive and Performance versions confirm Tesla’s estimated range. At the moment there is no new rating for the Standard Range Plus version. The new Tesla’s are
The latest attraction at Yellowstone National Park will have nothing to do with majestic mountains or gushing geysers. Beep, a Florida-based mobility-services operator, says it will deploy two autonomous shuttles at the park starting in May 2021. The pilot program will be operated in conjunction with the National Park Service and help provide transit in
Aston Martin’s shares have crashed since the company was floated on the London stock market in 2018 at £19 each. By the time chief executive Andy Palmer was eased out in May, the price was down 94% as investors bailed on fears over falling sales and rising costs.
By Joey Klender Posted on October 27, 2020 Tesla could be expecting to deliver the Model Y crossover in Europe earlier than expected, according to some reservation holders. Teslarati received a message from a tipster who detailed a conversation with Tesla employees on the morning of October 27th. After receiving a text message last week from
A probable-cause hearing for Sonic Automotive Inc. CEO David Smith, has been moved to Dec. 1, according to the court in Mecklenburg County, N.C. The hearing delay follows his arrest this month on felony assault by strangulation and other charges. Smith, 46, had been scheduled to appear in district court on Tuesday, but his hearing
“Korean design.” That phrase wouldn’t have conjured much of a mental picture in Americans a few years ago, but between the architecture and home aesthetics on display in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite and the great automotive design work Peter Schreyer has been overseeing at Hyundai Motor Group, awareness is up and Korean design is officially becoming
In an era where luxury midsize sedans are hitting the guillotine, Mercedes-Benz and Genesis are doubling down on the segment. Both automakers are bringing the best of their portfolios to make their midsize sedans—the E-Class and G80, respectively—more special. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, known for its peaceful ride, elegant design, and comfortable cabin, has been a
This was bound to happen. Luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz are filling every niche on the market. Sometimes twice. Case in point: the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, two SUVs from the same automaker competing against each other in the same subcompact luxury SUV segment. You, dear consumer, may be asking,
Alfa Romeo was a monster of post-war racing on land, winning a number of what we’d now consider Formula 1 races with the Alfetta 158/159 powered by a very small-displacement, supercharged straight-eight engine. This car was monumentally successful at the hands of drivers like Juan Manual Fangio and Nino Farina. But, less well known to
Ford’s rounded 1995 Explorer was still nearly a year away from launch in 1994, but the Blue Oval’s Power Stroke concept pickup gave clues to the company’s styling directive for the cars, trucks, and SUVs it planned to sell to consumers throughout the latter half of the 1990s. Besides showcasing the brand’s forthcoming design language, the
The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza has a lot of balls to juggle. It’s the first Toyota SUV to be powered exclusively by a hybrid system, its design has to push the brand in a new direction without being offensive, and it’s being billed as the most luxurious SUV in Toyota’s lineup. So, how well is
Part 4 of Ultimate Adventure 2018. We awoke on Day Five in Ellenville, New York, at Northeast Off-Road Adventure facility. With 68 acres of trails running from beginner to expert, we restyled Rick Pewe’s hair after he lost a bet, locked the hubs, and hit the trail….and the trail hit back, pitching the Warn Golden
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