The VW ID.4 electric SUV has received its official EPA-rated range and it delivered on the expected 250 miles of range on a single charge. It is not impressive in terms of efficiency, but VW might be playing safe. In September, VW launched the ID.4 electric SUV. The vehicle is important since its the first
Month: November 2020
While it might be overlooked by some, the F50 definitely is one of the greatest road cars Ferrari ever made. Sure, its predecessor, the F40, may receive slightly more praise nowadays than its replacement, but the F50 is a proper driver’s car through and through. It also happens to be rarer than the F40, Ferrari
PARIS — Peugeot has launched the one-ton Landtrek pickup in Latin America, as the brand seeks a share of a global market it estimates at 2.5 million vehicles annually. The Landtrek was developed with Chinese automaker Changan, a former joint-venture partner of PSA Group. It will be built in Shenzhen, China, and at PSA’s Nordex
Ford Motor Co. reached outside the auto industry for its next global chief marketing officer, installing former eBay North American CMO Suzy Deering into the position. Deering left eBay in mid-October after five years. She joined the online marketplace after serving as CEO of Atlanta ad agency Moxie, after logging time in marketing roles at
Sometimes looks can be deceiving, but that isn’t the case with the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. The car’s EPA fuel-economy ratings show that an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 really is as inefficient as it sounds. The Pur Sport—a new, track-focused version of the Chiron—is rated at 8 mpg city, 13 highway. 10 combined. Granted, that’s only
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Kia Niro EV? What does it compare to? The 2021 Kia Niro EV is a fully electric vehicle that offers well over 200 miles of range. The Niro EV is nearly identical in its cabin packaging and usability to the Niro hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models—and just as
A Tesla Model S was filmed traveling down a motorway in China when its roof flew off. The video was first shared online on Weibo and quickly gained attention on the popular Chinese social media website. It shows a Model S driving down the right lane of the motorway when, all of a sudden, the
WASHINGTON — Tesla Inc. is issuing two recalls covering about 9,500 vehicles for roof trim that may separate and bolts that may not have been properly tightened. The larger recall covers 9,136 Model X cars from the 2016 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. NHTSA said the front and spine
Three years ago, Intel and Mobileye introduced the responsibility-sensitive safety, or RSS, model to encourage the automated-vehicle industry to collaborate and align on what it means for an AV to drive safely. For an industry that normally competes on safety, the suggestion was met with mixed response. Some players readily agreed, while others felt strongly
Lucid Motors today announced the name for its Lucid Reveals Base Air Sedan Range, Pricing: Gets All Up In Tesla’s Kitchen, now officially called the Lucid Air Pure. The company had previously referred to the entry-level model as simply the “Air”. We now have all of the names, estimated ranges, cost, and availability dates for
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday it has ordered a dozen ultra-cold freezers that can safely store Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a move aimed at ensuring the U.S. automaker’s workers have access to vaccines when they are rolled out nationally. Ford’s purchase mirrors efforts by U.S. states and cities to buy equipment to
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 24, 2020 During the European Battery Conference organized by the Federal Ministry of Economics, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned a key detail about the electric car maker’s plans for its local battery cell production plans. According to Musk, Tesla’s battery cell facility in Germany would be capable of producing
Named after the Mayan god of wind, the Huracan has been around since 2014, but to be fair, it has been constantly upgraded ever since. The changes have not only been cosmetic, but technical too. Thankfully, and in contrast to rivals who have adopted forced induction, Lamborghini kept the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10, which is
The merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group to create Stellantis is being called a merger of equals by the two companies, but recently-filed documents confirm what many analysts have believed since the deal was announced last year: The combination is actually an acquisition of FCA by PSA, at least for accounting purposes. The information
McLaren Automotive will call its upcoming plug-in hybrid the Artura, the latest detail to be revealed about the supercar. The electrified vehicle was previously referred to as the P16, its code-name. A McLaren spokesman said Artura is a newly created name that “represents the art of design and future technology.” McLaren released an image of
Rolls-Royce will build a limited number of wildly colorful versions of its Cullinan, Dawn and Wraith. The colors form a new collection known as Neon Nights, and follow a similar collection known as Pastel that was unveiled during 2019’s Monterey Car Week. The earlier collection proved so popular that Rolls-Royce decided to do it again,
A 2011 Ford Mustang was involved in a terrifying crash in Amherst Township, Ohio on Wednesday, November 18. Authorities report that the muscle car was being driven south on Oberlin Road when its 16-year-old driver drove off the right side of the road and hit a large landscaping boulder. This caused the Mustang to roll
Jeep is adding more power and capability to the Wrangler, addressing a top wish of customers and dealers, and just in time as the SUV prepares to take on the new Ford Bronco. The Wrangler Rubicon 392 packs a V-8 engine (392 cubic inches) that will deliver 470 hp and 470 pound-feet of torque, while
Elon Musk’s year of dizzying ascents hit a new apex Monday as the Tesla Inc. co-founder passed Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person. The 49-year-old entrepreneur’s net worth soared $7.2 billion to $127.9 billion, driven by yet another surge in Tesla’s share price. Musk has added $100.3 billion to his net worth this
WASHINGTON — General Motors said Monday it is reversing course and will no longer back the Trump administration’s effort to bar California from setting its own emissions rules in an ongoing court fight. GM CEO Mary Barra said in a letter to environmental groups it is “immediately withdrawing from the preemption litigation and inviting other
Nearly all electric vehicle stocks have been on the rise lately, but NIU might have been one of the first companies to the party earlier this year. Since the end of Q1 2020 when the market was hit heavily by the COVID19 pandemic, NIU’s stock price has risen by around 400%. Now the company’s latest
McLaren has built some pretty remarkable cars over the last decade and the Senna GTR is one of its absolute finest. To give us an excellent idea of what it is like to drive it, the Novitec Group put together a rather amusing review. The first section highlights some of the wild aerodynamic components of
Carlos Ghosn’s detention for almost 130 days in a Japanese jail was neither necessary nor reasonable and violated the former Nissan chairman’s human rights, a United Nations panel concluded in a harsh critique of Tokyo prosecutors who led the case against him. The decision to arrest Ghosn four times in a row so as to
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class bowed out of the United States after 2012 but lived on for several more years in China where there’s demand for luxury minivans—so much so that Lexus launched one there in 2019. Now a new R-Class, or something like it, might be in the works at Mercedes for launch around 2025, Car
Lamborghini has entered the head- and earphone business by teaming up with New York-based premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. Inspired by the Italian supercars, the collection consists of the MW65 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones and the MW07 Plus True Wireless Earphones. The headphones are available in silver metal/light grey/yellow Alcantara, black metal/black yellow Alcantara
This time, dealers are better prepared. With coronavirus cases rising across the country, retailers are guarding against outbreaks among their own staffs and bracing for new restrictions, which have been issued from California to Minnesota to New York. After their experiences in the spring shutdown — lobbying to be classified as essential, expanding digital processes,
Carlos Ghosn’s detention for almost 130 days in a Japanese jail was neither necessary nor reasonable and violated the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman’s human rights, a UN panel concluded in a harsh critique of Tokyo prosecutors who led the case against him. The decision to arrest Ghosn four times in a row so as
Which EV costs the least? Which one goes the furthest? How much federal tax incentive will that vehicle quality for? How quick is it? The list of possible criteria goes on and on. Here are some handy specs, all laid out side-by-side, to make comparing EVs much easier for you. ***UPDATED October 2020 to include the latest all-electric car
In a tough year for much of the industry, Lincoln is gaining market share faster than most of its rivals. But it’s also selling the industry’s least-reliable vehicles, according to a new survey that signals the luxury brand could have trouble keeping those new customers coming back. Through a combination of fortuitous product timing and
By Maria Merano Posted on November 21, 2020 The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Convention Center Loop tunnels may be capable of moving over 8,000 passengers per hour, and that may not even be the system’s full capacity. These findings were related in a recent simulation that was shared online, which depicted three operating scenarios for
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