The first examples of the Ford Mustang Mach-E have reached Europe and the feedback from the first reviews is more than positive. Autotrader’s Rory Reid brought out his personal Mustang Convertible to find out if there are any similarities (other than the name) between these two very different models. Ford is after all claiming that
Month: January 2021
TOKYO — A top Nissan executive indicated he made a plea deal to testify against ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn because he was worried about possibly getting snared in the legal swoop. Hari Nada, a star government witness and the executive running Nissan’s legal office at the time of Ghosn’s arrest, said internal investigations into Ghosn’s
Roush is offering a line of upgrades for the Ford F-Series Super Duty, but nothing as extreme as what the tuning company and race team has done for the smaller F-150. Mechanical upgrades include a coilover 2.0 Performance Suspension System by Fox, front slotted brake rotors and pads, and a Roush exhaust system with dual
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Lexus RC? What does it compare to? The 2021 Lexus RC is a sports coupe with two powertrain choices in rear- or all-wheel drive. The segment thins more every year, but the remaining competitors range from the Audi A5 to the Ford Mustang. Is the 2021 Lexus RC
There are few things more disheartening than parking your car outside and returning to find it damaged – or, as is the case with this Porsche Panamera in Stockholm, Sweden, with its wheels missing. Images shared to Facebook through the GTBoard page show the car sitting in a parking lot on what appears to be
TOKYO — A top Nissan executive indicated he copped a plea deal to testify against ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn because he was worried about possibly getting snared in the legal swoop. Hari Nada, a star government witness and the executive running Nissan’s legal office at the time of Ghosn’s arrest, said internal investigations into Ghosn’s
By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 31, 2021 Among the most controversial aspects of the Tesla Model S and Model X refresh are the vehicles’ “yoke” style steering wheel, which has garnered a good amount of criticism over its alleged safety risk and impracticality. Yet considering the features that Tesla has implemented in the refreshed
With gold chandeliers, stained-glass windows and a marble fireplace, Brown Bros. Cadillac looks nothing like a typical dealership. Gary and Bruce Brown’s mother designed the extravagant, 15,000-square-foot showroom in Louisville, Ky., that surrounds cars with 19th-century oil landscapes by Harvey Joiner and Carl Brenner on walls of floral paper and rustic brick. “I’ve been told
The semiconductor shortage roiling global auto production has hit Nissan Motor Co.’s Canton, Miss., assembly plant, where the company builds pickups, sedans and commercial vans. Frontier and Titan pickup output was idled for two days in late January, according to a factory memo obtained by Automotive News. The pickup line is also scheduled to be
Even luxury brands are not impervious to the trend for greener vehicles, not to mention ever-tightening emission regulations. One such example is the 2021 Range Rover, which is available with a plug-in hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder powertrain. We must admit that the idea of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the Range Rover, even
Jaguar Land Rover’s pretax profit was 439 million pounds ($603 million) in its latest quarter, 121 million pounds higher than the same quarter a year ago. A rebound in China and higher than expected sales of its new-generation Land Rover Defender, contributed to positive results for the quarter ending Dec. 31, JLR said in an earnings
The team at SSC has done it. The company’s Tuatara hypercar has set a new land speed record for a production car, having registered a top speed of 282.9 mph. Yes, Bugatti’s Chiron 300+ ran up to 304.773 mph last fall, but for the record a car needs to make two runs in opposite directions,
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class? What does it compare to? The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a small sedan that starts around $35,000 and brings with it the style and panache expected of a car bearing the three-pointed star. Shop it against the BMW 2-Series, Audi A3, and Acura ILX. Is the
Photos of Dubai’s abandoned cars come up fairly frequently and it really seems weird that anyone would just leave their six-figure car to be worn away by the sand. Donut Media has done a quick rundown on why this happens and how you could actually get one if you’re really committed to it. As it
Despite years of development, mergers, partnerships, startups and stall outs, digital auto retailing software hadn’t truly been tested in the U.S. until a deadly virus forced radical changes in how people purchase vehicles. As COVID-19 cases surged nationwide last year and government mandates shuttered dealership showrooms, software giants and startups alike realized dealership clients needed
Remember when the coolest kids on the block had those ride-on PowerWheels Jeeps? Well, just because we’re adults now doesn’t mean we can’t still have the same type of fun. This week’s entry for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week is a fun-looking little electric Jeep with room for two adventure-loving adults.
DETROIT — The UAW is expected to receive an independent monitor within the next 90 days as part of a consent decree with the federal government approved by a judge late Friday night. The deal, announced in December, includes a six-year period of oversight, $1.5 million fine and potential changes to its election process after
One of the major barriers to getting news from China is certainly the language, but Google Translate and Moneyball certainly help. It was with that Twitter user that we learned CATL made great announcements at the 10th Global New Energy Vehicle Conference. They relate to LFP batteries and a new packing strategy called CTC (cell-to-chassis),
General Motors CEO Mary Barra just stomped on the electric-vehicle accelerator pedal. Call it the Biden effect. Six months ago the automaker backed the Trump administration in a legal battle that could have neutered California’s longstanding right to set its own tougher carbon-emission rules. About two weeks after Trump lost, GM withdrew from that fight
When it came out, there were a few cocked eyebrows about the C8 RS7 because the horsepower figure wasn’t actually much bigger than the old one’s. Was that skepticism warranted? Throttle House has decided to find out, comparing the 2021 RS7 to a 2016 RS7 Performance. That tips the horsepower battle in the old one’s
LONDON — Urban-Air Port, a British-based start-up, has partnered with Hyundai Motor Group to develop the infrastructure required for when flying cars take to the skies to ferry around people and goods. The project, based in Coventry, in central England, will demonstrate how air taxis will work in urban centers. From November, visitors to Coventry
We spent some time with the 2021 Acura TLX, covered the debut of the refreshed 2021 Tesla Model S and Model X, and gaped at the SSC Tuatara’s new production car land-speed record. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We found the updated 2021 Acura TLX is much improved with a
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 BMW 7-Series? What does it compare to? The 2021 7-Series is a full-size luxury sedan that competes for well-heeled buyers against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A7. Is the 2021 BMW 7-Series a good car? Review continues below The 2021 7-Series is a stellar big sedan, though its
Earlier this year Cadillac revealed a concept for a quadcopter drone-like flying car at CES. But it’s not the only one who is exploring flying cars, as well as the necessary infrastructure. Hyundai and the UK government are actually partnering with Urban Air Port to launch the world’s first “hub for future electric Vertical Take-Off
Billy Walters, megadealer and professional gambler, is a free man thanks to former President Donald Trump. In his final hours in office, Trump commuted the five-year prison sentence Walters was serving for an insider-trading scheme involving Dean Foods Co.. Walters, 74, was among 143 people who received clemency from Trump last week. Walters was serving
By Eric Ralph Posted on January 29, 2021 While SpaceX technically launched its 1000th Starlink satellite on January 20th, the company’s next launch could give Starlink 1000 working satellites for the first time ever. Pushed from January 27th to no earlier than (NET) Sunday, January 31st by an apparent lack of drone ship availability, SpaceX’s
Biden administration officials have called an ad-hoc meeting next week with Taiwan government and industry officials, during which they’re expected to pressure Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and its peers to ramp up the supply of vital chips to American automakers. The virtual conference scheduled for Thursday would be the most high-profile meeting between newly appointed
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. will idle two shifts at its Chicago Assembly Plant next week due to the ongoing microchip shortage. A company spokeswoman late Thursday confirmed the move. Local UAW officials first warned workers there of the potential layoff on Wednesday. The temporary reduction in shifts will affect Ford’s production of the profitable
Precision driver Rhys Millen in the new Lexus IS and pro longboarder Josh Neuman race to the limit on Malibu’s Deer Creek Canyon Road. Tune in NOW to see if Lexus or longboard reigns supreme. #Lexus #LexusIS #sponsored MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Start
If you know anything about ’70s supercars, you probably know that the Ferrari 308 GT4 is among the least loved Ferraris of all time. Famed tuner Magnus Walker wants you to rethink your aversion to this car in a video that features both it and the Lamborghini Espada. Although the Espada’s reputation has been, to
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