The automotive industry is in a new age of innovation as we’re seeing rapid developments involving everything from alternative powertrains to autonomous vehicles. The latter promise to revolutionize transportation, but some of the most interesting developments involve semi-autonomous driving technology which can be found in cars today and in the near future. Among them is
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TOKYO — An American father and son pleaded guilty in Tokyo on Monday to charges that they illegally helped former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan hidden in a box aboard a private jet in December 2019. U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son Peter replied no when the judge asked them
Tier10 ad agency set up shop in Paragon Honda’s photo studio last year to shoot a YouTube pre-roll campaign for the CR-V crossover. It had the vehicle, of course, a product specialist to run down the list of features and a ring light to add a polished aura. The only thing missing was a high-tech
A prototype for Maserati’s redesigned GranTurismo started testing on public roads for the first time last week, and the Italian automaker has supplied some teaser photos. The teaser points to a car with similar proportions to the last GranTurismo but with smoother, more flowing lines. A cleaner aesthetic, like we see on the MC20 supercar,
Cryptocurrencies have gone on a wild ride this year and the owner of this Ferrari F8 Tributo is clearly quite fond of one particular crypto: Dogecoin. Dogecoin was originally created as a joke but thanks to some high profile supporters, the most notable being Elon Musk, its value has ballooned this year, prompting the owner
Used vehicles are expected to continue to command higher prices for the foreseeable future, but the reason may not be as simple as lower availability amid higher demand. Based on data from IHS Markit, one might conclude that vehicles in operation in the U.S. are set to shrink, given what happened in 2020. But so
While MIC Tesla Model 3 sales in China decreased, the entry-level Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV city vehicle continues its surge at high speed. In May, sales of this tiny EV amounted tot 29,706 according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), via Moneyball. * CPCA reports wholesale shipments, not registrations/deliveries. The second best was
Two Americans charged with helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee trial in Japan a year-and-a-half ago are now set to appear at their own hearing at the Tokyo District Court on Monday. Michael Taylor, 60, and Peter Taylor, 28, have been charged with helping Ghosn in December 2019 to illegally escape Japan, where he
On June 10, 2021, Elon Musk formally kicked off deliveries of the 1,020-hp Tesla Model S Plaid. Approximately two days later, on June 12, Unplugged Performance debuted its race-prepped Model S Plaid that’s set to compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (with our resident pro racing driver, Randy Pobst, behind the wheel). You might
By Joey Klender Posted on June 12, 2021 Tesla is ironically facing pushback from environmental groups in Germany who claim that the automaker’s Giga Berlin production facility, which has not started manufacturing cars yet, will produce poisonous gases that will escape from the plant. The claims are strange and ironic, especially considering Tesla is one
LOS ANGELES — Last year was rough on automakers as they struggled to maintain production and keep up with surprisingly strong demand. It was particularly rough on luxury upstart Genesis, whose U.S. sales plunged 23 percent to just more than 16,000. The Hyundai Motor Group brand began 2020 with a splashy Miami debut of its
Considering the compact 2022 Ford Maverick and midsize 2021 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks are in two different classes, this breakdown of the specifications is not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. What these Ford and Honda trucks share in common, however, are construction methods. Rather than traditional body-on-frame construction, the Maverick and Ridgeline both rest on car-like unibody bones.
Thanks to the aggressive styling cues and strong road presence, you could be excused for mistaking the 2021 Hyundai Kona N Line for the flagship Kona N. While the Kona N Line doesn’t have the same performance credentials as the true N model, it is still a very impressive vehicle, as we recently discovered after
Beatrice Foucher has been CEO of DS Automobiles since January 2020. Under her watch, the Stellantis premium brand has launched two key models, the DS 9 large sedan and the DS 4 compact hatchback. The DS 9 will be built in China and sold in both Asian markets and Europe, where as a halo model
Bugatti this week launched a new variant of the Chiron packing 1,578 hp. It’s related to the recent Chiron Super Sport 300+ but features a lower top speed and tuning that prioritizes comfort. Tesla Model S Plaid specs If you’re looking for a car that accelerates quicker to 60 mph than the Bugatti above, look
It’s difficult (and likely impossible if you’re under 25) to remember how much more complicated buying and selling stuff was before eBay came along. Just think, right now on your desktop or phone you could, at the touch of a button, buy a charging cable for your iPhone, sell your obscure collection of garage band
The Shyft Group Inc. is developing its first all-electric chassis platform to meet growing demand from major parcel delivery customers including Amazon, FedEx and UPS. The specialty vehicle manufacturer (NASDAQ: SHYF) plans to begin production on the first electric Class 3 chassis platforms in mid-2023 and make anywhere from 500 to 1,000 units in the
While the name Radio Flyer may bring up nostalgic images of a little red wagon for some (or little red Teslas for the youngest generation), the company is now branching out into electric two-wheelers with a pair of new fat tire electric bicycles for adults. As Radio Flyer’s Chief Wagon Officer Robert Pasin explained: “We’ve
PLANO, Texas — For years, Lexus dealers and brand leaders have admitted that the weakest link across the Japanese luxury brand’s lineup has been right there at their fingertips. Whether it was a joystick or unwieldy touchpad, the center console-mounted controls for the brand’s lackluster infotainment system have hurt its vehicles with reviewers and customers,
Ever catch up with that scrawny kid from high school, perhaps at a reunion a few years later, and they’ve transformed into a buffer, more outgoing person? Lining up the 2022 Lexus NX and its predecessor, which came out in 2015, is a bit like that. The newer NX is more powerful, more user-friendly, and
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The latest forces to rock used-car values this spring have also shaken some dealers’ use of various vehicle pricing tools on the market. Leaders at Kelley Blue Book, Black Book and J.D. Power say they’ve invested in technology, increased the pace of valuation reports and added more retail transaction data to their calculations to help
There’s good news and then there’s even better news. The first bit is that Audi, like many automotive manufacturers, has committed to a sustainable future. The expansion electrification of their lineup, with the all-electric E-Tron GT and Q4 E-Tron leading the way. The other piece of good news, the one we’re more excited about? Audi
The Toyota GR Yaris is a great performance car and, at the same time, a magnet for tuners like Litchfield. Not long after customer deliveries of the GR Yaris began in the UK, the British tuner started to work its magic on the hot hatch and in this review, we get to see what the
BERLIN — Daimler head Ola Kallenius defended plug-in-hybrid cars from critics who say the vehicles’ environmental friendliness is overstated. Green activist groups say plug-in hybrids, which combine an electric drivetrain with a combustion engine, are mostly driven in non-electric mode, sometimes making their CO2 emissions higher than combustion engine cars because their greater weight makes
The redesigned 2022 Lexus NX ushers Toyota’s luxury brand into a new era defined by more than a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The luxury compact crossover showcases the most significant and overdue update to the brand: a new touchscreen interface. The 2022 Lexus NX made its world debut late Friday with four new powertrains, a fresh
What kind of car is the 2022 Lexus NX? What does it compare to? The 2022 Lexus NX is a five-seat crossover SUV that’s been revamped for the new model year with a dramatic shape, a plug-in hybrid edition, and massive touchscreen-driven infotainment. It’s a competitor for cars like the Acura RDX, Infiniti QX50, and
Video reportedly captured by the Performance Data Recorder in a C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray shows a technician hitting over 100 mph in the car. The Corvette in question is owned by YouTuber Jaysmizle and was recently serviced by a Chevrolet dealership in California. After getting back the keys to the car, the owner noticed that
Despite a precipitous drop in travel, pedestrians are dying in increasing numbers across the United States. Highway safety officials say speeding motorists and diminished traffic enforcement may be driving an increase in pedestrian fatalities that’s reached historic proportions during the pandemic. Approximately 6,721 died in 2020, according to estimates from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
By Joey Klender Posted on June 11, 2021 Among the many changes that Tesla implemented in the new Model S Plaid, a new, 12-volt lithium-ion battery is one of the most subtle yet significant improvements the company made to its flagship sedan. The new 12v li-ion battery replaces the conventional lead-acid battery that has been
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