BERLIN — Germany’s government will not agree to European Union plans to effectively ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2035, Finance Minister Christian Lindner said. In its bid to cut planet-warming emissions by 55 percent by 2030 from 1990 levels, the European Commission has proposed a 100 percent reduction in CO2
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Porsche has only just launched the new GT3 based on the 992-generation 911, but the more hardcore GT3 RS variant is already nearing the final stage of testing. A prototype has been spotted again at the Nürburgring and on some of the German racetrack’s surrounding roads, and it gives us a number of clues about
What kind of car is the 2023 Honda HR-V? What does it compare to? The Honda HR-V epitomizes the crossover segment by straddling the style difference between a hatchback and SUV, while prioritizing affordability. The small crossover competes against the Volkswagen Taos, Subaru Crosstrek, and Hyundai Venue. Is the 2023 Honda HR-V a good car?
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TOKYO — Julie Hamp, the global communications executive who broke the glass ceiling at Toyota Motor Corp. only to be arrested in Japan and sent to the U.S., is back at the world’s biggest automaker, this time as a special media adviser to President Akio Toyoda. Hamp returned to Toyota Motor Corp. effective June 20,
By Joey Klender Posted on June 21, 2022 Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock spiked nearly 12 percent on Tuesday during trading hours as CEO Elon Musk commented on the automaker’s substantial demand and growing order log for its products. Tesla was not the only EV stock to bounce back from a troublesome few months due to
U.S. startup Redwood Materials Inc. on Tuesday said Toyota Motor North America has become the latest auto industry giant to join its comprehensive electric vehicle battery recycling initiative. Redwood Materials, whose partners include Ford Motor Co. and EV battery maker Panasonic Holdings Corp., aims to lower EV costs by lessening dependence on imported materials while
Chinese manufacturer Bafang is a titan of the electric bike motor industry, and thus news swirling around the company generally trends toward new motor announcements. But the latest headline-grabbing product unveiling from Bafang isn’t a motor at all, but rather an internally geared hub designed to provide automatic shifting on both electric and non-electric bikes.
General Motors‘ lidar provider Cepton Inc. opened an office in suburban Detroit to serve as its automotive business hub and help expand its relationship with automakers in the region. The Silicon Valley company said last week the office in Troy, Mich., will “house members of Cepton’s senior leadership team as well as product, program management,
The Toyota Aygo X is city car with altitude. No, that’s not a typo. The X, which is pronounced “Cross”, takes the familiar Aygo city car recipe and gives it a crossover twist, adding chunky body cladding and extra ground clearance. But is there any substance to that crossover revamp, or is the new name
Tesla may have to raise wages in Germany if it wants to achieve its goal of hiring thousands of additional workers for its factory near Berlin, according to the country’s leading automotive labor union. IG Metall is getting reports from Tesla staff at the Gruenheide site who are complaining about inadequate or unequal wages, the
The 2022 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, scheduled for June 26, will be the 100th time the Race to the Clouds is held, and returning to reclaim a record will be Pikes Peak veteran David Donner. Donner is a Colorado Springs local and has won overall at Pikes Peak on three occasions (1991, 2002 and
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Ford Bronco? What does it compare to? The 2022 Ford Bronco is an off-road SUV with standard 4×4 capability on a pickup truck frame. Available in two-door or four-door, soft-top or hard-top configurations, the Bronco tries to buck the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from its off-road throne. Is the
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Tesla Inc. was sued by some former employees who claim the company’s decision to lay off about 10 percent of its workforce violated federal law by failing to provide the required advance notice for the job cuts. Two workers fired this month from Tesla’s battery factory near Reno, Nevada, allege the company didn’t comply with
The new SWITCH/MTN electric mountain bike from Serial 1, the electric bicycle company spun off from Harley-own Davidson’s internal e-bike development, has just been introduced. The news comes just weeks after the company introduced its BASH/MTN electric bike. In an article published by Electrek, Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 described the SWITCH/MTN saying, “Extremely off-road capable, SWITCH/MTN
Two of the largest privately held dealership groups in the country, as well as two small companies — including a Canadian duo who bought their first U.S. store — grew their footprints with second-quarter acquisitions. Here’s a look at the deals involving import and domestic dealerships in New York, Arizona, Illinois and Colorado. Two transactions
By Joey Klender Posted on June 18, 2022 Tesla is continuing to tease everyone excited about its upcoming Class-8 heavy-duty electric truck, the Semi. The truck has now made its third appearance this week, and despite CEO Elon Musk’s plead for patience regarding the company’s product roadmap, the Semi is making more appearances more often,
Chevrolet is auctioning off a unique piece of Corvette artwork that comes with a rather valuable bonus: an actual car painted to look like the image. The “Own the Color” auction, which runs June 20-24, is for a non-fungible token of the upcoming 2023 Corvette Z06 created by the artist Xsullo. An NFT is a
The Internet of Things revolution is powered by a combination of connectivity, sensing and intelligence, enabling formerly dumb “things” such as vehicles to understand and respond to their environment, driving improvements in efficiency and safety. The widespread adoption of connectivity, sensing and intelligence in millions of vehicles not only helps to make them individually safer
The third generation of the Honda HR-V is a global SUV, despite the fact that North America is getting a different model with the same name. We had the chance to test the EU-spec version, which is exclusively available in self-charging hybrid form, and see how well it stacks up against the numerous competitors from
Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2022 Rising Stars awards. Through July 13, the 19 winners will be featured. The Rising Star for Sales is Florian Aragon, who is Toyota Europe’s sales and aftersales performance director. For his full profile click here. The 2022 Rising Stars winners will be honored in Prague at
Six decades ago, an enterprising mechanic turned a Volkswagen Microbus into a half-track. Known as the “Half-track Fox,” the unique van just emerged from a full restoration to once again tackle mountainous terrain. The Half-track Fox was built in May 1962 at VW’s plant in Hannover, Germany. It was delivered to Viennese VW mechanic Kurt
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota 4Runner? What does it compare to? With the 4Runner, Toyota offers a relatively inexpensive and highly capable SUV that emphasizes off-road ability over on-road plushness. The 4Runner squares off against the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, plus the Honda Passport and Subaru Outback. Is the 2023 Toyota
Over the years, we’ve become quite accustomed to seeing cars modified with cheap and tacky-looking “upgrades” lifted straight from the shelves of AutoZone. Quite often, the cars are too cheap – unlike this Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic Coupe. Prices for an E400 4Matic Coupe start at over $62,000 in the United States and you’d think that
HOLLAND, Mich. — For good reason, much has been made of the new high-voltage battery systems automakers and suppliers have designed to power the next generation of electric vehicles. But don’t forget about the humble 12-volt battery. Low-voltage batteries remain a fixture in battery-electric vehicles, helping to power everything from locks and lights to engine
Electric motorcycles for police use is nothing new, and the more efficient two-wheelers solve a number of issues related to high fuel costs and improved routine maintenance. Now we’re getting a first look at a particular new model known as the CFMoto 300 GT-E that is destined for use by police in China. The domestically-made
Tim Reck has joined Automotive News as a newsroom producer. Reck will produce interactive graphics and create standalone alternative story forms. Reck, 45, has worked as a graphic artist, designer and web application developer for Tribune Publishing. He is a graduate of the University of Hartford with a degree in computer science.
You’d better get used to seeing M prototypes with stickers saying “hybrid test vehicle” because the M2 G87 debuting in October will be Bavaria’s last performance model to do away with electrification. Everything after it is going to be electrified in some form, with BMW M workshop manager Hans Rahn telling Australian magazine Which Car
WASHINGTON — Despite caveats in NHTSA’s first-ever release of data on crashes linked to advanced driver-assistance systems and automated-driving systems, safety experts say the effort is still a useful step toward greater transparency. The nation’s top highway safety agency last week said it received reports of nearly 400 crashes involving driver-assist systems and 130 crashes