Motor Authority
MARCH 31, 2024
The one-off 1964 Pontiac Banshee coupe concept is once again for sale, this time in a listing at Hemmings. The asking price is a cool $1.2 million. The Banshee was an early attempt by General Motors to counter the Ford Mustang. Known internally as the XP-833, it was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean, who was head of Pontiac at the time. More.
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading EVs pass the tipping point to mass adoption in 31 countries EVs pass the tipping point to mass adoption in 31 countries originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 31, 2024
General Motors has filed a patent application for battery cells with unusual shapes designed to aid cooling. Instead of the rectangular shape of the automaker's current Ultium cells, the patent application, first spotted by Motor1, discusses Lego-shapes that leave channels when the cells are assembled into modules. These channels could be used for.
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Toys/Games Continue reading Hot Wheels creates a car for children with autism Hot Wheels creates a car for children with autism originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
Australia is back in line for the Geely Radar electric ute thanks to a name change – and the start of right-hand-drive production. The Radar RD6 electric ute from Chinese car giant Geely has taken two giant leaps towards an arrival in Australian showrooms. Geely announced over the weekend the ute – unveiled for China nearly two years ago – is now manufactured in right-hand drive, promising on its global social media channels it will be “available in your market soon!
Autocar
MARCH 31, 2024
Next Clio will sit on a version of the new Ampr Small platform that underpins the 5 Next Clio is due in 2026 with hybrid and electric power, as Renault expands small car line-up Renault is set to launch an electric version of the next-generation Clio to sit above the reborn 5 as a slightly larger and more family-focused supermini. As previously reported by Autocar, Renault will introduce a new-generation Clio in 2026.
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
The lawsuit alleges a young technician from the Connecticut Subaru dealership learning stick shift damaged the clutch, stalled the engine, and even bent the front license plate. The WRX owner further alleges the technicians took the car to a car wash despite his request not to, possibly to hide evidence of the joyride. Learning to drive a manual transmission is undoubtedly more challenging than mastering an automatic, which explains why most people, especially in the U.S., prefer the latter.
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Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Chinese auto giants BYD and Geely are vying to develop ultra-long-distance plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. BYD’s long-range PHEV, coming in 2025, will utilize next-generation technology featuring a more efficient engine, motor, and higher-capacity batteries compared to its current models. Geely’s upcoming PHEV will build upon the powertrain used in the Galaxy L6 sedan, with plans to extend its current 851-mile (1,370 km) CLTC range.
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Citroen Continue reading Russian company starts Citroen production at former Stellantis factory Russian company starts Citroen production at former Stellantis factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Despite emission concerns, Porsche plans to keep its 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine alive into the 2030s. The engine will be upgraded to meet stricter Euro 7 emission regulations coming in July 2030. Unfortunately, stricter noise regulations will mean the V8’s signature sound will be muted. Porsche’s venerable twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine is set to continue its legacy well into the next decade, defying concerns that it might face extinction amidst increasingly stringe
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
A familiar nameplate is set to return to Ford showrooms later this year – based on one of Australia’s top-selling 4WDs. The Ford Maverick name will return to Australia by the end of 2024, the US car giant has announced today. But it will not be in the form of the compact ute sold in North America, rather as a new three-row, off-road SUV to sit above the Everest – in a reboot of an old partnership with Nissan.
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Ford executives believe that Mustang sales will continue to be solid because it is the last V8 muscle car on sale. Demand for the V8-engined Mustangs continues to impress, even outside of the U.S., despite consumer push towards greener alternatives. No word on an all-electric or hybrid version yet. Ford is sitting pretty at the top of the muscle car tree and wants to capitalize on its position by growing Mustang sales.
Motor 1
MARCH 31, 2024
He survived. The car? Not so much.
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
If you’ve been watching any automotive YouTubers over the past couple of years you won’t have failed to notice a couple of trends. One is that the guys buying and fixing wrecked performance cars are getting far more of our time than the those just buying them then moving them on. That might have worked in 2015 , but not today. And the other trend is that those guys doing the rebuilds are getting more and more ambitious when choosing their projects, and then going to crazy lengths to
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Ownership , Electric Continue reading Here's the state of U.S. EV adoption in 2024 Here's the state of U.S. EV adoption in 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Hyundai has upgraded the car’s brakes and fitted two-way adjustable coilovers. Special Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car rides on 18-inch forged wheels and has slick tires. Racer will make its on-track debut at the Hyundai N Festival in South Korea later this month. Four months after Hyundai previewed its track-only Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car racer, the new model has been revealed in full.
CarExpert
MARCH 31, 2024
The current-generation Mazda CX-5 is nearing the end of its lifecycle, but it’s now carrying on in Australia for now with a petrol-only engine lineup. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the MY22 CX-5 G35 Akera This follows an industry-wide trend of diesel engines being dropped in a move to reduce emissions and boost electrification. Mazda is currently pushing towards its goal of electrifying its entire lineup by 2030.
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
A California woman named Teresa Solis is suing Toyota over her experience with the ToyotaCare Plus prepaid maintenance plan. Solis claims the plan promised to cover 10 service visits but allegedly skipped four and provided less value than advertised. The RAV4 owner is seeking class-action status for her lawsuit, suggesting others might have faced similar issues.
CarExpert
MARCH 31, 2024
Premium small SUVs come with a higher price tag, but they aren’t necessarily more efficient than their cheaper counterparts. There is something for everyone in this segment – from petrol power to hybrid, and full electric – leaving buyers spoilt for choice. To help simplify the decision, we’ve researched the premium small SUVs that retain an internal combustion engine to find out which has the best fuel economy?
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Dodge has breathed new life into its historic Charger nameplate with a 2024 car that fuses some emotional button-pushing classic styling cues with a brand new Stellantis platform that works with both EV and ICE powertrains. And that got us thinking: what other Stellantis-owned badges could get another shot at glory thanks to the Charger’s STLA Large platform?
Autocar
MARCH 31, 2024
600e is Abarth's first SUV - and it's most powerful car yet Abarth’s second EV goes after the Cupra Born with a limited-slip diff and Formula E-derived tyres Abarth has revealed new pictures of the hot 600e crossover as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations. The Italian performance brand's second electric car – based on the Fiat 600e – was shown for the first time a few weeks ago, but these new shots give a better look at its aggressive bodykit, lurid purple paintwork and bespoke styling cue
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Nearly everyone has an opinion on zipper merging etiquette and when to switch lanes. However, many drivers like to change lanes early and then get annoyed with those who don’t switch until the last minute. While some might consider that rude, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says: “As you see the ‘lane closed ahead’ sign and traffic backing up, stay in your current lane up to the point of merge.
Auto Express
MARCH 31, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks UK politicians should be seeking to establish a new state-of-the-art and job-creating Asian car factory on British soil
Carscoops
MARCH 31, 2024
Infotainment systems have a knack for polarizing opinions in a manner that few other technological features do. It’s fascinating how each automaker puts its unique spin on how customers interact with their vehicles. In a recent QOTD, we delved into the question of which infotainment system reigns as the worst in the business, and the response was overwhelming.
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
For drivers who found changing gears on the touchscreen too hard, Tesla plans to further automate its cars with a new “voice-activated” gear selector boasting 100 per cent accuracy. Tesla electric cars will now be equipped with a voice-activated gear selector claimed to make the user interface even easier for new customers. It does away with the conventional gear selector – either a stalk on the right side of the steering column, or a slider on the touchscreen, depending on the model – and moves
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Emissions Continue reading EPA sets strict emissions standards for trucks and buses to fight climate change EPA sets strict emissions standards for trucks and buses to fight climate change originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Express
MARCH 31, 2024
First report: it’s smiles all round as our family ‘summer-fun bus’ arrives
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times; years of developing a roo-deterrent device has allowed Volkswagen to begin manufacturing kangaroo sausages Down Under. Credit: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Volkswagen has begun offering a limited-edition sausage using ethically-sourced kangaroos. The Volkswagen Kangawurst – based on a popular curry-flavoured sausage from Germany – will soon be available to buy through the company’s website, made from kangaroos harvested du
Auto Express
MARCH 31, 2024
Don't be fooled! Volkswagen has revealed the VW ID.
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
Prospective Land Rover customers can now book a four-day tour through the Flinders Ranges in South Australia from behind the wheel of a Defender – but it doesn’t come cheap. A four-day tour of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia in a Land Rover Defender – with luxury food, and one of the nights in the 4WD’s roof-top tent – may be the ‘ultimate’ test drive for a new car in Australia.
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Honda , Automotive History , Classics , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1984 Honda Accord LX Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1984 Honda Accord LX Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
Australia’s alignment to US fuel-efficiency standards will enable big pick-ups to access an emissions credit loophole already used to address other community issues in North America. Further details of the controversial plan to ease upcoming Australian emissions standards for US pick-ups have been announced, following last week’s confirmation of less stringent targets for smaller utes and vans.
Auto Blog
MARCH 31, 2024
Filed under: Truck , Crossover , SUV Continue reading Many of us in a survey say trucks, SUVs are too big; many more of us buy them Many of us in a survey say trucks, SUVs are too big; many more of us buy them originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MARCH 31, 2024
Four wheels good, six wheels better? One of the wildest racing cars in history could be yours. One of the most iconic Formula One cars of all time – the six-wheel Tyrrell P34 race car of the late 1970s – will cross the auction block next month. The unique design of the P34 was a creative solution to fit the front tyres within the span of the car’s front wing – lowering drag for a higher top speed on the straights, and ‘cleaning’ the airflow over the rear wing – while maintainin
Motor 1
MARCH 31, 2024
The 3.5-liter VQ35HR came from a 2017 Infiniti Q50 hybrid, and it's a mess.
Motor 1
MARCH 31, 2024
This custom-built go kart has almost the same power as a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye.
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