Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
Rivian's working on a drone that could replace a human spotter for off-roading The drone would communicate with the vehicle and guide the driver over obstacles Jeep and Mercedes-Benz have investigated the use of drones as off-road spotters Spotters are an important part of off-road driving, helping drivers choose the proper line through difficult.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 3, 2024
Automatic system can brake when no obstacles are in the vehicles’ path.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
Volkswagen used the backdrop of the past weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race to debut a new generation of its limited edition Golf GTI Clubsport. The hardcore hatchback is based on the updated 2025 Golf GTI expected to reach showrooms in the U.S. later this year. It packs that car's 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine but with output dialed.
Auto Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , Car Buying , Wagon , Hybrid , Luxury Continue reading A Cybertruck owner says fingerprints aren't a problem if you polish the exterior to a mirrorlike finish A Cybertruck owner says fingerprints aren't a problem if you polish the exterior to a mirrorlike finish originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 03:22:00 EDT.
Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
Alfa Romeo execs still believe the automaker needs a larger midsize crossover SUV The midsize SUV might be twinned with the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee Expect the larger Alfa Romeo SUV to sit above the next-generation Stelvio in the lineup Alfa Romeo is likely to go bigger rather than smaller for a fifth model line due in 2027, brand boss.
Auto Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Toyota , Safety Continue reading Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle tests, halts production of three models Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle tests, halts production of three models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 11:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
Hyundai's headed back to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Four Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's will take part in the event, but only two will be production examples Two of the Ioniq 5 Ns are heavily modified with aerodynamic enhancements for downforce Hyundai is headed to the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb scheduled for June 23 with four.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
An updated Volkswagen Golf GTI arrives for the 2025 model year, and overseas there will be a limited-edition Clubsport version packing close to 300 hp. The Golf GTI Clubsport was revealed over the weekend and will feature a chassis setting developed specifically for driving on the Nürburgring. Alfa Romeo in April added a fourth model line in.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Chinese automakers’ large profit margins will allow them to absorb potential European tariffs, report claims Euro tariffs are expected to come in at 30 percent, but experts think automakers could cope with almost 50 percent levies Regulators are expected next week to decide on what action to take European regulators are poised to slap big tariffs on Chinese auto imports to give local brands a fighting chance, but now some experts say it won’t make a difference.
Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was redesigned for 2024, and included in the range is the All-Terrain wagon which can be had for a starting price of $75,850, including a $1,150 destination charge. The All-Terrain is the only E-Class wagon offered in the U.S., and it comes at quite the premium. The starting price is $12,400 higher than the starting price.
Autocar
JUNE 3, 2024
Replacement for the Aventador is a plug-in hybrid – but one with a V12 engine and 1001bhp The company so widely credited with establishing the mechanical template of the mid-engined supercar in the 1960s, Lamborghini has actually been tinkering and experimenting with that template ever since.Now, in 2023, it has turned the page on another fascinating chapter of technically innovative, brilliantly extravagant vehicular savagery - as full of noise, excitement and drama as any that it has written b
Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
Alpine Formula 1 team won't renew Esteban Ocon's contract at the end of the 2024 season Ocon has had only one F1 win and two additional podium finishes Alpine's undergoing an operational restructure Esteban Ocon will leave the Alpine Formula 1 team at the end of the 2024 season, the team announced on Monday. His contract expires this year and the.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 3, 2024
Focusing on finer points can help F&I bear more of the weight of post-pandemic profit deflation.
Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
Alpine Formula 1 team won't renew Esteban Ocon's contract at the end of the 2024 season Ocon has had only one F1 win and two additional podium finishes Alpine's undergoing an operational restructure Esteban Ocon will leave the Alpine Formula 1 team at the end of the 2024 season, the team announced on Monday. His contract expires this year and the.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Future Rivian models could have removable roof panels if the new system patented by the manufacturer reaches production. A recent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office shows that the EV startup has created a sliding latch mechanism that makes roof panels quick and easy to remove. The latch works similarly to the removable roof panels found on the Jeep Wrangler, for example, but with one key difference.
Motor Authority
JUNE 3, 2024
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's twin-turbo V-8 will sound exotic The twin-turbo flat-plane crank V-8 will likely carry the LT7 badge Power output for the C8 ZR1 is expected to check in at about 850 hp The wait for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is coming to an end. June has arrived, which means the American supercar's summer debut is in sight.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Acura’s sales are down 11.3 percent for the first five months of 2024. The brand’s sedan lineup of the TLX and Integra has seen a sharp decline, with a drop of 37.8 percent in May 2024 vs May 2023. The new 2024 ZDX EV starts deliveries with 83 units in May. It’s more bad news for fans of four-door sedans as two of Acura’s most popular family cars have taken a further pummeling in recently released sales figures.
Auto Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Filed under: Rumormill , Toyota Continue reading Toyota S-FR concept reportedly gets green light for production Toyota S-FR concept reportedly gets green light for production originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
New reports from Japan suggest that the Toyota Celica might return in ICE-powered form as a GR model. A turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is a possible contestant, combined with a GR-Four AWD system The new Celica is rumored to debut as early as next January at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon Since the launch of the Toyota Gazoo Racing department, we’ve heard countless rumors about possible revivals of the MR2 and Celica nameplates, keeping sportscar fans on their toes.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 3, 2024
First-quarter survey reveals best result in the poll's history.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
A Dongfeng subsidiary producing commercial vehicles will use an AI-backed humanoid robot in its facilities. The robot is called Walker S and is manufactured by Chinese company Ubtech Technology. Walker S will be able to perform complex inspection, assembly, and logistics tasks. Automakers have long leaned on machinery to manage the heavy lifting in their production facilities.
Autocar
JUNE 3, 2024
Disability charity on course to buy more than a fifth of new cars in 2024 after surge in requests As car makers navigate a sluggish new car market, one enthusiastic bulk buyer is proving very helpful indeed. “The Motability market has just exploded,” Guy Pigounakis, commercial director at MG Motor UK, told Autocar. “None of us have seen anything like it for decades.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Honda reports a fourth straight month of sales of over 100,000 units. The HR-V (47.5 percent) and Civic (48.9 percent) recorded huge sales increases for the month of May 2024 compared to the same month last year. Accord sales dropped by 31.1 percent in May 2023 versus May 2024, and Passport sales were down by 28.7 percent. Honda is on the up, with a 14 percent year-on-year sales increase for the first five months of the year.
Automotive Addicts
JUNE 3, 2024
Chevrolet has once again teased the highly anticipated Corvette ZR1 , which is rumored to feature a twin-turbocharged version of the Z06’s 5.5-liter V8 engine. The C8-generation Corvette Z06 is already renowned for its remarkable high-revving engine, a significant departure from traditional Corvette powertrains. However, General Motors aims to push the boundaries further with the new ZR1 variant, as hinted in a recent teaser.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Vigilante has unveiled a new Jeep Grand Wagoneer restomod. It combines classic styling with modern features including a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. The SUV is currently available and it costs $385,000. The modern Jeep Grand Wagoneer is luxurious, but a bit soulless compared to its predecessor. That’s why we’re thankful the team at Vigilante created this 1988 restomod with Hellcat power.
Automotive Addicts
JUNE 3, 2024
Toyota has initiated a recall affecting just over 100,000 units of its Tundra trucks and Lexus LX 600 SUVs due to a potential issue with engine debris, the company disclosed on Thursday. The recall targets certain model year 2022–2023 Tundra trucks and LX vehicles, where the engines may contain machine debris that was not adequately removed during the production process.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Subaru BRZ sales are down 45 percent in the first five months of this year, versus 2023. Strong demand for Forester (+61.4%) helped Subaru sales grow by 7.3 percent year-on-year. Solterra sales jumped 255 percent in May but delivery numbers are still modest. The Subaru BRZ is officially dead in Europe, and judging by the latest sales figures it hasn’t got much of a pulse in North America, either.
Automotive Addicts
JUNE 3, 2024
Nissan is firmly pivoting towards an electric future, signaling a clear departure from investing in new combustion engines. Francois Bailly, Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan’s AMIEO region, emphasized the company’s commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) in a recent interview with Drive magazine. He bluntly stated, “Our future is EV,” indicating that Nissan is not allocating resources towards new internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
BMW will soon unveil the new F70 1-Series, including a hot hatch version The new model will most likely be a heavily updated version of the existing model It’s hard to say whether the BMW M teaser shows the successor of the existing M135i xDrive or an even hotter M1 version The BMW 1-Series is about to receive a substantial makeover, and the first teaser is here to hype things up before its imminent debut.
Automotive Addicts
JUNE 3, 2024
Stellantis North America recently announced the appointment of Rajoielle (Raj) Register as the new Senior Vice President of Regional Marketing. This marks a major milestone for the company as Register, an African American female, takes on a pivotal leadership role within the organization. Her responsibilities will encompass overseeing the marketing, media, and analytics efforts across Stellantis’ renowned brand portfolio, which includes Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, and Ram.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Horse Powertrain Limited will produce ICEs, transmissions, hybrid systems, and batteries. Renault, Geely, Volvo, Proton, Nissan, and Mitsubishi will use engines sourced from the venture. The new company is owned 50-50 percent by Renault and Geely and is headquartered in London. Renault and Geely have finalized their internal combustion engine joint venture.
Automotive News
JUNE 3, 2024
A very subtle easter egg and the distinctive wooshing sounds of a turbocharger give a strong hint at the C8 ZR1's engine.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
The memory capacity of the battery management system can be overloaded. The fault can be rectified with an update to the battery management system. 14,912 vehicles need to be repaired in the U.S. A safety issue with the battery management system software that could trigger a high-voltage system shutdown has prompted Mercedes-Benz to recall no less than 16 model variants of the EQE and EQS electric vehicles in the United States.
Auto Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Ford , Automotive History , Infrastructure Continue reading From decay to dazzling: Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station From decay to dazzling: Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 11:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
Chevrolet has announced that the unveiling of the 2025 Corvette ZR1 will take place this summer. The company is teasing fans to brace themselves for the “unthinkable,” suggesting that the car will move like no other Corvette before it. Reports suggest that the new Zr1 will be equipped with a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine, capable of producing 850 horsepower and 825 lb-ft of torque.
Auto Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Filed under: Green , Ford Continue reading Ford CEO on the future of EVs, Detroit, and his relationship with Tesla's Elon Musk Ford CEO on the future of EVs, Detroit, and his relationship with Tesla's Elon Musk originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 3, 2024
The European Commission will decide whether to enforce tariffs on Chinese EVs this month. Some Chinese car manufacturers will shift more production to Europe. The country has threatened to retaliate with tariffs on imported vehicles with large engines. New European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could cost Beijing $4 billion in trade and force companies to increase production within the EU.
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