Motor Authority
AUGUST 25, 2024
General Motors has filed a patent application for an "Endurance Mode" to help stretch range during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 22, 2024, and originally filed by GM Feb. 22, 2023, the patent filing discusses configuring onboard controllers to emphasize the completion of a certain number of laps at.
Machines with Souls
AUGUST 25, 2024
A Porsche 911 T I reviewed last year goes up for sale. But would you have it over a comparable Cayman GT4? The post What’s a Porsche 911 T soul’s worth? appeared first on Machines With Souls.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 25, 2024
Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 8, 2024, after being filed by Stellantis in February. The application discusses.
Autocar
AUGUST 25, 2024
Reborn sixth-generation SUV will emphasise a “family adventure” focus, and is tipped for ICE and EV JLR will reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for its sixth generation by repositioning it in its own “unique territory” and moving it away from its Defender sibling, which has been “cannibalising” sales. The current Discovery has been on sale since 2017, making it the oldest model in the Land Rover stable.
Carscoops
AUGUST 25, 2024
BMW’s Neue Klasse series is set to expand with a radical flagship electric coupe. The prototype features a shark-nose front, sleek profile, and dramatic rear end. The coupe employs innovative electric hub propulsion with dual rotor motors. BMW’s Neue Klasse series is about to expand with a radical new coupe that blends sports car elements and a high-riding crossover stance.
Autocar
AUGUST 25, 2024
Production of the marque's 12-cylinder engine has come to an end - we explain how Crewe made it so smooth One chapter in the story of our love affair with 12-cylinder engines has come to an end with news that Bentley has finally ceased W12 production. Despite this engine being hand-built from 2600 parts, each example was finished fairly quickly – in seven hours.
Carscoops
AUGUST 25, 2024
A new Mitchell study shows that BEV collision claims frequency continues to rise. Despite slower sales growth, BEV collision claims in the U.S. increased by 2.5% in Q2 2024. Repair costs for electric cars are 20% higher than for ICE vehicles in the USA. Despite the recent slowdown in electric vehicle sales growth, the number of collision claims involving BEVs continues to rise in North America.
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Carscoops
AUGUST 25, 2024
Utah’s DOT uses LiDAR at intersections in Salt Lake City to reduce accident rates. Sensors detect red-light violations and near misses, optimizing intersection signal timing. The tech can extend green lights for pedestrians in real time based on crossing needs. You’re probably familiar with the use of LiDar technology—short for Light Detection and Ranging—in high-end cars like the Mercedes S-Class , which used the hardware to become the first vehicle capable of Level 3 au
Auto Blog
AUGUST 25, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the F1 Dutch Grand Prix Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the F1 Dutch Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 25, 2024
The Lamborghini’s body has been extensively upgraded with new carbon fiber components. Eccentrica modernized the interior, blending classic Diablo charm with contemporary updates. Production of this meticulously restored Diablo will be limited to just 19 exclusive units. Few Lamborghinis get the heart racing quite like the 1990s Diablo, and at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week, a small firm unveiled an achingly beautiful Diablo that’s been restored and modif
Auto Blog
AUGUST 25, 2024
Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen's battery targets not 'set in stone', battery chief tells German newspaper Volkswagen's battery targets not 'set in stone', battery chief tells German newspaper originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 25, 2024
The owner was planning to repair the car but it seems that plan has been abandoned. An expensive carbon fiber body will make the car very costly to fix. Fortunately, the 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V10 doesn’t appear to have been damaged. In January, a rare Lexus LFA met an unfortunate fate in Atlanta, Georgia. Now, seven months later, that same heavily bruised beauty is up for sale on Copart, proving that even supercars sometimes need a second chance—or am outrageously expensive m
Auto Blog
AUGUST 25, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Weird Car News Continue reading Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 25, 2024
A remarkable collection of rare classic cars, stored for decades, will be auctioned in October. It includes a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing, one of just 29 ever made. The cars were owned by a man named Rudi Klein, who had been storing them for decades. A remarkable collection of classic cars , abandoned and left to rot for decades in Los Angeles, is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s this October.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 25, 2024
Filed under: Volvo , Automotive History , Wagon Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD Junkyard Gem: 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
AUGUST 25, 2024
If you’ve ever thought Toyota’s famed reliability just wasn’t enough, the carmaker now offers bulletproof models – provided you live in Brazil. Available for the HiLux , Corolla , Corolla Cross , and Fortuner (sold as the SW4 in Brazil) from 2020 onwards, the South American division of the Japanese car giant has partnered with armouring companies to better protect the occupants of its vehicles.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
One of four W1 development cars, the most powerful Holden-based model ever (and Australian car, full-stop) hit a high, but not record price. Another piece of Australia’s final chapter of automotive production has gone under the hammer this weekend, achieving a high, but not record price. The one-off ‘Jungle Fever’ green Holden Special Vehicles GTSR W1 pre-production prototype was sold at auction by online sales website, Collecting Cars, for $253,500.
Autocar
AUGUST 25, 2024
Cost-effective EVs are rare but growing in number. Here are the 10 cheapest on sale in the UK today Electric cars come in all shapes and sizes, and the focus on battery-powered models is sharper than ever. For many drivers looking to make the switch from petrol, price is paramount. If you're one of them, this list of the cheapest electric cars should be your bible.
CarExpert
AUGUST 25, 2024
Cadillac is being established as a separate retail operation in Australia, and that involves selling its cars directly to customers instead of using franchised dealers. That’s in contrast to GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), which offers a mix of factory-produced ( Chevrolet Corvette ) and locally remanufactured ( Chevrolet Silverado , GMC Yukon ) right-hand drive vehicles through a network of franchise dealers, many of which used to sell Holdens.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 25, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading How to install windshield wipers How to install windshield wipers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Express
AUGUST 25, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks Chinese car makers like BYD are about to step up into the premium car club
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
A simulated shifter for EVs was looked into by Porsche, but the German brand decided it didn’t want to make electric cars feel like an internal combustion-engined model. 2024 Porsche Taycan Porsche studied the idea of putting a simulated shifter into its sporty electric cars, but ultimately deemed the feature counter-intuitive to driving as fast as possible.
CarExpert
AUGUST 25, 2024
A new report has found electric vehicle (EV) collision repairs continue to cost more than similar repairs to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The Plugged-In EV Collision Insights report, compiled by vehicle collision technology and insights firm Mitchell , is based on second-quarter 2024 (April to June) data from car crashes throughout North America According to Mitchell’s findings, EVs are almost 20 per cent more expensive to repair than comparable petrol and diesel vehicles, pr
Auto Blog
AUGUST 25, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Weird Car News Continue reading Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
Built in right-hand-drive for the Australian market in Tennessee, the Lyriq is available to see in the metal in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre. Cadillac has today opened a pop-up store at Melbourne’s biggest shopping centre, displaying the first right-hand-drive example of its incoming Lyriq SUV to arrive in Australia. The Lyriq will be on display at Chadstone Shopping Centre next to David Jones on the lower ground level for the next two weeks, showcasing it to the public before it
Automotive News
AUGUST 25, 2024
The BMW M5 Touring returns as a serious competitor to the Audi RS6 Avant. Here's how they compare.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
Is it a blip in the road or the start of a new trend? Electric vehicle sales are down in Europe, with BMW outselling Tesla. BMW has sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla. For the first time, BMW outsold Tesla in the electric vehicle segment last month, with 14,869 battery-powered BMWs finding buyers, Autocar reports. Tesla fell short by 308 sales, handing the monthly segment win to its German rival.
Automotive News
AUGUST 25, 2024
It's made for the latest version of Porsche's SUV, and it's the chef's kiss.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
One of Australia’s most beloved cars has been spotted in convertible guise, just in time for summer. But not everybody is a fan. A Holden Commodore has set social media on fire once again, but not in the way you might think. In a recent post to the Cars Australia Reddit page, a photo of a white Commodore that’s been modified into a convertible has resurfaced online, attracting a mixed set of reactions.
CarExpert
AUGUST 25, 2024
US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has benefitted from a reduction in the tariff on its Chinese-built models sold in Europe, as the continent continues to try and protect its car industry. In June , the European Commission announced it would impose tariffs ranging from 17.4 per cent to a 38.1 per cent – on top of its existing 10 per cent tax on all imported vehicles – on EVs coming from China.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
Despite recent government crackdowns on demerit point fraud, it’s still alarmingly easy for drivers to avoid penalties. Here’s what we discovered. A recent Queensland Police operation has revealed a crack in Australia’s legal system that allows drivers to offload their demerit points, with an exclusive Drive investigation revealing just how easy it is to avoid penalties.
Car Examer
AUGUST 25, 2024
While it might seem like a cost-saving measure in the short term, driving car without servicing can lead to significant risks and potentially expensive consequences. Regular car servicing is essential for maintaining the health, safety, and performance of your vehicle. However, many drivers neglect this crucial aspect of car ownership, often delaying or skipping scheduled services altogether.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
The safety authority’s existence is frequently called into question, but ANCAP has an important role to play in holding manufacturers accountable. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has defended its position as the country’s peak automotive safety authority as it looks to build on its crash-testing criteria in the years to come.
Automotive News
AUGUST 25, 2024
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Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
What would have been an instant loss of licence in Victoria was a mere caution just over the border in South Australia. A motorist has taken to the internet after receiving a confusing speeding fine from police. South Australia Police sent the driver a notice for allegedly travelling at 85km/h in a 60km/h zone in Keith – complete with a fine of $0. After asking for an explanation on social media website Reddit, other users pointed out they had been issued with an official caution.
Auto Express
AUGUST 25, 2024
Pictures of students and their final year projects on the Automotive and Transport Design BA degree course at Coventry University.
Drive.com
AUGUST 25, 2024
Honda Civic e:HEV awarded a maximum five ANCAP stars, while the CR-V and ZR-V only manage four in the latest round of ratings. Honda ZR-V The Australasian New Car Assessment Program ( ANCAP ) has highlighted the differences between local cars and European counterparts with the safety ratings for Honda ’s latest models – the Civic e:HEV , CR-V , and ZR-V.
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