Motor Authority
JUNE 23, 2024
Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, is done with chrome Walking away from chrome is a health-related decision, according to design boss Ralph Gilles VW's making a similar move, and views light as the new chrome Stellantis has declared the "death of chrome" over environmental concerns and concerns over the health of.
Machines with Souls
JUNE 23, 2024
The Bugatti Tourbillion is a V-16, 1,775 horsepower monster worth over $4.5 million dollars. But do supercars like this hold their value? The post The Bugatti Tourbillion, and the disposable supercar appeared first on Machines With Souls.
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CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
The Xpeng G6 still doesn’t have a price tag in Australia, but local specs are now confirmed and pre-orders have opened for the Tesla Model Y -rivalling electric SUV. TrueEV, the Australian importer, distributor and retailer of the Chinese brand, is now allowing customers to secure a G6 with a fully refundable $1000 deposit. This will ensure “priority access” to the first examples bound for Australian customers in the fourth quarter of this year.
Carscoops
JUNE 23, 2024
Bank of America’s Car Wars report predicts drivetrain mix volatility over the next few years. Automakers are torn between EVs and ICEs, with profitability on electric cars some generations away. A reduction in EV offerings is expected, while investments in electric are predicted to continue. This week, we delved into Bank of America’s Car Wars 2024 report, which paints a challenging road ahead for the American auto industry.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
Australia has yet another registration fee scheme, with the Australian Capital Territory moving to a system which charges fees based on a vehicle’s emissions, rather than its weight. Due to come into effect for all new registrations and renewals made from July 1, 2024, the system is broken down into six emissions categories, which are based on the amount of grams of CO2 a vehicle emits every kilometre (CO2 g/km).
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV reportedly delayed 90 days, to August 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV reportedly delayed 90 days, to August originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
Jaguar is recalling a handful of F-Pace crossovers as an oil leak could result in a vehicle fire. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the oil filter housing may not meet specifications and could crack over time,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, oil could leak into the engine bay and accumulate in the presence of an ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire. “A vehicle fire could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other
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CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
JLR Australia is recalling a handful of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models as their transmission could shift into neutral while driving. “The clutch plates within the hybrid transmission may not meet manufacturing specifications,” the company says in its recall notice. “As a result, the clutch plates may overheat causing material degradation and potential transmission oil contamination. “This may result in reduced oil pressure triggering the transmission to shift in
Autocar
JUNE 23, 2024
Our journey to the Centre of the Earth started at Sneffels Matt Prior goes in search of smooth, empty roads, epic scenery and volcanoes in a diesel-powered seven-seat Kia It takes no time at all to travel from Iceland’s main airport to the initial site of interest for this feature. “New car to drive. A Kia. They’ve got one available in Iceland: land of fire and ice, they say.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
JLR Australia has recalled 143 vehicles across multiple model lines due to a fault which can lead to a vehicle fire. The recall affects examples of the Land Rover Defender , Discovery , Range Rover , Range Rover Sport , and Range Rover Velar built between 2023 and 2024. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the oil filter housing may not meet specifications and could crack over time.
Carscoops
JUNE 23, 2024
While the Jeep Avenger debuted in 2022 as the brand’s first electric vehicle, its lineup swiftly expanded to include internal combustion engine (ICE) and mild-hybrid options. Having experienced the EV, we recently jumped behind the wheel of the base Avenger equipped with the non-electric 1.2-liter gasoline engine and a manual transmission to see how this setup fits with the urban SUV lifestyle.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
ACT Policing is on the hunt for a male who was wearing a banana costume when he injured a bystander with the Ford Falcon he was allegedly hooning around in. Police officers were called to the border suburb of Beard just after 9pm on June 21, following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a wheel which came off a vehicle that had been performing burnouts.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
The project, which is an Australian first, could have wide-reaching impact for the future of local electric car charging and energy storage. Hundreds of people will be able to get smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology installed in their homes as part of a new Australian-first residential trial. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) has announced $3.2 million in funding to Amber Electric for the trial with residential customers.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
Before you is a car that’s about to get very rare – a petrol-powered Toyota Kluger … what?! The vehicle you see here is actually now going extinct; Toyota recently announced it would be going hybrid-only on core passenger and SUV nameplates with existing hybrid options. This 2024 Toyota Kluger GXL AWD with its 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine will soon be off sale.
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Ford , Jeep , Tesla , Electric Continue reading When will the U.S. get its first $25,000 EV? Sooner than you think When will the U.S. get its first $25,000 EV? Sooner than you think originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
The Ford Super Duty series is an even tougher, more capable pickup truck that sits above the F-150. Will a Ford Ranger Super Duty similarly complement the Ranger ? Ford Authority reports the Ranger Super Duty nameplate has been trademarked with the Intellectual Property Office Of The Philippines (IPOPHL). The trademark was filed on March 1, 2024, for “motor vehicles, namely, automobiles, pick-up trucks, utility trucks, and sport utility vehicles, and parts thereof” The name hasn̵
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Polestar chair steps down as EV maker faces stock decline Polestar chair steps down as EV maker faces stock decline originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
Motorists in the nation’s capital now face harsher penalties if they’re charged with high-range speeding or dangerous driving. On May 25, the Australian Capital Territory Government passed new laws in a bid to reduce dangerous driving in the region, and provide police with the power to get recidivist motorists off local roads. Three key changes were made as part of the Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024, which was passed by the Legislative Assembly and is now in force.
Carscoops
JUNE 23, 2024
We recently took a spin in the 2024 Corvette E-Ray ( read our full review here ) and asked our readers if they had any questions for us. While you can read our full review here, below are the answers to a handful of questions. Rick wanted to know how warm does the frunk get? After about an hour and a half of driving, neither the frunk or trunk were hot.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
Melburnians, the Tesla Cybertruck electric pick-up is coming to a showroom near you, after going on display in Sydney and Canberra. Melbourne is the next stop on the Tesla Cybertruck electric pick-up’s tour of Australia and New Zealand. Drive reader Simon spotted the left-hand-drive Cybertruck on the back of a transport truck in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of Mulgrave, where Tesla recently opened a new showroom.
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Max Verstappen wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris Max Verstappen wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
Emergency services in the region are continuing to introduce electric vehicles to their fleets, with police and ambulance departments the latest to make the transition. New South Wales Police has taken possession of a Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan for use in its Crime Prevention Unit. On loan from Hyundai, the Ioniq 6 will be used for community liaison, rather than being used for road patrols and pursuits.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
A new recruit has joined Nepean Police – but it hasn’t been trained in Goulburn. On June 20, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan joined the Nepean Police Area Command’s vehicle fleet, having been loaned to the law enforcement agency by the carmaker. It’ll be used by Nepean Police’s Crime Prevention Unit for community interactions, rather than actual day-to-day police duties.
Auto Express
JUNE 23, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia, Kia and MG were once considered underdogs, but the 2024 Driver Power results show just how far all three manufacturers have come
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Ferrari Continue reading Take a video tour of Ferrari's spotless new 'e-building' factory Take a video tour of Ferrari's spotless new 'e-building' factory originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JUNE 23, 2024
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone has become a key issue in the upcoming election – here's the full story London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has become a key issue in the run up to the general election on 4 July. One of many clean air zones in operation around the UK in a bid to reduce roadside emissions, it requires drivers of some older cars to pay a fee to drive through the city.
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Cadillac , Automotive History , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Classics , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1998 Cadillac DeVille Tuxedo Collection Junkyard Gem: 1998 Cadillac DeVille Tuxedo Collection originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
A new trademark suggests Australia’s top-selling new vehicle may be about to get the heavy-duty treatment. A tougher version of the Ford Ranger ute – built to carry and tow heavier loads – may be in the works, if a new trademark filing is a guide. Spotted by Ford specialist website Ford Authority , the US car giant has filed to protect the ‘ Ranger Super Duty’ badge in the Philippines, a right-hand-drive market like Australia.
CarExpert
JUNE 23, 2024
Ford is recalling more than a dozen plug-in hybrid Escape crossovers as they could go into limp mode. “Due to a software issue, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) may inadvertently shift to neutral while driving, come to a stop and automatically shift to ‘Park’,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs and the driver shifts back into drive, the vehicle will enter a limp home mode which provides limited torque at low speeds. “The vehicle
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading How to clean leather seats How to clean leather seats originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JUNE 23, 2024
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone has become a key issue in the upcoming election – here's the full story London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has become a key issue in the run up to the general election on 4 July. One of many clean air zones in operation around the UK in a bid to reduce roadside emissions, it requires drivers of some older cars to pay a fee to drive through the city.
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Ford , Infrastructure Continue reading Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to fix a 'logistical tragedy' Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to fix a 'logistical tragedy' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
The viral MrBeast chocolate car giveaway in Sydney has garnered attention for its quirky prize pool – a blend of supercars and gimmicky vans and wagons. American internet sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast to his 280 million YouTube subscribers, is giving away 10 cars in Sydney as part of a promotion for his Feastables chocolate brand.
Auto Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal Continue reading European carmakers face Chinese retaliation for EU tariffs European carmakers face Chinese retaliation for EU tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
The first Chinese car maker arrived in Australia 15 years ago today – and since then, more than 550,000 vehicles sold locally have been made in China to become one of the leading sources of new cars in Australia. Here’s how we got here. New cars from Chinese brands have set a new milestone in Australia – 15 years in showrooms – in meteoric growth that now sees them account for one in seven new vehicles sold.
Carscoops
JUNE 23, 2024
A Toyota GR Corolla with no visible exterior damage ended up totaled and at a salvage yard. It turns out that it was the victim of vandalism and has an interior slashed countless times. Now, a new owner in Poland bought it and is planning to return it to its former glory. Some people are completely unreasonable and decide to damage property for no good reason.
Drive.com
JUNE 23, 2024
Super-sized and supercharged, the new Defender 130 V8 is the boldest, brashest and biggest Defender yet. But is it any good? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 It should come as no surprise that the Land Rover Defender has become the brand’s best-seller in Australia.
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