Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
BMW will use the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este running this weekend on the shores of Italy's Lake Como to present the Concept Skytop, an open-top two-seater packing a powerful V-8 engine. New model launches are dominated today by electric vehicles, typically in an SUV form factor, but the Concept Skytop reminds us of a not-so-distant past.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 24, 2024
Supply backlog of 2023 vehicles nearly at prepandemic level.
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Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
For its tuning program for the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, Shelby American decided to start at the top. It unveiled a new generation of the Super Snake in April, offering buyers a track-tuned Mustang with more than 830 hp on tap. The configurator for the 2024 model year is now up on Shelby's website, and reveals a price tag of $159,995 for.
Autocar
MAY 24, 2024
The scheme’s largest - and flagship - vehicle is the Volvo FE Boniface Slidebed recovery truck Pilot EV trial will allow the UK recovery service to gauge their effectiveness in real-world scenarios The AA has become the first roadside assistance firm to use fully electric vehicles, launching a new fleet of electric vans and trucks to prepare for its transition to net-zero emissions and investigate the use of EVs in “real-life settings”.
Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
Nissan plans to launch seven new vehicles in the U.S. over the next three years, and among them will be a redesigned Murano, a prototype for which has been spotted for the first time. Set to debut later this year, likely as a 2025 model, the new Murano will bring a sleek, almost coupe-like design not unlike Nissan's Chill-Out concept from a few.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 24, 2024
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Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
Round eight of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes us to the south of France for the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. The race is the most famous on the calendar, and one every driver wants to win at least once in their career. It dates back to 1929, with the first race organized by Antony Noghès, whose name features on the final.
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Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
We drove the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R, our spy photographer spotted the 2025 Nissan Murano, and GM President Mark Reuss hinted at what form the electric Chevrolet Camaro might take. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We ripped across the desert in the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R. The updated truck features revised shocks, a.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
The new BMW Concept Skytop incorporates cues from the Z8 and 503 Roadster. It features the 617 hp twin-turbo V8 engine from the BMW M8 Competition. The concept is painted in a special gradient finish by one of BMW’s master painters. BMW has officially launched its Concept Skytop design study, which will join the M Hybrid V8 Art Car on display at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac may have made his name with electric supercars produced by his eponymous company, but he believes Bugatti should stick with internal-combustion engines. At the recent Financial Times Future of the Car conference in London, Rimac said Bugatti will keep its combustion engines over the long term, and suggested the.
CarExpert
MAY 24, 2024
The Chevrolet Corvette occupies a really interesting position in the Australian market. This is the most affordable way into a V8-powered supercar, and in fact it costs less than half of what some of its well-known European rivals do. And with a starting price of $175,000 plus on-roads, it’s hardly a cheapie – and indeed, it seems a bit pricey if you do a like-for-like against the model’s positioning in its home US market.
Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
Volkswagen is readying a new generation of its Golf GTI Clubsport, and we'll see the covers come off on May 31. The debut will take place on the sidelines of the 2024 24 Hours of Nürburgring which kicks off the next day, and where a modified version built for racing, known as the Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, will compete. The last Golf GTI.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Another Tesla Cybertruck ended up battery-deep on a sandy beach in Oregon. A Ram 1500 pickup truck strapped onto it and pulled it out. Despite several documented mishaps, it seems that Cybertruck owners still aren’t reading their owner’s manual closely enough. Driving on sand can pose a challenge for any vehicle, but when it’s a Tesla Cybertruck that gets stuck, it certainly makes waves.
Motor Authority
MAY 24, 2024
New versions of the Nissan Armada and Murano are coming this year, and a prototype for the latter was just spotted. The new Murano appears to be taking on a sportier design that borrows elements from the Ariya electric crossover and from some angles gives off Porsche SUV vibes. We also hear that Nissan will finally ditch the CVT with the redesign.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Kia is recalling thousands of Niro EVs over a potential fire risk. The vehicles are equipped with a safety plug that can melt and start a fire or a loss of power. No injuries or fires have been reported, but owners are being advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage until a new safety plug has been installed. Kia is recalling 2,209 Niro EVs from the 2022 model year.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 24, 2024
April sales boost their EU market share to 29% as purely electric sales were flat.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will now be assembled in India too, using knock-down kits. This is the first time that these models have been built outside the main plant in Solihull, UK. The Indian-built Range Rovers will be available exclusively for the local market. The Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) group has announced that the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will be assembled in India , marking the first time any Range Rover has been produced outside the UK.
Autocar
MAY 24, 2024
There are plenty of motoring meets, events and shows across the UK this summer – here's a taste If recent weather is anything to go by, we're in for a scorcher this summer. We can't think of a much better way to enjoy it than to get out in your favourite car and make some memories. Welcome to our guide to the best car-related events and places to see while the sun's shining, running from the end of May all the way through to October.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
The Nissan Z Nismo goes head-to-head against the BMW M2 in a test of acceleration and handling. While the German car has more power, it also weighs a little more Despite that, the race doesn’t end up being close at all. On paper, the Nissan Z NISMO and the BMW M2 look like they make pretty good rivals. Where one has more power, the other is lighter, and despite the difference in what the badges are worth, the prices are pretty similar, too.
Autocar
MAY 24, 2024
Munich’s 50-year-old executive car icon goes boldly into the electric age Before we delve into the various strengths and weaknesses of the BMW i5, let’s rewind. After all, executive saloons have over previous decades gained a reputation for conservatism that, while hard to shake, is now entirely unjustified.Twenty-five years ago, company car buyers wanted efficient diesel engines in packages priced and equipped just so.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
The new EV was previewed by a concept at the 2023 Guangzhou Motor Show. It sports a relatively compact 59.22 kWh battery pack. Its single electric motor has an output of 215 hp and drives the front wheels. New photos and details of the Lingxi L battery-electric sedan from the Dongfeng -Honda joint venture in China have emerged, revealing the car will be able to travel up to 322 miles (520 km) on the CLTC cycle.
Autocar
MAY 24, 2024
Striking luxury sports car could be in showrooms next year if it gets a positive reception The radical new BMW Concept Skytop, unveiled at the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance, previews styling and packaging ideas for a luxurious two-seat GT in the mould of the legendary Z8 – complete with a petrol V8 engine. The upmarket open-top, which features a removable Targa-style roof and an integral roll-over hoop, is described as a one-off design exercise but appears relatively close to being showroom-r
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
BMW Motorrad unveiled the R20 concept motorcycle at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It features a 2.0-liter “Big Boxer” engine and a minimalist design with a hot pink aluminum gas tank. While BMW hasn’t confirmed a production version, the R20 concept suggests a model positioned above the R18. BMW Motorrad has used the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to unveil the new R20 concept.
Autocar
MAY 24, 2024
A commute like this will remain the stuff of dreams – for now, at least. Various car makers have recently pulled investment from autonomous cars, favouring buses and taxis instead In principle, I like the idea of an autonomous car. Not for when I get into a sports car or classic car or climb onto a motorbike and want to enjoy driving and riding, which, amazingly, even on today’s roads, are still two of my hobbies.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Shelby charges over $100,000 for its Super Snake upgrade package, excluding the price of the donor car. Shoppers can cough up an extra $5,500 for the Convertible version. Both a six-speed manual and an automatic transmission are available. A month after the latest Ford Mustang-based Shelby Super Snake was unveiled, Shelby American has revealed the car will set back customers an eye-watering $159,995 before destination.
CarExpert
MAY 24, 2024
Toyota is pushing on with local testing of the upcoming 250 Series LandCruiser Prado before its showroom arrival later this year, with a prototype spotted wearing not-before-seen accessories. Images uploaded by Matt Moed to the Toyota Prado Owners of Australia group on Facebook show the new model refuelling in Bacchus Marsh, about an hour north-east of Melbourne, wearing pieces of equipment previously not included in press material.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 will no longer be available in the base Luxury trim level. Prices for the remaining Premium Luxury and Sport trims are expected to increase by at least $3,600. All 2025 XT4 models will come standard with the Active Safety Package, which includes adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. Changes are afoot for the 2025 Cadillac XT4 family and in addition to the entry-level version being dropped, prices are expected to rise as well.
CarExpert
MAY 24, 2024
Genesis says its customers have embraced its build-to-order program, and its wait times are now down to two or three months across the range. “With excellent factory support and production allocation, coupled with our build-to-order approach, we ensure a swift 2-3 month wait for our bespoke vehicles,” said Genesis Australia CEO Justin Douglass. Around 50 per cent of Genesis buyers build to order, the brand confirmed, which means they are specifying their own vehicles rather than choosing from ex
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Suzuki expands the lineup of the Hustler kei car with the new Tough Wild trim The model is distinguished by rugged styling cues and black exterior bits The interior features water-repellent upholstery and matte khaki inserts Suzuki introduced several updates for the second-generation Hustler, which has been on sale in Japan since 2020. The highlight is the addition of the new Suzuki Hustler Tough Wild trim, crowning the kei car’s lineup with more rugged styling and water-repellent upholste
Auto Blog
MAY 24, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , Automotive History , Racing Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Indy 500 pace cars: Wouldn't you really rather have a Viper? Indy 500 pace cars: Wouldn't you really rather have a Viper? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
An automotive cybersecurity firm found that it could still hack Teslas that use updated ultra-wideband (UWB) radio frequencies. Two other brands with UWB hardware also exhibit the same security vulnerabilities. The testers suggest that all Tesla owners begin to use their “Pin to Start” feature. Modern-day relay attacks underscore the extensive reliance on radio signals in contemporary vehicles.
Drive.com
MAY 24, 2024
A climate advocacy group claims SUV ad-spend alone totalled $125 million in 2023. Car manufacturers in Australia have reportedly increased their advertising spend by 29 per cent – from 2022 to 2023 – on ‘large, highly-polluting’ vehicles. The rising ad-spend comes despite new proposed emission laws – that could see carmakers financially penalised for exceeding CO2 targets – being imminent, due to come into effect in January 2025.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Lucid is cutting 6% of its workforce as part of its second restructuring in little over a year. The cuts will impact white collar employees at all levels including in leadership positions. The move comes after Lucid lost more than $680 million in the first quarter. The job cuts continue at Lucid as the company has announced another restructuring. This time around the automaker aims to eliminate approximately 400 employees, which is approximately 6% of its workforce.
Auto Blog
MAY 24, 2024
Continue reading Tesla omits reference to goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually Tesla omits reference to goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Super SUVs are proving that they can be just as quick as some performance cars in a straight line. Lining them up side by side gives us a chance to see how they compare during the race. The slowest car here takes only 12.3 seconds to do the quarter-mile dance. Modern automotive technology enables feats of performance once thought to be impossible for most cars.
Auto Blog
MAY 24, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading NASCAR's Kyle Larson enters conversation with F1's Verstappen as best drivers in the world NASCAR's Kyle Larson enters conversation with F1's Verstappen as best drivers in the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 May 2024 08:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 24, 2024
Two new speed cameras installed in Morrison, Colorado, caught a staggering 10,287 speeding violations from May 8 to May 22. Everyone caught going 10 mph over the 25 mph speed limit will be mailed a $40 ticket. The police chief was surprised by the number of citations, but said that the cameras are not a “money grab” The small town of Morrison in Colorado, often dubbed a “speed trap,” continues to live up to its reputation.
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