Motor Authority
JULY 14, 2024
A humanoid robot could handle some tasks on the factory floor of car plants BMW demonstrated the possibilities with Robotics startup Figure BMW and Mercedes-Benz have signed contracts for humanoid robots Tesla's developing its own Robotics startup company Figure released a video last week showing its 01 humanoid robot being trained to do tasks on.
Motor 1
JULY 14, 2024
James Doohan was helping Toyota sell Coronas while his alter-ego Scotty was fixing the starship Enterprise.
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Motor Authority
JULY 14, 2024
Ford created "night drive mode" and patented the idea "Night drive mode" would limit vehicle speeds after dark; it's aimed at first responders The system would use a light sensor that limits speeds after dark Ford has developed a "night drive mode" that limits vehicle speeds after dark. The nighttime speed limiter was disclosed by Ford in a patent.
Autocar
JULY 14, 2024
Smart believes it has a strong business case for a new-era compact city car Smart boss says "we're working on" a tiny electric city car, but the firm needs a partner to make it profitable Smart could give the green light to an electric Fortwo successor in a matter of months, its European boss has revealed, but it must be proved profitable before getting approval.
Machines with Souls
JULY 14, 2024
There was a Cadillac Blackwing before the CT5 - in fact, there were many. But with just 875 made, the CT6 the the most rare of all. The post A Cadillac Blackwing you’ve forgotten about appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Autocar
JULY 14, 2024
New Ford Capri impresses during a Goodwood sprint - and why shouldn't it wear a badge we recognise? At 10am on Saturday morning I slid into the semi-sporting front passenger seat of a new Ford Capri EV , the already controversial coupe-SUV the company launched a few days ago and wants to sell in healthy numbers beside its sibling, the Explorer. The car was extremely noticeable in the yellow hue the company has clearly chosen as its launch colour, and to my eye it looked great.
Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
A dealership in Boston reportedly sold a four-year lease to a woman who had vowed to stop driving. Now that she’s passed away her family says she regretted it, didn’t drive it, and they want to return it. The dealer isn’t budging though and requires they pay to end the lease or make the $420 monthly payments. There comes a time in everyone’s life when driving is just no longer possible.
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Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
A 1990 Mazda 323F in pristine condition with ultra-low mileage has popped up on eBay. It was imported by the Heinz Macchi dealer in Switzerland and stored for decades. The light-blue Mazda 323F is located in Poland, with an asking price of €17,950 ($19,500). Remember the days when automakers couldn’t resist making coupe-like versions of their everyday models?
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
Remember the Land Rover Discovery ? It’s been put in the shade on the sales charts by the new Defender , which has encroached on its turf with a luxurious interior, more refined drive, and the sort of school-run credibility the slightly dorky Disco could only dream of. Don’t discount the old Discovery just yet, though. Parent company JLR is in the midst of a brand overhaul, and it’s picked Discovery, Defender, and Range Rover as the three pillars into which new products will fi
Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
The Artura will remain the entry point in McLaren’s supercar lineup for the foreseeable future. A McLaren exec confirmed they are not interested in another offering to sit below the Artura. The electrified successor to the McLaren 750S could move further up the ladder. McLaren’s recently discontinued “Sport Series,” encompassing models like the 540C, 570GT, 570S, and 600LT in coupe and spider variants, won’t be making a comeback.
Autocar
JULY 14, 2024
Seats for all the family and electric powertrain is now an increasing viable option The fact that we can now assemble (well, just about) a credible selection of the best seven-seater electric cars around is an indication of how far the EV segment has come in recent years. Not so long ago, if you wanted a third row of seats in your family car, your options were limited to a reasonably small selection of petrol or diesel SUVs and MPVs.
Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
We’re testing a 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades in Colorado for over a week. It comes with the Sasquatch package, a winch, and a 12-inch infotainment system. Power is sourced from a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-pot delivering 300 horsepower. The Ford Bronco’s been out a few years, but has the honeymoon phase worn off? We’re about to find out.
Motor 1
JULY 14, 2024
The supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine sounds terrible, though. This car needs some serious attention.
Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
The three firms representing Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta want to be paid 29 million Tesla shares. Some 37 lawyers, associates, and paralegals worked on the case on contingency for more than five years. The case is being overseen by Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the same judge that voided Musk’s compensation package. Lawyers aren’t cheap, and many are known for charging exorbitant hourly fees for their services.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
Hyundai Australia has confirmed pricing for the mid-spec i30 Sedan Elite Hybrid ahead of its arrival next month. 2025 Hyundai i30 Sedan Elite Hybrid pricing and specifications Mid-spec hybrid due in Australia next month Hybrid powertrain accounting for 17.7 per cent of i30 sales so far in 2024 Priced from $36,500 before on-road costs Hyundai i30 Sedan Elite 2.0-litre petrol shown The 2025 Hyundai i30 Sedan line-up has expanded with a new Elite Hybrid version due in local showrooms in August.
Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
Four thieves stole a Ram TRX, Corvette, and Mercedes-Benz from a rental shop. While trying to flee, they managed to crash the Corvette into a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The owner of the business believes he is about $30,000 due to the damage done. A group of four thieves broke into an exotic car rental shop in Southfield, Michigan, earlier this month and made off with a Ram 1500 TRX, a Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, and a Mercedes-Benz.
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Audi , Volkswagen Continue reading VW weighs its first-ever plant closing in Europe to cut costs VW weighs its first-ever plant closing in Europe to cut costs originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JULY 14, 2024
Ford of Europe has resurrected the Capri badge for its new electric SUV coupe, and even tried to throw in a few classic Capri design cues like an oval side window to help generate some interest from buyers who remember the original. More: Ford Capri Reborn As A Coupe Version Of Euro Explorer EV Except the 1969-86 coupe the new EV is referencing wasn’t Ford’s first Capri, and neither was it the most recent.
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
New car supply disruptions saw used car prices rise earlier this year, but with these hurdles largely overcome pre-owned prices are back on their way down. Financial intelligence firm Moody’s Analytics expects prices to continue their downward trajectory after declining for the last three months, citing improvements in new car supply and high interest rates that will likely reduce demand for used cars.
Motor 1
JULY 14, 2024
The Sunday shootout has taken yet another victim.
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing and standard specification of the fourth-generation X3 mid-size SUV ahead of its local launch in early 2025. There will only be two petrol-powered BMW X3 variants offered at launch – the 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive – with both featuring a 48V mild-hybrid system and all-wheel drive. Gone are the plug-in hybrid and diesel options from the local lineup, though both will continue to be offered in other markets.
Motor 1
JULY 14, 2024
The 1980s E28 5-Series is BMW's greatest-ever sedan, one of the last deals left in vintage BMWs. This one gets a gorgeous once-over for pennies.
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
If Hyundai and Kia’s audible speed limit assist has been a deal-breaker for you in the past, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson debuts a shortcut solution allowing you to disable it quickly each time you start the car. The facelifted Tucson is the first model in the Hyundai Motor Group portfolio to offer a shortcut via the mute button to disable the speed limit warning function, following global feedback about the feature.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
Cyber security must now be a key focus for the industry, it has been warned, with scammers getting ever more sophisticated at ripping off buyers. Cyber security is one of the biggest threats facing the car industry right now, a leading industry body has said. In recent months major players such as Nissan and Mercedes-Benz have been hit by hackers, as well as automotive retail group Eagers.
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
Chinese luxury electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr’s latest vehicle is a five-seat SUV that will go head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y. The Zeekr 7X is an SUV counterpart to the 007 sedan that was revealed late last year, and the two EVs closely resemble each other. At this stage we’re still awaiting confirmation from Zeekr’s local division on whether the 7X will be offered in Australia.
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Filed under: Celebrities , Motorsports , Subaru , Wagon , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Classics Continue reading Travis Pastrana crashes Subaru 'Huckster' at Goodwood Festival of Speed Travis Pastrana crashes Subaru 'Huckster' at Goodwood Festival of Speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
Action sports star Travis Pastrana took his all-or-nothing approach to just about everything a bit too far at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, crashing the much-loved ‘Family Huckster’ on the hillclimb. Mr Pastrana has taken on Goodwood before, including an appearance at last year’s edition in the heavily modified Subaru GL Wagon, known as the Family Huckster, where he placed second in the Sunday Shootout.
Auto Express
JULY 14, 2024
Mike Rutherford looks back at a rollercoaster week in the automotive world
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
The new Hyundai Inster will arrive in Australia early next year with two battery options and likely two trim levels, with the brand’s product planning manager hinting at a sharp price of entry for its new electric vehicle (EV). Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , product planning manager for Hyundai Australia, Sam Dabestani, said the company is “very excited” to introduce the baby EV off the back of “extremely positive” feed
Auto Express
JULY 14, 2024
Choosing a car name isn’t an easy task, which is why some badges have been used more than once
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
Jaguar’s F-Pace will reportedly be its last combustion-powered model to roll down the production line, as it plans to axe five of its unprofitable offerings by the end of 2024. Automotive News Europe reports JLR (formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover) has confirmed only the F-Pace SUV will remain in production past 2024, essentially becoming the only model in its entire lineup until its first new electric vehicle (EV) launches in 2025.
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Car Buying , Automotive History , Truck , Minivan/Van , Commercial Vehicles Continue reading What is the 'Chicken Tax' and why is it bad for imported trucks? What is the 'Chicken Tax' and why is it bad for imported trucks? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 14, 2024
Hyundai Australia is going hard on hybrid with the launch of its facelifted Tucson SUV, taking the fight straight to the top-selling Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Company executives told media at the Australian launch of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid that while it will be supply constrained for the 2024 calendar year, at launch the electrified Tucson orders shouldn’t take more than three months to reach customers.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
The most powerful and most expensive Hyundai ever isn’t doing as well for the brand as first hoped. The groundbreaking $111,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – the South Korean car giant’s first dedicated electric performance car – is not meeting the brand’s sales expectations six months after the model launched. Despite hot anticipation and rave reviews from automotive media, sales of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – the first Hyundai with a six-figure price tag – have not matched the company’s forecast
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Weird Car News , Ford , Tesla Continue reading Study: This is how people talk about auto brands on social media Study: This is how people talk about auto brands on social media originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
A one-off prototype testing a secret version of the original Tesla Roadster that never came to showrooms has come up for sale in the US. Tesla might be the biggest electric car brand in Australia right now, but there’s one model you’ve likely never heard of – let alone seen on the road here or overseas – that is currently for sale. US-based auction website Cars & Bids has listed a 2011 Tesla Roadster for sale, but not just any version of the electric brand’s first model.
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Filed under: Isuzu , Automotive History , SUV Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2006 Isuzu Ascender Junkyard Gem: 2006 Isuzu Ascender originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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