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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Automotive News
JULY 14, 2024
James Doohan was helping Toyota sell Coronas while his alter-ego Scotty was fixing the starship Enterprise.
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.
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.
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
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: 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.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
The wraps have been pulled off the 350km/h hypercar designed by the Red Bull Formula One team’s legendary engineer, Adrian Newey. The Red Bull RB17 hypercar has been unveiled at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, UK, where engineer Adrian Newey showed off a near production-ready version of the 1200hp (895kW) V10-powered machine as his last ever Red Bull.
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Continue reading Tesla stock's hot month: Here's a reality check Tesla stock's hot month: Here's a reality check originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
If you’re stuck behind someone driving at a leisurely pace, can you report them? According to law enforcement, certain conditions have to be met before driving too slowly constitutes law-breaking. We’re all aware that driving over the speed limit is illegal, but can the same be said of driving under the speed limit? Recently, the Drive team received a query from a frustrated reader tired of getting stuck behind slow drivers.
Auto Blog
JULY 14, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Best glasses for night driving in 2024 Best glasses for night driving in 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jul 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
Acknowledging consumer and media criticism, Hyundai has issued a fix for its annoying traffic sign recognition warning system. Hyundai has engineered a fix for the frustrating audible warning tied to the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) system found in several models. Beginning with the updated 2025 Hyundai Tucson , future Hyundais will come with a steering wheel button shortcut to mute the audible “overspeed” warning that sounds whenever the car strays above a posted speed limit.
Automotive News
JULY 14, 2024
Pastrana was attempting to wheel his Subaru "Family Huckster" to a top position during the Festival of Speed's Sunday shootout.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
A suspected arson attack on several vehicles parked at a hospital has caused public outrage, as police search for those responsible. Public assistance is being sought after eight cars were set alight in a hospital car park over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the car park in Muswellbrook – approximately 130 kilometres north-west of Newcastle in New South Wales – in the early hours of Sunday morning, after receiving reports of several vehicles being on fire.
Automotive News
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.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
You may notice your GPS showing a different speed from the one on your car’s dash. So, which is the correct speed? And how accurate are speedometers? We find out. A recent update to Google Maps has allowed motorists to see the speed they are travelling, similar to the function already offered by the navigation app Waze. With GPS speedometers becoming more prevalent across third-party applications, you may notice a disparity between the speed shown on your dash and the speed shown on the na
Car Examer
JULY 14, 2024
This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of what is automotive detailing, its benefits, and why it’s essential for every car owner. Automotive detailing is the meticulous care and restoration of a vehicle’s appearance, both inside and out. Unlike a regular car wash, detailing involves a thorough cleaning and reconditioning process that enhances the aesthetic appeal and extends the lifespan of your vehicle.
Drive.com
JULY 14, 2024
The new Audi A5 – replacing today’s A4 and A5 – is due to debut tomorrow, 18 months before the launch of the final petrol and diesel-powered Audis. Audi is gearing up to unveil the first in a wave of new models planned to close out the brand’s petrol and diesel-powered era, the 2025 Audi A5. After a drought of redesigned vehicles over the past five years, the German car maker is preparing to overhaul most petrol and diesel models in its line-up – including the top-selling Q5 SUV.
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