Motor Authority
MAY 25, 2024
Power running boards and built-in bumper steps are common features on new pickup trucks, but a new Ford patent filing effectively combines them. The filing, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 21, and submitted by Ford in 2021, is for a deployable step for the rear bumper of a pickup truck, something.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
Fewer Americans polled this year than last year said they were likely to consider buying an EV. Worry over charging infrastructure is the biggest reason given for not going electric. Purchase price, driving range, charging times and lack of charging options at home and work also given as reasons to reject EVs. American drivers in 2024 are less likely to consider buying an EV than were in 2023, despite the choice of electric cars being bigger than ever, a new study has found.
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Motor Authority
MAY 25, 2024
Lamborghini this week revealed a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will form part of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the successor to the Huracán. The new supercar is due out this year, and its V-8 alone will deliver 791 hp. Jeep's been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
Ford asked dealers that had signed up to its EV certification program to pause investments. New report indicates that the company plans to open EV sales to its entire U.S. retail network. The changes stem from feedback during a series of in-person meetings between Ford executives and dealers. After informing dealers that had signed up to its electric vehicle program to pause investments, it appears that Ford is on track to allow any dealer to sell EVs, removing restrictions and investment requir
CarExpert
MAY 25, 2024
RON. This acronym is seen everywhere, from the local service station to articles and car reviews. It’s short for Research Octane Number, a measure of the petrol’s octane rating. In Australia, octane ratings top out at 98 for premium unleaded, before stepping down to 95 premium unleaded, E10 (94 octane), and standard 91 octane unleaded. United fuels also offers an E85 racing blend rated at 107 RON.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
1989 Porsche Speedster finished in special order yellow is being auctioned on Bring a Trailer. Early 1970s L117-code paint on body and wheels is contrasted by a brown hood and interior. 215 hp, 3.2-liter G-series 911 has covered just 13,000 miles from new. The first Porsche 911 Speedster doesn’t need a ton of help to stand out from the crowd. A combination of wide Turbo arches (almost nobody chose the narrow-body option), the smooth, spoiler-free tail of a basic Carrera, a cut-down windshi
CarExpert
MAY 25, 2024
If you drive an older car, or just don’t care so much for your car’s stereo, it’s easy to see why you’d just keep your headphones on when you jump into the car. We all have busy lives and if you don’t have to worry about plugging your phone in, or waiting for the sound system to boot up and recognise your device, or maybe you have a media system that bugs out and changes to podcasts despite the fact you were just listening to an album.
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CarExpert
MAY 25, 2024
Though the selection of more affordable medium cars has shrunk in recent years, there’s still plenty to offer in terms of boot space. It’s hard to know what will get you the most in terms of style and practicality, particularly in a segment with more four-door sedans than wagons and hatches. To help figure out what cars can offer you the most cargo space for a reasonable price, we’ve broken down the choices in the medium cars for less than $60,000 category on the VFACTS sales c
Auto Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Filed under: Dodge , Automotive History , Wagon , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1977 Dodge Aspen Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 May 2024 12:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
A woman in Florida allegedly stole a Honda Civic from a dealership for a test drive and didn’t return back. She led police on a high-speed chase on the highway, reaching speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h). The chase ended when the stolen car crashed and the woman jumped into a lake, but she was quickly apprehended. A 27-year-old woman has been arrested after stealing a Honda Civic from a dealership in Doral, Florida, and leading police on a high-speed chase through busy traffic.
Auto Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading After 'embarrassing' Indy 500, Rahal Letterman Lanigan is still searching for speed After 'embarrassing' Indy 500, Rahal Letterman Lanigan is still searching for speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
Memorial Day dealer sales appear ready to offer customers more than usual. Excess stock of 2023 model-year vehicles is playing a large role in some of the discounts. Dealers have as many or more vehicles from the outgoing model year on their lots as they did before the pandemic. The automotive market may never look exactly the same as it did in early 2019.
Auto Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Filed under: Toys/Games , Automotive History , Classics Continue reading Austin Pedal Car reemerges in new, bespoke form Austin Pedal Car reemerges in new, bespoke form originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 May 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 25, 2024
Australians love to hate on dual-cab utes and pick-up trucks behaving badly on our roads and car parks. But let’s not forget it’s bad drivers who are making the decisions. A quick look through social media is all it takes before finding a scathing post condemning utes for inconveniencing drivers or putting other road users at risk. The posts are usually followed by a fury of online users’ opinions on Australia’s favourite model.
Autocar
MAY 25, 2024
Bradshaw was founded in 1960, and makes EVs for industry British firm Bradshaw makes tractors, water tenders, and quarry tugs with 28-mile ranges - we hear their story As drivers considering making the switch to an electric car anxiously sift through model specs, comparing ranges and PCP bills and plotting the locations of rapid chargers, over at Bradshaw Electric Vehicles they couldn’t be happier with their EVs that have ranges of 28 miles and top speeds of 18mph.
Drive.com
MAY 25, 2024
Legislation was given Royal Assent this week, bringing the UK one step closer to normalising the technology. Self-driving vehicles could be on UK roads by 2026, after the country passed legislation into law this week. The passing of the Automated Vehicles Act, given Royal Assent by King Charles on Monday, means autonomous cars could be driving around on UK roads in less than two years.
Auto Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety Continue reading New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 May 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
A Texas Genesis dealer accidentally overfilled a customer’s engine with oil which caused it to fail. The dealer admitted fault, but then failed to fix the car in a way that satisfied the owner. After the dealer initially tried to swap him into a newer and more expensive car with undisclosed damage, he’s ditching the brand for good. Automakers offer warranty coverage to help customers feel confident about their purchase.
Auto Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Embrace the elements with the Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket, now 30% off Embrace the elements with the Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket, now 30% off originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 25, 2024
Customers who purchase a VW ID electric vehicles will have access to 12 months of discounted Ampol public electric car charging. Volkswagen Australia has partnered with Ampol to offer VW ID customers discounted public electric vehicle (EV) charging for the first 12 months and customisable at-home chargers. The offer will be applicable to customers who purchase an ID.4, ID.4 GTX, ID.5, ID.5 GTX, ID.
Auto Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Explore new trails with up to $1,688 off Cannondale eBikes: Exclusive discounts at REI's Anniversary Sale Explore new trails with up to $1,688 off Cannondale eBikes: Exclusive discounts at REI's Anniversary Sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 May 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 25, 2024
Ever wondered why automatic cars are more expensive? Well, there is a good reason why there is a premium. The cheapest 2024 model car you can buy in Australia right now is the Kia Picanto Sport manual for just $17,890 (plus on-road costs). Comparatively speaking, an automatic model of the same trim level will cost you $1600 more. RELATED: Do electric cars have gears and clutches?
Automotive News
MAY 25, 2024
A simple oil pressure test shows why your engine will thank you for a pre-lubed oil filter.
Drive.com
MAY 25, 2024
Acclaimed Jewish-Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu is the latest to lend their talent to the BMW Art Car series, applying unique designs to the new Le Mans race car. A new BMW Art Car has been revealed to the public, using a BMW M Hybrid V8 endurance race car as the canvas. BMW’s 20th Art Car was designed by celebrated New York artist Julie Mehretu, and will compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the coming weeks – appropriately wearing the number 20.
Dealers Edge
MAY 25, 2024
You Have to Know the Details Before You Can Manage Them! DealersEdge recently heard from an automotive accounting firm that Advertising Expense grew from $600 per new vehicle retailed to over $900 PNVR in 2023. That is a healthy increase especially with the significant the reduction Gross Profit experienced over the same time period. The aggregate PNVR tells only part of the story.
Auto Express
MAY 25, 2024
The Ford Fiesta’s demise has left a yawning chasm in the supermini class. Can the new MG3 and Suzuki Swift fill it?
Car Examer
MAY 25, 2024
A lawsuit has been filed against a rental company, auto auction company, used car retailer, manufacturer, and body shop following the death of a Florida woman due to allegedly counterfeit and poor car parts. The complaint, submitted to the Broward County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court on May 16, claims that Destiny Byassee was killed on June 12, 2023, when a counterfeit front driver-side airbag exploded “like a grenade,” sending metal and plastic shrapnel throughout the vehicle&#
Automotive News
MAY 25, 2024
There’s a 180-horsepower gap between the two. But you wouldn't know it by watching this race.
Car Examer
MAY 25, 2024
Understanding the causes of windscreen damage, the types of repairs available, and the importance of timely intervention can help car owners maintain safety and avoid costly replacements. A vehicle’s windscreen, often referred to as the windshield, plays a critical role in ensuring both driver visibility and structural integrity. However, it is vulnerable to various types of damage ranging from minor chips to significant cracks.
Automotive News
MAY 25, 2024
This is what happens when you let someone without enough skill rebuild your engine.
Auto Express
MAY 25, 2024
Pictures of the Suzuki Swift and MG3 taking part in our real-world twin test.
Drive.com
MAY 25, 2024
Global expansion of Chinese carmaker Jetour won’t extend to local showrooms, despite the beginning of right-hand drive production. Chery Australia has quashed reports it will launch its Jetour brand in Australia. According to Automotive News , the Jetour brand will offer a number of its petrol- and diesel-powered SUVs – which may include its first hybrid – in Australia next year as part of global expansion plans to sell 1 million vehicles annually by 2030.
Jalopnik
MAY 25, 2024
In case you don’t know, it takes car designers years of education , training and development before they’re allowed to tackle say, the swoop of a windshield or the kink in a window. Parts are drafted on computers, crafted into clay and finally built into full prototypes. Every part of a car is supposed to be a… Read more.
Carscoops
MAY 25, 2024
Of all the electric vehicles to emerge from China in recent years and be sold around the world, the Ora from Great Wall is one of the most interesting. Unveiled in late 2020 as the Good Cat, this first model from the Ora brand generated quite a bit of buzz online because of its cute, VW Beetle-inspired design. Before long, the car landed in Europe and was renamed the Funky Cat.
Jalopnik
MAY 25, 2024
For regular people, fuel economy is one of the most important factors when it comes to deciding what new car to buy, right up there with price, reliability and whether or not Apple CarPlay is available. And it makes sense. If one car gets 20 mpg and the other gets 25 mpg, fueling the latter is going to cost less in… Read more.
CarExpert
MAY 25, 2024
Nissan has overhauled almost its entire SUV range over the past few years, after letting some models wither on the vine. The Nissan Pathfinder was the most neglected. The previous generation was launched in Australia in 2013, but the current model didn’t arrive here until late in 2022. It rides on a revised version of the old car’s platform, and continues to be built in the US.
Jalopnik
MAY 25, 2024
During my time of digging down the rabbit hole about the V8 powered Daytona , I discovered that Chrysler’s ownership of Lamborghini was a very strange time. This was confirmed when I discovered a story Bob Lutz detailed to Road & Track about Chrysler’s plans for the Italian brand. Apparently, the powers that be wanted… Read more.
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