Motor Authority
AUGUST 24, 2024
Ford engineers have designed a trailer hitch that pivots out of the way when not in use. Described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 26, but filed by Ford back in 2021, the hitch receiver can move so that it's parallel with a vehicle's rear bumper. It's otherwise a standard receiver.
Autocar
AUGUST 24, 2024
GTR is a small car with a 6.2-litre heart Road-legal race car chases 911 GT3 RS with a snarling V8 and a kerbweight of just 1150kg Many moons ago, Steve Sutcliffe, erstwhile editor of this magazine, had a go in Nick Mason’s McLaren F1 GTR, aka chassis #10R. It was 2009, and the subsequent YouTube video (1.2 million views and counting) remains one of the best there is for conveying the violence that separates proper racing cars made road-legal from the comparatively tame track-day toys that big O
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 24, 2024
Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We tend to fall into the group that enjoys them. That's why we've brought you this video from the folks at rally school Team O'Neil. Host Wyatt Knox explains how to execute a burnout in a.
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
Ford and GM lack electric rivals to the Charger Daytona, which Dodge sees as a win for buyers. The base price for the electric muscle car is $59,995, with the highest trim costing $73,190. Dodge has yet to release pricing for the twin-turbo six-cylinder models scheduled for next year. Dodge’s new chief executive Matt McAlear, who succeeded Tim Kuniskis in June, believes the brand can lure some traditional muscle car buyers to switch to electric power with the new Charger Daytona , while al
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: BMW , Tesla , Electric Continue reading BMW overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for first time, report says BMW overtakes Tesla in European EV sales for first time, report says originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
Ford is recalling 85,238 Explorers fitted with the Police Interceptor Utility package. The 2020-2022 SUVs fitted with V6 gas and hybrid engines are at risk of catching fire if the engine fails. Consumer versions of the Explorer aren’t being recalled because they don’t tend to receive the same abuse. Ford is recalling more than 85,000 police-spec Explorers because hot pursuits might get too hot and turn into full-blown engine fires.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Green , Hyundai , Kia , Fuel Efficiency , Emerging Technologies , Electric Continue reading It's a good time to get a deal on an EV as they sit around on dealer lots It's a good time to get a deal on an EV as they sit around on dealer lots originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CarExpert
AUGUST 24, 2024
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda is an unashamed car enthusiast, and being the boss of the world’s biggest vehicle manufacturer has its perks. One such advantage is having his own collection of cars based on current production models, but with enough performance tweaks to make them even more desirable. Among his many vehicles is the Toyota Century GRMN SUV prototype, unveiled last year after the nameplate pivoted from its traditional luxury sedan roots to make a new additional high-riding model. 100s
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
Arkansas police spotted an allegedly stolen Dodge and initiated a pursuit. The chase ended when the Charger reportedly crashed while traveling at 160 mph. The crash ejected the driver from the vehicle, but he miraculously survived. Stolen cars can be big business these days and Arkansas police received word to keep an eye out for one such vehicle on August 9.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Tesla , Technology , Emerging Technologies , Electric Continue reading China's robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid workers China's robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid workers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
Lamborghini’s new Temerario hybrid is more powerful, revs higher, and accelerates harder than the Huracan it replaces. But it’s a bittersweet debut because the V8-powered Temerario is missing one feature that’s been present on every new baby Lambo since the launch of the Gallardo on 2003: a V10 engine. More: 10 Cars That Switched Names Before Launch Like Alfa Romeo’s Milano The demise of the Huracan means it’s no longer possible to buy a new road car from any automa
CarExpert
AUGUST 24, 2024
It’s been a while, but we’ve finally gotten back into the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The big family SUV has gone through a number of changes over the years, starting life as the rugged body-on-frame ML-Class and morphing into the more road-focused – but still tech-laden – GLE we know today. The fourth-generation model you see here launched in 2019 and then received a mid-life refresh in 2023.
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
US production of the Polestar 3 has commenced at the company’s South Carolina factory. Prices for the all-electric model start at $73,400 and top out at $84,900. Powering the SUV is a 111 kWh battery pack and a pair of electric motors. Polestar has kicked off production of the long-awaited 3 at its plant in South Carolina, meaning it has become the brand’s first model to be built on two continents simultaneously.
CarExpert
AUGUST 24, 2024
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust (AMHT) is searching for the first car ever built by the British brand. The only problem? It’s been missing for 100 years. Officially coined ‘A1’ – but colloquially known as ‘Coal Scuttle’ – Aston Martin (known then as Bamford and Martin) built its first vehicle back in 1914, a 1.4-litre four cylinder open-top sports car.
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
The seller is offering a unique BMW 3-Series turned pickup for just $4,500. Extensive modifications transformed this BMW sedan into a custom truck. The listing says the car has been driven 160,000 miles since it was new. BMW has dipped its toes into the world of pickup trucks several times over the years. Way back in 2011 , the Bavarian firm created a one-off E92 M3 Pickup, and in 2019, it took an X7 and converted it into a truck.
CarExpert
AUGUST 24, 2024
It’s one thing to compare car sticker prices on the showroom floor, but that’s far from the only variable at play when purchasing a new car. Manufacturers are also competing to offer the best value ownership experience long after you’ve signed on the dotted line. Whether it’s a long warranty, more affordable servicing, or extra customer support, the differences between model ownership programs can be significant, tipping the value ledger one way or the other. 100s of new
Carscoops
AUGUST 24, 2024
Three Dodge Challenger Hellcats were stolen from Wally Armour on August 21. The Ohio dealer is offering a $10k reward for information leading to an arrest. The suspects caused “extensive damage” to several other vehicles and the building. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat theft epidemic shows no signs of slowing down in the US. In the latest episode, three more Hellcats were snatched from Ohio’s Wally Armour Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram dealership.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Aston Martin , Future Vehicles , Performance Continue reading An audio teaser for Aston's soon-to-come V12 roars off the website An audio teaser for Aston's soon-to-come V12 roars off the website originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
AUGUST 24, 2024
A recent electric vehicle fire under a building in South Korea has led officials to ban cars with a battery charge above 90 per cent. Government officials in South Korea have issued a notice banning electric vehicles charged above 90 per cent from entering underground car parks following a recent fire involving a battery-powered car. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will also pilot an 80 per cent limit at public electric vehicle fast charging stations in the capital, with both rules set to take
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Mitsubishi , Automotive History , Coupe , Economy Cars , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage S Coupe Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage S Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor 1
AUGUST 24, 2024
The ultimate Mustang track car looks and sounds menacing as it laps the most challenging track on the planet.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Ownership , Technology Continue reading New tech features can cause significant headaches for buyers, study says New tech features can cause significant headaches for buyers, study says originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor 1
AUGUST 24, 2024
All of your favorite Group B legends and more, all in one place getting sideways for the crowd. Perfection.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Green , Hyundai , Kia , Fuel Efficiency , Emerging Technologies , Electric Continue reading New tech tweaks from Hyundai, Kia aim to improve heating, cooling efficiencies New tech tweaks from Hyundai, Kia aim to improve heating, cooling efficiencies originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
AUGUST 24, 2024
Toyota confirms a mass-market version of the GRMN Century SUV that has so far been exclusively available to chairman Akio Toyoda. Toyota has confirmed it will bring a GRMN version of its flagship Century SUV to market, making it the pinnacle of high-riders offered by the Japanese car-making giant. There is currently only one known example of the GRMN Century, a sedan version driven by Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda himself, but during a visit to China, he confirmed the SUV model will enter producti
Auto Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading How to clean an engine air filter How to clean an engine air filter originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
AUGUST 24, 2024
Early Porsche Taycan adopters might benefit from improvements introduced in the new 2024 electric car, but would be limited to software changes. 2023 Porsche Taycan The updated 2024 Porsche Taycan has been significantly refreshed compared to the original car – with more power, better charging, and longer range – and some of those changes could come to existing owners via an update.
Auto Express
AUGUST 24, 2024
Britons have a love affair with convertibles that stretches back decades, so we’re trying new roadsters from Morgan and BMW
Drive.com
AUGUST 24, 2024
Replacing the Huracan, the new Lamborghini Temerario ditches the V10 for a plug-in hybrid. How would the Drive team order one? Goodbye to the naturally aspirated V10 because Lamborghini’s newest entry-level sports car – the Temerario – is now powered by a plug-in hybrid twin-turbo petrol V8. Whereas the Hurcan ’s 5.2-litre V10 made as much as 470kW/600Nm, the Temerario ’s 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and three electric motors combine for a 676kW output.
Car Examer
AUGUST 24, 2024
The phrase “Classic car buyers dream ends when the car is taken home” likely refers to the common scenario where the excitement and anticipation of purchasing a classic car can quickly turn into disappointment once the car is actually in the owner’s possession. Book inspection Here’s why that might happen: Unforeseen Mechanical Issues: Classic cars, especially those that haven’t been fully restored or well-maintained, can come with a host of hidden mechanical proble
Drive.com
AUGUST 24, 2024
We’ve compiled a list of 10 of the fastest cars that you can buy in Australia right now (if you have the coin, that is). A car might have impressive power and torque, but how long does it take to complete the ultimate test? The vehicles featured in this story need to meet our criterion of completing the 0-100km/h sprint in under three seconds.
Auto Express
AUGUST 24, 2024
First report: there's no easy ride for this comfort-oriented SUV as it joins our fleet
Car Examer
AUGUST 24, 2024
This guide provides understanding what oil does my car need the manufacturer’s recommendations, including the viscosity grade (e.g., 5W-30) and the type of oil—whether it’s conventional, synthetic, or a blend. Choosing the right oil for your car is crucial to ensure its engine runs smoothly, efficiently, and for as long as possible. The type of oil you use can impact everything from fuel efficiency to engine longevity, making it essential to understand what oil is best suited for your vehicle. 1
Auto Express
AUGUST 24, 2024
Pictures of the Morgan Plus Four and BMW Z4 taking part in the Auto Express real-world road test in the UK. Photographs taken by Auto Express senior photographer Pete Gibson.
Car Examer
AUGUST 24, 2024
Understanding the importance of a car service and knowing what checks are typically included can help you keep your car running smoothly and avoid costly repairs down the road. Maintaining your vehicle in peak condition requires regular servicing. But what exactly is a car service, and what does it involve? What is a Car Service? Book inspection A car service is a routine maintenance check-up that is typically recommended by car manufacturers to ensure that your vehicle remains in good working o
Jalopnik
AUGUST 24, 2024
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 21, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. - Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.
Car Examer
AUGUST 24, 2024
In this article, we’ll cover the essential service schedule for Lexus vehicles, providing detailed service intervals and outlining the necessary checks and replacements required at each stage. Owning a Lexus is more than just driving a car; it’s about experiencing a luxurious, reliable, and high-performance vehicle that’s designed to last.
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