Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Alpine's sole model at present is the A110 sports car sold overseas, but it plans to expand the lineup to seven offerings, some of which will reach the U.S. as part of the French performance marque's planned launch here in 2027. The first of the new offerings will be an electric hot hatch previewed by the A290 Beta concept vehicle that debuted.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Used sales, buoyed by EV shoppers, cut into supply while harsh winter put a damper on new-vehicle business, padding inventory.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Ford is looking to turn steering wheels into grab handles to help people get into its vehicles. As described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 4, but filed by Ford on June 29, 2022, a steering wheel could tilt or even slide across the dashboard to serve as an assist handle. Most.
Get My Auto
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In the competitive arena of automotive sales, a car dealership’s online presence can significantly impact its success. A website that is both SEO and UX-friendly is not just an asset; it’s a necessity. Such a website not only ranks higher […] The post The Crucial Role of SEO and UX in Car Dealership Websites appeared first on Get My Auto.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Alfa Romeo plans to exclusively offer electric vehicles from 2027, and that means its current gas-powered offerings like the Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover will soon be on their way out. While the regular versions of the Giulia and Stelvio will continue to soldier on for a little bit, Alfa Romeo brand boss Larry Dominique announced on Thursday.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Toyota has unveiled its latest vision of a zero-emission HiLux, with a new dual-cab concept powered by hydrogen fuel cells. A dual-cab, hydrogen-powered Toyota HiLux concept has been unveiled in Thailand, as a series of extra-cab prototype are built for a limited trial in the UK. As reported by Thai website Headlight Mag , the dual-cab concept borrows components from its UK equivalent – and hydrogen fuel-cell parts from the Mirai sedan.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The U.K.'s Lunaz is an expert at dropping electric powertrains into much-loved classics, ensuring they'll have a safe future in a world of zero emissions. The company has offered a conversion for the original Range Rover since 2020, and recently it converted an example from 1983 that was turned into a convertible to resemble the open-top Range.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Audi on Thursday named Massimo Frascella as its new design chief. He replaces current chief Marc Lichte who held the role since 2014, and has been assigned a new job within the Volkswagen Group. Frascella, who officially starts at Audi on June 1, was previously involved with design at JLR dating back to 2011, with his most recent appointment being.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
While electric cars offer plenty of high-tech perks, are they plug-and-play when it comes to charging? Not quite. A Type 2 charging socket on an electric car. Say what you will about petrol-powered vehicles, but at least when you pull into a service station, you don’t need to worry about whether your car is compatible with the fuel pump (beyond the petrol or diesel question).
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Red Bull Racing, the reigning Formula 1 champion, is the last team to reveal its contender for the 2024 season. Red Bull's new RB20 was revealed on Thursday at the team's Milton Keynes headquarters in the U.K., with drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez and Team Principal Christian Horner on hand to present the car. They also presented the new.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The other-worldly YangWang U8 from BYD will be showcased at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show kicking off on February 26 and will be displayed alongside other models from the Chinese brand. While this year’s event as a whole is shaping up to be quite disappointing compared to the glory days of the past, attendees will no doubt be fascinated by what BYD brings to the table.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
France's Alpine has been spotted testing a prototype for its upcoming A290 hot hatch. It will be the first electric vehicle from the brand which plans to enter the U.S. around 2027 starting with a pair of crossovers. Audi has named a new design chief who aims to introduce a timeless and sophisticated design language that does away with unnecessary.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Faraday Future in danger of losing L.A. headquarters for failing to pay rent Faraday Future in danger of losing L.A. headquarters for failing to pay rent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Jason Momoa converted his Rolls-Royce to electric power, two R34 Nissan GT-Rs surfaced for sale in the U.S., and the 2025 Porsche 911 Targa underwent cold-weather testing. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Actor and car enthusiast Jason Momoa had his 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom converted to be an electric vehicle. The work was.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Many automakers believe that electric vehicles represent the future of the automotive industry, and have therefore designed them to be as futuristic as possible. That’s all well and good for a premium brand, but the newly revived Scout brand wants its vehicles to be more rugged, so it’s focusing on the joy of the mechanical, instead. That will mean that Scout’s vehicles will have real door handles, not buttons that provide access (until something goes wrong).
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: UAW/Unions , Ford Continue reading Ford's Farley strongly hints that future models might not be built in UAW plants Ford's Farley strongly hints that future models might not be built in UAW plants originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
If the Lincoln Mark X concept didn’t float your boat, perhaps you’ll fall in love with the Ford Thunderbird Italien. Set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s early next month, the show car started life as a 1962 Thunderbird convertible. However, it was transformed into an Italian-inspired coupe by Dearborn Steel Tubing, under the direction of Ford.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
It’s adding minor highways to grow the hands-free driving system to 750,000 miles.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A major supplier to Ford, GM and Stellantis will get access to BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery tech in a new deal. The recently announced strategic partnership with BYD subsidiary FinDreams will see BorgWarner “be the only non-OEM localised manufacturer, unaffiliated with FinDreams Battery, with rights to localise LFP battery packs for commercial vehicles”.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The transition to electrification appears to be meeting some resistance. Now, with interest rates up, U.S. buyers are backing away from high-end models too. As a result, Mercedes -Benz has announced plans to pivot its focus towards entry-level cars, incorporating a greater mix of combustion-powered vehicles in its lineup. Several automakers went to a margin-focused strategy in the years surrounding the pandemic.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Meyers’ Manx hits 60 this year but its maker is looking to the future The "Switzerland of car companies" turns 60 this year - we visit its headquarters as it prepares its first EV You might not know the Meyers Manx name, but you definitely know its shape. This is the original beach buggy: designed in the 1960s as a no-frills, Beetle-based hobby car that could be assembled cheaply at home.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A backlog of vehicles is accumulating on dealer lots nationwide as, for the first time since June 2020, there are 80 days of new vehicle supply throughout the automotive industry. This follows a weak sales performance in January and the normalization of supply lines. The days’ supply metric is one of many used by analyst to gauge the health of the automotive market, and measures the number of vehicles on dealer lots and in transit from the factory.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Fancy a V8 Italian saloon? Or one of the world’s greatest sports cars? Check out our list You could have 78 years of Netflix, 18 iPhone 15s, three nights in the most expensive room at The Savoy, or some of the very best used cars if £15,000 is your budget. Appealing motors that are well under a decade old are achievable on this budget, as are some very youthful budget machinery – everything from the Maserati Quattroporte to a Dacia Duster with less than 30,000 miles and a couple of the greates
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In America, Nissan unveiled the third generation of their Frontier mid-size pickup in 2021. But in markets outside the U.S., it continues to offer the Navara , which has been around in its third iteration since 2014, receiving a facelift back in 2020. That said, it’s starting to get a bit long in the tooth, yet the prospect of a next-generation model remains shrouded in mystery.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , GM Continue reading GM insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive GM insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
America’s automotive safety regulator is looking into another issue affecting the Fisker Ocean. Back in January, investigators started looking into reports of braking issues, and now they’re looking into reports of vehicles rolling away. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary evaluation into allegations of unintended movement after drivers have attempted to park their vehicles.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Green , MINI , Hatchback , Electric Continue reading Mini Cooper E Classic adds a less expensive trim, at least in Europe Mini Cooper E Classic adds a less expensive trim, at least in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
When Tesla initially delivered its first batch of Cybertrucks to customers, it cautioned that the remaining reservation holders would experience delays. However, the company is now providing another avenue for customers to expedite their delivery: by redeeming their referral credits. In a message delivered to Tesla owners through the automaker’s app, it stated that people can “redeem referral credits to accelerate [their] Cybertruck Delivery.” The cost associated with this offe
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
It was good news, bad news for the retail used-car market in January. Supply softened on both a year-over-year and sequential basis, but so did prices. Used-car demand fell over 7% from January 2023, but was up almost 14% from December. And both supply of and demand for used EVs is rising, and prices are softening. These are just some of the trends and data shared in the inaugural monthly Industry Insights Report from Cars Commerce released Thursday.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Volkswagen has agreed to provide Mahindra with components from its MEB architecture and unified battery cells. These components will be utilized for the Indian automaker’s forthcoming EVs, slated to hit the market from 2025 onwards. The collaboration between the two companies was formalized through a supply agreement signed on February 16, building upon their initial partnership announcement in 2022, which was outlined in the form of a partnering agreement and a term sheet.
Automotive Addicts
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Today’s automotive technology has afforded us countless benefits of being safer on the road. However, some advanced technologies, such as those surrounding automotive lighting, have yet to make it to American roads because of ridiculous regulations and regulatory hurdles that take years to clear. Automakers have the proper tech to essentially have headlights that remain in a high-beam state, flooding dark roads with bright light, but have measures that do not blind oncoming traffic.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
We recently ran a story about how heavy depreciation had made Jaguar’s I-Pace EV a used bargain. But there’s one pre-owned I-Pace that you won’t be able to pick up for the price of a new Korean compact, and it’s all down to the crossover’s royal connections. Historics in the UK is auctioning a 2018 I-Pace that was formerly owned by the current King Charles when his mother the Queen was still alive and he was Prince of Wales.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , Ford , Racing Vehicles Continue reading Ford awaiting Red Bull investigation into Horner but stresses high moral values Ford awaiting Red Bull investigation into Horner but stresses high moral values originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Authorities in the South Loop of Chicago, Illinois, are investigating a string of car break-ins, with reports of at least 25 vehicles being targeted. Despite eyewitness accounts providing some leads, police have yet to make any arrests. Investigators are working to uncover the motive behind the vandalism and determine if anything was stolen during the incidents.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Green , Motorcycle , Hybrid Continue reading Kawasaki launches hybrid Ninja and Z motorcycles Kawasaki launches hybrid Ninja and Z motorcycles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Maserati’s new, more affordable SUV has entered 2024 unchanged. The Maserati Grecale arrived in Australia last year, slotting in underneath the larger Levante SUV. While it packs petrol power, an electric version called the Grecale Folgore will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024 as a rival to the likes of the BMW iX3 and the recently revealed Porsche Macan EV.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Subaru , Automotive History , Long-Term Garage , Sedan Continue reading 2023 Subaru WRX Long-Term Update: The CD player lives! 2023 Subaru WRX Long-Term Update: The CD player lives! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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