Motor Authority
JULY 20, 2024
The Honda Element could return A Honda patent filing reveals an Element-like vehicle with a camper attachment A patent filing doesn't guarantee the Element returns, but the drawing gives an idea what it could look like if it did The quirky Honda Element crossover could make a comeback, if a recent patent filing is anything to go by. First spotted.
Carscoops
JULY 20, 2024
The American Association of State Troopers launched a nationwide search for the “Coolest Cruiser.” The public is invited to vote online for their favorite state trooper vehicle from among 49 contenders. The top 13 vote-getters will feature in the 2025 AAST calendar, with all proceeds going to charity. America’s finest, or at least its best-looking, police cruisers are battling it out.
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Motor Authority
JULY 20, 2024
This Porsche 928 was a noise test vehicle for over 30 years The wild-looking 928 is now on display in the Porsche Museum Porsche shoved a prototype 5.4-liter V-8 into this 928 Modern cars are, on average, much quieter than cars from previous decades. And you can thank a specially modified Porsche 928 for that. As explained by the automaker, this.
CarExpert
JULY 20, 2024
The current Peugeot 2008 still looks fresh five years after its global debut, and that’s not just down to striking French styling – rather, the entry-level Pug has received an update for 2024 with changes aplenty. On the outside you now get “three-claw” LED daytime running lights, and “3D-effect” tail lights, as well as the brand’s new shield-style grille.
Carscoops
JULY 20, 2024
Ohio Toyota dealer sells GR Corolla below MSRP, defying industry trend. A dealer employee says it’s been very successful by selling without market adjustments. Pricing like this indicates a market that’s coming back to earth after several strange years. Few cars tick the boxes that the Toyota GR Corolla does. It’s fun, it’s practical, it’s engaging to drive, and it’s supposed to cost less than $50,000.
CarExpert
JULY 20, 2024
Demand for luxury electric vehicles (EVs) appears to be falling overseas, but that hasn’t stopped Cadillac from pushing on with its electric-first relaunch in Australia. Due to arrive before the end of 2024, the Lyriq is Cadillac’s only model confirmed for a local launch, and it’s being benchmarked against circa-$130,000 electric SUVs such as the BMW iX , Audi Q8 e-tron , and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Carscoops
JULY 20, 2024
Car repossessions are up 23 percent this year, according to a new study. The numbers are now back at pre-pandemic levels having fallen sharply in 2021 and 2022. Analysts say the rise is due to higher interests rates pushing up loan payments. The repo man has had a busy year according to new figures that say car seizures in the US are up 23 percent compared with the same period in 2023.
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CarExpert
JULY 20, 2024
This isn’t a conventional match-up, but hear us out. Model Y NX 350h First up, Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV). The Tesla Model Y is still one of the best options out there for pure electric vehicle buyers, and it’s considerably cheaper now than it was at the start of 2024. It’s offered with both rear- and all-wheel drive, and the lineup starts at less than $60,000 before on-road costs.
Carscoops
JULY 20, 2024
If you want a big, luxurious, and premium SUV, the Germans have long cornered the market. Audi’s Q8 is undoubtedly a looker, but does it deliver on the hype? We spent a week behind the wheel to find out if this German giant is more than just a pretty face. While the high-powered Audi SQ8 and RSQ8 models are the variants that will probably get most car enthusiasts excited, there are plenty of other versions available, including the all-electric e-tron in standard SUV and Sportback guises.
CarExpert
JULY 20, 2024
The GWM Ute is unchanged for 2024, but the range has gotten a little smaller since last year. For 2024, the Cannon 4×2 and Cannon-L CC 4×4 have been discontinued, leaving only six variants. “These two models have been discontinued due to low sales demand and complexity reduction,” said a spokesperson for GWM Australia. The range now opens at $38,990 drive-away for the GWM Ute Cannon 4×4, and extends to $54,990 drive-away for the GWM Ute Cannon-XSR.
Carscoops
JULY 20, 2024
A Saline County Sheriff crashed into a family while chasing a Corvette at triple-digit speeds. The Corvette driver escaped and the chase ended after the officer-induced crash. Hours later, authorities found the car and ultimately nabbed the driver with several charges. Police officers often have to make split-second, life-changing decisions and frequently face excessive criticism when they make a mistake.
Drive.com
JULY 20, 2024
Despite reports of both a GR Corolla sedan and wagon being in development, no prototypes have been seen since the hot hatch was unveiled. Almost 18 months after Toyota GR Corolla hatchback launched in Australia, no further evidence has appeared suggesting the model will be released in other body styles. In the lead-up to the unveiling of the GR Corolla, multiple unconfirmed reports out of Japan – some from reputable publications, such as Best Car, which is known to get insider information from T
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JULY 20, 2024
EVs may be less flexible, but can your petrol car power a camping trip? Prior riffs on batteries, camping in an EV, and the man sending 24 ambulances to Ukraine Recently, I drove the Dacia Spring , a small electric car with a 140-mile range when new (and warm and not on a motorway). Also last week, my munchkins climbed into a 16-year-old small car and drove 140 miles to camp at a wet music festival.
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Video , Kia , Truck , Future Vehicles Continue reading Kia Tasman pickup to get a web series on its development Kia Tasman pickup to get a web series on its development originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Automotive News
JULY 20, 2024
In the first half of 2024, Tesla's US sales fell eight percent. It's worse in Europe with a 13-percent drop.
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Green , Nissan , Green Driving , Automotive History , Hatchback , Economy Cars , Electric Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2014 Nissan Leaf Junkyard Gem: 2014 Nissan Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 20, 2024
Ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network coming to more than 100 Starbucks locations in the US thanks to Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz will roll out more than 100 fast-charging stations at popular coffee shop chain Starbucks in the US, allowing customers to recharge their cars and themselves simultaneously. The DC fast chargers are capable of 400kW charging, though no current production Mercedes-Benz electric car will be able to take full advantage of those speeds.
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Safety Continue reading Distracted driving-related crash deaths climbed 14% between 2018 and 2022 Distracted driving-related crash deaths climbed 14% between 2018 and 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 20, 2024
The Y61 Nissan Patrol – dating back to the late 1990s – was discontinued in Australia in 2016, but it is still available to purchase in some international markets. The Y61 Nissan Patrol off-roader was discontinued in Australia in 2016 – but it continues to be built for some international markets like the Middle East, Africa and South America. First launched in 1997, the Y61 Patrol – also commonly referred to by its alternative GU codename in Australia – is still built by Nissan nearly 30 years a
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best car accessories of 2024 The best car accessories of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 20, 2024
US car giant moves three-row electric SUV assembly line so it can make more F-Series Super Duty pick-ups, which may include hybrid versions for the first time. Ford has moved production of a planned battery-electric seven-seat SUV so it can build more F-Series Super Duty pick-ups from 2026, which it may electrify for the first time. Plans to build the yet-to-be named three-row electric SUV at Oakville in Ontario, Canada, were shelved after the car maker postponed its launch to 2027 on the back o
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Kyle Larson makes another trip to Indianapolis as Brickyard 400 returns to speedway's oval Kyle Larson makes another trip to Indianapolis as Brickyard 400 returns to speedway's oval originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 20, 2024
Looking at buying a used hybrid? You might be able to save some money by opting for one of the first hybrids offered in Australia. We speak to the owner of an early Toyota Prius to see how it’s holding up. The Toyota Prius is commonly known as one of Australia’s first hybrids, only beaten to the market by the Honda Insight hybrid that landed just seven months ahead of the Prius in 2001.
Automotive News
JULY 20, 2024
The supercar has already conquered COTA and Laguna Seca. Now it may be gunning for the Nurburgring.
CarExpert
JULY 20, 2024
Understanding how much your car is worth is one thing, but then pricing it for a private sale is another art altogether. If you price your car properly, you’ll not only enjoy a more pleasant selling experience – but get better coin for your efforts. Here are eight things to keep in mind when pricing your car for the private market. Know the market Read our What’s my car worth?
Auto Express
JULY 20, 2024
The Volvo EX30 signals a new era for the Swedish firm’s EV plans.
Automotive News
JULY 20, 2024
Expect to see it in 2025 before it goes on sale in 2026.
Davey Auto Sales
JULY 20, 2024
Can Wildfire Smoke Damage a Car? Dealing with wildfire smoke has become all too common. The effects on air quality are quite clear, but did you know that your car, truck or SUV can be affected? So, can wildfire smoke damage a car? Yes, it can, and the ways the damage can occur are surprising. The team at Davey Auto Sales did a little homework to find some helpful information that could help you keep your automobile looking good and running well for as long as possible.
Drive.com
JULY 20, 2024
Million-dollar supercars line the streets of this exotic locale, so why does it have some of the world’s worst roads? Tom Fraser explains. It’s funny the places that automotive journalism can take you. In the space of a month, I went from touring the interior of my home state with the new Volkswagen Touareg , to camping overnight with a Mercedes-Benz campervan down on the Great Ocean Road, and then in Canberra checking out Mazda’s new SUV line-up.
Jalopnik
JULY 20, 2024
Elvis Presley had quite the collection of vehicles, including a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood , a De Tomaso Pantera and a Stutz Blackhawk. He also had an old private jet that sat rusting away for several decades before a YouTuber swept in and saved it from the scrapheap. Instead of returning it to the skies, they did the… Read more.
Carscoops
JULY 20, 2024
Honda patents a boxy SUV and a compact pickup with unique features. The SUV design draws inspiration from the original Honda Element. The patent filings spark speculation about potential production models. Honda’s long-dormant Element could be making a comeback. Newly surfaced patents hint at a boxy SUV with design cues straight from the original.
Jalopnik
JULY 20, 2024
As we get older and our brains fully mature, we become more risk averse and more comfortable being comfortable. Some folks have always aspired to a cushy and pampered lifestyle , and others learn to appreciate the comfy things in life as the youthful naiveté works its way out of our systems. Regardless of your real or… Read more.
Auto Blog
JULY 20, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Lewis Hamilton applauds Ralf Schumacher after former F1 driver reveals same-sex relationship Lewis Hamilton applauds Ralf Schumacher after former F1 driver reveals same-sex relationship originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jul 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
JULY 20, 2024
Home Owners Associations suck but one Florida HOA is particularly bad, as it is still enforcing a rule to keep pickup trucks out of driveways despite a state law protecting truck owners from such HOA overreach. - Lawrence Hodge Read More Read more.
Auto Express
JULY 20, 2024
Pictures of the Volvo EX30 and DS 3 E-Tense taking part in our real-world road test.
Jalopnik
JULY 20, 2024
Last week we asked you what the most comfortable car ever built was, but what about everyday folks looking to buy the comfiest new car they can afford? The well-trusted team at Consumer Reports compiled their test data to find out. CR has rated more than 260 new cars, and created the comfort score based on a… Read more.
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