Motor Authority
APRIL 21, 2024
Ferrari has filed a patent application for a hydrogen-powered internal-combustion engine, hinting that the automaker is considering this as a way to keep combustion engines alive in a future with stricter emissions regulations. Unlike hydrogen fuel cells, which generate electricity that is then used to power motors, hydrogen combustion engines.
Autocar
APRIL 30, 2024
TWR Supercat revealed as a £225k, limited-run super-GT with analogue appeal British engineering firm TWR Performance has revealed an outlandish, 600bhp reworking of the Jaguar XJS as its debut production model – complete with carbonfibre bodywork, a supercharged V12 and a manual gearbox. The first project to be unveiled by the Berkshire-based firm – a firm founded by the son of famed team boss and driver Tom Walkinshaw – sees the 50-year-old British coupé reimagined as a high-performance super-G
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Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
Five years ago there were no electric cars from China sold in Australia. Today two in five new Chinese-made cars delivered are electric – and sales are growing rapidly. Deliveries of new cars built in China have continued to break records in Australia – outnumbering those from South Korea, Germany and the US to become the third-biggest source of new vehicles – and now represent more than 15 per cent of sales.
CarExpert
APRIL 8, 2024
Chinese automotive giant BYD is reportedly set to launch its next-generation Blade battery in August, boasting significant range gains over its current power packs. Fast Technology reports BYD electric vehicle (EV) battery subsidiary FinDreams has developed the new Blade pack to be about 25 per cent more efficient than the brand’s existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Auto Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 1, 2024
Bay Area Tesla owner Ray Chu discovered the flaw while absentmindedly tapping his Pikachu card on the car The Tesla owner’s social media post exposing the issue went viral, raising security concerns Tesla acknowledged the problem affecting all Model 3, Y, S, and X vehicles since 2012 Kia and Land Rover owners can breathe a little easier – car thieves have a new favorite brand and a new method of stealing cars that requires almost no money or skill.
Motor 1
APRIL 9, 2024
Toyota’s venerable off-roader has a fresh redesign, a new hybrid powertrain, and a tougher Trailhunter trim.
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Drive.com
APRIL 10, 2024
Second-gen blade battery tech promises a longer driving range and lower costs within months from on sale in China, with Australia to follow. BYD will introduce its second-generation ‘blade’ battery pack – with enough range to drive an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne on a single charge – as soon as August 2024. The new technology will usurp the introduction of solid-state batteries with a similar claimed range by the world’s largest car maker, Toyota, currently planned for 2026 at the earli
CarExpert
APRIL 9, 2024
Australians think electric vehicles (EVs) are too expensive to buy and charging infrastructure is too limited, a study has found. It comes despite EV sales rising once again in the first quarter of 2024, increasing by 46.4 per cent compared to the same period last year and accounting for 8.3 per cent of all new vehicle deliveries. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA)’s 2024 Automotive Statistics publication outlines the largest hurdles which the car industry faces if it wants to i
Auto Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
Filed under: Toyota , SUV , Hybrid , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading 2025 Toyota 4Runner (finally!) revealed, and the new Trailhunter is extremely cool 2025 Toyota 4Runner (finally!) revealed, and the new Trailhunter is extremely cool originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 9 Apr 2024 22:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 26, 2024
Two cyclists jeered a Tesla Cybertruck owner and ended up in a verbal altercation. The truck driver cut off the riders and then hurled insults and slurs at them. The cyclists managed to catch much of the interaction on camera. Riding a bicycle anywhere near traffic inherently adds a certain level of danger to the activity. In most cases, nothing wrong happens, but even where no physical contact takes place, drivers and riders can end up in an argument.
Motor 1
APRIL 29, 2024
The driver of this Mclaren Senna lost control while stunting for the camera, leading to what looks like a very expensive wreck.
Autocar
APRIL 18, 2024
The Hyper SSR features 1208bhp and 8851lb ft of torque First outing in Europe for tri-motor Super Sport Race EV from GAC, which can do 0-62mph in just 1.9sec Chinese manufacturer GAC has presented the Aion Hyper SSR electric hypercar to Europeans for the first time in Milan. The tri-motor Hyper SSR – short for Super Sport Race – packs some eye-watering performance figures, thanks to a claimed 1208bhp and 8851lb ft of torque.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
While he has a dedicated following, Musk’s ‘polarising persona’ is costing Tesla customers, according to a new survey. Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s “polarising persona” is turning away new-car buyers considering a Tesla – and causing a decline in the car maker’s reputation around the world, including Australia – according to new research. Data by market intelligence firm Caliber – cited by news agency Reuters – claims the pool of buyers considering Tesla for their next vehicle in the US has
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
Ford remained profitable in the first quarter of 2024, but its electric vehicle (EV) division incurred heavy losses. The Blue Oval reported a net income of US$1.3 billion (~A$1.99 billion) in the first quarter of 2024 which is largely thanks to the success of its Ford Pro fleet division, which recorded earnings before interest and tax of US$3 billion (~A$4.58bn).
Auto Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
Filed under: GM Continue reading GM reportedly moving out of its Detroit headquarters towers GM reportedly moving out of its Detroit headquarters towers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 1, 2024
Climate protestors were dragged out of the New York International Auto Show after pouring liquid on the floor and onto an electric Ford F-150 Lightning. The group behind the action, Extinction Rebellion, says that EVs don’t do enough to avert a climate disaster. The group claims it is not protesting automotive enthusiasts but, instead, the infrastructure decisions that mean millions of Americans have no choice but to buy cars and drive.
Motor 1
APRIL 18, 2024
The most extreme new Mustang yet makes more power than the GT500, and it's limited to just 250 units.
Autocar
APRIL 22, 2024
Clues to the electric powertrain are minimal Land Rover brand's first EV tests in extreme conditions as it approaches a launch later this year The new electric Range Rover has been all but revealed as final-stage testing gets under way ahead of its launch later this year. New images show JLR's second production EV testing in the Arctic Circle – following a year of component and virtual tests – where temperatures fall as low as -40deg C.
Drive.com
APRIL 10, 2024
With a new captain at the helm of Subaru Tecnica International, the time could be ripe for Subaru to mount a return to the World Rally Championship – but could it be with an electric car? The new head of Subaru’s performance division is planning a return to the World Rally Championship – if he can get the company’s board of directors over the line.
CarExpert
APRIL 29, 2024
A new rule from the Albanese Government will require electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles to be louder in a bid to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The new Australian Design Rule (ADR) will require all new electric, hybrid and hydrogen cars, trucks and buses launched after November 1, 2025 to be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS).
Auto Blog
APRIL 5, 2024
Filed under: Green , Rumormill , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 5 Apr 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 21, 2024
Excitement for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is high, and dealers are cashing in. Despite carrying an MSRP of around $77,000, some dealerships are charging as much as $97,000 for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition. That’s due to markups that reach as high as $21,000, particularly among California dealers. When Toyota announced that the Land Cruiser nameplate would be making its welcome return to the North American market, we all got excited.
Motor 1
APRIL 23, 2024
The iconic Geländewagen goes electric, packing a massive 116-kWh battery that delivers 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque.
Autocar
APRIL 16, 2024
New headlights are said to shine a wider beam than previously and include cornering lamps New styling inspired by Samurai armour is said to be more aerodynamic, boosting efficiency and refinement The Nissan Qashqai has received a bold new look to bring it into line with the electric Ariya , boost its efficiency and secure its position as one of Europe’s most popular cars.
Drive.com
APRIL 9, 2024
The so-called ‘Battery King’ says the new solid-state tech spearheaded by Toyota is unreliable and unsafe. Dr Robin Zeng The founder of the world’s largest supplier of lithium-ion batteries, CATL, has labelled solid-state batteries as impractical and unsafe – alleging ‘showstopper’ claims ignore the real-world limits of the technology. Dr Robin Zeng – who is also the CEO of CATL – told the Financial Times the much-vaunted solid-state battery tech was unreliable, lacked durability and posed unsol
CarExpert
APRIL 12, 2024
A spate of recent price cuts has resulted in the entry price for an electric vehicle (EV) in Australia dropping below $40,000 drive-away for the first time. What’s even better for those after a cheap EV is that you can now get three models for under $40k, and certain state and territory incentives can drop these prices even further. Increasing competition between brands with small EVs has delivered a win for new car buyers, but what are the key differences between the five cheapest battery-power
Auto Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Fisker , Car Buying , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 27, 2024
Some Chinese cars are up to 178 percent more expensive in Europe than their equivalent models are in China. Chinese automakers are engaged in a price war at home, making slim markups on domestic sales. China’s cheaper production costs, including battery manufacturing and government subsidies, provide them with a competitive advantage. Most of the world is worried that China is flooding international markets by cutting the prices of their EVs.
Motor 1
APRIL 25, 2024
From road courses to small ovals and a superspeedway, some look ready for action while others are virtually unrecognizable.
Autocar
APRIL 14, 2024
Limited-run two-seater pays tribute to one of the Italian brand's most successful racers Abarth has revealed a retro two-seat sports coupé to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Called the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT, it's based on the Alfa Romeo 4C and is described as a 'modern reinterpretation' of the 1965 Fiat -Abarth OT 1300 race car, which claimed high-profile victories at the Nürburgring, Monza and Mugello in period.
Auto Express
APRIL 10, 2024
Alfa Romeo re-entered the small SUV sector with the new Milano offered in pure electric and petrol forms
CarExpert
APRIL 18, 2024
Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment manufacturer Tritium , which had pivoted to the US market, has declared itself insolvent. Troubled Tritium, in a filing on April 18, 2024 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for an administrator to be appointed. “On April 18, 2024, by resolutions of their boards, it was determined that the Company and three of its Australian subsidiaries, Tritium Pty Ltd, Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd and Tritium Nominee Pty Ltd
Auto Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , GMC , Car Buying , Truck , SUV , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Base GMC Hummer EV2 reportedly dead for the planned 2025 launch year Base GMC Hummer EV2 reportedly dead for the planned 2025 launch year originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Apr 2024 09:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 10, 2024
Alisea concept celebrates 25 years of Pagani. Joint project between IED Torino design students and Pagani itself. Full-scale model updates classic Zonda design for the 2020s. Pagani , for so long the new kid on the supercar block, isn’t so new anymore. The Modena-based brand turns 25 this year and to celebrate that milestone Pagani has joined forces with a team of trainee designers to create a concept hypercar, the Alisea.
Motor 1
APRIL 15, 2024
You can't drive a car in the Canadian province that has the tech, even if you aren't using it.
Autocar
APRIL 10, 2024
The Milano is Alfa Romeo's third SUV and its first series-production electric car Alfa reveals urban SUV as Giulietta successor with choice of mild-hybrid petrol or electric power Alfa Romeo has revealed the Milano as its third SUV and its first series-production electric car. Named for the brand's hometown, the urban-focused crossover is positioned as the spiritual successor to the Giulietta and Mito hatchbacks, majoring on accessibility but offering both premium appeal and driver engagement i
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