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.
Canadian Auto Dealer
APRIL 10, 2024
In less than four years of transitioning to a career selling cars, former Sportsnet baseball broadcaster Barry Davis is knocking it out of the park for Bolton Honda. Davis was recently awarded Honda Canada’s 2023 Council of Sales Leadership Award in recognition of outstanding sales achievement and commitment to training and customer satisfaction. “I was 53 when I started this, and to start a whole new career and get some kind of recognition for the job you’re doing meant the world to me,” said
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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 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.
Auto Express
APRIL 12, 2024
European Union's First Commission has found that, on average, most cars are far less fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than official WLTP test results suggest
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.
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 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 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.
Auto Express
APRIL 5, 2024
Peugeot’s new Hybrid 136 powertrain offers EV driving capabilities in town and improved fuel economy over existing pure-petrol 308 and 408 models
Autocar
APRIL 10, 2024
The Junior is Alfa Romeo's third SUV and its first series-production electric car “A car called Milano cannot be produced in Poland. This is forbidden by Italian law," says industry minister Alfa Romeo has been forced into changing the name of its new Milano urban SUV to Junior less than a week after it was launched, following uproar from Italian politicians.
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 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 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.
Automotive News
APRIL 9, 2024
Toyota’s venerable off-roader has a fresh redesign, a new hybrid powertrain, and a tougher Trailhunter trim.
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
Drive.com
APRIL 18, 2024
Australia is catching up with the rest of the world, introducing a new design rule which means electric vehicles must emit a noise when moving at low speeds. ‘Quiet’ cars such as electric and hybrid vehicles must now legally make a warning sound at low speeds to help people who are blind or vision impaired stay safe, it has been announced today. Federal Transport Minister Catherine King announced the new Australian Design Rule (ADR) on Friday, with it set to be mandated on all new electric, hybr
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 , 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 28, 2024
A Fisker Ocean owner’s electric SUV was deemed a total loss by the insurance company after suffering minor door damage. The insurance company cut a check for $53,303 as it couldn’t find the necessary parts to repair the vehicle. Now the owners are hoping to make others aware of the potential pitfalls that come with startup vehicle ownership.
Automotive News
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 4, 2024
The electric MPV would bring with it some fundamental technical challenges Modular EV platform allows Renault to explore new segments, but Espace can’t be FWD Renault is considering reviving the Espace MPV, as the flexibility of the company’s electric car platforms enables it to explore and revisit a range of different bodystyles. The Espace is currently a stretched seven-seat version of the Austral hybrid SUV, but Autocar understands the name could be redeployed for an electric people carrier
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
The rental-car giant has been accused of billing customers for not topping up electric hire cars to the maximum charge level – even though they physically wouldn’t be able to do so unless the charging station is next door. A leading car rental company is reviewing its practices after it was discovered it has been quietly limiting the battery capacity of its electric cars – and billing customers for not returning the vehicle with maximum charge.
CarExpert
APRIL 30, 2024
Faced with falling sales and profit, Tesla is taking the axe to its headcount, with the latest casualties reportedly being its Supercharger fast charging network and new vehicle development teams. The Information understands Tesla has fired Rebecca Tinucci, head of the Supercharger division, and will also retrench the roughly 500 people who directly or indirectly report to her.
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 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.
Automotive News
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 11, 2024
Real-world data from EU-mandated in-car tech has highlighted shortcomings in testing The car industry is facing a possible crisis concerning real-world fuel economy data – which could have wide-ranging repercussions as significant as the fallout from the Dieselgate emissions test cheating scandal. Two reports have emerged from the European Union over the past few weeks, the latest from the European Commission, and both could have far-reaching effects on the type of vehicles that manufacturers w
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