Motor Authority
JANUARY 24, 2024
The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was built to celebrate the end of the road for the current Challenger and its V-8 engine. The car generates a massive 1,025 hp when running on E85 fuel, but Hennessey Performance is already working on an upgrade that will lift output to as much as 1,700 hp. Hennessey CEO and founder John Hennessey is among.
Autocar
JANUARY 14, 2024
Honda has not replaced Clarity FCEV, which retired in 2022 Honda says fuel cell cars are the "next phase" after battery EVs, pending infrastructure improvements Honda believes hydrogen fuel cell technology has a role to play in the future of the passenger car, once the ‘battery EV era’ is fully under way. Honda , along with Toyota and Hyundai , has long been a proponent of the hydrogen car, launching the FCX Clarity globally as far back as 2008 and following it up with a second generation which
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Auto Blog
JANUARY 12, 2024
Continue reading Hertz is ditching 20,000 electric cars, citing expensive repairs. Hertz is ditching 20,000 electric cars, citing expensive repairs. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2024
The world is starting to appear quite grim for startups aiming to break into the EV market. This means that brands striving to survive must make significant commitments, and Mullen is doing just that with the Five RS, a high-performance version of its crossover unveiled today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Although seeing EVs with impressive performance figures is nothing new, it’s still a little surprising to encounter an electric crossover making promises of this ma
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2024
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric sedan is currently under investigation by Australian regulators due to a potential technical compliance breach. “The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is aware of concerns regarding the child restraint anchorage points in the 2024 Tesla Model 3 and is looking into this matter,” said Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts spokesperson. “Roa
Drive.com
JANUARY 16, 2024
A stop-delivery notice has been issued for the Tesla Model 3 electric car after it was found to fall foul of Australian motor-vehicle regulations. Deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 will be halted in Australia from today after the electric car was found to be in breach of Australian motor-vehicle regulations. Customers were advised today deliveries will be paused indefinitely “from close of business 17 January 2024” due to a “technical compliance matter that we are working closely
Automotive News
JANUARY 12, 2024
Photos from Dodge give us a clear look at the next-generation Charger, but is there a combustion engine under the hood?
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Auto Blog
JANUARY 22, 2024
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Motorsports , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford Continue reading Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 22, 2024
Hyundai has no concerns about the slight slow down in demand for electric vehicles and is forging ahead with its ambitious electrification goals. According to senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, Olabisi Boyle, the Korean brand isn’t worried about sales fluctuations and understands the significance of the journey to electrification.
CarExpert
JANUARY 30, 2024
Porsche believes it will be eFuels , and not electrification, which will future-proof the world’s automotive landscape. The company is confident it has found a ‘holy grail’ solution to the switch from fossil fuels to a sustainable plan which is kind to the environment. It’s not just for cars, either, as eFuels could also work for the petrochemical needs of industry as well as aviation and shipping.
Drive.com
JANUARY 8, 2024
The latest Tesla Model 3 electric car has been flagged for a potential violation of long-standing Australian motor-vehicle regulations that could prompt a halt to deliveries, and a recall. EXCLUSIVE The Tesla Model 3 electric car is under investigation by federal regulators for a possible breach of motor-vehicle rules, after access to a child-seat anchor point needed to gain approval for use on the road was removed by the manufacturer.
Automotive News
JANUARY 19, 2024
AVL Racetech in Austria has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 405 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque.
Autocar
JANUARY 12, 2024
Three-cylinder engine outputs 300bhp and 295lb ft Crossover swaps hybrid powertrain for GR Yaris’s turbocharged three-pot Lexus has unveiled a high-performance version of the new LBX crossover at the Tokyo motor show. Called the Morizo RR Concept, it swaps the LBX’s 134bhp 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain for the G16E-GTS engine from the Toyota GR Yaris.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Electric Continue reading Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 20, 2024
CES may be better known for the latest and greatest in consumer electronics, from AI-backed gadgets to transparent microLED displays. Yet, the Las Vegas event has also become the springboard for many technological announcements in the automotive sector. For Hyundai, it was a chance to reassure the world that hydrogen propulsion is still a viable option for many sectors, including non-automotive and private passenger vehicles.
CarExpert
JANUARY 12, 2024
The world’s biggest car company, Toyota, is not giving up on combustion engines. It is renewing its commitment to piston power thanks to a directive from company chairman, and long-term ‘car guy’, Akio Toyoda. He wants to protect millions of jobs in Japan and to also provide a range of choices for future car buyers. “To all those who have made engines up until now, let’s continue to make engines,” Toyoda said at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 in Tokyo.
Drive.com
JANUARY 14, 2024
A Federal Court has ordered a man from the Mid North Coast to take down from the internet leaked documents obtained from a Tesla whistleblower. A New South Wales man has been ordered to remove leaked leaked documents from the internet following court proceedings initiated by Tesla. According to a report from Lawyerly, electric-car giant Tesla has sought the removal of thousands of documents relating to technical reports, customer complaints, vehicle repairs, and meeting notes, as well as those t
Automotive News
JANUARY 17, 2024
We asked every automaker that sells a manual car in America how many buyers opted for a stick. This is what we learned.
Autocar
JANUARY 11, 2024
Toyota has sold more than 32,000 GR Yarises Sales success means hot hatch will be developed and sold for as long as emissions regulations allow Toyota says that the unexpected success of the GR Yaris has led it to make the hot hatchback a permanent fixture in its line-up. Speaking at an event where we drove a prototype of the new facelifted GR Yaris , its chief engineer Naohiko Saito said: “This isn't the end of development.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 20, 2024
Filed under: Ownership , Safety , Hybrid Continue reading BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 14, 2024
After multiple delays, the Tesla Cybertruck finally hit production last year. Initially, it seemed like only Tesla employees and a chosen few privileged buyers had a golden ticket to the delivery list. But now, a non-employee has a Cybertruck and is sharing his firsthand experience. And let’s just say that there are pretty glaring quality issues, especially for a vehicle in the $100,000 price range.
CarExpert
JANUARY 22, 2024
Electric vehicle owners who have recently visited a public charging station and seen ‘faulted’ or ‘out of service’ notice on one, if not all of the chargers, are likely to have come across a Tritium charging unit. The Brisbane-based company was once one of Australia’s biggest success stories, as the manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers deployed all over the world and used by brands such as Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, ChargeFox, and many others.
Drive.com
JANUARY 21, 2024
A failed attempt to have a man arrested has resulted in Tesla getting slammed by a Federal Court Judge. A Federal Court judge has rejected attempts by Tesla to have a man from New South Wales arrested, after he allegedly defied court orders. Tesla filed a lawsuit in recent weeks in an attempt to have leaked whistleblower documents taken down from the internet, which the company alleges had been uploaded by the man, Lawyerly reports.
Automotive News
JANUARY 30, 2024
It's got three digital displays on the dash and a fourth screen that looks like it's dedicated to climate and seat functions.
Autocar
JANUARY 4, 2024
Nevera has enormous 120kWh battery, poor 2.0mpkWh efficiency The firm is exploring the viability of a new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel Rimac's next supercar might not be powered only by batteries, as the company is looking into the viability of a radical new technology that generates electricity using liquid fuels like diesel.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
Filed under: Green , Used Car Buying , Electric Continue reading Hertz selling 20,000 EVs, will replace with gas-powered vehicles Hertz selling 20,000 EVs, will replace with gas-powered vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 11, 2024
When the Franco-Moroccan new energy automotive startup, NAMX, first unveiled its first concept back in 2022, the Pininfarina-designed HUV, it stated that the vehicle had drawn inspiration from American muscle cars. However, at that time, no specific details had been released regarding the propulsion system, except for power figures. Now that it has been revealed that the HUV will be powered by a hydrogen-fueled V8, it is clear to see and why.
CarExpert
JANUARY 16, 2024
Tesla has been forced to halt deliveries of its updated ‘Highland’ Model 3 in Australia as it resolves a compliance issue, but says it expects deliveries to resume within weeks. It’s understood the updated version of the Model 3 which recently began being delivered to Australian customers doesn’t have an accessible rear centre top-tether point, in breach of Australian Design Rules (ADRs). “We regret to inform you that deliveries of Model 3 in Australia will be pause
Drive.com
JANUARY 10, 2024
More than three years after ChargePoint stopped maintaining its electric-car chargers in Australia, the US firm has confirmed its departure from the market. US electric-car charging firm ChargePoint will cease Australian operations next month, turning off its chargers across almost 50 stations locally. In an email to the company’s members, ChargePoint told its customers it will “no longer maintain a presence in Australia” from 1 February 2024, shutting down its application and network of 46 char
Automotive News
JANUARY 14, 2024
The Mello Yello no. 51 was rescued last September, followed recently by the Hardees no. 28.
Autocar
JANUARY 10, 2024
BMW's Munich plant opened in 1922 and switched to road car production 30 years later Neue Klasse EVs will be made at the site from 2026, closing the curtain on 75 years of combustion engine output The BMW plant in Munich will produce only electric cars from 2027, following a €650 million (£560m) investment to expand and upgrade the 102-year-old site.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 8, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying Continue reading Average monthly car loan payment hits a record $739 in Q4 2023 Average monthly car loan payment hits a record $739 in Q4 2023 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 27, 2024
Unlike the powerhouse that is Build Your Dreams (BYD), Chinese auto manufacturer Chery is one of the lesser-known brands in the Western world, albeit with serious ambitions beyond the boundaries of East Asia. It boasts a multitude of sub-brands that you’ve probably never heard of, like Exeed, Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour, and Karry. With such a vast array of sedans and SUVs, you might need a diary to keep track of them all.
CarExpert
JANUARY 30, 2024
Japanese government officials have reportedly raided a Toyota factory just hours after the car giant admitted to producing “irregular” results while testing certain diesel engines. Yesterday , Toyota announced an internal investigation had discovered irregularities during horsepower output testing of three turbo-diesel engines – though the company claimed the discrepancies were only found when using engine control units (ECUs) not found in its mass-produced vehicles.
Drive.com
JANUARY 29, 2024
Shipments of Toyota vehicles with three popular diesel engines – including the 2.8-litre four-cylinder in the HiLux and Prado – have been paused overseas after “irregularities” were found in power certification testing. The impact on Australia is unclear. Toyota has admitted to cheating certification testing for diesel engines used in the HiLux, Fortuner, HiAce, LandCruiser 300 Series, Prado and Lexus LX – among other models – months after admitting to rigging crash tests for develop
Auto Express
JANUARY 28, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks BYD’s superb start to 2024 is part of the reason Tesla’s market valuation has plummeted
Autocar
JANUARY 17, 2024
Lexus steps back into the full-blown luxury sphere with a rather unconventional limousine rival If the sight of the new Lexus LM makes you wonder why anyone would spend six figures on a van-like ‘luxury mover’ large MPV, it’s probably because you’re simply not ‘hyper-affluent’ enough. For a few minutes at least, just try to be a bit more Jeffrey Bezos.Imagine that you travel almost everywhere by private jet - except when travelling by road.
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