Motor Authority
JULY 25, 2024
Ford patented tech that would have a vehicle report a driver for speeding The patent said vehicles would monitor other vehicles using onboard cameras It's unclear what legal argument Ford would make for the tech if implemented Ford is trying to patent a way for its cars to report speeding drivers to the police. A patent application from the.
Autocar
JULY 28, 2024
"The key for us is to be affordable, differentiated and profitable," said Ford Model E COO Martin Gjaja New platform developed by ex-Tesla engineer puts mainstream models back on the table A new range of smaller and more affordable electric Ford s will be spawned from an upcoming ‘skunkworks’ architecture on which the firm aims to produce the world’s most efficient electric cars.
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Carscoops
JULY 25, 2024
The BMW 7-Series has been named the most satisfying new vehicle. Rivian was the most satisfying brand, while Mitsubishi was the worst. Tesla EVs were deemed less satisfying than rivals. J.D. Power has released their latest Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study and it reveals owner satisfaction has “rebounded after two years of unprecedented decline.” In particular, the average satisfaction rating is 847 and that’s up two points from a year ago.
Auto Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Filed under: Aftermarket , Government/Legal , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
The United Nations (UN) wants to halve the global road toll by 2030, tackling the “silent pandemic” with a celebrity-led awareness campaign. The campaign, under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, will kick off in New York during 2025 before reaching more than 1000 cities in more than 80 countries. Celebrities such as Novak Djokovic, Michelle Yeoh, and Naomi Campbell will support the campaign through slogans such as “I drive slow” or “I don’t drive under the infl
Drive.com
JULY 9, 2024
Tesla’s quickest Model 3 electric car yet has underperformed in a high-speed test on the Nurburgring race circuit, overheating its brakes in two and a half minutes – and losing half its power. The latest Tesla Model 3 Performance has been labelled “dangerous” after a track test on Germany’s Nurburgring race circuit saw it set its brakes alight – and overheated its battery.
Motor Authority
JULY 25, 2024
Toyota will replace engines in over 100,000 Tundra full-size pickup trucks and Lexus LX luxury SUVs as a recall fix, Automotive News reported Thursday. Toyota announced the recall in May, saying at the time that it encompassed 102,000 Tundra and LX vehicles equipped with twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engines. These engines may contain machining debris.
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Carscoops
JULY 10, 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA has reported their second quarter results and sales were down by 12%. The EQS and EQS SUV were the big losers as sales dropped 57% to 2,556 units. Despite lackluster EV sales, plug-in hybrids jumped 524%. Mercedes has walked back their electric vehicle ambitions and decided to invest more into internal combustion engines. Their reasoning is becoming crystal clear as EV sales have tanked.
Auto Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , Chevrolet , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 18, 2024
There’s not much copper in electric vehicle (EV) chargers, but that isn’t stopping thieves in the US from raiding stations for the metal. Automotive News reports 129 charging cables were stolen from Electrify America charging stations in the first five months of this year, more than in the entire 2023 calendar year (125). Electrify America has one of the largest charging networks in the country, and says cut cables cost US$2000 to US$4000 (~A$3000-$6000) to replace.
Drive.com
JULY 29, 2024
Will Tesla’s brand-specific insurance coverage help lower rising costs for Australian EV owners? We find out. US electric car giant Tesla has launched its brand-specific insurance cover in Australia, but some customers aren’t happy with the quotes they’ve received. Launched in partnership with another Australian insurance provider, Zurich Australia, the ‘InsureMyTesla’ program is available to new and existing Tesla owners through the Tesla smartphone app.
Auto Express
JULY 11, 2024
New study by University of Nottingham sees drivers more interested in their phones than the road when behind the wheel of a car with autonomous systems
Autocar
JULY 17, 2024
The Roadster will be compact and a two-seater, pledges Smart's Europe CEO Smart's Europe CEO hints at plans for a sports car revival and "rest assured, it will be very compact" Smart is considering an electric revival of the Roadster sports car , which it made from 2002 to 2005, once it has launched a range of more mainstream electric cars. The brand now sells the #1 and #3 SUVs in Europe and will bring the larger #5 SUV to the market next year while it works to enhance the viability of an elect
Carscoops
JULY 15, 2024
A lawsuit alleges that Toyota misled buyers about the ease of owning a Mirai. Owners claim they have to drive long distances to find a hydrogen refueling station. They also complain about lower-than-advertised driving range figures. A group of Toyota Mirai lessees and owners, apparently disillusioned with the reality of hydrogen car ownership, filed a class action lawsuit against the automaker.
Auto Blog
JULY 22, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Cadillac , Concept Cars , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Cadillac Sollei is a striking electric convertible. It's also just a concept for now Cadillac Sollei is a striking electric convertible. It's also just a concept for now originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 10, 2024
The days of new car production in Australia may be gone, but that hasn’t stopped some of our local engineering industry’s biggest players from further expanding their operations. Walkinshaw Automotive Group – the parent of the now-defunct Holden Special Vehicles – has been successfully converting American pickups from left- to right-hand drive in Melbourne since 2016, starting with Ram and later expanding to Chevrolet and Toyota.
Automotive News
JULY 9, 2024
Set for a Goodwood debut, Project Midnight has a carbon fiber body and an engine that revs to 9,500 rpm.
Auto Express
JULY 16, 2024
Price comparison site Quotezone says just 43 per cent of drivers are considering an EV, with only eight per cent planning to do so before 2035
Autocar
JULY 18, 2024
Ford recently revealed the Capri as its third electric car for Europe Ford developing new hybrids after EV-only strategy deemed "not a good choice for our business or our customers" Ford’s electric vehicle boss says the company’s plan to go all-electric by 2030 in Europe was “too ambitious”, and the firm will continue to offer a range of hybrids in light of wavering EV uptake.
Carscoops
JULY 28, 2024
GR Corolla engine catches fire while driving on highway. Toyota denies responsibility, blames speed and tire conditions. Owner seeks answers, support, and potential compensation. Toyota has denied responsibility and warranty coverage after a GR Corolla’s engine erupted in flames last month, suggesting that high-speed driving and possibly even the tires are at fault for the fiery incident.
Auto Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Electric Continue reading California city unveils nation's first all-EV police fleet California city unveils nation's first all-EV police fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 22, 2024
This is the first Changan vehicle to have been snapped on Australian roads; the Deepal S07. Spotted on the M4 Motorway in Sydney, the electric SUV – which could be confused for a Cupra – appeared to be undergoing engineering evaluation, with a team of staff onboard the fully electric, Tesla Model Y -sized SUV. Changan is one of China’s ‘big four’ state-owned carmakers and has a range of electric and electrified vehicles, with the S07 falling under the Deepal sub-brand.
Automotive News
JULY 25, 2024
1,064 horsepower. 215 miles per hour. 1,200 pounds of downforce. The new Corvette ZR1 is a beast.
Auto Express
JULY 11, 2024
EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe
Autocar
JULY 31, 2024
Ford's campaign to dominate global motorsport could bring a GT40 successor for endurance racing Ford is considering fielding a hybrid hypercar in the top class of world endurance racing, which could see it go toe to toe with Ferrari for all-out victory at Le Mans for the first time since 1969. Since the original GT40 bowed out, Ford has not been represented in the upper echelons of sports car racing (except for the ill-fated C100 of the early 1980s), but now as the firm dramatically enhances its
Carscoops
JULY 13, 2024
Construction of a new tunnel linking Denmark and Germany has officially commenced. The Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link will cut down travel time to 7 minutes by rail and 10 minutes by car. The project will be 11.1 miles long, making it the world’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel. Construction on what will become the world’s longest-ever underwater road and rail tunnel commenced on June 17.
Auto Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Filed under: Emissions , Fuel Efficiency , Driving , Gas Prices , Ownership Continue reading Report: Premium fuel is now recommended for most light-duty vehicles Report: Premium fuel is now recommended for most light-duty vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 17, 2024
The upcoming BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV has been spied on Australian roads ahead of its local launch before the end of the year. Images uploaded to the BYD Sealion 7 Australia Facebook group show a prototype with thick black camouflage wrap parked outside a McDonald’s restaurant, wearing Victorian registration plates. As recently reported , the Sealion 7 will be the brand’s fourth all-electric model in Australian showrooms, sold alongside the smaller Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatchback and
Automotive News
JULY 25, 2024
GM didn't have a stock engine that made as much power as the C8 ZR1's engine, so they put a hot tune on the old C7 ZR1's LT5.
Auto Express
JULY 24, 2024
Gridserve’s new facility makes it easier to diagnose problems in the network and boost the speed and success rate of EV charging
Autocar
JULY 9, 2024
Powerful updated 992-gen 911 gets hybrid power with sensational performance but carries a few extra kilos Porsche has recently enjoyed people describing the GTS as the ‘sweet spot’ in the Porsche 911 range. It has had more oomph and more reward than the Carrera but not the focus nor the harshness of a Turbo or a GT3. Imagine, then, the reaction when Porsche first said it was going to hybridise it, and the online fury at the potential of a two tonne, pluggable 911.
Carscoops
JULY 30, 2024
Legendary sports seat manufacturer Recaro has filed for bankruptcy. The company was acquired by a private equity firm in 2020 and its collapse puts 215 jobs at risk. The separate aircraft seat and gaming chair divisions are unaffected by the collapse of the automotive business. Whether it’s a hot production model for the street or a full on racer , no fast car is complete without a great sports seat.
Auto Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Filed under: Green , Spy Photos , Ford , Truck , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Spy photos: Ford testing heavier-duty F-150 Lightning EV with hub motors? Spy photos: Ford testing heavier-duty F-150 Lightning EV with hub motors? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 16, 2024
Smart’s Australian distributor has locked in local pricing and specifications for the brand’s return, detailing its two electric models. LSH Auto, Australia’s largest Mercedes-Benz retailer, will sell the Smart #1 and #3 across outlets in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane from September, offering three variants of each electric SUV. Both the Smart #1 and Smart #3 will be sold in three guises: Pro+, Premium and Brabus.
Automotive News
JULY 11, 2024
Lotus's record-breaking Evija track car didn't even make it to the first turn before shunting into the hay bale barrier.
Auto Express
JULY 25, 2024
Peugeot’s largest SUV gets hybrid power as standard and a £37,360 starting price, while the E-5008 offers 310 miles of range for £48,550
Autocar
JULY 8, 2024
The Civic-based two-door hybrid will be Honda’s sixth UK model line Hybrid coupe gets swooping looks, an acute attention to dynamics and an interior designed around the driver’s needs Honda will bring its new Prelude sports coupé to the UK and target younger customers with its elegant, swooping looks, acute attention to dynamics and an interior that has been designed around the driver’s needs.
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