Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Mercedes-Benz has abandoned its goal of exclusively selling electric vehicles in major markets by 2030, CEO Ola Källenius said on Thursday during the automaker's annual general meeting. Mercedes first announced the goal in 2021 but slower than expected EV sales means the automaker now plans to continue offering gas-powered cars well into the.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
But year-over-year volume down on high borrowing rates, rough winter.
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Autocar
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Fusilier is smaller and slightly sleeker than the Grenadier Grenadier's smaller sibling is first electric Ineos, due on sale in 2027 with extreme off-road ability Ineos has revealed the Fusilier as a smaller sibling to the Grenadier , bringing the option of pure-electric power and claiming "world-class off-road capability". The 4x4 company’s third model – after the Grenadier SUV and closely related Quartermaster pick-up – is based on a new EV-oriented skateboard architecture, completely separat
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The DeLorean from Back to the Future is one of the most iconic movie cars ever created and it’s at the center of a long-running dispute. While the first film in the series was released in 1985, the car is playing a starring role in a lawsuit involving NBCUniversal and the DeLorean Motor Company. The latter sued the entertainment giant for “breach of contract and an accounting, as well as trademark and trade dress infringement.” The basis of the lawsuit dates back to the 1980
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The sound and feel of a V-8 roaring away is one of the biggest appeals of driving a performance car fitted with that type of engine—and given strict speed limits, it may even be the biggest appeal for some buyers. That all goes away with electric vehicles, but some automakers are looking at ways to keep some of the V-8 magic alive, even if.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , Electric , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Mercedes-Benz sees EV demand slow, will update combustion car lineup Mercedes-Benz sees EV demand slow, will update combustion car lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Microlino is not much longer than a Citroën Ami but has double the power and top speed Maker of Isetta-inspired electric car is aiming for 300 UK deliveries by the end of 2024 Swiss firm Microlino will begin selling its Isetta-inspired electric quadricycle in the UK imminently, Autocar can reveal. The company is currently advertising a vacancy for a UK country manager, who will be responsible for establishing a sales infrastructure and a marketing strategy for the Microlino.
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Drive.com
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
A game-changing electric vehicle for the whole family, the Kia EV9 Air represents the future of Australian family transport and wins the coveted DCOTY trophy for 2024 The Kia EV9 electric SUV has won the Drive Car of the Year 2024 award, marking the first time in the 18-year history of the awards program, that an electric vehicle has taken the prestigious trophy.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading Cheap Chinese cars from Mexico could be 'an extinction-level event,' U.S. trade group says Cheap Chinese cars from Mexico could be 'an extinction-level event,' U.S. trade group says originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Renault's utilitarian hatchback is reborn as a retro EV crossover to rival the Jeep Avenger The reborn Renault 4 has been spotted in production form just days before the debut of its supermini sibling, the new Renault 5. The 4 is due on the market in 2025 as an evolution of 2022's chunky, Dakar-inspired 4Ever Trophy concept and will ride on the same Ampr Small EV architecture as the lower-slung 5.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Speculation about a next-generation Toyota MR2 has been swirling around the web for what feels like an eternity, and now, yet another report has emerged from Japan alleging that the sports car could debut as early as the end of 2025 before hitting the market the following year with a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. If you haven’t been keeping track, over the years, we’ve heard rumors of Toyota exploring various directions for the next-generation MR2.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Australia’s proposed emissions laws were designed to catch up to tougher US regulations – but now the US government wants to wind its own targets back. The US Government is tipped to wind back the proposed tailpipe emissions laws, succumbing to pressure from local car makers citing slower-than-anticipated demand for electric vehicles. Scheduled for introduction in 2027, the proposed regulations were originally designed to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles and looked to reduce new vehicl
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Filed under: Green , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Performance Continue reading Dodge Charger EV will artificially generate V8 vibrations, says patent Dodge Charger EV will artificially generate V8 vibrations, says patent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The ID 7 Tourer is proportionally identical to the ID 7 saloon The Tourer will arrive in the second half of 2024 to take on the BMW i5 Touring The Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer has broken cover as a sleek electric estate which the German firm hopes will broaden the appeal of its flagship EV and solidify its position in the executive market. Described as the “electric all-rounder of the new era”, the Tourer will arrive in the second half of 2024 to take on the BMW i5 Touring and forthcoming Audi A6 E-tr
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Most limited-production hypercars are typically treated like garage queens, but exceptions exist, like the Pagani Huayra Codalunga pictured here, seen cruising on public roads in Switzerland. As if driving a long-tail Huayra in the wild isn’t exciting enough, its owner was interrupted by local police, who reportedly impounded the rare Italian exotic that’s worth $7.3 million.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Subaru has taken the knife to the price of its Tesla Model Y rival, and it is now $6700 to $8000 cheaper – slotting between a Tesla Model Y RWD and Long Range. Subaru Australia has slashed prices of its upcoming 2024 Subaru Solterra electric SUV by up to $8000 before customer deliveries begin. It follows criticism of the original prices which saw the most affordable model cost $12,500 more than a base Tesla Model Y – Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle – and the flagship model top $90
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying , Driving , Truck , Coupe , Hatchback , SUV Continue reading Every car available with a manual transmission Every car available with a manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The new i5 got this eighth-gen 5 Series range off to a stuttering start. What's it like when an ICE enters the mix? Given that BMW itself calls the BMW 5 Series the “core and heart” of its brand, the arrival of a new one is going to be a much bigger event than yet another SUV rolling off the line.This all-new G60 version is the eighth generation of a model that has racked up more than 10 million sales in more than 50 years on the market, yet so far we have only known it by a different name: the
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In an unexpected twist of fate, Volkswagen is reportedly considering bringing back the Scirocco nameplate in the form of a fully electric sportscar. While the project has yet to receive the green light for production, a low-slung coupe with dual electric motors and a Porsche-derived platform could serve as the perfect base for a revived Scirocco. VW has officially confirmed that both the GTI and R nameplates will continue to exist in the EV-only future, decorating the grilles of the upcoming hot
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The fixation with Aussie V8s borders on the irrational. After 30 years, the Holden engine is headed for the automotive knackery. Holden’s near-mythical 5.0-litre V8 had powered fast Aussie muscle for decades Story by Peter McKay originally published in Drive on 20 February, 1998 Why do so many Australians have an affection for V8 engines, and old-fashioned V8s at that?
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Electric , Infrastructure Continue reading Cybertruck engineer addresses claims the Tesla EVs rust in the rain Cybertruck engineer addresses claims the Tesla EVs rust in the rain originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Cost-effective EVs are rare but growing in number. Here are the 10 cheapest on sale in the UK today Electric cars come in all shapes and sizes, and the focus on battery-powered models is sharper than ever. For many drivers, though, one thing is also under consideration: price. Many drivers consider electric cars to be expensive. For instance, the Vauxhall Corsa has long been a blue-collar hero, thanks to its low cost, competent dynamics and decent practicality, but the cheapest electric version
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Tesla has given US owners of the Cybertruck a tried-and-tested way of protecting their electric pickup’s stainless steel bodywork – but it comes at a hefty price. The company will offer a choice of five vinyl wraps for the striking ute, albeit through just four Tesla service centres in California. It’s not the first time Tesla has offered wraps instead of more paint colours, as last year it launched seven vinyl choices for the Model Y and Model 3 in the US – in addition to the five paint f
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The parent company of MG, SAIC Motors, is continuing its expansion in European territory with the introduction of a new electric-only brand called IM, which stands for Intelligent Mobility. The marque will introduce itself to well-heeled European consumers with the L6, which will make its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show on February 26.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Chevrolet , GMC , Truck Continue reading GM issues stop-sale order for 2024 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups GM issues stop-sale order for 2024 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Widely updated Cayenne gets an impressive interior revamp and, even in bottom-rung form, doesn’t want for relative driver appeal The 'new' Porsche Cayenne isn’t quite all-new: as the kids might put it, “because reasons”. Its maker is currently investing in both an electric Cayenne to sell alongside this one (due in 2026) and an even larger electric SUV to sell alongside that (known for now as the ‘K1’ and due in 2027).It’s also about to deliver its electric new Macan, in which it’s been investin
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The organisation representing new-car makers in Australia has come under fire for “now discredited” claims some models could become up to $13,000 more expensive next year under the government’s new vehicle emissions standards. The peak body for car manufacturers in Australia has been accused by electric-car lobbyists of making “misleading” and “now discredited” claims on how upcoming emissions standards for new vehicles will increase prices.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq 5 N has gone down a storm with those lucky enough to test it, and it’s just as well. Because in Europe the drift-happy EV is now the only full N car in Hyundai’s lineup. The Golf GTI-rivalling i30 N and its smaller sidekick, the i20 N, which competed with cars like the late, great Ford Fiesta ST, have been dropped as part of the Korean brand’s push towards an electric future.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Mercedes-Benz Continue reading Wife of Tesla employee killed in perhaps first 'Full Self-Driving' crash says they were 'guinea pigs' Wife of Tesla employee killed in perhaps first 'Full Self-Driving' crash says they were 'guinea pigs' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
HMRC makes U-turn on changes to benefit-in-kind rules after criticism from motor industry One week on from proposed new company car taxes for double-cab pick-up trucks HMRC has scrapped the plans. Company car scheme users who bought or leased a double-cab pick-up truck were due to see the benefit in kind (BIK) payments sky rocket under proposals announced on 12 February, but in a dramatic U-turn after criticism from farmers and the motor industry it has reversed its decision.
Automotive News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
It concedes it will fail to meet its previously established projection of having PHEVs and EVs account for 50 percent of sales by 2025.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck hasn’t even been available to customers for more than a few months and it’s already facing big scrutiny. One of the most recent and glaring concerns is that of surface rust (or spots) popping up on the slab-sided pickup. Now, the lead engineer on the Cybertruck has piped up to put the rust debate to bed. On Valentine’s Day, we told you about how several owners were complaining about apparent rust on the surface of their six-figure Cybertrucks.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Weird Car News , Porsche , Coupe , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Is it just a nip and tuck? Or is the third-generation VW Tiguan a thorough re-think? We try one and find out If we were in a corporate bonding exercise and playing a mandatory game of word association and I said Volkswagen, you might say Golf. But those in the know know that the Volkswagen Tiguan is in fact the firm’s best-seller. This third-generation model has a lot riding on it, then.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
European brands Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi and Cupra – managed under one roof in Australia – are the latest car makers to support proposed Australian new-car emissions rules, with caveats. The factory-backed distributor of Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi and Cupra cars in Australia has expressed its support for the Federal Government’s proposed emissions targets for new cars starting next year.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck might sport an unusually shaped design with ample ground clearance, but it was made abundantly clear from the official presentation that , despite Elon Musk’s debunked quarter-mile claims , its acceleration figures would be a standout feature. In this context, it’s hardly shocking that owners have begun flocking to the drag strip with their Cybertrucks, and the resulting times are nothing short of impressive, particularly when you consider the sheer weight and si
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Electric , Rivian Continue reading Rivian cuts jobs, sees annual production far below estimates Rivian cuts jobs, sees annual production far below estimates originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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