Motor Authority
MAY 1, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is getting new software features to improve off-road performance, potentially helping turn the electric pickup into the more trail-ready vehicle some owners seem to want. According to the official Cybertruck account on X (formerly Twitter), the social media network owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the pickup will soon get an.
Autocar
MAY 2, 2024
After heavy investment the 12Cilindri sticks with Ferrari’s 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 812 Superfast successor is a striking, high-tech celebration of Ferrari's biggest engine Ferrari ’s new flagship GT car, the 12Cilindri, is the most powerful pure-combustion car it has yet put into series production. Revealed on the sidelines of the Miami Grand Prix to commemorate Ferrari’s 70th anniversary in the US, the 12Cilindri “opens a new chapter in Ferrari history”, according to the brand’s chi
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Auto Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Filed under: Green , Green Driving , Driving , Ownership , Electric , Hybrid , Infrastructure Continue reading EVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars EVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 May 2024 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 2, 2024
Hertz is off-loading an additional 10,000 electric vehicles from its fleet because of depreciation. This comes just a few months after it started to sell 20,000 EVs, primarily Teslas. In 2021, the car rental giant emerged from a brief bankruptcy and reached a deal with Tesla to purchase 100,000 vehicles for its fleet. However, aggressive price cuts initiated by Tesla throughout 2023 destabilized the used market, resulting in huge depreciation of its used vehicles.
Motor Authority
APRIL 30, 2024
Aston Martin's DBS will be redesigned later this year, with the newcomer expected to revive the vaunted Vanquish nameplate. Prototypes have been spotted testing hard at the Nürburgring, and Aston Martin on Wednesday confirmed the car will pack a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-12 engine. Confirmed numbers include a peak output of 823 hp.
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
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.
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Motor Authority
MAY 2, 2024
Cadillac will likely still sell gas-powered cars beyond 2030, the brand's chief, John Roth, told reporters on Wednesday. A Cadillac spokesperson later told the Detroit Free Press that the brand still plans to offer EVs in multiple segments by the end of the decade, but that the transition away from gas cars may be slower than anticipated. The end.
Autocar
APRIL 29, 2024
It wears a new set of canards, and the bonnet gains a pair of deep nostrils above the radiator Extreme variant of the A110 will be strictly limited and priced well above the £90,000 A110 R Alpine is preparing to send the A110 out on a high note with a stripped-out, track-focused variant to rival the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS. Developed with input from Alpine F1 driver Esteban Ocon, the climactic variant of the A110 is understood to be a strictly limited proposition priced well above the £90,000 A110
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).
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.
Motor Authority
MAY 2, 2024
Ferrari late on Thursday unveiled its successor to the 812 Superfast in the form of the 12 Cilindri. The reveal took place at a special event in Miami Beach to mark 70 years of Ferrari sales in the U.S. Unlike the 812 Superfast which was derived from its F12 Berlinetta predecessor, the 12 Cilindri represents a ground-up redesign for Ferrari's.
Autocar
APRIL 30, 2024
New V12 engine gives reborn Vanquish much more power than the DBS DBS replacement will start a run of specials using the new 12-cylinder engine, which you can listen to here Aston Martin's next-generation GT flagship will bring back the storied Vanquish name and use a thunderous new V12 engine with far more power than that of the outgoing DBS. As it edges closer to an unveiling in the coming months, the new Vanquish has been confirmed to pack 824bhp and 738lb ft of torque, which are substantial
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).
Carscoops
APRIL 27, 2024
Tesla laid off 10 percent of its workforce early last week. One of the workers, Nico Murillo, lost his job despite claiming that he slept in his car to work harder for the company. Murillo’s post is now going viral as commenters sympathize with his unfortunate situation. Last week, news broke that Tesla had laid off over 14,000 employees, constituting a significant 10% reduction in its workforce.
Motor Authority
APRIL 28, 2024
Audi's conquests of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and 24 Hours of Le Mans rank among the automaker's most prominent racing achievements, but this Audi race car, set to be auctioned off by RM Sotheby's, hails from a different corner of the racing world. One of the featured lots at a Monaco auction scheduled for May 10, this 1991 Audi V8.
Autocar
APRIL 29, 2024
Cupra has given its Leon hatch/estate and Formentor crossover a sharper look Model range refresh brings revised styling and improved technology to make Cupra more distinct from Seat Cupra has grafted a new face onto the Formentor and Leon to better distinguish its line-up from that of sibling brand Seat. The new ‘shark-nose’ front end brings the crossover and hatchback/estate into line with the upcoming Terramar SUV and gives the Spanish brand’s ICE cars a clearer familial link.
CarExpert
MAY 1, 2024
The Australian arm of American pickup brand Ram has remanufactured its 30,000th vehicle Down Under. Ram Trucks Australia is celebrating the milestone, which was reached with the remanufacture of a 1500 Big Horn in Melbourne, by offering a new finance deal. Until the end of June, all Ram 1500 Big Horn models sold and delivered will be offered with a 4.99 per cent no-deposit finance package.
Carscoops
MAY 3, 2024
According to our sources, Nissan is developing a limited-edition Z to celebrate the car’s 55th anniversary. The special edition is believed to arrive this fall and could take inspiration from the Fairlady Z Customized Edition with its retro-inspired touches. Production will likely be limited, with allocations potentially determined by dealer sales performance.
Motor Authority
APRIL 28, 2024
The Rivian R1T is aimed more at camp sites than job sites, but a patent filing from the automaker hints at a new feature that could enhance the electric pickup truck's usefulness as a work vehicle. In a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2022, but only published in April 4, Rivian details a.
Autocar
MAY 2, 2024
The as yet unnamed successor is in the final stages of development Maranello previews its next GT flagship, which is tipped to pack more than 800bhp Ferrari has previewed a new V12 supercar ahead of a full unveiling on Friday, 3 May. The new model is expected to be the latest entrant into the brand's flagship grand tourer line, taking up the mantle from the 812 Superfast , which has been in production for seven years.
Auto Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Filed under: Green , Dodge , Fiat , Jeep Continue reading Stellantis is open to putting a gas engine in its EVs to meet demand Stellantis is open to putting a gas engine in its EVs to meet demand originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 May 2024 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 2, 2024
Various modifications have been made to the firm’s flagship 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 to increase power. Overhauled exterior and interior designs give the 12Cilindri a more refined design than its predecessor. The Italian marque is yet to announce pricing details for the Coupe and Spider models in the U.S. Ferrari’s latest and greatest front-engined Grand Tourer has debuted.
Motor Authority
APRIL 29, 2024
EV startup Polestar recently demonstrated the rapid charge capability of a new lithium-ion battery being developed by Israeli company StoreDot. For the demonstration, a Polestar 5 prototype fitted with a 77-kwh battery from StoreDot was able to charge from 10-80% in just 10 minutes using a DC fast-charger. According to Polestar, the prototype.
Autocar
APRIL 30, 2024
Ferrari piles on the downforce for its first road-legal, special-series XX model It’s almost a decade since Ferrari’s last extra-special-series ‘XX’ car, the La Ferrari-based FXX-K, was introduced. Between that, the original FXX, FXX Evolutione, and the 599XX and -Evo, it’s reckoned that Maranello has so far either made (or, in some cases, remade) fewer than a hundred XX-branded cars in total, only for its wealthiest and most favoured customers.Lately, however, those favoured few have been distr
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.
Carscoops
MAY 2, 2024
Stellantis is hiring engineers from Brazil and India for around $53k to cut costs, a Bloomberg report says The equivalent engineer working in the U.S. or Europe would cost the company $150-200k Strategy is focused on reducing spend to drive vehicle prices down and better compete with Chinese automakers Many automakers already build their cars in other countries and take advantage of cheaper labor costs.
Motor Authority
MAY 1, 2024
German tuner Alpina is readying an update for its B3 based on the BMW 3-Series, and a prototype has been spotted. The prototype is for the B3 Touring wagon, and out shots come just weeks after a prototype for the B3 sedan was spotted. The update will be the second for the current generation of Alpina's B3. The previous update was made for the 2023.
Autocar
APRIL 28, 2024
The Land Rover Defender rival is a sibling to the fabled Wrangler Hardcore off-roader to get removable doors and 373-mile range in EV form, but unlikely to be pure-ICE The Jeep Recon off-roader could be offered with a hybrid powertrain as well as an electric one when it arrives in 2025, according to new brand boss Antonio Filosa. The Land Rover Defender rival was revealed in concept form as an electric sibling to the fabled Wrangler , which is currently offered with petrol and plug-in hybrid pow
Auto Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Filed under: Ferrari , Automotive History , Deep Dive , Convertible , Coupe , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Ferrari 12Cilindri Deep Dive Preview: No electric here, just pure V12 beauty Ferrari 12Cilindri Deep Dive Preview: No electric here, just pure V12 beauty originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 May 2024 20:01:00 EDT.
Carscoops
MAY 1, 2024
The new Guoya will be available with a 3.0-liter or a 4.0-liter hybrid powertrain. The car has design elements “borrowed” from Cadillac, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and others. Pricing details haven’t been announced. Hongqi’s flagship luxury sedan debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s not named the L1 as expected, opting instead for the Guoya nameplate, and will be sold under the company’s new Golden Sunflower brand.
Motor Authority
APRIL 30, 2024
British performance marque TWR has been revived by the son of the original company's founder, and on Tuesday it revealed its first project, the wild Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS. The iconic Jaguar grand tourer, built between 1975 and 1996, was raced by the original TWR in various touring car championships, so it's a fitting donor vehicle for.
Autocar
MAY 1, 2024
The Honda e:Ny1 is expected to be updated next year Honda's new Chinese model naming system drops the e:N prefix; could translate to European markets Honda is changing the naming of its electric cars after customers found the e:N badging too difficult to pronounce. The Japanese brand unveiled the new naming system at the Beijing motor show , starting with the Ye P7 large SUV that will go on sale in China later this year.
Auto Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla lays off executives, cuts Supercharger division Tesla lays off executives, cuts Supercharger division originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 1, 2024
A Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV has been transformed into a truck. Besides cutting off the rear end of the bodywork, the builder extended the wheelbase by 11.8 inches, making room for a properly sized bed. The owner says it will be used as a daily driver. The world may be clamoring for a new Land Cruiser FJ , but one Aussie fan wasn’t waiting around taking matters into their own hands with a pretty sweet conversion.
Motor Authority
MAY 3, 2024
Lotus has already launched an electric hypercar plus an SUV and sedan also powered by batteries, but the real test for the brand in the EV era is a lightweight sports car akin to the Elise and Emira. Lotus has just such a car on the drawing board. Code-named the Type 135, it was originally due in 2026 sharing a mechanical package with a sports car.
Autocar
APRIL 28, 2024
Does an extra 67bhp and a host of dynamic upgrades give Mercedes' new two-door the edge over rivals? Serving as an indirect successor to the E53 Coupé, the hot new CLE 53 Coupé wears the AMG badge but isn’t quite a full-bore, Affalterbach-made model. A new CLE 63 is on its way, but it remains to be seen what it will power it; the C63 saloon fell way short of the mark after it swapped its roaring V8 engine for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain.The CLE 53 is a closer rival to the BMW M440i
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