Motor Authority
JANUARY 18, 2024
Mazda in February will establish a team dedicated to rotary engine development, CEO Katsuhiro Moro announced during this past weekend's 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon. He said last year's Iconic SP concept, an electric sports car with a rotary serving as a range-extender, was well received, and with this encouragement the automaker will establish the new.
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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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
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.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 18, 2024
An uncamouflaged prototype for Dodge's electric replacement for the Challenger and Charger muscle cars has been spotted cruising on Michigan's I-75, close to Stellantis North America's headquarters, just days after Dodge released teaser photos of the vehicle. Video taken of the prototype on the move was uploaded to Instagram by user hellrango_nic.
Autocar
JANUARY 16, 2024
Battery passports are intended to shine light on supply chains and the pre-production process Digital document will detail provenance, state of health, and more Battery passports will be mandatory for electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 to provide greater visibility of what has gone into them and where it has come from. The digital documents will be linked to the VIN and a QR code that, when scanned with a digital device, will reveal detailed information about the so
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
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Auto Blog
JANUARY 18, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , BMW , Technology , Emerging Technologies Continue reading BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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.
Drive.com
JANUARY 14, 2024
The Ram 2500 and 3500’s engine supplier – Cummins – will spend more than $US2 billion ($AU2.98 billion) in fines to fix almost one million pick-ups which were fitted with emissions-defeating software in the US. More than 900,000 pick-ups built by Ram will be recalled in the US, as the company’s engine supplier faces a bill of $US2 billion ($AU2.98 billion) after it was found to have fitted illegal emissions-defeating software to vehicles made across a six-year period.
Carscoops
JANUARY 13, 2024
The story involving a dealer that seemingly played musical chairs with two Dodge Challenger Demon 170s and three customers isn’t over yet. Following Dodge’s intervention to resolve the issue, the dealer now has the original car back. It claims to have terminated three individuals connected to the incident and is taking additional steps to rectify the situation.
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
Autocar
JANUARY 15, 2024
An Aygo X-inspired urban EV was revealed in 2021 but plans are now on hold Firm has no immediate plans to offer a small, cheap electric car, making the prospect of an electric Aygo X unlikely Toyota has no immediate plans to offer a small, cheap electric car due to the high cost of battery materials, making the prospect of an electric Aygo X unlikely.
Drive.com
JANUARY 16, 2024
What is claimed to be the first electric vehicle mass-produced by a Chinese car maker outside of its home market has rolled out of a former Holden factory. Chinese car giant Great Wall Motors (GWM) has begun building electric cars at the former Holden Colorado ute factory in Thailand. The first GWM Ora Good Cat – an electric hatchback sold as the GWM Ora in Australia – rolled off the Rayong, Thailand production line last week, which GWM claims makes it the first Chinese car maker to mass-manufac
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2024
In China, automakers must disclose certain details about upcoming vehicles ahead of their unveiling, which means that we often get a look behind the curtain. In certain cases, such as with the next-generation Cadillac XT5, that can be relevant to North American readers, too. General Motors had initially planned to discontinue the Cadillac XT5 crossover in North America.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 17, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Green Culture , Green Driving , Electric Continue reading Yes, EVs had trouble charging in Chicago cold. No, it wasn't entirely their fault Yes, EVs had trouble charging in Chicago cold. No, it wasn't entirely their fault originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JANUARY 17, 2024
Valiance Defender features bespoke design elements and an electric fabric roof Dutch coachbuilder Heritage Customs has started production of its soft-top convertible Land Rover Defender , with the firm’s second example already under way at its Enter factory. Based on the L663-generation Defender 90, the Valiance Convertible has been heavily modified to feature a sixth seat, forged wheels, bespoke leather trim, sports seats and other changes to both its interior and exterior.
Drive.com
JANUARY 14, 2024
The brakes have been applied on a safety rating for the updated Tesla Model 3 as an investigation by Australian authorities continues into a possible breach of motor-vehicle regulations that could prompt a recall and stop-delivery notice. A five-star safety rating for the facelifted Tesla Model 3 electric car in Australia has been placed on hold as federal regulators probe a possible breach of motor-vehicle compliance rules that would make it illegal for use on the road.
Carscoops
JANUARY 13, 2024
Fresh off the back of surpassing Tesla as the world’s biggest EV automaker , BYD’s (Build Your Dreams) determination to dominate the electric vehicle landscape is set to expand, with the Chinese automaker gearing up to reveal an (as yet unnamed) midsize pickup truck to tackle Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s Hilux. With patent images and spy shots already circulating, the electrified pickup has been undergoing product development testing in Australia with the intention of upset
Auto Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Green , Spy Photos , Audi , Wagon , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Audi A6 E-Tron wagon appears mostly undisguised in spy photos Audi A6 E-Tron wagon appears mostly undisguised in spy photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JANUARY 15, 2024
Replacement for MG 3 will remain petrol-engined, with EV focus put on larger 4 and 5 Supermini is set to go hybrid but remain one of UK's cheapest cars; take design influence from Cyberster MG has confirmed that it will unwrap the next-generation MG 3 at the Geneva motor show on 26 February. The Chinese brand made the announcement on X, posting an undisguised image of the new supermini 's front end.
Drive.com
JANUARY 13, 2024
Sony has brought the Gran Turismo video games into real life by driving its latest electric-car prototype – developed with Honda – using a PlayStation controller. But the feature isn’t bound for the road. The latest prototype of the first electric car from Japanese electronics giant Sony was driven onto a stage remotely – without a driver behind the wheel – using a controller for a Sony PlayStation 5 video-game console.
Carscoops
JANUARY 16, 2024
The Midwest is currently experiencing a cold snap, leaving cities like Chicago with double-digit negative temperatures. These freezing conditions have led to some issues for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, who are experiencing longer-than-normal charging times, putting the charging infrastructure to its limits. Some EV drivers in Chicago have been forced to have their cars towed after the hours-long wait times for an available plug killed their batteries.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 14, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck driver documents 1340-mile road trip Tesla Cybertruck driver documents 1340-mile road trip originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JANUARY 17, 2024
New £25k crossover will be longer than the Captur, at 4.4m The new crossover is understood to be only slightly larger than the Clio-based Captur While Renault seeks to secure its footing in the value-focused B-segment, the company is also investing heavily in expanding its offering in the larger and more expensive C-segment – and as part of that, it will launch a new SUV to rival the likes of the Toyota C-HR.
CarExpert
JANUARY 19, 2024
If you read CarExpert, you’ll already know about our electric vs petrol road trip from Melbourne to Sydney. Even if you aren’t a regular reader you’re probably aware of it; more than 2 million people have viewed a post about the drive on the 7News Sydney page on Facebook. Most of the feedback has been positive… but there’s also been a lot of negative comments, allegations of bias, and accusations of a sinister, anti-electric agenda from EV owners upset we’ve d
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2024
The age of battery-electric vehicles is well and truly upon us, but at the Tokyo Auto Salon , Toyota showed there is still plenty of fun left to be had with combustion engines, unveiling vehicles like the facelifted GR Yaris and the 300 hp Lexus LBX RR Morizo Concept. There are plenty of other combustion-powered Toyota models that car enthusiasts can look forward to seeing in the future too.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 13, 2024
Continue reading You can get a used Tesla for $20,000 from Hertz right now — but beware of these red flags You can get a used Tesla for $20,000 from Hertz right now — but beware of these red flags originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 13 Jan 2024 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JANUARY 15, 2024
Dodge revealed the new performance EV on its social media accounts New muscle car prototype carries over many of concept's features; order book to open later this year Dodge has revealed a pre-production version of the new Charger Daytona SRT as its first performance EV. Dubbed "the future of electrified muscle", it will be available from late 2024, positioned as a rival to the electric Chevrolet Camaro , due in 2026.
Drive.com
JANUARY 18, 2024
The European Union will introduce ‘battery passports’ for electric cars from February 2027 – but it’s not what you might first be expecting. All new electric cars in the European Union will be required to be sold with a ‘battery passport’ from 2027, providing information about where the materials used to make the power pack come from – but the unique system won’t be adopted in Australia just yet.
Carscoops
JANUARY 17, 2024
It’s the end of an era in Oxnard, California as the Mullin Automotive Museum has announced plans to close its doors for the final time on February 10. The museum was founded over a decade ago by Peter and Merle Mullin, who used the facility to showcase their automotive, art, and furniture collection to the public. The historic pieces filled the museum, which boasts nearly 47,000 square feet (4,366 square meters) of exhibition space.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
Filed under: Gas Prices , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 55 gas stations with the best fuel quality for your car The 55 gas stations with the best fuel quality for your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JANUARY 15, 2024
The Tayron will replace the Tiguan Allspace Design for new seven-seat SUV revealed ahead of its UK launch in 2025 The new seven-seat Volkswagen Tayron is due on sale in the UK in 2025 as a successor to the retired Tiguan Allspace. The second-generation Tayron has now been revealed in the latest batch of Chinese regulatory filings ahead of its planned introduction to Europe markets next year.
Drive.com
JANUARY 17, 2024
Development of the long-rumoured Apple car is continuing – amid reports of delays to the project – as the tech giant expands its autonomous driving testing program. Apple has recruited new drivers for its autonomous vehicle testing fleet for the first time in three years – as the US tech giant’s plans to join the car industry reportedly continue to face delays.
Carscoops
JANUARY 19, 2024
Mazda has made the announcement that production of the Mazda6 for the Japanese market will cease in mid-April 2024. This marks another chapter in the story of the beloved sedan’s gradual disappearance from major markets, following its discontinuation in North America back in 2021 and the U.K just last year. The automaker provided only minimal insight into its decision to discontinue the sedan and wagon, but truth to be told, it is getting quite long in the tooth, despite its enduring desig
Auto Blog
JANUARY 17, 2024
Filed under: Aftermarket , Green , Ford , Truck , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear takes the electric pickup off-roading Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear takes the electric pickup off-roading originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JANUARY 16, 2024
The electric estate was spotted testing on roads around Germany New EV equivalent to the Audi A6 Avant sheds much of its disguise; will get up to 435 miles of range The long-awaited electric version of the Audi A6 is nearly ready to be revealed, with prototypes shedding almost all their camouflage during the final stages of development. A prototype of the new A6 Avant E-tron has been spotted testing on roads around Germany, revealing its bold new design language as it gears up to take on the up
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