Motor Authority
JULY 3, 2024
Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company's $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said a leak of hydraulic fluid on the road surface near the.
Autocar
JULY 2, 2024
The Octa was, according to its makers, "a white-sheet vehicle" 626bhp 4x4 brute is a "Defender on steroids" for £158k; has AMG-baiting pace and is limited to 1070 examples The Defender Octa is the most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the 4x4 that Land Rover has yet produced, complete with a spec sheet that reflects its top-end £158,000 price.
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Carscoops
JULY 5, 2024
The front half of the tester resembles a traditional sports car, while the rear looks a bit like an X6. Our spy sources suggest this model could be a smaller series production model like the i8. The dramatic coupe lacks traditional door handles and likely uses an 800-volt electrical architecture. BMW is in the midst of transforming its battery-electric lineup with its Neue Klasse series of models, set to spawn six models by 2027, and the latest addition to this family has just been spotted.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Volkswagen , Classics Continue reading A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor Authority
JULY 4, 2024
Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast cave system 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 on display remains in its mangled condition On a quiet morning well before the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, opened for business, the.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
New electric equivalent of Q5 makes the most out of its transformative luxury EV platform Ingolstadt may well want to tap up Guinness for its famous advertising slogan, because its new Audi Q6 E-tron is very good. But we have had to wait. I’m speaking comparatively here. The Q6 E-tron is the first car on sale to use the fancy PPE platform that Audi has developed with Porsche.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Japan is proposing to build a 310+ mile conveyor belt to deliver cargo between Tokyo and Osaka. The belt would run in tunnels and above ground, and could deliver as much cargo as 25,000 truck drivers daily. Japan’s declining population is one reason the country is predicting a 36 percent shortfall in truck drivers by 2030. Many logistics companies around the world have high hopes for fully driverless trucks that will be able to operate around the clock without needing to sleep or take toil
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Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi's PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron benefits from an available air suspension with adaptive dampers An underground parking garage below the cobblestone streets of San Sebastian, Spain’s.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Rapid rise in mass is driven by electrification, popularity of SUVs and disappearance of lightweight small cars The average weight of a new car has increased by nearly 400kg over the past seven years, according to Autocar data. Analysis of weight figures from Autocar road tests shows that between 2016 and 2023 – approximately one model cycle – the mean average kerb weight of new cars rose from 1553kg to 1947kg.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
Police in Phoenix pulled over a Waymo robotaxi after it temporarily drove into an oncoming lane of traffic. Bodycam footage from the scene shows the officer approaching the Jag and finding nobody at the wheel. The cop was unable to write a ticket because there was no human driver present. The threat of us receiving a fine or having our license taken away is one of the main reasons public roads aren’t just one huge destruction derby free-for-all.
Auto Blog
JULY 2, 2024
Filed under: Green , Ford , Electric Continue reading Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 2 Jul 2024 16:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor Authority
JUNE 30, 2024
A conversion morphs the Hummer H1 into an electric SUV dubbed the Cyber-Hummer The Cyber-Hummer uses Tesla powertrain components for 1,000 hp Cyber-Hummers cost $98,900 and are said to have about 300 miles of range A Canadian EV conversion shop announced plans this week to build an electric Hummer using Tesla components. North American Electric.
Autocar
JULY 2, 2024
Gaydon plays to it wealthiest traditionalists with a throwback, front-engined-V12-manual bruiser collector's special This point, I feel, needs making from the outset. There is only one car in the history of the, er, car to mate a turbo V12 engine to a manual gearbox. And you’re looking at it. Or one of them, for there will be just 110, making the Aston Martin Valour so rare that you’re more likely to see a rocking horse manuring an adjacent field than chance across one on the road.So don’t spend
Carscoops
JULY 2, 2024
VW cuts costs by eliminating free Porsche company cars for about 200 executives. The decision is met with lawsuits and protests from affected employees. Audi vehicles may become the new “premium” option for downgraded executives. Company cars are a nice treat for employees, especially if they come from a premium brand. Unfortunately for high-ranked officials at Volkswagen, they can no longer have a free Porsche delivered on their driveway as part of the group-wide cost-cutting measur
Auto Blog
JULY 1, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading Tesla running out of excuses for its prolonged sales slump Tesla running out of excuses for its prolonged sales slump originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor Authority
JULY 2, 2024
Koenigsegg once again breaks the speed and braking record of 0-400-0 kph The Jesko Absolut beat the Koenigsegg Regera and Rimac Nevera The records were set using the same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires as customer cars, of which Koenigsegg will make 125 Koenigsegg has broken its own 0-400-0 kph (0-249-0 mph) record for production cars, posting.
Autocar
JULY 2, 2024
Spiritual successor to the iconic Carlton, or just another hugely powerful electric wannabe? Before we get stuck into the new Lotus Emeya, ask yourself: has any car maker changed its tune so abruptly as the historically Norfolk-based outfit?It seems only months ago that we were haring around the track at Hethel, goading an Exige 390 Sport Final Edition – all 1138kg of it – into misbehaving.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck filmed lying in the verge upside down after a crash. Truck appears to have crossed out of its lane at high speed, struck a bank and flipped upside down. The EV has appeared in numerous videos showing it can withstand attacks from bullets, saws and hammers. “Other trucks look badass, Cybertruck actually is,” wrote Tesla boss Elon Musk on X today.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Green , First Drives , Crossover , Electric , Sedan , Polestar Continue reading 2024 Polestar 4 First Drive Review: No looking back 2024 Polestar 4 First Drive Review: No looking back originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor Authority
JUNE 30, 2024
Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
New long-wheelbase variant, with a larger battery, more powerful motor and versatile configurations, shows the ID Buzz at its best In 2022, Volkswagen’s effort to electrify its model range resulted in the launch of a new, different and vaguely recognisable kind of electric family car, and unlike the brand's other ID cars so far (which have spawned Audi, Cupra and Skoda siblings), this one is VW-only.Its electric cars are proving popular thanks to their diversity, but none is more unique than thi
Carscoops
JULY 5, 2024
The special-edition model will be sold in Coupe and Convertible guises, limited to just 40 examples. Customers can opt for a red exterior and beige interior or a black exterior and red interior. Deliveries start in September. The C8 Chevrolet Corvette has expanded the popularity of the famous ‘Vette name around the world and in Japan , customers can now order a new special edition.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
Motorists and cyclists will share the road as equals for the first time in Queensland, after Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) opened the state’s first ‘Safe Active Street’ last Friday. Pierce Street in South Toowoomba has been redesigned to give cyclists equal priority on the road as cars, motorcycles and other common forms of registration-paying transport.
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
The Toyota Supra enters the 2025 model year without the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 offered in previous years, and as a result has a much steeper starting price. Due at dealerships in the fall, the 2025 Supra comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and carries a starting price of $57,345, including a $1,095 destination charge. That price.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
Sporty version of big electric MPV gets four-wheel drive and 335bhp - but is it more style than substance? When Volkswagen first introduced its sporty GTX moniker, you would never have guessed that it would have been slapped onto the side of the Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX.But that’s exactly what the brand has done with the .The MPV is the fourth model in the brand’s electric armoury to receive the GTX treatment, following the ID 4 and ID 5 SUVs and ID 7 saloon/estate.
Carscoops
JULY 3, 2024
The Mirage recorded a 146% increase in Q2 2024 and an 85.5% in the first half of 2024 compared to last year. The entry-level Mitsubishi was introduced in 2011 but has undergone two facelifts and multiple model-year updates. The Mirage might be gone from the US lineup in a couple of years, as Mitsubishi transitions to a crossover-only brand. Mitsubishi announced its sales numbers for the second quarter of 2024 in the US, with the absolute highlight being the impressive sales performance of the Mi
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
A sheepish motorist in the US has blamed Tesla’s so-called Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system after grinding to a halt on a set of train tracks. The Tesla – which appears to be a Model Y – was spotted stranded on a railway line in California, which prompted the Woodland Police Department to make a public safety announcement on social media.
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
JLR has issued a recall spanning six of its SUV lines, though only certain examples from the 2024 model year. The cause is an oil filter housing that may crack and leak oil at high pressure into the engine bay, increasing the risk of a fire. The leaking oil could also become a hazard for other road users if gets onto the road surface. The affected.
Autocar
JULY 3, 2024
4x4 firm's second model pushed back due to "reluctant" consumer uptake of EVs and legislative obstacles Ineos has delayed the launch of its new Fusilier 4x4 until further notice, citing weak demand for electric vehicles and uncertainty around governmental EV policies. The second model from chemical magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 4x4 company was due to enter production in 2027, but its launch has now been pushed back indefinitely as Ineos waits for the EV market - and the legislative framework arou
Carscoops
JULY 2, 2024
The most potent version of the Defender will debut at next week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. U.S. pricing starts at $152,000 and $167,800 for the Defender OCTA Edition One. This insane Defender needs just 3.8 seconds to hit 60 mph. The Land Rover Defender family has a new addition, and it’s the most powerful and quickest model ever adorned with the Defender badge.
Motor Trader
JULY 1, 2024
Consumers want the next government to focus on restimulating the private market for electric vehicles. That’s the key finding of a General Election survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association. The survey received 51 responses from various franchised dealership groups across the UK, collectively representing over 300 sites. “Through NFDA’s General Election survey and manifesto, dealerships have clearly communicated their priorities to the next government.
Motor Authority
JULY 3, 2024
Genesis engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for an updated version of the GV60, the Korean luxury brand's debut electric vehicle. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but a few subtle tweaks stand out. The front fascia design is new, and the headlights adopt new internals with smaller element LEDs. The aerodynamic pattern used for the.
Autocar
JULY 3, 2024
New hot hatch packs “advanced electric powertrain” and has been engineered for "go-kart feeling" Mini will showcase the EV future of its John Cooper Works programme at next week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with the new Mini Cooper JCW E. A camouflaged version of the electric hot hatch will run up Goodwood's famed hillclimb. The JCW E is said to feature an “advanced electric powertrain”, suggesting it will pack more power than the 215bhp Mini Cooper SE.
Carscoops
JULY 5, 2024
Sales of the Honda Civic, CR-V, and HR-V have all jumped considerably this year, Honda sold 31.6% fewer Passports in the first half of the year compared to 2024. The CR-V was easily the Japanese brand’s best-selling model. Honda executives in the U.S. have reason to celebrate, with brand sales rising by 12.3% through the first half of 2024, driven primarily by increased demand for its truck and SUV models.
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
Ford is in the process of developing a US$30,000 (~A$45,000) electric vehicle (EV), and CEO Jim Farley expects it to hit US showrooms by 2027. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival last Friday, Mr Farley hinted that Ford’s new affordable EV will be a smaller car rather than a large SUV or pickup. With a base price of US$30,000, it’ll undercut the Tesla Model 3 which opens at US$33,990 (A$51,152) in the US market.
Auto Blog
JULY 5, 2024
Filed under: Green , Marketing/Advertising , Cadillac , Electric , Luxury , Sedan Continue reading Cadillac Celestiq gets its first TV commercial, 'A Bespoke Journey' Cadillac Celestiq gets its first TV commercial, 'A Bespoke Journey' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 5 Jul 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
Production of XF, XE and F-Type models ended last month, although cars will be available from stock Searching for redemption, we bid farewell to the nonconfirmist saloon that never quite left the mark it should have Who buys a Jaguar saloon? From about now, nobody will - at least for a while, because this is one of the last of the current four-door Jaguars that will be built, prior to a hiatus for this so-traditional style of car whose replacement still lingers some time off in the future.
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