Motor Authority
JULY 30, 2024
At 179 inches, the current 992-generation Porsche 911 measures almost 10 inches longer than the original icon launched in the 1960s. It's something that has not gone unnoticed by Porsche design chief Michael Mauer, who in an interview with Drive published on Tuesday said he would love to create smaller sports cars, and that the 911 should be as.
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JULY 29, 2024
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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.
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.
Motor Authority
JULY 30, 2024
Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia Roadster comes less than a year after the Utopia coupe, and Pagani has said it plans to build 130 of them, with prices starting at 3.1 million euros (approximately $3.4 million). The Utopia is Pagani's third supercar line after the Zonda and Huayra.
Carscoops
AUGUST 2, 2024
A Mercedes EQE caused a big fire in an apartment complex in South Korea on Thursday. The fully electric sedan erupted into flames while being parked and not charging. 20 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the parking lot of a South Korean apartment complex, causing a big fire.
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
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Motor Authority
JULY 30, 2024
The world's most famous automotive seat manufacturer is out of money. On Monday, Automobilwoche reported Recaro Automotive filed bankruptcy through Germany's Esslingen District Court. Recaro Automotive GmbH reportedly has 215 employees at its factory in Kirchheim under Teck, Germany. Autocar reported employees were caught off guard and not made.
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.
Autocar
AUGUST 2, 2024
Initial Clubsport Edition cars get significantly more power British-built reinterpretation of classic racer is made from carbonfibre, targeting sub-1450kg weight Donington-based AC Cars has revealed a coupé version of the venerable Cobra, melding modern technology and production techniques with a historic silhouette. The car is said to draw on the AC 298 coupé that competed in the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours, taking inspiration from its raked Kamm tail.
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.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active safety tech with a trailer The Ram 1500 may not have the highest towing rating, but it offers one of the best towing experiences among gas-powered.
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.
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
Auto Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Marketing/Advertising , Plants/Manufacturing , RAM , Truck Continue reading Stellantis CEO Tavares calls out problems in the U.S. market, including at Ram Stellantis CEO Tavares calls out problems in the U.S. market, including at Ram originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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.
Carscoops
AUGUST 1, 2024
Mitsubishi joins the Honda-Nissan alliance to collaborate on electric vehicles and software. The alliance aims to compete with Chinese automakers and achieve carbon neutrality faster. Honda and Nissan will co-develop platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles. Mitsubishi confirmed the rumors about joining the newly formed Honda-Nissan alliance, with the three companies signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today.
Autocar
JULY 31, 2024
A6 Performance puts out 362bhp while S6 gets 543bhp Striking estate and saloon gets Q6 e-tron tech, 800V architecture plus saloon and estate bodies The Audi A6 has gone electric for its sixth generation, taking the fight to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE with up to 543bhp and more than 466 miles of range. Unlike its primary rivals, which run adjacent to the combustion-engined E-Class and 5 Series , Audi has opted to transition one of its most important models to solely electric power.
Auto Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Jeep , RAM Continue reading Stellantis offers buyouts to U.S. white-collar workers Stellantis offers buyouts to U.S. white-collar workers originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
AUGUST 2, 2024
Luxury limousines look pretty fancy, but how fast are they in a straight line? There’s only one way to find out! We’ve pitted the Bentley Flying Spur S V8 up against the V12 Mercedes-Maybach S680 and the V12 Rolls-Royce Dawn to figure out which is quickest. The winner then goes up against the all-electric Korean missile: the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
Carscoops
JULY 29, 2024
A Ferrari executive was the target of a deepfake scam earlier this month. Using AI software, the fraudster impersonated the Ferrari CEO in a phone call, asking for help with a transaction. Fortunately, the executive didn’t bite, and the scammers ended the call abruptly. The quick rise of artificial intelligence gives new tools to scammers to fool their victims – even when they’re in high-profile positions.
Autocar
AUGUST 1, 2024
Ratcliffe said this portal-axle Grenadier, modified by German firm LeTech, is likely to enter production 4x4 brand ditches new models as it intentionally limits volumes and develops high-value Grenadier spin-offs Ineos is planning a significant shift upmarket, with a focus on boutique off-roaders to rival the Mercedes-Benz G-Class , instead of trying to grow both its line-up and sales.
Auto Blog
JULY 29, 2024
Filed under: Volkswagen , Technology , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Software issues at Volkswagen delaying the next-gen SSP platform Software issues at Volkswagen delaying the next-gen SSP platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 30, 2024
German automotive brands Recaro and BBS have both filed for bankruptcy in the same week, showing times are tough even for well-known suppliers. Recaro has filed for insolvency with the Local Court of Esslingen, following “significant financial difficulties due to extreme price increases in recent crisis years and the loss of a major contract”. While the brand still supplies body-hugging sports seats to a number of car companies including Ford, Porsche, BMW and more, it says “effects of legacy pr
Carscoops
JULY 27, 2024
Stellantis’s profit halved in the first half of 2024, prompting drastic measures. CEO Carlos Tavares warned of potential brand shutdowns if profitability isn’t achieved. The move reflects industry trends, similar to past brand eliminations by GM and Ford. Nobody is safe. That’s the message Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares sent to his brand bosses after delivering shockingly bad financial figures for the first six months of 2024 that showed the automaker’s profit had halved.
Autocar
AUGUST 2, 2024
Mercedes C-Class EV was spotted testing as early as 2022 New saloon EV will arrive alongside a new electric GLC SUV as the sibling models are pushed further upmarket An electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will arrive in two years, company CEO Ola Källenius has said. Speaking on Mercedes' earnings call for the second quarter of 2024, he confirmed the new EV will arrive alongside a new electric GLC SUV, with both models pushing further upmarket.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Filed under: Toyota , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading 2025 Toyota GR Corolla gets available automatic and more torque 2025 Toyota GR Corolla gets available automatic and more torque originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 1 Aug 2024 22:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 31, 2024
Look out, BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE – Audi is coming for you. The Audi A6 e-tron has been revealed as a more practical and likely more affordable alternative to the brand’s e-tron GT flagship, and will be offered in both Sportback (liftback) and Avant (wagon) body styles. Audi has also revealed sportier S6 versions of these. The new electric liftback and wagon have been locked in for an Australian launch, which is expected during the first half of 2025.
Carscoops
AUGUST 2, 2024
Toyota discovered irregularities in type approval testing of 7 additional models. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism forced the company to suspend production of two minivans sold in the local market. In an official statement, Toyota admitted wrongdoing in the safety testing of 7 production models, in addition to the previous batch by Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki.
Autocar
JULY 28, 2024
CEO Phil Lee must navigate the Gordon Murray Group's shift to electrification The Gordon Murray Group last year sold its technology arm to an Abu Dhabi government-backed investor The Gordon Murray Group has been reinventing itself for years now, with projects focusing on production, electrification and even cheap transportation for emerging economies.
Auto Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , UAW/Unions Continue reading United Auto Workers union endorses Harris for president United Auto Workers union endorses Harris for president originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Automotive Addicts
AUGUST 2, 2024
The family of Landon Embry, a motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a 2022 collision involving a Tesla Model 3 operating on Autopilot, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and the vehicle’s driver. The incident, which occurred in Utah, raises critical questions about the safety and reliability of Tesla’s driver assistance systems. Incident Details Landon Embry, 34, was riding his Harley Davidson when the Tesla Model 3, traveling at speeds between 75 and 80 miles per hour, struck
Carscoops
JULY 29, 2024
Ford wants to patent a system that would automatically report speeding vehicles to the police. Authorities would then decide whether or not to initiate a pursuit of the suspect vehicle. For now, the application is nothing more than that. Security, closed circuit, and surveillance cameras are everywhere today and sometimes they capture crimes as they happen.
Autocar
JULY 30, 2024
Does the revised, bonkers, rally-bred mega hatchback remain the high point for a generation of hatches? The revised Toyota GR Yaris has arrived in the UK. It’s a car Toyota thought would be too niche to have to revisit, but owing to the surprise popularity of the first generation version, here one is.It has seemed one of those rare cars destined for greatness from the get-go.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Safety , Electric Continue reading Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Aug 2024 13:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 30, 2024
The new Kia EV3 has been priced for the United Kingdom, potentially giving us a clue as to how much it’ll cost in Australia. CarExpert understands the EV3 will be coming to Australia sometime in 2025, following the launch of the larger EV5 later this year. The EV3 is available in the UK in three distinct trim levels and with two battery options, with pricing starting from £32,995 (AUD $64,837), and topping out at £42,835 (AUD $84,173) for the top-spec GT-Line S with Heat Pump.
Carscoops
JULY 27, 2024
The Lexus LFR will replace the RC F GT3 with advanced tech and a V8 engine. Expect a road-legal version of the LFR, likely with hybrid power and over 800 hp. New supercar to rival European heavyweights like the Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren 750S. Great news for Lexus fans! An LFA replacement is on the horizon, as homologation rules dictate that a road version of its upcoming GR GT3 race car must be produced, as evidenced by recent testing in Japan and Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
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