Motor Authority
MARCH 12, 2024
Porsche has been talking about a 911 hybrid for years and now we're just months out from the debut. While detailing Porsche's financial results for the past year in Stuttgart on Tuesday, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the company will unveil the first members of its updated 992-generation 911 family in early summer, and that one of them will be a.
Autocar
MARCH 13, 2024
Gandini made a name for himself working for Bertone in the 1960s, penning the Lamborghini Miura Prolific designer's huge portfolio includes Lamborghini Countach, Lancia Stratos and Citroën BX, to name a few Legendary car designer Marcello Gandini , who shaped some of the best known and most revered Italian cars of all time, has died at the age of 85.
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Auto Blog
MARCH 13, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Automotive History Continue reading Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 13, 2024
Car design icon, Marcello Gandini, passed away today at the age of 85, in Turin, Italy, according to reports from his home country. The cause of his “sudden” death has not yet been publicized. Born in 1938, the son of an orchestra conductor, Gandini joined Bertone in 1965, after the departure of its design chief, Giorgietto Giugiaro. Gandini spent 14 productive years with the company, was responsible for the creation of the Stile Bertone division, and created some of history’s
Drive.com
MARCH 11, 2024
Here’s why electric cars might make you more carsick than conventional vehicles – and some strategies you can use to fix it. With it beginning to look like an electric-only future, you might soon find yourself in an electric vehicle, wondering why you’re feeling much more carsick than when riding in an internal combustion car (ICE). RELATED: How to reduce motion sickness in kids It’s slowly become one of the most popular questions on Reddit in the EV and Tesla threads: “W
Autocar
MARCH 11, 2024
Skoda's smallest EV will be a chunky, supermini-sized SUV Czech brand will reveal new concept car, expected to preview sibling to Volkswagen ID 2 and Cupra Raval Skoda is set to unveil a new entry-level electric car , which is expected to be twinned with the forthcoming Cupra Raval and Volkswagen ID 2 supermini EVs. The Czech brand has confirmed on social media that it will show a new concept car at its annual press conference this Friday and previewed it in a short video.
Auto Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Ford , Tesla Continue reading Tesla paid no federal income taxes — and even got refunds — while paying execs $2.5 billion Tesla paid no federal income taxes — and even got refunds — while paying execs $2.5 billion originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Drive.com
MARCH 11, 2024
Days after Tesla and Polestar quit as members of the peak motoring group, Volkswagen Australia has removed itself from the policymaking committee. One of Australia’s biggest automotive companies will no longer be a participant on the policymaking committee of the car industry’s peak lobby group. According to a report from news outlet Reuters , Volkswagen Australia has vacated its seat on the Policy Advisory Committee within the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) – the or
Autocar
MARCH 13, 2024
Four-seat grand-tourer brings yet more performance and luxury to the business end of the market Porsche calls this new Panamera the G3. In other words, it’s supposedly the third entirely new generation of the big saloon.You might say that’s overselling things, since it still builds on the one that came out in 2016. Evidently, Porsche disagrees, and says that there have been “significant modifications to the platform, body structure, drivetrains, chassis and software.It doesn’t matter a great dea
Auto Blog
MARCH 15, 2024
Filed under: Nissan , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Bayside Blue returns to the 2024 GT-R with new special edition Bayside Blue returns to the 2024 GT-R with new special edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
MARCH 12, 2024
One of Melbourne’s inner-city councils has voted to impose higher parking fees on large North American-style utes and SUVs, pushing back on the increasing size of vehicles in the city. Earlier this week , it was announced the Yarra City Council in Melbourne’s inner suburbs would debate a motion put forward by Greens councillor Sophie Wade about whether higher parking fees should be used to discourage large vehicles from driving around the region.
Drive.com
MARCH 13, 2024
Marcello Gandini is being remembered for creating some of the most iconic and celebrated car designs in history. Marcello Gandini, one of the world’s most prolific and influential car designers, has passed away, Italy’s state-owned news outlet RaiNews has announced. Born in Turin, Italy on 26 August 1938, Gandini’s career as a car designer hit its stride when he went to work for the studio Bertone, but is arguably best known for penning some of the most iconic Lamborghini model
Autocar
MARCH 11, 2024
New budget hatch undercuts the UK's former cheapest EV, the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, by almost £12,000 Dacia has finally broken its long silence on UK pricing for the new Spring EV , revealing that it will cost from just £14,995 - less than the petrol-powered Renault Clio. The Spring was recently confirmed for a UK launch in the coming months, following a wide-reaching visual and technical overhaul aimed at sustaining its strong sales figures in Europe.
Auto Blog
MARCH 10, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Safety , Electric Continue reading Researchers use fake charging station WiFi to hack into and steal your Tesla Researchers use fake charging station WiFi to hack into and steal your Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 11, 2024
After launching the flagship, seven-seat Kia EV9, the South Korean manufacturer is turning its attention to more affordable EVs with the upcoming EV3 and EV4 models. Kia previewed the two new models with a pair of concepts late last year. While it has not said what the company’s pricing target is, AutoPacific president Ed Kim thinks Kia would be wise to price them around the $35,000 mark.
Drive.com
MARCH 12, 2024
Here’s a list of every car manufacturer in Australia which does not currently produce an electric vehicle for local showrooms – or has begun taking orders in preparation to launch one. More than half of new-car manufacturers operating in Australia now sell an electric car, after the introduction of the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra twins in recent weeks.
Autocar
MARCH 11, 2024
Alfa Romeo returns to the super-saloon class, but does the Giulia Quadrifoglio have enough about it to dislodge the Mercedes-AMG C63 and BMW M3 off their perches? Few car makers inspire such unwavering loyalty and enthusiasm from those who purchase their products as Alfa Romeo – and fewer have been so guilty of taking such passion for granted in the recent past.Ah.
Auto Blog
MARCH 11, 2024
Filed under: Read This , Ford , GM , Honda , Hyundai , Kia , Subaru , Driving , Insurance , Ownership , Safety , Infotainment Continue reading Your car may be ratting you out to your insurance company Your car may be ratting you out to your insurance company originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 13, 2024
For all their flaws, virtually every Alfa Romeo has managed to capture the brand’s magic, both in terms of styling and driver engagement. Therefore, the replacement for the Alfa Romeo Giulia will have some expectations to live up to. And, dare we say, for any lovers of the Italian marque’s thoroughbred chassis of yore, the fact it will be built on the same platform as the Dodge Charger probably doesn’t instill confidence — at least at first glance.
CarExpert
MARCH 12, 2024
Toyota Australia has killed petrol versions of the popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks – and with them, the ability to hop into a new Toyota hatchback for less than $30,000. Effective today, the only powertrain available on both cars will be a petrol-electric hybrid, as “consumer demand” swings away from traditional petrol power in favour of more efficient (and expensive) alternatives.
Autocar
MARCH 14, 2024
New logo uses the same shade of red as on the 1966 Fulvia Coupé HF New Ypsilon will form the basis of a rapid EV and a possible return to the World Rally Championship Lancia has confirmed the legendary HF badge will return next year for an electric hot hatch based on the new Ypsilon. The Italian brand said the Ypsilon HF will put out 237bhp, suggesting that it will use the same front-mounted motor as sibling brand Abarth’s 600e.
Auto Blog
MARCH 13, 2024
Filed under: By the Numbers , Safety , Technology , Autonomous Vehicles Continue reading Americans' faith in self-driving cars has tanked, AAA study suggests Americans' faith in self-driving cars has tanked, AAA study suggests originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 13, 2024
New storm clouds seem to be gathering over Fisker, as according to a report from the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, the electric vehicle startup has purportedly enlisted restructuring advisors to explore the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. Fisker recently laid their struggles bare as they used their 2023 financial report to reveal lackluster Ocean demand, “unexpected headwinds,” and a “number of unanticipated challenges.” The company also stated that 2024 would b
Automotive News
MARCH 13, 2024
The Italian design icon was responsible for numerous now-legendary exotic cars, including the Countach, Stratos, and EB 110.
Autocar
MARCH 11, 2024
This powerful Taycan is available as a two-seater and with a wide-reaching overhaul of the chassis and powertrain £190k Tesla Model S Plaid rival is the most powerful Porsche of all time The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is the brand's most powerful road car yet – and it has already set lap records at two of the world’s most prestigious race tracks. Available as a two-seater and featuring a wide-reaching overhaul of the chassis and powertrain, it is the first electric car from Porsche ’s storied
Auto Blog
MARCH 12, 2024
Filed under: Green , Ford , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Hybrid Continue reading Report: Many new and used hybrids don't sit on dealers' lots for very long Report: Many new and used hybrids don't sit on dealers' lots for very long originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 11, 2024
Jeep has been slapped with a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Detroit that alleges it hasn’t done enough to resolve an issue with the Wrangler 4xe that can cause it to catch fire. The lawsuit names nine plaintiffs across seven states, all owners of Wrangler 4xe models. It is a proposed class-action complaint and alleges that the fire risk can be attributed to the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery packs.
CarExpert
MARCH 12, 2024
Motorists travelling through New South Wales in an electric vehicle (EV) can continue to use the state’s transit lanes until mid-2025 while driving solo, after an extension was quietly granted late last year. Since 2022, EV drivers in New South Wales have been able to drive in ‘T2’ and ‘T3’ transit lanes, usually reserved for buses, taxis and vehicles with two or three occupants onboard – hence the name.
Autocar
MARCH 14, 2024
The maker of the Seal and the Dolphin produces a car that can actually swim Don’t you hate it when you take a wrong turn on the way to the office and end up in a lake? Clothes are ruined, car’s ruined, and the people fishing get cross. Well, the Yangwang U8 is here to help, because it can float for 30 minutes and even motor itself out by spinning the wheels.
Auto Blog
MARCH 11, 2024
Filed under: Green , Porsche , Electric , Luxury , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets lap records and automaker benchmarks Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets lap records and automaker benchmarks originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 11, 2024
Used car prices are slowly falling as the average model now costs $31,153 which is 3.6% less than a year ago. However, hybrids have been hit harder as they’ve dropped 6.5% in value. Both pale in comparison to electric vehicles, which have seen their values plummet. According to a new iSeeCars study , EV prices have fallen a staggering 31.8% in the past year.
CarExpert
MARCH 12, 2024
Nissan Motor Company and Nissan Financial Services in Australia and New Zealand have started contacting affected individuals who had their personal information leaked as part of a cyber attack that occurred late last year. The Japanese carmaker currently expects to notify around 100,000 individuals about the cyber attack over the coming weeks, though it’s expecting this number to reduce as contact details are verified and duplicate names are removed from the list.
Autocar
MARCH 15, 2024
Successor to the VW e-Up is scheduled to go on sale by the end of 2027 Company to decide on one of four proposals for the price-leading Renault Twingo rival due in 2027 Volkswagen is set to sign off the final design of the Volkswagen ID 1 imminently, brand chairman Thomas Schäfer has said, with four proposals being debated for the £17,000 entry-level electric car.
Drive.com
MARCH 11, 2024
Hyundai Australia has identified a Casper city hatch-sized hole in its showroom line-up for a budget-priced electric car. Hyundai Australia says it sees room in its line-up for a cheaper electric car that would do battle against the Chinese MG 4, BYD Dolphin, and GWM Ora with a price less than $40,000. The company would not confirm what model that could be, however Drive understands an electric version of the Casper city car – which has been spotted testing in Australia, Europe and South Korea –
Carscoops
MARCH 14, 2024
The Mazda Iconic SP concept was the undisputed star of last year’s Japan Mobility Show and it’s still making waves nearly six months after its debut. That’s clear today as a simple post about the concept quickly went viral. On X, Mazda announced the car is now on display at their Hiroshima headquarters and invited visitors to come take a look.
CarExpert
MARCH 14, 2024
Australians may be crazy for SUVs, but Bentley’s coupe and convertible models are holding their own. 2023 was the best year for Bentley sales in Australia ever with 229 cars sold – up 12.8 per cent on the previous year. Its two-door Continental GT and GTC range was up 28 per cent on the previous year. Bentley says its vehicles account for nearly one in four “high-end” luxury cars sold in Australia, all from just six retailers across the country.
Autocar
MARCH 11, 2024
The hot four-wheel-drive E-Class keeps its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight six Performance saloon gets 21.2kWh battery with an electric-only range of up to 62 miles The Mercedes-AMG E 53 has been revived as a hot plug-in hybrid with an aggressive new look, a wide-reaching chassis makeover and as much power as the old V8-powered E 63. The hot four-wheel-drive E-Class , introduced in 2016 to sit below the range-topping E 63 super-saloon, keeps its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight six but
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