Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A second-generation Tesla Roadster was originally planned for production in 2020 but that deadline came and went, and since then Elon Musk has managed to announce a new date almost every year. In his most recent update, the Tesla CEO said the production model will be ready to reveal in late 2024 for a targeted start of delivery in 2025. He.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Filed under: Green , Toyota , Electric , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Toyota wants hydrogen to succeed so bad it’s paying people to buy the Mirai Toyota wants hydrogen to succeed so bad it’s paying people to buy the Mirai originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CarExpert
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
A souped-up electric Ford Transit van has produced a shock lap time, becoming one of the fastest vehicles to ever go around the iconic Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst. In demonstration sessions during the past weekend’s Bathurst 500 Supercars race, the Ford E-Transit Custom SuperVan 4.2 set a blistering time of one minute and 56.325 seconds – becoming the fastest vehicle with a roof to lap the famous 6.213-kilometre race track.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
French firm's first hybrid will be the first car in decades to use a V16 engine - listen to it here Bugatti's next hypercar will use a mammoth V16 engine, the company has confirmed. Confirming the new hypercar will be revealed in full in June, Bugatti has revealed that it will swap from the W16 engine used by the Chiron and its Veyron predecessor for an all-new unit of a different shape.
AutoSuccessOnline
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Widewail recently released the 2024 Widewail Brand Scorecard , a study of the reputations and sentiments of 32 automotive manufacturers across the United States. Lexus earned the highest reputation ranking among all automotive brands. Toyota and BMW ranked second and third, respectively. The study analyzed 4 million Google customer reviews across 14 luxury and 18 non-luxury automotive brands. 1.1 million reviews were used for topic analysis.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Ford ‘SuperVan’ knocks off a lap record – set just days earlier by a V8-powered Mercedes-AMG racer. An electric van reaching speeds above 300km/h has broken the unofficial lap record at Mount Panorama, Bathurst. The Ford SuperVan 4.2 lapped the circuit faster than the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG coupe which had set a new record only eight days earlier. With two-time Le Mans winner Romain Dumas at the wheel, the electric Ford set a 1:56.28 to beat the fastest lap set by Jules Gounon in the Mercedes-A
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Apple pulls the plug on its electric car project Apple pulls the plug on its electric car project originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CarExpert
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Underwhelming sales of hydrogen-powered vehicles in the USA has led Toyota to hand down an eye-watering price cut to its Mirai sedan, making it less expensive than the popular Camry Hybrid. As reported by US publication Cars Direct , Toyota dealers in California – the only state where the Mirai is sold – are now offering a rebate worth up to US$40,000 (A$61,600) for 2023 model year examples of the hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) sedan.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
The new Toyota Prado is closing in on Australian showrooms. Here’s how the Drive team would build theirs. Customisation is in vogue at the moment, but too much choice can be confusing. In our configurator challenge, Drive team members scroll through a manufacturer’s website to create their ideal combination for a certain model. This week it’s the new-generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado in the limelight, using the configurator now live in the US – where the 4WD is simply called the &#
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Filed under: Green , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Shell closes its light-duty hydrogen refilling stations in California Shell closes its light-duty hydrogen refilling stations in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Renault 5 remains true to striking concept New pictures show retro electric supermini in full - and it looks just like the concept The new Renault 5 has leaked ahead of its official unveiling on Monday, with new images showing the retro electric supermini in full - inside and out. The 5 will be the headline reveal at this year's downsized Geneva motor show , which gets under way on Monday, but pictures posted to social media give an early look at the final car.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Surprise! The production version of the new Renault 5 has been revealed early, with official photos surfacing online on a number of social media channels just before its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on February 26th. Few details remained under wraps for the reborn subcompact hatch, poised to rival the electric Mini Cooper. Patent images from the World Intellectual Property Organization had already provided a fairly good idea of how the all-electric R5 has transitioned from concept to rea
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Toyota has officially delivered the first example of its bZ4X electric SUV in Australia to a couple in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Ali and Nafiseh Lashkari opted for the flagship Toyota bZ4X AWD variant which is currently priced from $74,900 before on-road costs. Mr Lashkari previously owned a Camry and RAV4 Hybrid. Toyota Australia vice president sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley and bZ4X chief engineer Masaya Uchiyama were present at Canberra Toyota to han
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Jeep , Car Buying Continue reading The 5 worst auto brands for 2024 in Consumer Reports' rankings The 5 worst auto brands for 2024 in Consumer Reports' rankings originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
First deliveries of the delayed hypercar are planned for 2025, following a production debut this year The production version of the Tesla Roadster will be unveiled later this year, company CEO Elon Musk has said, claiming the electric model will arrive with bombastic performance statistics – including a sub-1.0sec 0-60mph time. Posting to X (formerly Twitter), Musk said the brief for the car had been “radically increased” and promised “there will never be another car like this”.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
While some of our youngest readers might have never learned what a bank check looks like, at least one Zoomer is aware of them. A 21-year-old man was arrested in Kentucky this week after his alleged attempt to pay for a Porsche with a $78 million check ended poorly. According to arrest documents, Connor James Litka, from Bloomington, Indiana, visited Blue Grass Motorsport, a Porsche dealership near Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 21.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Odometer fraud can leave most victims out of pocket with a slim chance of a refund, but can you do anything to protect yourself? We find out. Odometer fraud – where used-car sellers tamper with a car’s odometer to show a lower mileage – is on the rise in Australia, with authorities warning used-car buyers to exercise caution. In New South Wales alone, the rate of odometer tampering complaints doubled in the past year – largely due to a free odometer reading tool provided by the state gover
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Filed under: Green , Honda , Lexus , Tesla , Car Buying , Economy Cars , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Tesla and Honda most searched vehicles ahead of spring market Tesla and Honda most searched vehicles ahead of spring market originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TT replacement will be “different but emotional” Audi Sport says EV replacement for its long-running coupé will be a total clean-sheet design Audi is in an “intense concept phase” for the electric successor to the TT , experimenting with different silhouettes and soundtracks as it plots a replacement for the popular sports coupé, which retired last year.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Once hailed as the “standard” choice and celebrated as the quintessential driving experience, the manual transmission has witnessed a gradual decline in popularity over the past two decades. In 2019, a mere 0.7 percent of all new vehicles sold in North America were equipped with a manual gearbox, signaling a shift towards automatic transmissions and advanced driving technologies.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Australian ute and large four-wheel drive buyers are in line for price hikes if the Government’s proposed New Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) come into force next year. That’s according to Toyota Australia vice president of sales and marketing Sean Hanley, who claims the Albanese Government’s preferred NVES – Option B – would punish “middle Australia” by forcing brands to raise the price of large four-wheel drives like the LandCruiser, and light commercial vehicles like the HiLux.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Filed under: Bugatti , Coupe , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Bugatti announces V16-electric hybrid drivetrain for Chiron successor Bugatti announces V16-electric hybrid drivetrain for Chiron successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The C-X75 was axed in 2012 but went on to feature in 2015 James Bond film Spectre Designer Ian Callum's firm has heavily re-engineered one of the stunt cars from film Spectre The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made road-legal, some 14 years after it was revealed, after designer Ian Callum heavily re-engineered one of the original James Bond stunt cars.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
While Toyota has been cautious about fully transitioning to an all-electric lineup, a stance supported by some analysts, the company is actively pursuing alternative green technologies. One concept in development not only aims to enhance the eco-friendliness of its new vehicles but also tackle the environmental aftermath of outdated internal combustion engines.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Toyota bZ4X will be offered to select Australian customers on a comprehensive lease plan – similar to a subscription service – amid buyer concerns about electric vehicle (EV) depreciation. Toyota Finance announced today a ‘Full-Service Lease’ package for the bZ4X , alongside the reveal of local pricing and specifications for its RAV4 -sized EV. This lease deal includes scheduled servicing, maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, replacement tyres, registration and compulsory third-party i
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying , Car Dealers , Used Car Buying Continue reading J.D. Power: Average new vehicle transaction price dropped to $44,045 J.D. Power: Average new vehicle transaction price dropped to $44,045 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Every Droptail is powered by Rolls-Royce's 6.75-litre V12, fettled to put out 593bhp Unique new Arcadia coupé takes inspiration from Asian architecture, hot rods and interiors of classic cars Rolls-Royce has revealed the third example of its £20 million coachbuilt roadster, the Droptail , hailing it as an example of “daring in minimalism and subtlety”.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Tesla said that the rollout of the Cybertruck would be slow, and that might be a good thing, as owners of early examples are already reporting some alarming issues. Some of them have reported being flooded with warnings about critical errors after just a few days of ownership. For example, a user going by the handle Carlos Thomas recently complained of experiencing 25 critical errors within two days of ownership on cybertruckownersclub.com.
CarExpert
MARCH 1, 2024
Nissan and Fisker are reportedly deep in negotiations, which would see the Japanese firm investing in and partnering with the startup electric automaker to produce an electric ute. This week Fisker released its 2023 financial statement where it plainly stated there is “substantial doubt about Fisker’s ability to continue as a going concern” Because “current resources are insufficient to satisfy its [cash] requirements over the next 12 months” the American automaker flagge
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Misleading auction listings on Grays auction platform have led to a large fine for the company, with more than 750 buyers affected over a two-year period. Online auction website Grays has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty following allegations of “misleading conduct” by the federal consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) filed proceedings against Grays in Federal Court, claiming at least 750 vehicles purchased from the company between 2020 and 2
Autocar
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A concept for the city car already exists and could be productionised within two years Chinese firm targets Dacia Spring EV with new MG 2 supermini, already well into development MG plans to launch a £20,000 electric city car in the UK by the end of next year, Autocar can reveal. Speaking on the sidelines of the new MG 3's unveiling at the Geneva motor show , product and planning boss David Allison outlined plans to expand the Chinese firm’s electric car line-up downwards below the 4 , hinting a
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Crafting a brand new vehicle from scratch is undoubtedly a challenging task, a reality even for the world’s biggest tech company, Apple. After a decade-long endeavor, Apple has chosen to terminate its automotive project, instructing employees involved to wrap up their work on it. Although the car was never officially announced to the world, reports indicated that Apple started working on an electric vehicle in 2014.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Filed under: Green , Dodge , Buying Guide , Coupe , Electric , Performance Continue reading 2025 Dodge Charger Preview: Everything we know before the big reveal 2025 Dodge Charger Preview: Everything we know before the big reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
This is the facelifted Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car before you’re supposed to see it, after the company drove an undisguised example past video cameras for a photo shoot. The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car has been caught without disguise for the first time ahead of a formal unveiling due in the coming weeks. Video footage captured by X (formerly Twitter ) user Desmond Wisley shows the updated Model 3 Performance – as executives have confirmed it will be known – on a
Autocar
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Renault has focused on not only value but driving dynamics too French icon returns as EV with up to 249 miles; is a driver-focused rival to the Mini and Fiat 500 The production version of the Renault 5 has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show, as the first in a wave of retro electric cars coming from the French brand over the next few years. As promised, the road car is a faithful translation of the acclaimed concept from 2021, taking heavy inspiration from the original 1970s Renault 5, and it
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
While some manufacturers begin to reassess their initial optimism on EVs, it would appear that Japanese caution has meant that the nation’s automakers aren’t too concerned and are proceeding as planned. With the likes of Ford revising its expectations on the F-150 Lightning , GM scaling back on EV pick-up plans, Genesis losing faith in its all-EV strategy, and even Chinese automakers such as HiPhi putting a six-month stop on EV production, it seems the slowdown in EV adoption has tak
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Audi’s original electric SUV has just gone through a refresh and a re-badge. The 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron was previously known as the Audi e-tron, the first in a growing family of ‘e-tron’ branded electric vehicles for the German marque. It looks familiar, because it is. The transition from e-tron to Q8 e-tron was a mild one, largely down to revised front and rear fascias and aerodynamic improvements, as well as an increase to battery capacity.
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