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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Autocar
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Aston Martin's EV will use battery cells and modules and drive units from Lucid Marque cites low demand for EVs as it pushes back its first and confirms plans for a range of plug-in hybrids Aston Martin has pushed back its first electric car from 2025 to 2026, due to low consumer demand. The company was scheduled to launch a high-riding, four-wheel-drive electric GT next year, but chairman Lawrence Stroll has told reporters that “consumer demand is not what we thought it was two years ago”, whe
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.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made street-legal, 14 years after the stunning supercar concept was first shown to the world at the 2010 Paris auto show. Jaguar itself wasn't involved with the endeavor, however. Instead the honor goes to Callum, the design and engineering company founded by the C-X75's own designer, Ian Callum. The C-X75.
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.
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.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 1, 2024
Mitsuoka will put its M55 concept into production, the Japanese car customizer and coachbuilder announced on Thursday. The concept made its debut last fall and Mitsuoka, most widely known for its Orochi supercar from the early 2000s, said overwhelming demand persuaded it to give the production go ahead. Mitsuoka aims to have the production version.
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.
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”.
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 &#
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Honda wants to build extra storage space into EV bumpers for deliveries. A patent application submitted by the automaker to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 13, 2023, and published on Feb. 1, 2024, details a slide-out drawer for packages, turning cars into mailboxes on wheels. This hidden storage compartment is.
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.
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.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Buyers of Toyota utes and 4WDs may be stung for choosing an inefficient vehicle next year – and pay most or all of the fines the car giant could receive for not meeting proposed Australian new-car emissions targets. Toyota Australia says customers – not head office – will pay the bill for hefty emissions fines set to hit the company’s highest-polluting utes and four-wheel-drive models if it does not meet proposed emissions targets due next year.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Mercedes-Benz AMG, long known for its tire-shredding V-8 and V-12 engines, is well on its way toward offering a diverse electric portfolio. The Affalterbach tuner already offers its own versions of Mercedes' EQE sedan, EQE SUV, and EQS hatchback, and currently it is working on its first dedicated EV, a prototype for which has just been spotted.
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
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Chinese auto giant SAIC used this week's 2024 Geneva auto show for the world debut of the L6 compact sedan, the latest model from its newly established brand IM. IM, whose initials stand for Intelligent Mobility, is SAIC's brand for premium electric vehicles. It's also intended to have a global reach, just like MG, the historic British brand.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
One of the hottest topics for prospective EV buyers in Australia is whether an electric car can effectively tow. One Aussie family is on a quest to find out. In 2019, former prime minister Scott Morrison famously said, “[An electric vehicle] won’t tow your trailer. It’s not going to tow your boat. It’s not going to get you out to your favourite camping spot with your family” In 2024, as electric cars proliferate across Australian roads and their corresponding techno
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
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.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
After some delay, Polestar's 3 midsize SUV is finally in production, the Swedesh performance EV brand said on Tuesday. Production got underway at a Volvo plant in Chengdu, China, earlier this month. Production is also planned for a Volvo plant in Charleston, South Carolina. Pre-production examples are already being built at the Charleston plant.
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 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 27, 2024
The Honda CR-V just got a new zero-emission derivative, but unlike the majority of modern SUVs it isn’t fully electric. The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV is the first vehicle in the US that combines a hydrogen fuel cell system with plug-in charging capability and a battery pack large enough to provide 29 miles (47 km) of EV-only range. Powering the CR-V e:FCEV is a single front-mounted electric motor that makes 174 hp (130 kW / 176 PS) and 229 lb-ft (311 Nm) of torque.
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: 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
Camouflaged bonnet vents likely hide improved cooling for V12 powerplant | Image: Theo Williams DBS replacement is due later this year with aggressive styling and more than 750bhp Aston Martin is preparing to transform the V12-engined DBS into a bona-fide supercar, more clearly distinguished from its V8-powered DB12 and Vantage siblings. New images of the supercar – which could revive the Vanquish name – reveal that it is based on the DB12, but with a wide-reaching visual makeover that points
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.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Apple spent an ungodly amount of money over the span of a decade on project "Titan" because it couldn't decide what to build.
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
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
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.
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