Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally was the quickest car around an SCCA RallyCross course The Mustang Mach-E Rally won both its class and the outright event A Ford engineer was behind the wheel, simply as weekend fun Attendees and participants at the Detroit Octoberfast RallyCross event at the Auto City Speedway didn’t hear it coming, but an EV came.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Lotus could upgrade the Emeya saloon (pictured) and Eletre SUV with new powertrain Brand had committed to going electric-only in 2028, but luxury car buyers are proving reluctant to switch to EVs Lotus will produce hybrid versions of future models in response to the continued reluctance of luxury car buyers to move to EVs. The switch, confirmed by the brand’s CEO to reporters at recent Guangzhou motor show in China, means the brand is tearing up its current plan to go all-electric by 2028.
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Rachel Plotnick helps companies improve their interfaces, after researching the history of buttons. She claims that people’s “hunger for physical buttons” is due to their “tactility and feedback” The expert believes that touchscreens and buttons should be combined depending on the scenario. It seems that the world of technology—including the automotive industry— is undergoing a “re-buttoning” phase.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Incoming Chinese carmaker Xpeng has confirmed it’s now taking orders in Australia for its X2 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) ‘flying car’ – but there are some pretty significant caveats. Unveiled at the Sydney International EV AutoShow on the weekend, following similar appearances at the Tokyo motor show in October and in China prior to that, the Xpeng X2 is now available to order in Australia.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Pablo Di Si led both VW Group and VW Brand for North America. Former Porsche North America CEO Dr. Kjell Gruner will take over.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Chinese car brand says it has received “genuine” customer interest for its X2 helicopter, with XPeng anticipating pre-orders to open in 2025 and deliveries by 2026. While incoming Chinese car maker XPeng is busy focusing on deliveries of its electric G6 SUV , the brand’s battery-powered helicopter could land in Australia in the next couple of years.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Bugatti Mistral claims land speed record for a production open-top car Record car is a one-off example costing $14.7 million Mistral production capped at 99 units Bugatti's Mistral roadster has been taken to a top speed of 282 mph, and in the process has claimed the world land speed record for a production open-top car. The run took place on Nov.
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Lexus has introduced the 2025 RZ, which benefits from new entry-level trims as well as sizable price cuts. The model starts at $43,975 which is $490 less than the 2024 Toyota bZ4X. Two different powertrains are available and the entry-level model has 201 hp. The Lexus RZ has always been a fine, but unremarkable EV. However, it’s getting a lot more interesting as pricing for the 2025 model starts at $43,975 including destination.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
2024 is drawing to a close and while there are still a handful of electric vehicle (EV) launches to come before December 31, there’s a much larger slate planned for the new year. That includes not only new and updated versions of existing nameplates, but also the arrival of new auto brands to the Australian market. While new car launches can be subject to delays, this is our latest intel on what we expect to arrive this year and next.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The 74-year-old comedian was spotted by news outlets with bruises on his face, a bandaged wrist, and a swollen left eye.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A new report examining real-world crash data has identified the least safe used cars in Australia – with some consumer favourites amongst the worst performers. Some of the most popular models in Australia have appeared on a new list of the least safe used cars you can buy, with real-world crash data proving the age of a vehicle is crucial in determining its performance in a crash.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lucid Air police car being evaluted by California Highway Patrol Production plans haven't been announced Police version of rival Tesla Model S already available Lucid took to social media this week to show off the first photos of an Air police car prototype that recently took part in an evaluation program run by the California Highway Patrol. The.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Prototype for Jaguar's £100k Taycan rival gives a long-awaited first look at the firm's new design language The first car of Jaguar ’s new era has finally broken cover as it begins road testing for a 2026 launch, just two weeks before the firm unveils a concept that will set the tone for the design of all its upcoming models. The first all-new Jaguar since the I-Pace was launched in early 2018, this striking four-door GT is the first of three upcoming electric cars due to arrive by the end of t
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Audi is considering reducing its headcount by 15 percent in an attempt to cut costs. The VW Group premium brand will preserve production jobs and cut “indirect” jobs instead, a report claims. Audi suffered a fall in third-quarter profits and has already moved to close its Q8 plant in Belgium. First it was Volkswagen jobs in the firing line, and now the panic has spread to other areas of the VW Group.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Deliveries of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia have fallen once again, with the US brand now recording its eighth monthly sales decline this year and its seventh in a row. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 1464 EVs to Australian customers in October, representing a 26.4 per cent drop on the same month a year prior.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The DfT is currently investigating as many as 47 models across several brands that are suspected to use diesel defeat devices
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The GR86 Rally Legacy concept will debut at SEMA with a retro livery, all-wheel drive, and the GR Corolla's engine.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Jaguar transformation starts with reveal of new logo and branding All current Jaguars to be replaced by three ultra-luxury EVs Concept previewing first EV set for 2024 Miami Art Week Jaguar is just weeks out from the reveal of a concept that will usher a new era for the brand, one fully focused on electric vehicles with prices much higher than.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
'Sport' front bumper's inlets are painted black on the GTS Middle-rung version of updated electric sports saloon gets 690bhp, four-wheel drive and bespoke soundtrack Porsche has lifted the covers off the new Taycan GTS, the “all-rounder” variant of the updated electric performance car. It now packs up to 690bhp (when using the Launch Control function), an increase of 100bhp over the old GTS, thanks to a new rear motor that makes 107bhp and 30lb ft more yet weighs 10kg less.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Tennessee Police arrested over 600 sober drivers for DUI in the last from 2017 to 2023. In one year alone, it charged 159 people with DUI despite zero drugs detected in their system. This bombshell finding came after two incidents of police arresting sober individuals. Police in Tennessee are facing a harsh truth today. An investigation shows that they’ve collectively arrested over 600 people for DUI who had no alcohol or drugs at all in their bloodstream.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Australia’s BYD distributor EVDirect will prioritise adding SUVs and utes to the local lineup as the Chinese brand expands its local presence. In response to strong demand for the Shark 6 , Sealion 6 and Atto 3 , EVDirect will channel resources into importing new models with high sales potential, according to CEO David Smitherman. “The opportunity for us is that there’s so much product to choose from.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla introduced its 4680 battery during a massive “Battery Day” event in late 2020 , with company CEO Elon Musk then saying the new battery would more than halve the cost to produce batteries for its cars. This was important for Tesla’s plan to build a $25,000 entry-level EV. The battery exists and has been used to… Read more.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The all-eyes-on-me restomod features a supercharged V-12 making 660 horsepower.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
California-based UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, has turned a Tesla Model S Plaid into a police car. Debuting at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Plaid police cruiser is destined for a community outreach program of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, according to Unplugged Performance. The company's UP.FIT division.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
ES90 will serve as the premium flagship in a wave of five advanced EVs. ES90 is the first of five all-new electric Volvos set to use advanced tech Volvo is gearing up to launch the ES90 as its first electric saloon early next year – and it will serve as a premium flagship for the firm’s next wave of five advanced EV models. The new BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE rival is a sibling model to the combustion-engined S90 and will be revealed next March at an event in Stockholm, Sweden.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Hyundai admits it made a mistake by replacing too many physical controls with touchscreen buttons. The automaker’s US design chief says American drivers hated the trend, so future Hyundais will feature more old-school switches. However, the firm thinks attitudes may change when cars are equipped with more self-driving technology. You could call it the Tesla Effect.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Volvo Car Australia has recalled 47 vehicles across its S60, V60, XC60 and XC90 model lines due to a fault which can result in a loss of braking performance. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach. If this occurs, it can result in a reduction in braking performance and/or a loss of vehicle control,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla has the deadliest cars on the road today. According to a new study from iSeeCars , Tesla vehicles have the highest fatal crash rate among all vehicle brands in the United States. The organization analyzed data from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Read more.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Dwindling demand in China and lackluster DBX sales signal tough times ahead for the storied British carmaker.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Jeep is developing a modular hardtop system that would allow removable hardtop pieces to be stowed onboard vehicles, which could be big news for the Wrangler. The current Jeep Wrangler requires owners to leave its hardtop behind, an inconvenience not asked of Ford Bronco drivers. But a patent application published by the United States Patent and.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Renault mobility brand's first model promises to rewrite the city car rulebook in a fun-sized package Before we consider the weird - and perhaps wonderful - world of the Mobilize Duo, we should briefly revisit the car it ultimately succeeds: the Renault Twizy.There was plenty about that two-seater quadricycle that made it an illogical purchase. It didn't have windows or a heater, its electric range was less than 50 miles and it cost as much as most second-hand city cars of the period.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A Hertz customer claims he was charged $10,000 after driving 25,000 miles on an “unlimited” contract. The rental giant condemned the manager’s actions and promised to address inconsistencies in customer service policies. In a statement, Hertz confirmed the customer will not face extra mileage charges despite the dispute. A now-viral video captured a heated confrontation between a Hertz customer and a local manager, with the manager threatening the customer over an eye-popping b
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Australian new-vehicle deliveries continue to slow from the record pace of 2023, with October 2024 sales figures down once again this month. However, year-to-date registrations are still up, and the end-of-year figure may yet eclipse the records set in 2023. Last month, 99,969 new vehicles were delivered to Australian buyers, a decrease of 6.4 per cent compared to the 106,809 deliveries made in the same month a year ago.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Four people were killed in a fire after a Tesla Model Y lost control and hit a pillar in Toronto last month. The four people were reportedly unable to open the doors of the car after it caught fire and a fifth passenger only survived the crash after onlookers smashed a window and dragged them from the wreckage. Read more.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
It's taking one step backward so that it'll (hopefully) take two steps forward.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Maserati Shamal restomod project in the works Restomod will use Biturbo Coupe body and Ghibli S twin-turbocharged V-6 Production to be limited to 33 units The Maserati Shamal launched in 1990 didn't see much success, despite featuring a body penned by the legendary Marcello Gandini, and a twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood. It was devised when.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The BMW i3 of 2026 will look nothing like the quirky electric hatchback that went before BMW's radical Neue Klasse concept will evolve into the next 3 Series, which is now testing with electric power The radical new electric BMW 3 Series has hit the road for the first time, as the company gears up to take on the Tesla Model 3 and next Mercedes-Benz CLA in 2026.
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