Motor Authority
JULY 25, 2024
Ford patented tech that would have a vehicle report a driver for speeding The patent said vehicles would monitor other vehicles using onboard cameras It's unclear what legal argument Ford would make for the tech if implemented Ford is trying to patent a way for its cars to report speeding drivers to the police. A patent application from the.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Era-defining luxury GT inspires a new future-looking concept that marks the French premium brand's 10th birthday DS has reimagined the legendary Citroën SM as a futuristic, tech-laden concept that previews the premium brand's design direction. Created to mark 10 years since DS was spun off from Citroën , the new SM Tribute concept has been designed as if its Maserati V6-engined, hydropneumatically suspended namesake had "continued to develop over the past five decades" following its retirement
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Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Filed under: Automotive History Continue reading We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Germany will introduce a “depreciation allowance” for electric company cars. Drivers of expensive zero-emission company cars also benefit from tax deductions. The goal is to boost EV sales, following a massive drop in recent months. Less than a year after Germany abruptly cut EV subsidies, the federal government wants to introduce tax benefits for electric company cars.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
You might have a point when complaining about Brisbane traffic. New traffic data has revealed Brisbane is the 12th most traffic-congested city in the world, placing it ahead of notoriously congested cities like Bangkok and Rome, and just a few spots behind bustling metropolises like New York City, London and Paris. According to the 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard – a report analysing traffic congestion data of more than 900 cities from 2020 to 2023 – Brisbane drivers, on a yearly average, lo
Auto Express
AUGUST 22, 2024
Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Automotive News
AUGUST 28, 2024
The wedge-shaped supercar will be one of 21 electric models launched by the Korean automaker by 2030.
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Motor Authority
JULY 25, 2024
Toyota will replace engines in over 100,000 Tundra full-size pickup trucks and Lexus LX luxury SUVs as a recall fix, Automotive News reported Thursday. Toyota announced the recall in May, saying at the time that it encompassed 102,000 Tundra and LX vehicles equipped with twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engines. These engines may contain machining debris.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Fiat is developing a new hybrid 500 and an upgraded electric 500 to boost output at Mirafiori "Deep difficulties" in European EV market mean the electric city car won't be built for four weeks Production of the Fiat 500e will be paused for a month from 13 September, due to low demand. Fiat parent firm Stellantis said in a statement that the slump in sales is “linked to the deep difficulties experienced in the European [EV] market by all producers”.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Revived Renault 17 swaps 1.3-litre petrol engine for a rear-mounted electric motor French brand revives 1970s coupé with striking new look and power to match modern VW Golf GTI Renault has revived the 17 coupé of the 1970s as a sleek, sporting EV with a carbonfibre chassis and as much power as a modern Volkswagen Golf GTI. Created in partnership with French designer Ora Ito, the restomod is the latest in a series of reimagined Renault classics that pair retro design cues with modern underpinn
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
China hits a milestone with over one million EVs sold in August, showing 33% growth from last year. For the first time, European EV growth turns negative, due to subsidy cuts and trade restrictions. Overall car sales in China fell, with owners of ICE cars given subsidies to switch to EVs or hybrids. While the slowdown in EV sales growth has caused concern in the West, China continues to post positive results.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
New XC90 range will be headed by T8 PHEV with a 44-mile electric range BMW X5 rival gets makeover inspired by new EX90 electric sibling, along with suspension and powertrain upgrades Volvo has heavily reworked the hugely successful XC90 SUV with a number of “fundamental changes”, including design and technology updates inspired by its new electric EX90 sibling.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Filed under: Aston Martin , Luxury , Supercars Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari with 824-hp V12 Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari with 824-hp V12 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
AUGUST 27, 2024
Modernised SUV brings all-new design and a tech-filled interior in a bid to impress UK buyers With the ever-growing number of SUVs on sale in the UK, it seems that finding one that really stands out is more important than ever. It’s here where Hyundai hopes the new Santa Fe will capitalise.On unveiling the Mk5 Hyundai Santa Fe, its chief designer SangYup Lee talked about how much of a "big change" the model was over its predecessor, and how "outdoors culture" had become more mainstream, which he
Carscoops
AUGUST 22, 2024
Strict new parking regulations for EVs are due to come into effect by the end of September. The rules come just weeks after a Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire in the parking area of an apartment complex. EV experts say there’s no evidence EVs with fully charged batteries pose a greater fire risk. Authorities in Seoul are so concerned with the risk of EVs catching fire that they are preparing new rules that will prevent those with a battery charged over 90% from entering underground parking ga
Autocar
AUGUST 22, 2024
BMW sold 14,869 electric cars across Europe last month German brand sold 308 more EVs than its American rival in July as Model Y and Model 3 sales slipped BMW has for the first time overtaken Tesla in the European electric car market. The German brand delivered 14,869 new EVs in Europe last month, 308 more than its American rival. Tesla experienced a slump in Europe in July, with registrations of its Model Y SUV falling by 16% to 9544 and those of its Model 3 saloon falling by 17% to 4694.
Autocar
AUGUST 25, 2024
Reborn sixth-generation SUV will emphasise a “family adventure” focus, and is tipped for ICE and EV JLR will reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for its sixth generation by repositioning it in its own “unique territory” and moving it away from its Defender sibling, which has been “cannibalising” sales. The current Discovery has been on sale since 2017, making it the oldest model in the Land Rover stable.
Autocar
AUGUST 20, 2024
Early images of the revised Model Y have informed our artist's renders World's best-selling car will be rejuvenated to fend off cheaper and leggier rivals The Tesla Model Y, the world’s best-selling car, will be substantially updated in 2025 with a new look, an interior overhaul and substantially improved performance figures. The SUV’s immense success makes it Tesla’s most important asset and the American EV maker will look to leverage it in an attempt to move out of a prolonged sales dip, durin
Carscoops
AUGUST 23, 2024
GMC believes it will overtake rivals to become the segment leader of the EV pickup truck space. The new Sierra EV is expected to outsell its Chevy Silverado EV counterpart and the Tesla Cybertruck. GMC plans to introduce more affordable models of the Sierra EV and Denali editions shortly. While other manufacturers appear to be reneging on their EV plans, GMC apparently wants to continue its charge, as the company aims to become the leader for all-electric truck sales in the US.
Autocar
AUGUST 20, 2024
CEO Bob Laishley tells Autocar the electric sports coupé is “progressing”, with prototypes expected soon Caterham has created a separate company, funded by investors, to finance its Project V electric coupé, CEO Bob Laishley has revealed. Speaking on Autocar’s latest My Week In Cars podcast, released today, Laishley said the EV, due to be unveiled in 2026, falls under a separate firm called Caterham Evo, because “the meagre profits we make from selling Sevens” won’t fund its development.
Autocar
AUGUST 20, 2024
Ford Sierra RS500 will be reimagined to showcase innovative engineering tech Group of British companies – including Cosworth itself – partner to reimagine legendary 1980s super-saloon The legendary Ford Sierra RS500 is being reborn as a carbonfibre-bodied technological tour de force, with input from Cosworth and a target weight of less than a tonne.
Autocar
AUGUST 26, 2024
Nissan sports car tipped to be first EV to use new battery tech in 2028 Solid-state batteries are the next big advance set to come from Nissan – and its future sports cars could be the models that benefit the most. The firm is currently developing a new pilot line for solid-state batteries at its facility in Yokohama, Japan, and its target is to launch series-production EVs using the technology by 2028.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Chevy’s Corvette Zora is rumored to pair a twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor. Together, the hybrid powertrain is expected to produce over 1,200 hp. The Zora is set to be the final and ultimate halo car of the C8 lineup. It’s barely been six weeks since Chevrolet shook up the industry by launching the new Corvette ZR1, a genuine hypercar slayer with 1,064 hp and a monstrous 828 lb-ft (1,122 Nm) of torque.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
The PV5’s design merges futuristic looks with practical features for improved utility. The mid-size van will compete in a crowded market with rivals like the Transit and ID.Buzz. Kia’s lineup will eventually expand to encompass the smaller PV1 and larger PV7 electric vans. Better known for its captivating electric car and SUV lineup, Kia is preparing to broaden its horizons in both the passenger and light commercial van sector with purpose-built models (called Platform Beyond Vehicle
Autocar
AUGUST 28, 2024
Defender by Works Bespoke is powered by the 'AJ' V8 in 5.0-litre naturally aspirated guise. Legendary 4x4 is brought up to date with reworked suspension and interior, plus tech upgrade Land Rover has revealed an official restomod for the classic Defender , turning the legendary 4x4 into a bona fide rival for the Mercedes G-Class. Produced by Land Rover’s Works Bespoke division, it promises to modernise the classic Defender as far as it is possible to, with a reworked chassis, interior and exteri
Autocar
AUGUST 19, 2024
The fouth-generation Fiat Panda had been on sale since 2012 Small hatchback was one of the nation’s cheapest cars, at £14,750; will be replaced by Grande Panda The fourth-generation Fiat Panda has been pulled from sale in the UK after 12 years, Autocar can reveal. It ends a 21-year run for the Italian city car , which was one of a handful of models available for less than £15,000.
Autocar
AUGUST 8, 2024
Jaguar's next-gen models will be almost entirely disparate from its previous cars Brit brand sticks with plan to go all-electric and is months away from scrapping entire line-up Jaguar is sticking with its plan to go all-electric from next year despite unsteady EV demand – and it is just months from scrapping its entire existing line-up and revealing a crucial concept car that will set the tone for its new era.
Autocar
AUGUST 22, 2024
This is Pininfarina’s striking Ethos concept, a space-age Mazda MX-5 rival We explore how two-stroke fever swept the West and threatened to revolutionise engine technology With an all-electric automotive future now looking rather less of a shoo-in than it once did, some car makers are contemplating the next iteration of the internal combustion engine by developing versions powered by hydrogen or synthetic e-fuels.
Autocar
AUGUST 27, 2024
Vauxhall Frontera is a replacement for the Crossland Vauxhall is first to offer an EV at the same price as the petrol version; boss says profit parity is still a while off The new Vauxhall Frontera will be one of the UK’s cheapest electric cars - and in a UK first, it will cost the same as the petrol version. The chunkier, slightly larger replacement for the Crossland will be available to order in October from £23,495 for both powertrains.
Autocar
AUGUST 5, 2024
Starting with the Grande Panda, a 7.4kW slow-charger will be integrated into each Fiat's fascia Fiat will integrate charging cables into the bodywork of its next generation EVs, beginning with the new Grande Panda next year. In that car, it will be stored behind a panel on the EV’s front fascia, featuring a sprung cable in what Fiat describes as its novel way of “reinventing” charging.
Autocar
AUGUST 5, 2024
Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson recently told Autocar it wouldn't expand the PSE line-up past the 508 Saloon and estate will bow out after six years, meaning every Peugeot can be had as an EV The Peugeot 508 will be axed in December, Autocar can reveal. The French manufacturer attributed the cancellation of the executive saloon and estate to the UK government's introduction of the zero-emission vehicle mandate.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
New Vanquish draws on One-77 and Valkyrie Super-GT gets evolved powerplant that's set to continue until 2030 – and possibly even later Aston Martin has revived the Vanquish name for a new flagship sports car that will boast 824bhp from a twin-turbo V12, making it the firm’s most powerful pure-combustion engined model yet. Originally planned to use a plug-in hybrid set-up based around a smaller V8, the British car maker’s £300,000 two-seat GT, which is due in October, instead keeps the engine la
Autocar
AUGUST 5, 2024
Super saloon and SUV retire, leaving Maserati with a choice of V6 or electric model The Maserati Quattroporte and Levante have been axed, bringing an end to the firm’s V8 era. The pair join the smaller Ghibli saloon, which ended production earlier this year having been on sale since 2013, in retirement. All three were based on the M156 platform developed under Fiat’s ownership of Maserati, and had been built at the Mirafiori factory alongside the new Maserati Granturismo and Fiat 500e.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal Continue reading This is VP candidate Tim Walz's 1970 International Harvester Scout This is VP candidate Tim Walz's 1970 International Harvester Scout originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 6 Aug 2024 12:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Maranello's stunning V12-powered GT is now a tempting modern classic - is it time to take plunge on a used example? Ferrari’s answer to the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin Vanquish in 2004 was a front-engined, long-nosed, rear-drive 540bhp GT that was the closest the firm had ever come to making a 200mph family car.On which note, let’s start with the practical stuff.
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.
Autocar
AUGUST 22, 2024
New transport minister Louise Haigh says schemes won't need central government sign-off The introduction of new road safety schemes, such as 20mph zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), will be made by individual local councils, not imposed by central government, new transport secretary Louise Haigh has pledged. Both schemes have generated widespread discourse over recent years since their introductions.
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