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The Triton pickup just might be the most interesting thing in Mitsubishi's lineup. The midsize pickup is available in approximately 150 countries, though the U.S. isn't among them. Overseas it's a serious contender against the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, so the next version is very important for the company. As such, Mitsubishi is drumming up excitement for the next-generation pickup with the … [Read more...]

LONDON — Charging electric vehicles (EV) using public chargers on Britain's streets can cost up to 1,515 pounds ($1,854) more annually than for those using a charger at home, according to an analysis of fees by pro-EV campaign group FairCharge. The analysis showed that the average cost to charge an EV on a public network is now up to 1,838 pounds ($2,243) annually, compared with those who can pay … [Read more...]

Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari was hit with a ransomware attack that exposed customers' personal information. It's not clear when Ferrari's Italian subsidiary was contacted by a hacker or group with a ransom demand related to the exposure of customer information nor did Ferrari disclose the ransom amount. Ferrari said it is investigating the breach with an unnamed "leading global … [Read more...]

Rolls-Royce has revealed the Wraith Black Arrow, a limited-run send-off to the automaker's V-12–powered coupe. The Black Arrow is a reference to a 1930s land speed record car that used Rolls-Royce engines, with an etching of that motor appearing on the Wraith's dashboard. The special edition also features a gradient paint job, going from silver to black, accented by yellow trim. After a ten-year … [Read more...]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started an investigation into 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic models over "sticky steering." To date, there have been 145 complaints of the issue over 11 months. The organization's documentation also shows some manufacturer reports of the issue, too. This is an investigation for the time being, not yet a recall, which will be determined … [Read more...]

If you have a pickup, you know the one drawback; No convenient covered cargo area. Yup, you can add a tonneau cover, add a cap, add some kind of cargo net near the tailgate. And still, putting groceries inside the back of the truck is a hassle, with the tailgate hitting you in the belly as you bend forward to load and unload it. Yup, you can use the back seat if you can wedge yourself into the … [Read more...]

We often talk about leaks in the car world, as spy photographers catch new models testing in remote locations. Video game leaks are just as common, and though they rarely cross paths, the two industries sometimes collide. Lego, beloved by gearheads for its impressive Technic cars, is working on a new highly-leaked driving game. In response to leaked screenshots hitting Reddit, the company is … [Read more...]

Brussels proposes exception for e-fuels cars from 2035 Germany still examining EU draft proposal Berlin sees technology condition as problematic Goal to reach decision by Thursday BERLIN/BRUSSELS, March 21 (Reuters) – The European Commission has drafted a plan to allow sales of new cars with internal combustion engines after 2035 if they run only on climate neutral e-fuels, as it tries to resolve … [Read more...]

Big news for Tesla Semi. The EPA is expected to grant California a waiver to ban diesel trucks and a series of other regulations. If this happens, this is going to give a huge green light for increasing demand for Tesla Semi. California has long been a leader in regulating the use of internal combustion engines (ICE) in vehicles, and now the state is set to take a major step forward in its efforts … [Read more...]

MEXICO CITY, March 21(Reuters) – With Tesla Inc’s plan to open a $5 billion Gigafactory in Mexico, the country should soon become a hub of electric vehicle (EV) production, but the zero emissions cars remain too expensive for most Mexicans and they are impractical to drive in much of the country, which lacks enough charging stations. Mexico has made reviving fossil fuel output a priority under … [Read more...]

SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) is poised to report one of its best quarters in China, the latest retail sales data showed, after becoming the first electric vehicle maker in the country to cut prices in a bid to defend its market share. The U.S. EV maker’s retail sales in China totaled 106,915 units from Jan. 1 to March 19, or 1,371 units per day on average, according to data from … [Read more...]

Elon Musk-loving stock traders are famously bullish on Tesla Inc., the eighth most-valued company in the world. Now credit-rating providers, playing catch-up, are giving heft to the automaker’s blue-chip valuation. Moody’s Investors Service on Monday became the second credit ratings firm to endow Tesla with investment-grade status, upgrading the Austin-based firm’s credit score by one notch to … [Read more...]

Control button lovers, rest easy: Hyundai has promised to keep physical “hard” buttons in cars, at least for the near future. While touchscreen controls have emerged as the trendy way to adjust settings in most modern vehicles, Sang Yup Lee, Hyundai's head of design, insists that the decision to “save the switch” is also a safety issue. “We have used the physical buttons quite significantly the … [Read more...]

Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack that exposed customers’ personal information. “We regret to inform you of a cyber incident at Ferrari, where a threat actor was able to access a limited number of systems in our IT environment,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said in a letter sent to affected customers. The carmaker said that hackers accessed … [Read more...]

With the unveiling of the 2023 Challenger Demon 170, we've now seen all seven of the special "Last Call" editions Dodge created to see its muscle coupe and sedan into the sunset. From Scat Packs to screamin' Demons (and even some leprechauns?), Dodge has something for just about any modern Mopar fan. Take your pick from the following list and head on out, because, in the immutable words of Andy … [Read more...]

As Steely Dan famously sang, they call Alabama the Crimson Tide. Here in Montgomery, we’re knee-deep in a Green Tide that’s transforming the business of building and selling cars. The high-style Genesis Electrified GV70 emerging from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) is the first Genesis built outside South Korea. It’s only the second made-in-America EV from a foreign-based automaker, … [Read more...]

This GV70 is an electric copy of its gasoline siblings but packs a 483-hp punch and feels like the sleeper of the bunch. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

ATLANTA, Ga. — There’s something interesting about the Genesis Electrified GV70, and even though it’s plainly obvious, it’s still worth pointing out: its skin and much of its chassis are basically shared with the regular Genesis GV70. Whereas most other EVs employ a dedicated platform intended to take full advantage of a battery-powered car’s inherent differences, Genesis engineers decided to … [Read more...]

MILAN -- Italian-Japanese auto parts maker Marelli has reached an agreement with unions to cut 400 jobs in Italy voluntarily, amid rising costs of raw materials and falling sales due to supply chain problems. "On redundancies a framework agreement was reached that rules out forced layoffs," Italian unions said in a joint statement after striking a deal with the company. Marelli confirmed the … [Read more...]

What makes a 40 Under 40 honoree? Hard work, innovation, imagination? And what would such an honor mean for your career in auto retail?Join Automotive News' Amy Wilson, who leads the publication's retail team, as she speaks to past Automotive News' 40 Under 40 honorees Ashley Cavazos, director of digital performance at Walser Automotive Group, and Leo Portaluppi, CEO and owner of P4 Automotive, … [Read more...]