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The Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California, has seen more unveilings than the dressing room of a bridal shop, and as the 2023 Monterey Car Week recedes in the rearview, we thought we'd look even further back at a notable launch of the past. In 2007, Callaway Cars revealed the C16 Speedster, a uniquely styled, 700-hp variation on a C6 Corvette. The Speedster's $350,000 list price when new … [Read more...]

Most Car and Driver readers could compile a fairly solid list of the world's most iconic car designs. But could you stretch it to 663 entries? That's how many are found in "The Atlas of Car Design," a new book that takes an encyclopedic look at the subject and, in the process, spotlights many obscure or just plain scorned automobiles that aren't typically found on a grassy concours lawn or in … [Read more...]

A Detroit area Ford dealership owned by auto retail giant Lithia Motors Inc. "let go" an employee who posted an inflammatory comment about the UAW on social media — around the time thousands of Ford workers went on strike last week. Suburban Ford of Ferndale on Sunday posted an apology on its Facebook page for "hateful" comments it said were made by "a former parts department employee." The … [Read more...]

While the strike is still too young to reveal its effect on fleet vehicle inventories, the looming government shutdown could present a double whammy of macro effects on fleets and transportation. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]

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Here’s your hard watch for this Thursday afternoon: A Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible fell off a lift at the dealership, and someone caught the catastrophe on camera. Posted on YouTube by Jason Grubb, the video starts with the Z06 already in the air. A few seconds in, the fall begins, and it almost looks like a video game glitch. The car falls toward the camera, so we get to see one of the … [Read more...]

Audi is upgrading its Q4 e-tron electric crossover with a new rear electric motor that delivers increased horsepower and better efficiency.The base Q4 40 e-tron model will now produce 282 horsepower, up by 81 hp, while the Q4 50 e-tron will have 335 ponies, up from 295 hp.Audi revealed these changes for the European market, but we expect the U.S.-spec Q4 e-tron to adopt the same updates for the … [Read more...]

Hyundai has filed a trademark for the "N74" nameplate within the European Union's intellectual property office. The trademark is the best clue yet that Hyundai is serious about a production version of the N Vision 74 concept car from last year. While the automaker itself still hasn't confirmed a production version, the prototype is a 670-hp rear-drive sports car powered by hydrogen fuel cells and … [Read more...]

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A jury last week ordered an Albuquerque, N.M., Chevrolet dealership to pay a customer more than $2 million in damages for unfair practices and spot delivery regulation violations. Albert Smith traded in two vehicles to Reliable Chevrolet in a spot delivery deal in 2020, Smith's attorney Susan Warren, of the Law Offices of Feferman, Warren & Mattison in Albuquerque, told Automotive News. Warren … [Read more...]

Think a single module fix is the answer for hybrid battery issues? Dive into the intricacies of NiMH packs and why balance is non-negotiable.In the realm of hybrid vehicles, the battery pack stands as one of the most critical components. Often, these packs comprise Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, recognized for their durability and longevity. However, like all batteries, they have their … [Read more...]

A wider strike by the UAW would have an impact beyond the Detroit 3 automakers, with struggling steelmakers a particularly vulnerable target. The union is scheduled on Friday to discuss adding plants to its strike against General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler parent Stellantis. A UAW negotiator said the latest offer from Stellantis “didn’t look good for us.” The strikes are already expected … [Read more...]

Nissan's hot-selling Rogue crossover is due for its first round of updates after its most recent redesign and this prototype spotted in Michigan is giving us an early glimpse of what to expect. In a word? Little. Despite the camo covering much of the front and rear bumpers, we're struggling to spot any meaningful styling updates, but the interior may be hiding clues to a big tech upgrade behind … [Read more...]

The announcement by the British government that it would delay a ban on new gasoline and diesel cars and vans to 2035 from 2030 brought swift pushback from automakers, who have invested billions of pounds to build EVs in the U.K. on the assumption that they could not sell combustion cars after 2030. Automakers with a U.K. car manufacturing presence include Bentley, BMW's Mini and Rolls-Royce, … [Read more...]

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Some Chevy dealers apparently still struggle to understand that the weight distribution of the mid-engine C8 Corvette is different from the previous front-engine Corvettes. As a result, we see here another example of a new Corvette being lifted improperly and getting destroyed when it falls off the lift. A YouTube video posted on September 15 by Jason Grubb shows a Torch red Corvette Z06 … [Read more...]

Overview Nissan's aging Armada is resolutely old-school and proud of it. The maker’s largest SUV, it sports body-on-frame construction, three rows of seating, a naturally aspirated V-8, and a max tow rating of 8500 pounds. Four-wheel drive is an option on all four trim levels, and a limited-slip rear axle is standard. While all Armadas are well equipped, the upper trims roll on luxury features, … [Read more...]

Overview Its place in the luxury automobile segment solidified, the ambitious Genesis luxury brand moved into the luxury EV segment with its stylish and quirky GV60 crossover. Introduced for 2023, the GV60 incorporates styling elements found in other Genesis models but makes a statement of its own intent by ditching the brand's traditional trapezoidal grille. In its place resides a smooth surface … [Read more...]

SHANGHAI – Renault, Peugeot and Citroen, among the weakest global brands in China, have been forced to scale back operations in the country in recent years.  A revised policy the French government released this week to subsidize electric vehicles, coupled with the anti-subsidy probe into China-made EVs the EU announced last week, will leave the three French brands with literally no choice but … [Read more...]

It appears that Tesla has paused production of the Model Y and Cybertruck at Giga Texas - why is this happening?Tesla Pauses Production at Giga Texas I am seeing multiple reports on X.com and Teslarati that say Tesla is pausing production of the Model Y and the Cybertruck at Giga Texas. There have also been multiple screenshots of empty parking lots, showing no Tesla's leaving to be delivered. How … [Read more...]