Join us... Tesla FSD - 30 Day Free Trial - Coming Soon Elon Musk should hold true to his statement that Tesla will do a roll-out of a free month trial for all cars in North America for Tesla FSD once it is super smooth and not just safe. Based on the videos and progress of Tesla FSD and version 12.3, this seems like it is going to be soon. Tesla doing a 30-day free trial of … [Read more...]
Lithium Americas breaks ground on a long road to white gold
Lithium Americas' path is a stark reminder that battery materials mining in the U.S. is not easy and that producing the components for tailpipe emissions-free EVs still has social and environmental costs. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Small town, big lithium mine: One American community undergoes its own EV transition
Rural locations like Humboldt County, Nevada, are undergoing rapid changes crucial for the EV transition. But those changes are testing local governments and stirring debate among residents. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
How Lithium Americas will mine and process lithium at Thacker Pass
Lithium is normally contained in hard rock or dissolved in brine deposits, which are pools of salty groundwater. The clay lithium deposits at Thacker Pass are unusual. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Scrapyard Gem: 2010 Renault Modus Dynamique
YORK, England — Car shoppers in the United States haven't been able to buy new French cars since the final Renault/Eagle Medallions were sold in 1989, which means I had to go across the Atlantic to find junkyards scrapyards (as they call them here) with plenty of Citroëns, Renaults and Peugeots in stock (though I do find the occasional Mexican-market French machine in the car graveyards of … [Read more...]
Yamaha's Got a New 7600-RPM, 200-HP Four-Cylinder Engine
The debut of a new engine used to be a semi-regular occasion. As cars evolved, so did their powerplants, and manufacturers regularly made seven-figure investments to develop new engines. With the EV transition in full swing, that's no longer the case. Major companies like Volkswagen have been announcing that there will be no new internal-combustion engines in the pipeline and multiple … [Read more...]
NTSB probes fatal crash that may have involved Ford partially automated driving system
DETROIT — The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, involving a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially automated driving system. The agency said in a statement Friday that a team of investigators from its Office of Highway Safety will travel to Texas and work with police on the Feb. 24 crash on Interstate 10. The NTSB said … [Read more...]
Analysis: U.S. automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow
DETROIT — As U.S. sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles surge and electric-vehicle sales cool, automakers and suppliers are betting consumer demand for a compromise between all-combustion and all-electric is a durable trend. Automakers and suppliers are adding capacity to build gasoline-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the U.S. market, responding to increased consumer demand for … [Read more...]
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis will start driving faster, farther and at night in Las Vegas
Amazon.com’s self-driving car unit, Zoox, is seeking to stay abreast of rival Waymo by expanding its vehicles’ testing in California and Nevada to include a wider area, higher speeds and nighttime driving. The changes, announced on Thursday, apply to Zoox's fleet of vehicles that it designed and built itself. Those resemble toaster ovens on wheels and lack manual controls inside, like steering … [Read more...]
1966 Honda S600 Roadster on Bring a Trailer Was One of Honda's First
One of Honda's earliest passenger cars was a sportscar.With a redline of 9500 rpm and a curb weight of 1500 pounds, this little roadster is part car, part motorcycle.This one is a rare left-hand-drive example originally from the island of Okinawa.In the mid 1960s, a Japanese journalist named Shotaro Kobayashi shipped his white Honda S600 to Europe, and spend the next two months and 7500 miles … [Read more...]
Tesla gets tagged with once-unthinkable analyst prediction: Sales will fall
Tesla Inc. is no longer a red-hot growth stock. CEO Elon Musk has said as much. But even by that new standard — with growth forecasts on Wall Street sinking rapidly — the grim sales prediction from a key Tesla analyst last week was still shocking. There’ll be zero growth in sales volumes for the electric-vehicle maker this year, Wells Fargo’s Colin Langan said. And in 2025, it’ll be worse yet: … [Read more...]
China's Nio and CATL team up to develop longer-life EV batteries
A Nio EC6 SUV at one of the company's battery swap stations. (Getty Images) BEIJING — Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has signed a partnership agreement with battery giant CATL to develop longer life batteries as part of efforts to lower overall EV costs. The partnership will leverage technologies from both companies seeking to lower the so-called "full life cycle" costs of batteries — key … [Read more...]
The best engine degreasers of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When people wash their cars, they tend to focus on cleaning the exterior and interior, and cleaning under the hood is often overlooked. Car engines can get slimy and greasy over time and they need to be sprayed off and cleaned with the right products. With an engine degreaser, … [Read more...]
The best RV surge protectors of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. RVs are homes on wheels that come with many of the same amenities a traditional house has. And as you'd use surge protectors for electronics in the house, you should also have special protectors for your motorhome. RV surge protectors will insulate your electronic devices from … [Read more...]
Hyundai Creta EV spotted in the wild, likely to offer 450 km range
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 14:20 PM Share via: Hyundai Creta EV is expected to share a host of design elements with the ICE variant of the midsize SUV. Hyundai Creta EV is expected to share a host of design elements with the ICE variant of the midsize SUV. (Image: Autospy) Hyundai Creta EV has been in discussions among Indian electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Renault Duster's base variant may ditch touchscreen. Here's reason to think so
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 13:52 PM Share via: <!--The base variant of Dacia Duster SUV, which has influenced the upcoming new generation Renault Duster, has ditched the touchscreen infotainment system.--> The base variant of Dacia Duster SUV, which has influenced the upcoming new generation Renault Duster, has ditched the touchscreen infotainment system … [Read more...]
Is your Paytm FASTag account closed? Here’s how to check
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 12:32 PM Share via: <!--Ensuring that your Paytm FASTag account is closed and purchasing FASTag from another bank or NBFC is important to make sure smooth and convenient travel experience.--> Ensuring that your Paytm FASTag account is closed and purchasing FASTag from another bank or NBFC is important to make sure smooth and … [Read more...]
This Hyundai technology can enhance EV range. Check details
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 12:13 PM Share via: <!--Hyundai Mobis has unveiled new electric vehicle (EV) design feature, "Integrated Front Face Module," which offers a dual purpose of improving aerodynamics and maintaining a conventional grille appearance.--> Hyundai Mobis has unveiled new electric vehicle (EV) design feature, "Integrated Front Face … [Read more...]
Dwarka Expressway: NHAI takes steps for streamlined traffic flow & road safety
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 12:06 PM Share via: NHAI claims to have taken various measures to ensure the safety of commuters and smooth traffic flow on the Dwarka Expressway. NHAI claims to have taken various measures to ensure the safety of commuters and smooth traffic flow on the Dwarka Expressway. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) … [Read more...]
Your connected car may be a hi-tech spying tool for insurers
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 10:30 AM Share via: <!--Connected cars being used for spying on drivers is a fear that is real and the latest data reveals that insurance companies are using these vehicles as monitoring tools simply testify that.--> Connected cars being used for spying on drivers is a fear that is real and the latest data reveals that insurance … [Read more...]
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