Some automakers believe Europe needs a common charging standard and point to the region’s efforts to develop a European standard for mobile phone telecommunications, which led to the creation of the Global System for Mobile Communication, or GSM. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Tesla increases Model Y prices in some European countries
The move to raise the electric SUV's price by €2,000 follows Tesla's price increases in the U.S. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Dealer Haggling a Customer to Illegally Buy a Cybertruck For $120,000 Over MSR Shows Why Cars Sales People are Consider One of the Least Ethical Professions
Join us... Tesla is often praised for leading the world’s transition away from internal combustion vehicles. The EV maker is also considered a pioneer in the self-driving space and energy storage market. The EV maker is also seen as a leader in vehicle software as the first company to offer over-the-air updates that improve a vehicle after purchase. NEWS! Tesla Cybertruck … [Read more...]
Driving BMW's Killer Historic Race Cars Is a Flat-Out High
I'm blazing down Homestead-Miami Speedway's front straight in a BMW M8 GTE race car, chasing factory driver Bill Auberlen, who's in a BMW M3 GT race car—and I can't catch him though I'm in the far faster car. That's not surprising; Auberlen has been a BMW factory race driver for 28 years and has amassed 65 International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) wins, more than any other driver. He hurls the … [Read more...]
Tesla Cybertruck's Closed Tonneau Adds 25 Miles of Range at 75 MPH
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is more aerodynamic than it looks, and it's roll-top tonneau cover plays an essential role. We tested the Cybertruck with the top open and closed; the latter position provided a 10 percent improvement in consumption during our 75-mph steady state test.Our tests show the Cybertruck's real-world range drops from 250 to 225 miles with the top open; driven at 65 mph with the … [Read more...]
Is Now a Bad Time To Sell Your Tesla?
Join us... Selling Your Tesla Right Now - Is It a Bad Time? If you are considering selling your Tesla vehicle right now, there are a number of things to think about. Essentially, you want to know if Tesla vehicles will go down in price over time, thus making it a good time to sell - or if Tesla prices are on the way up for existing models, making it a bad time to sell. Here's … [Read more...]
Michelin Summit: Beyond Longer Last, How Your Tires Can Extend Your EV Range (and Save You Money)
Join us... Michelin recently hosted the Sustainability Summit, a platform to showcase its ongoing efforts and future direction in achieving sustainable mobility with EV-ready tires. About 25 automotive journalists, including myself, gathered at the beautiful Sonoma, California, where Michelin North America's CEO and his marketing team explained and shed light on the company's … [Read more...]
Scrapyard Gem: 1999 Alfa Romeo 166, Screwball Rally Edition
SHERBURN-IN-ELMET, England — Alfa Romeo took a break from selling new cars in the United States after 1995, when the final Spider Veloces and 164s were sold here. That beat Fiat and Lancia (both of which departed after 1982), but still deprived us of the Alfa 164's handsome successor: the 166. The easiest way to find discarded 166s is to cross the Atlantic, so that's what I did recently. I've … [Read more...]
Rolls-Royce restores a pair of soapbox racers it built in the 2000s
Rolls-Royce inaugurated its current headquarters in Goodwood, England, in 2003, but it started making cars there before the plant was officially opened. It built a soapbox racer called RR-0.01 in 2001 and manufactured a second example named RR-0.02 the following year. These one-offs were raced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and largely forgotten about until they were given a full restoration in … [Read more...]
Common Problem on Toyota RAV4 Many Owners Fix Incorrectly
Join us... The Right Tool (and the right part) for the Right Job The Toyota RAV4 is a great car for those who are interested in DIY repairs on a RAV4: easy access to many components, plentiful supply of parts for repairs, relatively non-complicated design. However, in previous articles we’ve learned that nothing spells “failure” more surely than using the wrong tool for most … [Read more...]
American drivers can't catch a break on car insurance rates
If cruising the highway is an American birthright, it's also become an expensive one. The cost of owning and operating a car has skyrocketed in the aftermath of the pandemic. And just as one element of car ownership has gotten more affordable, another is now wrecking the budget. The latest pinch for drivers is the cost of auto insurance, which is up 20.6% year over year as of February — the … [Read more...]
IIHS flunks most semi-autonomous driving systems it tested for failing to prevent misuse
Semi-autonomous driving assistance systems have been around for a while now, but it’s clear automakers need to do more to make sure drivers are still paying attention while their cars do some of the heavy lifting. That’s the message from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which recently released a new ratings program to assess the safeguards around these systems and how well they prevent … [Read more...]
1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Ex–Drag Racer Is Today's Bring a Trailer Pick
Here's a big green V-8 Ford for St. Patrick's Day burnouts.Already rare for its W-code 427-cubic-inch V-8, this Fairlane is also claimed to be the only example ordered in 1967 with the even rarer drag pack. With 410 horsepower, you'll finally be able to catch those darned kids before they abscond with your Lucky Charms.There is no better day for the driving of the green than St. Patrick's Day, and … [Read more...]
2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 Mar 2024, 18:12 PM Share via: The 2025 Nissan GT-R has been revealed for Japanese markets and while not officially confirmed, this could be the last production model of the GT-R. The 2025 Nissan GT-R could be driving into the sunset marking the end of an era The Nissan GT-R is every bit of a cult and the longest of the modern … [Read more...]
Isuzu announces I-Care pre-summer camp for D-Max, MU-X customers
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 Mar 2024, 17:40 PM Share via: The Isuzu pre-summer service camp offers a range of benefits for customers including complementary checks, discounts on parts, labour and more. Isuzu customers can avail preventive checks and discounts across all models as part of the pre-summer service camp Japanese automaker Isuzu has announced … [Read more...]
Q&A: California’s long-time clean air cop talks Trump, China and EVs
Mary Nichols, the former chair of the California Air Resources Board, fought many battles over the course of her 15-plus years as the head of the state’s powerful regulatory body. During her first term, CARB demanded carmakers install catalytic converters to neutralize air pollutants. From 2016 to 2020, she fended off the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke … [Read more...]
Update The Next-Generation Subaru Outback, It’s Delayed Until 2026
Join us... The sixth-generation Subaru Outback rolled off the assembly line in July 2019. With Subaru's current five-year life cycle, that would mean the seventh-generation Outback would be a 2025 model, right? Not so fast. Now, the Outback will not be redesigned until the 2026 model year. Subaru has delayed the next-generation Outback launch until the 2026 model year. … [Read more...]
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet
Hertz is replacing its chief executive officer with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
In big win for Tesla, India to lower EV import tax if $500 million invested
NEW DELHI — India on Friday lowered import taxes on certain electric vehicles produced by carmakers that commit to invest at least $500 million and start domestic manufacturing within three years, bolstering Tesla's plans for the market. The policy is a big win for Tesla as it's in line with what the company had been lobbying for in New Delhi, despite pushback from domestic carmakers. Tesla CEO … [Read more...]
US automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow: Report
U.S. sales of hybrids grew five times faster than EV sales in February, Morgan Stanley said. A plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler SUV accounted for half of total U.S. Wrangler sales in the second half of 2023, up from 37% in the first half of the year, Stellantis said. Sales of Ford Motor hybrids rose nearly 37% during the first two months of the year, driven by demand for the hybrid … [Read more...]
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