The international roll-out by :Dribe is designed to cater to dynamic, urban lifestyles through simple and flexible car access.
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Tested: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is a Great Pretender
Let's ponder the definition of an honest machine. Is a Ford Mustang Dark Horse honest when its exhaust is in loud mode and its gauges are set to emulate a Fox-body's cluster? Is a BMW M5 honest when part of its engine soundtrack comes from the stereo system? Do we generally agree that a CVT is better when it pretends to shift between the defined ratios that it doesn't actually have? Automotive … [Read More...]
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is the Quickest Korean Car We've Ever Tested
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the quickest Korean car we've ever tested, hitting 60 mph in 3.0 seconds flat. That time makes Hyundai's 641-hp AWD EV a tenth of a second quicker than the Kia EV6 GT, and the N is 1.5 seconds quicker than the regular 320-hp dual-motor Ioniq 5.The Ioniq 5 N is also just as quick to 60 mph as a $128K Lucid Air Touring, and it has an edge over the BMW i4 M50 and a Tesla … [Read More...]
The 10 cheapest cars to drive per mile in 2024
Automakers are increasingly stepping back from EV-only product roadmaps in favor of more hybrids and PHEVs, and recent driving cost data between November 2022 and April 2023 from iSeeCars shows that this might be good for buyers in more ways than one. While electric vehicles can save money on gas, they cost more and are driven less, which makes the cost per mile much higher than that of other fuel … [Read More...]
Carvana set to dig back into used-car market after latest quarter, analysts say
Analysts bullish on Carvana said its Q1 results are a sign it has recovered from a two-year period of losses and cash burn that forced new focus on profitability. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
U.S. loosens battery rules, potentially making more cars eligible for EV tax credits
DETROIT — The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits a bit, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500. The Treasury Department announced final regulations for the credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, giving automakers more time to comply with some provisions about where battery minerals can come from. The credits … [Read More...]
5 key takeaways from April U.S. sales reports
U.S. light-vehicle sales slipped 3.9 percent to 1.32 million last month compared with April 2023; Toyota led among the brands. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
2024 Acura ZDX born from ‘good collaboration' with General Motors, chief engineer says
Acura worked closely with General Motors to ensure that the co-developed ZDX midsize crossover hit the import brand's performance goals. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
American Axle revenue, profit climb in first quarter
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. increased revenue and profit in the first quarter thanks to steadier production from its customers. The automotive supplier saw year-over-year revenue growth of 7 percent to $1.6 billion during the period, with adjusted earnings of $205.6 million, up 18 percent. Net income swung to a $20.5 million gain from a … [Read More...]
Kia EV9 GT expected to launch in January
During its CEO Investor Day last month, Kia said it would start releasing GT variants of its dedicated EVs. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
Top 5 stories of the week: Asbury looks to sell dealerships; UAW threatens Stellantis stamping plant
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]