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(Reuters) – Tesla is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations, the company’s longtime design chief, Franz von Holzhausen, said on a Bloomberg News podcast on Wednesday. Von Holzhausen said the decision is intended to make the handles more intuitive for occupants in “a panic situation”. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]

Battery energy storage systems maker Tesla Group a. s. and SRAM & MRAM Group, a global leader in technology and sustainable development, have inked a USD 1 billion agreement to set up electric vehicle battery facilities in India and other countries, according to a company official. As per the agreement, a total of five EV battery factories, also called gigafactories, will be set up in India … [Read more...]

Summary August exports -0.1% yr/yr vs forecast -1.9% Imports -5.2% yr/yr vs forecast -4.2% U.S.-bound shipments down 13.8%, biggest drop since Feb 2021 Economists predict contraction in economy in Q3 TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan’s exports fell for a fourth straight month in August, government data showed on Wednesday, as elevated U.S. tariffs took a deeper toll on the country’s automotive and other … [Read more...]

YOKOHAMA, Japan, (Reuters) – Nissan Motor is studying the cost competitiveness of Chinese suppliers and exploring ways to apply their practices globally, as it aims to cut variable costs by 250 billion yen ($1.71 billion) in a broad efficiency drive, a senior executive said. Tatsuzo Tomita, Nissan’s chief of total delivered cost transformation, said on Wednesday the Japanese automaker was drawing … [Read more...]

(Reuters) – Nissan Motor will close its design centers in California and Sao Paulo and scale back operations in London and Japan as part of a realignment of its global design organization, the company said on Tuesday. The Japanese automaker said the restructuring, which will be completed by the end of fiscal 2025, is aimed at streamlining its design operations. The changes, part of its broader … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       When you look at Hyundai’s three-row SUV lineup, the Palisade has always been the one that blends practicality with a sense of refinement. But in 2026, Hyundai decided to give the Palisade something it didn’t have before: a real taste of dirt-road adventure. Enter the 2026 Hyundai Palisade … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       If you are considering a compact or mid-size two-row SUV, but would really love to have a third row for those odd times that you need to carry more than five passengers, look no further than the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL. This $44,645 SUV is very well equipped, and it comes with two bonus … [Read more...]

More than 100,000 of the pickups from 2024 through 2026 model years have a problem that could affect the side curtain airbags, NHTSA has announced. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]

View Exterior PhotosMarc Urbano|Car and DriverLucid already issued a software upgrade for its recently released Gravity SUV, with a new trailer light check feature that helps drivers ensure their trailer lights are working properly.The Gravity's energy consumption graph and range map have also been adjusted to be easier to read.Lucid is also letting Gravity owners access beta versions of its Live … [Read more...]

ToyotaThese family-friendly SUVs are among the most-searched vehicles on Marketplace.All three are rated highly among the best SUVs, each earning least 9.5/10 points by Car and Driver's editors.They're in demand, but some deals are still out there.Hunting down enthusiast-friendly vehicles on Car and Driver's Marketplace is a great way to spend your lunchtime—check out this delivery-mileage 2024 … [Read more...]

OverviewWhen the newest generation of the Ford Mustang debuted, it was practically dripping in race-car perfume. However, just as quickly as the pungent smell of race fuels coming from the Mustang GT4 competition model and GT3 race car—which is destined for the 24 Hours of Le Mans—entered our lungs, a new roadgoing Mustang GTD has entered our hearts. The GTD is a race car that's been stripped of … [Read more...]

Magnuson SuperchargersA new supercharger upgrade for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing can bring the horsepower total into the four-digit territory. The Magnuson Superchargers TVS2650 acts as a direct bolt-on replacement, and the company says it adds 90 horsepower without touching the stock tune. The replacement supercharger is designed to fit the LT4 6.2-liter V-8, so it should fit on the full run of … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       After several years of lackluster sales performance (maybe due to its unoriginal and cumbersome model name), Toyota is rebranding its bZ4X electric SUV as the “BZ” and giving it more range, more power, and a cleaner cabin that fits modern expectations. On social media, there has been a … [Read more...]

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 17 Sept 2025, 19:55 pm Share via: This makes the Tata Altroz the safest offering in its class, considering the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, tested by the Bharat NCAP, received a four-star safety rating. ...Read More The Tata Altroz is now the safest car in its class, scoring 29.65 out of 32.00 in Adult Occupant Protection, and … [Read more...]

Marc Urbano|Car and DriverIt’s almost as if there were a drone deployed right over your vehicle, in a perfect holding pattern, casting to the infotainment screen a crisp, clear look at what's immediately around in every direction.If you've experienced it, you know exactly what we're referring to: around-view monitors, also called 360-degree, surround-view, or panoramic-view systems, give you a … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       A young kid's excitement over a Tesla Cybertruck offers a glimpse into the future of automotive design through the eyes of the next generation. It reveals a lot.  The moment the Tesla Cybertruck first rolled onto the stage, it ignited a debate that's still raging. Is it a futuristic … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Don't let a simple oil change turn into an engine nightmare. Let's talk about something that's probably happened to many of us—you get your oil changed, you pull the dipstick, and you see that the oil level is way above the full mark. Frustrating, right? You're not alone. It's a common … [Read more...]

Share via: By 2047, when the country hopes to achieve its “Viksit Bharat” vision, tyre production volumes could expand nearly four-fold, with revenues growing twelve times to touch a staggering ₹13 lakh crore. ...Read More <div class="imgWrapper" data-item-event="image_clicked" data-ga-widget="Image Interactions" … [Read more...]

There's no Shelby GT500 at the moment, no Mustang Mach 1 or Boss 302, but there's a four-door EV running around that Ford says is a Mustang. Despite all that, we are witnessing a golden moment in the 60-year history of America's pony car. There's the track-only Dark Horse R, which populates an IMSA-sanctioned series (think Spec Miata with a much better soundtrack). Ford is also taking the fight to … [Read more...]

See the exterior of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD from every angle. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]