DETROIT — Elon Musk's move to lay off the department responsible for Tesla's electric vehicle chargers has touched off worries in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network. Several leaders of Tesla's Supercharger team posted social media messages saying they were told Monday night that entire group of about 500 had been laid off by CEO Musk, who … [Read more...]
Toyota sales grow 32% to 20,494 units in April
Source : PTI | New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday said its wholesales increased 32% year on year to 20,494 units in April. The automaker had dispatched 15,510 units to its dealers in April 2023. The growth momentum was sustained despite a week-long maintenance shutdown from April 6 for upkeep of machinery and equipment to sustain operational efficiencies, productivity and safety, the … [Read more...]
Weak demand, new model ramp up hit Europe’s top automakers
Summary European carmakers post lower Q1 sales New model launches eat into margins Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes Benz shares all lower LONDON/FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – European car giants Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis all posted lower sales and first-quarter revenue on Tuesday as they geared up to launch new models, faced higher costs and were hit by weaker demand for new cars as … [Read more...]
Aston Martin losses balloon ahead of new model ramp up
Summary Aston Martin sees Q2 peformance broadly similar to Q1 Shares hit lowest level since November 2022 Q1 pretax loss, wholesale volumes and cash flow miss estimates (Reuters) – Aston Martin posted a bigger-than-expected first-quarter pretax loss on Wednesday as the British luxury carmaker made fewer cars and burned more cash than analysts anticipated, sending its shares 7% lower. Aston … [Read more...]
Here are all of the best Lego car sets available at Amazon and Walmart
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Lego is a great toy that allows us to tap into our imagination. Building Lego car sets is an engaging pastime all ages can enjoy. Whatever you can dream, you can build — from a simple 100-piece set to a mind-boggling life-size model of the Bugatti Chiron. And while we love the … [Read more...]
BMW will drop the 'i' from gas-powered trim names
Gotta love an enthusiast's laser focus. After BMW announced a coming X3 trim called the X3 M50, BMW Blog asked where the expected "i" went, referring to the little dotted letter that stands for "injection" when placed at the end of a trim name on a gasoline-powered vehicle. For example, the X3 M50 will be the top non-M trim, replacing the X3 M40i. The outlet said that Bernd Körber, BMW's SVP of … [Read more...]
This Greenworks 16-inch electric lawn mower is one of the highest-rated on Amazon and it's 25% off today
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. It felt like too long of a wait, but the warmer days have finally arrived, and the grass is finally growing again. With the warmer weather, though, comes the need for lawn maintenance. If you're in the market for a new lawn mower this year, why not have a look at this 16-inch … [Read more...]
Mazda teases an EV Mazda6 sedan with China show car
TOKYO — Mazda killed off the Mazda6 sedan in North America with the 2021 model year, but the Japanese carmaker could be teasing its possible resurrection as a full electric vehicle. Mazda Motor Corp., a longtime laggard in the global EV race, plans to launch only its second battery-electric vehicle this year, in China. That car's name is the Mazda EZ-6 sedan. The sporty, rear-slung four-door with … [Read more...]
Ferrari's F1 cars will race with a special historic livery at the Miami Grand Prix
Ferrari will temporarily ditch the all-red livery that has characterized its Formula 1 cars for decades at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. The team unveiled a one-off look for the upcoming race that was designed to celebrate the Italian brand's North American division's 70th birthday. Starting with the SF-24, which was 95% redesigned in preparation for the 2024 season, designers explored the blue part … [Read more...]
2022-2024 Ford Maverick recalled for taillights that could fail
Among the less fancy, but nevertheless critical safety systems on your car are your taillights. Anyone who's seen a car with their lights off at night understands how extremely hard it can be to see such a car. And that's why it's important that NHTSA and Ford are recalling 2022 to 2024 Ford Mavericks — 242,669 of them — after discovering examples with taillights not working. According to the … [Read more...]
Elon Musk Retaliates Against Tesla Community Leaders & Ardant Supporters Sawyer Merritt & Whole Mars Catalog for Spreading Leaked Confidential Tesla Information – Musk Shares Details About His Actions
Follow us today... Yesterday, The Information magazine posted an article containing leaked confidential Tesla information, which Tesla community leaders Sawyer Merritt and Whole Mars Catalog shared with their followers. This activity is regular for the two individuals who share Tesla news daily. In addition to Sawyer Merritt and Whole Mars Catalog, The Information’s … [Read more...]
Goldman in talks with Barclays on GM Credit Card deal, WSJ Says
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is in discussions to transfer its General Motors Co. credit-card business to Barclays Plc. The British lender is the lead candidate to take over the credit card portfolio with about $2 billion in outstanding balances, Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Red Bull's Adrian Newey leaves F1 team, shifts focus to RB hypercar
Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey is officially departing the team in the first quarter of 2025. Rumors of his departure have swirled for the past few days, and now the news is official. But there’s more. Red Bull also revealed that Newey will be shifting his focus to the RB17 hypercar (a road car project) and seeing that project out through its completion. It’s been 19 years … [Read more...]
GM’s move to Woodward is the right one — for the company and for Detroit
Back in 2018, Chevy invited me to attend the Detroit Auto Show on the company dime to get an early preview of the then-newly redesigned Silverado. The trip involved a stay at the Renaissance Center — just a quick People Mover ride from the show. I’d been visiting Detroit in January for nearly a decade, and not once had I set foot inside General Motors’ glass-sided headquarters. I was intrigued, to … [Read more...]
The 10 Least Reliable Car Brands And The Ones To Avoid Most
Follow us today... What are the ten least reliable and ten most reliable car brands for 2024? First, let's look at the least reliable automakers. I've covered Subaru's reliability ranking, which is number six best overall, but which are the worst? You may want to avoid them. According to CarEdge, "It's never been more clear that more money often equals more … [Read more...]
Porsche study concludes aluminum could reduce Taycan weight, increase manufacturing simplicity
The study by Alumobility found switching the electric Taycan's top hat structure to all-aluminum could cut down on weight by about 40 percent. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Polestar delays fourth-quarter results for a second time
Swedish electric-vehicle maker Polestar Automotive will delay the publication of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results for a second time, a spokesperson for the company said on Tuesday. Polestar did not provide a date for the release but said it still intends to publish first-quarter financial results on May 23. The delay is partly because the company needs more time to … [Read more...]
2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Rejects Hybrid Power, But Roars Back With Performance
Follow us today... While the third-generation Porsche Cayenne has been around since 2017, Porsche has done an excellent job at keeping the model, not just relevant, but also at the top of the performance SUV game. The 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS is the latest example, as it gets significant upgrades. Unlike the Cayenne Turbo, which in 2024, became a hybrid-only … [Read more...]
Tesla Supercharger growth to slow, CEO Elon Musk says, after mass layoffs
"Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a slower pace for new locations," Musk said, following media reports that the automaker slashed its team dedicated to the charging network. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Pininfarina whips up a Batman-inspired Battista and B95 speedster
Albert, Harry, Jack, and Sam Warner founded Warner Bros. Pictures Incorporated in April 1923, 101 years ago. Artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger first put Batman into Gotham in an issue of Detective Comics (DC) on March 30, 1939, 75 years ago. Warner Bros., which owns DC Comics (and Discovery owns Warner), has gifted the ageless Dark Knight a mighty present for his diamond jubilee year: special … [Read more...]
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