Rick Newman is a senior columnist for Yahoo Finance. I bought my first battery-powered lawnmower nearly 10 years ago as an experiment. It was a success, and most of the other machines in my garage — trimmer, weed whacker, chain saw, rototiller, leaf blower, snow thrower — are now powered by batteries I recharge from an electrical outlet. My car, however, is not electric, and I still don’t … [Read more...]
The booming business of F1 is explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Formula One fanatics will get more behind-the-scenes access to the global motorsports series through a new CNBC documentary that explores the business aspects of the highest form of racing in the world. The documentary “Inside Track: The Business of Formula 1 " will debut Nov. 16 on CNBC ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Las Vegas race is a third stop in the United States this … [Read more...]
2019 Porsche 935 Track Car Is Today's Bring a Trailer Auction Pick
Porsche revived the 935 name in 2019 for this 911 GT2 RS–based track car, featuring a 700-hp twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six.This example recalls the Porsche 935 that won the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona with its black paintwork accented by red, orange, and pink stripes.Porsche built just 77 units of the 2019 935. This one previously sold for $1,325,000 at an auction last year.Before we delve into the … [Read more...]
Stellantis and the UAW reach tentative contract deal to end strike
The United Auto Workers has made a tentative deal with Stellantis that follows a template set by UAW and Ford. The deals will amount to total pay hikes of more than 33% when compounding and cost-of-living are factored in. The contracts will start with an initial increase of 11%. "We look forward to welcoming our 43,000 employees back to work and resuming operations," Stellantis said on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Hertz is putting the brakes on 100,000 Teslas
In 2021, Hertz announced that it was going to order 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla by the end of 2022. Turns out the car rental company is far from being able to reach that number still, and it may take a while to get to 100,000, if it even gets there, because it's slowing down its plans to electrify its fleet. During the company's third-quarter earnings call (PDF), CEO Stephen Scherr said … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Settings You Will Want To Change On Your New Subaru
When you buy a new Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, or another new model, it can be overwhelming learning all about the settings, features, and controls. In this report, I will cover five settings you may want to change on your new Subaru. Some of the information comes thanks to Subaru insider Alex Prestigiacomo. Check out the YouTube video below for more details related to Subaru … [Read more...]
The best garage door keypads of 2023
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you have a garage, then you need to keep it locked up when you are away. You can enter a personalized code to open your garage with a garage door keypad, keeping your garage safe from potential thieves, nosy neighbors or unwanted animals. Many of them come with cameras, and … [Read more...]
Delhi govt urges Centre to ban BS 3, BS 4 diesel buses in NCR areas of Haryana, UP, Rajasthan
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 29 Oct 2023, 16:29 PM Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has demanded the Centre to impose a strict ban on BS3 and BS4 diesel buses operating in the National Capital Region (NCR) areas of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The move came after the minister carried out a surprise inspection at the Kashmere Gate interstate bus terminal and found … [Read more...]
Fondly known as Kaali-Peeli, it's the end of road for Mumbai's famous Premier Padmini taxis
Giving way to newer models and app-based cab services, these black-and-yellow taxis will now bow out from Mumbai’s streets, following the path of retirement recently taken by the BEST’s legendary red double-decker diesel buses. A transport department official said the last Premier Padmini was registered as a black-and-yellow taxi at the Tardeo RTO, which has jurisdiction over the island city of … [Read more...]
Honda sees India as a key market, aims faster electrification for cars and two-wheelers
Japanese auto major Honda aims to accelerate its electrification attempt in the Indian market. The auto major that sells cars and two-wheelers in the country, has said that it sees India as one of its key markets and will accelerate electrification efforts here, reported PTI. Honda also said that it will continue to invest in India, as part of the brand's future growth strategy. By: HT Auto … [Read more...]
50 new EVs are hitting the U.S. soon. It's not clear if there are buyers for them
Jaguar electric vehicles. Jaguar More and more electric vehicles are coming even as demand slows. Dealers say selling EVs is getting a lot harder. Some of the new models in the pipeline might appeal more to the new demographic of EV shopper. Just as selling electric cars is getting a whole lot harder, a slew of them are slated to hit the market. Industry analysts tend to … [Read more...]
Subaru, UFOs, And Those Strange Lights May Be Real
What Subaru brought to the Japan Mobility Show 2023 is jaw-dropping, but only if you don't know Subaru's history. Most casual observers say the Subaru Air Mobility Concept the Japanese automaker unveiled will never fly, but I say not so fast. This new flying car developed by Subaru could have UFO and "Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon" (UAP) watchers seeing strange lights in the night sky sooner … [Read more...]
Israel-Hamas war poses threat to Indian motorists, petrol-diesel price hike looms large
Despite the pricing of petrol and diesel at a sky-high level across India, over the last several months, the price of motor fuels has remained majorly unchanged. This certainly brought relief to vehicle owners across India, especially after a relentless surge of petrol and diesel prices in 2022. However, the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict poses a threat to the stability in fuel pricing the country … [Read more...]
Tesla Model S and Model X EVs receive new Stealth Grey paint, available in select markets
Tesla is aiming to make its flagship electric cars, the Model S sedan and Model X crossovers more attractive with a new paint scheme. Both the Tesla EVs have received a new Stealth Grey paint. The automaker has posted on its social platform that the new paint scheme for the Model S and Model X will be available in North American and Asian markets initially. The automaker has not revealed when the … [Read more...]
In pics: Honda Sustaina-C Concept highlights the theme of resource circulation
Honda Sustaina-C Concept highlights the concept of resource circulation, which enables carmakers to transcend the constraints of the limited availability of resources. By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 29 Oct 2023, 14:00 PM 1/7 Honda Motor is offering a sneak peak into its future mobility vision at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which opened to public from October 27 and go … [Read more...]
Tata Safari facelift and Mahindra Scorpio N: Which SUV should you pick?
Tata Motors launched the Safari facelift in India earlier this month with a host of updates. The updated iteration of the premium SUV, which is Tata Motors' flagship car as well, comes with a wide range of design changes, fresh features and an upgraded engine as well. With this facelifted iteration, the homegrown automaker has re-energised its competition with the rival brands in the segment. … [Read more...]
Improve public transport facilities to combat poor AQI in Delhi: Environmentalists
Source : PTI | New Delhi: Improvement in public transport facilities, smog guns at construction sites and strengthening the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) as an institution are some of the measures suggested by environmentalists to combat the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘poor’ category for the fifth consecutive day on Friday … [Read more...]
Vedanta improves ranking in sustainability assessment
Source : PTI | New Delhi: Diversified natural resources firm Vedanta Ltd on Saturday said its ranking has improved remarkably in S&P Global’s 2023 corporate sustainability assessment. S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) is an evaluation of the company’s sustainability performance, it added. “Vedanta, which has scored 81 points this year compared to last year’s score of … [Read more...]
UAW strikes GM engine plant, threatening wider disruption
Oct 28 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers on Saturday expanded its strike at General Motors (GM.N) to include an engine plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee that GM said supplies nine factories producing several of its best selling and most profitable vehicles. UAW President Shawn Fain said he ordered the walkout at the Spring Hill manufacturing complex because GM is balking at contract … [Read more...]
Lamborghini takes a wait-and-watch strategy to decide ICE supercars' future
Lamborghini took its first step towards electrification in 2014 with the Asterion hybrid concept. However, it was until early 2023 that Lamborghini introduced its first production PHEV model Revuelto. The V12 engine-powered model will be followed by the Huracan replacement and an updated Lamborghini Urus in 2024, which will come powered by hybrid power plants combining an internal combustion … [Read more...]
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