Motor Authority
JULY 25, 2024
Ford patented tech that would have a vehicle report a driver for speeding The patent said vehicles would monitor other vehicles using onboard cameras It's unclear what legal argument Ford would make for the tech if implemented Ford is trying to patent a way for its cars to report speeding drivers to the police. A patent application from the.
Autocar
JULY 28, 2024
"The key for us is to be affordable, differentiated and profitable," said Ford Model E COO Martin Gjaja New platform developed by ex-Tesla engineer puts mainstream models back on the table A new range of smaller and more affordable electric Ford s will be spawned from an upcoming ‘skunkworks’ architecture on which the firm aims to produce the world’s most efficient electric cars.
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Carscoops
JULY 25, 2024
The BMW 7-Series has been named the most satisfying new vehicle. Rivian was the most satisfying brand, while Mitsubishi was the worst. Tesla EVs were deemed less satisfying than rivals. J.D. Power has released their latest Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study and it reveals owner satisfaction has “rebounded after two years of unprecedented decline.” In particular, the average satisfaction rating is 847 and that’s up two points from a year ago.
Auto Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Filed under: Aftermarket , Government/Legal , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
The United Nations (UN) wants to halve the global road toll by 2030, tackling the “silent pandemic” with a celebrity-led awareness campaign. The campaign, under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, will kick off in New York during 2025 before reaching more than 1000 cities in more than 80 countries. Celebrities such as Novak Djokovic, Michelle Yeoh, and Naomi Campbell will support the campaign through slogans such as “I drive slow” or “I don’t drive under the infl
Auto Express
JULY 11, 2024
New study by University of Nottingham sees drivers more interested in their phones than the road when behind the wheel of a car with autonomous systems
Motor 1
JULY 2, 2024
The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.
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Carscoops
JULY 10, 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA has reported their second quarter results and sales were down by 12%. The EQS and EQS SUV were the big losers as sales dropped 57% to 2,556 units. Despite lackluster EV sales, plug-in hybrids jumped 524%. Mercedes has walked back their electric vehicle ambitions and decided to invest more into internal combustion engines. Their reasoning is becoming crystal clear as EV sales have tanked.
Auto Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , Chevrolet , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
JULY 30, 2024
A while back we shared our Unbreakable Rules of Air Travel , and while there certainly was some disagreement down in the comments, it proved popular enough that we thought we’d try again. This time around, though, we’re going with the Unbreakable Rules of Driving. Could most of them be summed up with a simple, “Just be… Read more.
Auto Express
JULY 24, 2024
Gridserve’s new facility makes it easier to diagnose problems in the network and boost the speed and success rate of EV charging
Motor 1
JULY 11, 2024
Lotus's record-breaking Evija track car didn't even make it to the first turn before shunting into the hay bale barrier.
Autocar
JULY 17, 2024
The Roadster will be compact and a two-seater, pledges Smart's Europe CEO Smart's Europe CEO hints at plans for a sports car revival and "rest assured, it will be very compact" Smart is considering an electric revival of the Roadster sports car , which it made from 2002 to 2005, once it has launched a range of more mainstream electric cars. The brand now sells the #1 and #3 SUVs in Europe and will bring the larger #5 SUV to the market next year while it works to enhance the viability of an elect
Carscoops
JULY 25, 2024
LG Energy Solution’s Poland plant is considering moving into building static storage units to offset disappointing demand for its EV batteries. The firm is Europe’s biggest EV battery supplier but predicts revenue will fall by a third this year. A switch to static storage could work well because the Polish government reportedly plans to subsidize household storage units.
Auto Blog
JULY 22, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Cadillac , Concept Cars , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Cadillac Sollei is a striking electric convertible. It's also just a concept for now Cadillac Sollei is a striking electric convertible. It's also just a concept for now originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
JULY 30, 2024
Legendary German car seat manufacturer Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy, been deemed insolvent, and was approved for self-administration by its local district court, Autocar reports. The automotive seat manufacturing arm of Recaro (the airplane seats , child safety seats, and gaming seats businesses remain… Read more.
Auto Express
JULY 24, 2024
Ferrari buyers can use Dogecoin, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to purchase a supercar in the UK
Motor 1
JULY 25, 2024
GM didn't have a stock engine that made as much power as the C8 ZR1's engine, so they put a hot tune on the old C7 ZR1's LT5.
Autocar
JULY 9, 2024
Powerful updated 992-gen 911 gets hybrid power with sensational performance but carries a few extra kilos Porsche has recently enjoyed people describing the GTS as the ‘sweet spot’ in the Porsche 911 range. It has had more oomph and more reward than the Carrera but not the focus nor the harshness of a Turbo or a GT3. Imagine, then, the reaction when Porsche first said it was going to hybridise it, and the online fury at the potential of a two tonne, pluggable 911.
Carscoops
JULY 15, 2024
A lawsuit alleges that Toyota misled buyers about the ease of owning a Mirai. Owners claim they have to drive long distances to find a hydrogen refueling station. They also complain about lower-than-advertised driving range figures. A group of Toyota Mirai lessees and owners, apparently disillusioned with the reality of hydrogen car ownership, filed a class action lawsuit against the automaker.
Auto Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Electric Continue reading California city unveils nation's first all-EV police fleet California city unveils nation's first all-EV police fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
JULY 26, 2024
Elon Musk loves pressing his luck when it comes to what he can get his Tesla shareholders to do. Just a few weeks after he got them to approve a $56 billion pay package, he’s apparently asking them to indirectly bail out the investors of his social media company, X (Twitter, baby). Read more.
Auto Express
JULY 30, 2024
Famous car-seat maker Recaro has applied for bankruptcy while wheel firm BBS has become insolvent
Motor 1
JULY 11, 2024
The Auto Union Type 52 would have been one of the fastest cars on the planet. But it never made it to production. until now.
Autocar
JULY 8, 2024
The Civic-based two-door hybrid will be Honda’s sixth UK model line Hybrid coupe gets swooping looks, an acute attention to dynamics and an interior designed around the driver’s needs Honda will bring its new Prelude sports coupé to the UK and target younger customers with its elegant, swooping looks, acute attention to dynamics and an interior that has been designed around the driver’s needs.
Carscoops
JULY 15, 2024
Toyota has developed a fancy seat that promises to give you a workout while you sit. The seat works by forcing your muscles to repeatedly tense and relax. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has fancy IsoDynamic performance seats that can be adjusted with a hand pump, but they pale in comparison to a new seat that is under development. So what makes it so special?
Auto Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Filed under: Emissions , Fuel Efficiency , Driving , Gas Prices , Ownership Continue reading Report: Premium fuel is now recommended for most light-duty vehicles Report: Premium fuel is now recommended for most light-duty vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
There are average men, there are heroes, and then there is this bad Blitch; Georgia man James Blitch drove over three hours — from Georgia to South Carolina — over the weekend just to lower a Confederate flag flying over the I-85. Read more.
Auto Express
JULY 19, 2024
New data shows that EV market share in Europe fell by 0.
Motor 1
JULY 9, 2024
Set for a Goodwood debut, Project Midnight has a carbon fiber body and an engine that revs to 9,500 rpm.
Autocar
JULY 10, 2024
New Capri blends SUV and saloon design cues Rakish Explorer sibling channels the spirit of its 1970s namesake and touts nearly 400 miles of range Ford has revived the Capri nameplate after a 38-year absence for a rakish, electric, saloon-shaped SUV with Focus ST levels of performance and nearly 400 miles of range. Far removed from its low-slung, two-door 1970s namesake, the electric Capri is derived from the Ford Explorer crossover and will enter production alongside that car in Cologne, Germany
Carscoops
JULY 29, 2024
A Ferrari executive was the target of a deepfake scam earlier this month. Using AI software, the fraudster impersonated the Ferrari CEO in a phone call, asking for help with a transaction. Fortunately, the executive didn’t bite, and the scammers ended the call abruptly. The quick rise of artificial intelligence gives new tools to scammers to fool their victims – even when they’re in high-profile positions.
Auto Blog
JULY 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , Green Culture , Electric Continue reading Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
JULY 12, 2024
Elon Musk ’s relationship to Twitter advertisers over the past year can best be described as “adversarial,” but the Tesla CEO announced a new level of combativeness Thursday: He intends to take brands who took their ad spend away from the platform to court in hopes they’ll be criminally prosecuted for not paying him. Read more.
Drive.com
JULY 9, 2024
Tesla’s quickest Model 3 electric car yet has underperformed in a high-speed test on the Nurburgring race circuit, overheating its brakes in two and a half minutes – and losing half its power. The latest Tesla Model 3 Performance has been labelled “dangerous” after a track test on Germany’s Nurburgring race circuit saw it set its brakes alight – and overheated its battery.
Motor 1
JULY 25, 2024
1,064 horsepower. 215 miles per hour. 1,200 pounds of downforce. The new Corvette ZR1 is a beast.
Autocar
JULY 2, 2024
The Octa was, according to its makers, "a white-sheet vehicle" 626bhp 4x4 brute is a "Defender on steroids" for £158k; has AMG-baiting pace and is limited to 1070 examples The Defender Octa is the most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the 4x4 that Land Rover has yet produced, complete with a spec sheet that reflects its top-end £158,000 price.
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