Sir Lewis Hamilton didn’t have much time between emerging from under Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in Monza last Sunday to traveling to New York for the annual Met Gala on Monday. But at the fashion event, he made an impression by buying an entire table to celebrate up-and-coming Black designers. Per The New York Times,
Month: September 2021
DETROIT — Right after its official debut during Sunday night’s nationally televised NFL game, the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra will make its first auto show appearance next week here. The full-size pickup will be shown at Motor Bella, an outdoor event set for Sept. 21-26 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, a suburb about a
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed the estimated mile range of two AWD versions of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.4 SUV. The dual-motor trims of the ID.4 Pro and Pro S were announced over the summer, but we are just now seeing the EPA estimated range of each to compare the previous rear-wheel-drive versions. Volkswagen’s ID
In this article TSLA The interior of a Tesla Model S is shown in autopilot mode in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 7, 2016. Alexandria Sage | Reuters As part of its investigation into Tesla Autopilot safety issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday requested data from 12 other big automakers about their
Porsche and Siemens Energy have broken ground on a synthetic fuel pilot plant called Haru Oni, the automaker announced Tuesday in a press release. Located in Punta Arenas, Chile, the plant will produce fuel that is nearly carbon neutral and can be used with existing internal-combustion engines, Porsche claims. Fuel will be produced using electrolysis
Chevrolet’s newest premium off road truck, the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2, is all new for 2022. How does it stack up against this increasingly competitive segment? Check out our first look impressions right here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3jWe9hL #Chevrolet #Silverado #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get
LONDON — Aston Martin have started work on a new Formula One factory and wind tunnel that team owner Lawrence Stroll said underpins his commitment to the sport and aim of fighting for world championships in the next three to five years. The Canadian billionaire told reporters the factory and ‘campus’ at Silverstone, central England,
BMW showed a concept car made almost entirely from recyclable materials at the Munich auto show last week. The i Vision Circular concept previews “a sustainable car of the future,” CEO Oliver Zipse said. But the future, in this case, is still a long way off — around 2040, BMW said. The concept’s design is
A bizarre Chrysler PT Cruiser was recently snapped in a British parking lot and, as you can see, manages to look even worse than the stock car, which wasn’t a beauty to begin with. These photos were posted to Reddit and show a PT Cruiser adorned with a raft of modifications inspired by Chucky, the
Toyota Motor Corp. and Tesla Inc. clashed with Ford Motor Co. and the UAW over a proposal by Democrats in the U.S. House to give union-made, U.S.-built electric vehicles an additional $4,500 tax incentive. Toyota on Monday said the plan includes “exorbitant” tax breaks for the wealthy. Toyota is one of several non-unionized automakers complaining
Right to repair is so important for cases like this. Aside from range, the lack of charging infrastructure in many areas, and the high upfront cost, many people are concerned about buying an EV due to battery degradation or battery-related issues. Folks know that batteries can have problems and will eventually degrade, and they also know
In this article BABA A Deeproute.ai robotaxi on display. Deeproute.ai GUANGZHOU, China — Alibaba has led investments worth more than $300 million into Chinese autonomous driving start-up DeepRoute.ai. The Shenzhen-based start-up makes the self-driving systems for vehicles that involve hardware and software. DeepRoute.ai runs a fleet of autonomous taxis with some operated by its partners
Qualcomm has made a formal bid to buy automotive technology company Veoneer for more than $4 billion, beating a previous offer from Magna International, according to people familiar with the matter. The U.S. semiconductor company has formalized its offer of $37 a share, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. Qualcomm
CarGurus, an Internet automotive retailing platform, has signed on to sponsor a revival of the Groucho Marx game show “You Bet Your Life” to be hosted by car-crazy comedian Jay Leno. Leno will start each episode of the nationally syndicated show, which premieres this week, by revealing the “CarGurus secret word of the day.” Viewers
6:16 PM ET Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — When Alex Palou and teammate Scott Dixon missed the first turn on the first lap at Portland International Raceway, it put Pato O’Ward in position to take firm hold of the IndyCar championship. But the two Chip Ganassi Racing drivers didn’t panic, even when IndyCar sent Palou
Grand Theft Auto 6 will not be released anytime soon but GTA V retains a loyal fan base and automotive designer Frank Stephenson recently sat down to speak about some of the intriguing cars found in the latest Los Santos Tuners content update for the game. Unlike most racing games, the developers of Grand Theft
DETROIT — Jason Stein, the outgoing publisher of Automotive News, has been named president and corporate development officer of Motormindz automotive consulting firm. Stein, 49, will be in charge of expanding the company’s global presence and launching its venture fund, Motormindz said in statement Monday. He leaves Automotive News on Wednesday after 18 years at
SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors’ venture capital arm has invested millions of dollars in Oculii, a U.S. startup maker of software for radar sensors used in self-driving cars, Oculii co-founder Steven Hong said. GM can use Oculii’s low-cost software to boost the resolution of radars and scale up its partially automated vehicles and full self-driving
By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 13, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a brutally honest take on the US Democrats’ revised EV tax credit proposal, which happens to be heavily pro-union. Musk did not hold back on his criticism, stating that the revisions were likely written by lobbyists who do not have American
In this article F Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley walks to speak at a news conference at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, September 17, 2020. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – Ford Motor has hired an online retail sales veteran as its new chief digital and information officer – marking the second high-profile
A Ford Mustang previously owned by actor Steve McQueen will cross the Mecum Auctions block in Las Vegas next month. No, it’s not the 1968 fastback from “Bullitt,” but it is a genuine McQueen-owned Mustang, according to the auctioneer. The car in question is a 1969 Ford Mustang fastback, with different styling than the iconic
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for MotorTrend’s 2020 Best Driver’s Car presented by Tire Rack. Get the pros and cons right here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3mJ27H1 #MotorTrend #Porsche #TireRack Best Driver’s Car and World’s Greatest Drag Race 10 YouTube Schedule: Best Driver’s Car hot laps
The Ford Fiesta ST has long been the king of small hot hatches but with the new Hyundai i20 N, it now has a new rival on its hands. Powering the Korean i20 N is a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 201 hp and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque. This engine is coupled to a
Polestar has bolstered its management team by naming new finance and R&D bosses. Johan Malmqvist, 45, started this month as chief financial officer, succeeding Ian Zhang, who will remain on the Volvo Cars subsidiary’s management team with a focus on the Asia Pacific. Malmqvist has more than 20 years’ international experience across multiple sectors. Most
Before Internet browser cookies, and their eventual demise, became something he needed to know about, Bobby Sight generally didn’t consider using his dealership’s customer data as a source for advertising. Sight, vice president of Rob Sight Ford in Kansas City, Mo., primarily used that data to get in touch with customers — for sales follow-up
7:03 PM ET Associated Press MOHNTON, Pa. — Tommy Johnson Jr. won the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals on Sunday as a substitute driver for Matt Hagan, beating John Force in the Funny Car final in the playoff opener. With Hagan recovering from COVID-19, Don Schumacher Racing turned their Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat over to
Sleeping in cars is not uncommon in Japan, where taxi-operator Daiwa Motor Transportation in collaboration with relaxation drink brand Chill Out launched the #SleepingTaxi. The Toyota JPN Taxi-based vehicle will be roaming the streets of Tokyo for a limited time between the 30th of August until the 4th of September, offering a free-of-charge relaxing experience
Genesis marked a significant milestone in May after five long years of struggling to establish itself in the U.S. The luxury upstart sold the first of its eagerly awaited GV70 compact crossovers. The brand had suffered with a sedan-only lineup since its launch in late 2015. But it finally had a rounded portfolio, with the
The Biden administration has an ambitious, $7.5 billion plan to expand electric vehicle charging to underserved areas, but it must first overcome a host of obstacles that have discouraged private investment in more equitable charging networks. The experience of California — the state with the largest number of EVs and the most advanced charging infrastructure
When is a truck, not a truck? When it’s the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. That’s not an insult as the company calls the model a “sport adventure vehicle” and refers to it as a “lifestyle crossover with an open bed.” Despite the linguistic gymnastics, the Santa Cruz is by all intents and purposes a pickup.
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