Mercedes-Benz said its battery-powered Vision EQXX prototype, which it says is capable of being driven more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single charge, is the “most efficient and aerodynamic vehicle” it has built to date. The Vision EQXX’s battery and weight-saving technologies are designed to combat the challenge from Tesla. “This isn’t a
Month: January 2022
Dealership management system giant Reynolds and Reynolds Co. ended its legal challenge to a state law in Arizona that gives auto retailers more control of data inside their DMS, bringing the 2-year-old case to a close shortly before the new year. U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow signed an order Dec. 27 dismissing Reynolds’ remaining
CES, the annual technology showcase in Las Vegas, makes an in-person return this year, at least partially. Several companies have switched to online reveals and briefings due to the rise of the omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. Here are the automotive and mobility technology updates from the show, both live and virtual:
By Joey Klender Posted on January 3, 2022 China announced that it would eliminate subsidies that encourage consumers to purchase electric vehicles by the end of 2022. China, the largest automotive market globally, has established itself as a hotspot for electric vehicle manufacturers, as several of the world’s leading EV firms have established themselves as
Every year, Evo Magazine’s Car of the Year test brings together some of the market’s finest performance cars. For this year, the Evo teamed headed to Scotland with eight very special cars and the BMW M5 CS emerged as the winner. This year’s selection consisted of the BMW M3 Competition, Honda Civic Type R Limited
Earlier this year, Toyota achieved a historical milestone as it produced the 50 millionth Corolla, making it the most popular nameplate of all time. And to celebrate, it’s telling the car’s story. In a series of manga comics published online, and first noticed by japanesenostalgiccar.com, the automaker has told the story of the car through
In this article F The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning truck during an augmented reality presentation at the Motor Bella Auto Show in Pontiac, Michigan, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Emily Elconin | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT – Shares of Ford Motor soared by roughly 140% last year, beating Tesla, its larger crosstown rival General
PARIS — Valeo will focus on driver assistance and self-driving technology at CES 2022, including two new lidar systems. The annual consumer-electronics showcase in Las Vegas has been scaled back this year because of a new COVID-19 surge, but it has become the main venue for new automotive-technology debuts. Paris-based Valeo is one of the
Porsche will invest more than $50 million to build a second driving track at its Atlanta Experience Center — one of two U.S. performance track centers that retailers say are helping connect consumers with the Porsche brand. The new 1.3-mile circuit, which will open in the first quarter of 2023, will be connected to the
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia forecast that their combined global sales will jump 12 percent in 2022, even as last year’s sales fell short of target due to the global chip shortage. The companies sold 6.67 million vehicles in 2021, about 3.7 percent less than their combined target of 6.92 million vehicles,
The all-new Range Rover promises to be better than its already pretty competitive predecessor but before it arrives in the hands of customers, Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman from Lovecars put the outgoing model to the test alongside a BMW X7. The popularity of high-priced luxurious SUVs has skyrocketed in recent years and the BMW
In the world of customized BMW E28-generation 5-Series models, you’d be hard-pressed to find one quite as unique as this. This particular E28 is an M535i and has been extensively modified by a British chap. It hasn’t just undergone comprehensive visual modifications but the powertrain has also been upgraded, ensuring that this is not a
Steve Jenny has an enviable job. As a Bugatti test driver, he inspects every new car before it’s delivered to a customer. Bugatti recently explained how Jenny got that sweet gig, and what his typical day entails. Jenny joined Bugatti in 2004, and since then he’s driven 90% of all Bugatti vehicles sold, covering more
BERLIN — BMW plans to create up to 6,000 new jobs in 2022 to prepare for growing demand for its electric vehicles, the carmaker’s CEO told German daily Muenchner Merkur. BMW is on a very good path through the transformation and has its plants prepared for e-mobility, Oliver Zipse was quoted as saying in an
Tesla Inc. delivered 308,600 vehicles worldwide in the fourth quarter, smashing the previous record for the EV maker and setting a capstone on a year in which the company joined the exclusive $1 trillion market valuation club. The better-than-expected results posted Sunday pushed Tesla’s total sales for the year to more than 936,000, up about
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2014 Porsche Cayman S around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as part of Motor Trend’s 2013 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mobil 1 (https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMobil1). The 2014 Porsche Cayman S is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2013 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on
Tesla (TSLA) announced that it achieved both record production and deliveries during the last quarter of 2021. The automaker produced “more than 305,000 electric vehicles and delivered of over 308,000 electric vehicles during Q4 2021. Sunday morning, the automaker decided to release its production and delivery numbers for the fourth quarter of the year: “AUSTIN,
What if I told you there’s an electric vehicle that offers 402 miles (647 km) of range and can be fully ‘recharged’ in approximately five minutes? You’d probably ask when it’s coming out, but it’s already here as we’re talking about the Toyota Mirai. Meaning “future” in Japanese, the Mirai is a remarkable flagship sedan
The Honda Civic Si has always been a car that embodied affordable sportiness. However, as the latest model is just beginning to reach consumers, it seems one dealership in California must not have gotten the memo about the affordable part, as they have a 2022 Civic Si in their inventory listed for an eye-watering $42,694.
In this article TSLA Visitors looking at a China-made Tesla Model Y electric vehicle at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show in Shanghai, China, on April 27, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla said on Sunday that it delivered more than 308,000 electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2021, beating its previous single-quarter
PARIS — New-car registrations in France fell 15 percent in December, partly due to a global semiconductor shortage and as a new wave of coronavirus infections creates uncertainty. In total, 158,121 passenger vehicles were registered last month, France’s CCFA association of carmakers said on Saturday. For all of 2021, registrations were up just 0.5 percent
Samsung SDI, one of the world’s largest EV battery manufacturers, announced the launch of a new battery brand – PRiMX (Pronounced as Praimax). The PRiMX name stands for Prime Battery for Maximum Experience, and is focused around three keywords: “Absolute Quality,” “Outstanding Performance,” and “Proven Advantage.” According to the company, the PRiMX batteries will be
We are in the heart of winter in the North Hemisphere and many US states are covered in snow, making roads slippery. Vehicles with all-wheel-drive and snow tires are less prone to sliding but the driver of a brand new two-door Ford Bronco thought otherwise and decided to do some donuts. Donuts look quite easy
A redesigned Subaru WRX has arrived for the 2022 model year, and we’ve tested it. The compact performance sedan features an evolutionary look but boasts both a new platform and powertrain. Dodge revives Direct Connection performance parts program Dodge launched a range of performance parts under the Direct Connection banner. There are parts for the
Chip shortages have delayed the launch of a key new McLaren model — again. Deliveries of the Artura have gotten pushed to early July, the third delay of McLaren’s plug-in hybrid supercar. The original October 2020 market launch was delayed to June 2021 because of operating challenges caused by the pandemic. Supplier-related issues then pushed
By Joey Klender Posted on December 31, 2021 The Tesla Model 3 will undoubtedly be named Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle of 2021, based on data provided by registration trackers. The Model 3 is Tesla’s first mass-market vehicle, and it was eventually followed by the company’s Model Y crossover. The all-electric Model 3 sedan has been
Pile-ups unfortunately happen all too often and are particularly prevalent in snowy and ice conditions where visibility is low and it’s harder to make an emergency stop. However, this particular accident didn’t happen because of treacherous conditions but rather due to what seems to be a lack of situational awareness. It is unclear where this
Logan Brown admits to being a bit skeptical when he heard about a competition to find the best automotive technician in the country. “I thought it was a scam,” said the Lebanon, Pa., tech. Once convinced the inaugural U.S. Auto Tech National Championship was legitimate, he drove to Boston in early October to compete —
The YouTuber who destroyed a brand new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Ignition Edition and was fined for damaging a property in rural Pennsylvania is back at it and has purchased a new TRX. He is also performing some crazy stunts with it. Just a couple of weeks ago, Street Speed 717 picked up the keys
We revisited the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe, the 2024 VW ID.Buzz was teased, again, and the 2024 BMW 5-Series was spotted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We spent more time with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe. This iteration of the Cayenne shows what happens when the dynamics of