In this article GM 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Cadillac DETROIT – General Motors will offer a new performance version of its flagship Cadillac Escalade SUV, adding to a growing lineup of high-power gasoline vehicles ahead of the brand’s push toward full electrification by 2030. The Detroit automaker on Friday said the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series,
Month: January 2022
BEIJING — Volkswagen’s vehicle plant with FAW in Tianjin, China, resumed production on Friday after shutting on Jan. 10 because of recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the eastern Chinese city, the German automaker said. “The FAW-Volkswagen vehicle plant had temporarily shut down operations due to missing parts from suppliers and pending COVID-19 test results of employees.
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. House lawmakers who head key subcommittees on oversight and trade criticized Tesla’s recent expansion in Xinjiang, China. “Your misguided expansion into the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region sets a poor example and further empowers the (Chinese government),” said Democrats Bill Pascrell and Earl Blumenauer in a joint letter to Tesla CEO Elon
Former Reagor-Dykes Auto Group CFO Shane Smith was sentenced to seven years in prison on Thursday, after pleading guilty for his role in a $50 million wire fraud conspiracy. Smith was one of 16 employees from the Lubbock, Tex.-based auto group to plead guilty to defrauding Ford Motor Credit. Smith was the last employee besides
Hyundai’s N department has been churning out surprisingly good hot hatches to take on the industry’s best. Now, the i20N is here to take on the small hot hatch segment. As with food, the simpler (and cheaper) the recipe, the more challenging it is to do brilliantly. Driven by Top Gear’s Ollie Kew, the i20N
The 2022 Lexus LC offers a masterful blend of performance, style, and pampering. What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Lexus LC? What does it compare to? The 2022 Lexus LC lineup comes in coupe and convertible forms to rival the BMW 8-Series, Mercedes-Benz SL, and Porsche 911, among others. Is the 2022 Lexus LC
Sometimes people get too brave behind the wheel, overestimating the abilities of their car. This was the case with a driver of a small truck in South Korea who thought he could take on a 45-degree slope under a bridge. The incident was caught on camera and naturally, it ended up on the r/IdiotsinCars thread on
Cadillac teased that something exciting is coming on Jan. 21 on social media today. That something exciting is a high-performance version of the Escalade SUV, possibly called Escalade-V. The teaser includes a shot of the headlights of the four current Cadillacs with the brighter lights of a large SUV in the middle. The cars flanking
When Aston Martin prepared for its stock market debut in 2018, it sought to lure investors with scarcity value. There were few publicly traded luxury-car makers to invest in, and Aston at least stood a chance of replicating the success of Ferrari, whose value almost tripled in the three years after its 2015 initial public
BMW will advertise in the Super Bowl for the first time in seven years. A U.S. spokesman for the German luxury auto brand confirmed the ad buy but did not share details. BMW last appeared in the game in 2015 with an ad starring Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel. It flashed back to 1994 when
Online used-vehicle retailer Vroom will return to the Super Bowl this year with an ad that highlights the company’s ability to buy cars from consumers. The ad, called “Flake the Musical,” depicts a consumer who is ready to sell a vehicle through a peer-to-peer transaction, only to have the buyer back out of the deal.
Tesla has started construction on a new, much-needed giant Supercharger station in Santa Monica. The station was also supposed to include the automaker’s 1950s restaurant, but now it’s not clear if the diner is still in the plans. In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant
The Lexus IS 500 doesn’t have the power to rival the likes BMW M3 Competition and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S but it does have a unique appeal to it. Throttle House recently put it to the test to find out just what makes it so cool. The most thrilling aspect of the IS 500 is
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Ford Bronco? What does it compare to? The 2022 Ford Bronco is an off-road SUV with standard 4×4 capability on a pickup truck frame. Available in two-door or four-door, soft-top or hard-top configurations, the Bronco tries to buck the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from its off-road throne. Is the
A motorist in South Africa found out the hard way what can happen if you annoy an elephant as the massive animal rammed into and flipped over their vehicle. The incident happened at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Nata province earlier this month when a Ford SUV was driving through the park. Footage shared online
In this article LAZR Austin Russell, Luminar founder and CEO, with Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz AG chief technology officer at Mercedes-Benz’ Sindelfingen, Germany plant. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz said Thursday it plans to use lidar technology from Luminar in its next-generation of vehicles, driving shares of the tech start-up 13% higher in trading Thursday morning. As part of
Group Lotus and Britishvolt have signed a preliminary agreement to explore teaming up on battery manufacturing, research and development, according to people familiar with the matter. The companies plan to share details of their memorandum of understanding next week, said the people, who asked not to be identified ahead of the announcement. Representatives for Lotus
Stellantis NV is preparing for a $900 million retooling of its Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit, where it plans to build the Dodge Durango and next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee this spring. The investment, announced by the automaker in 2019 with the $1.6 billion construction of Mack Assembly a few blocks north, will include
Lidar technology startup Luminar said Thursday that it has established its latest automotive partnership with Mercedes-Benz. It will involve series production of sensors, enhancing the automaker’s automated highway driving systems. There’s not yet a timetable for when Luminar’s “Iris” lidar will be installed in passenger vehicles, nor specific vehicle models chosen. As part of the
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the new Formula E safety car for the 2022 season. It’s a fitting choice, no doubt about it. Not only is the Taycan Turbo S all-electric—just like the racing series—but also breathtakingly fast. It delivers up to 560 kW (750 hp) of combined power and 774 lb-ft (1,048 Nm) of
8:33 AM ET Associated Press Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham will have a boss in the second season of the Superstar Racing Experience, a made-for-CBS all-star summer series coming off a surprisingly strong debut. SRX on Thursday named Don Hawk its first chief executive, a day-to-day role with a job description that covers just about
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 BMW X3? What does it compare to? The X3 crossover melds BMW’s handling virtues into a five-seat SUV body. It’s a rival for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60. Is the 2022 BMW X3 a good SUV? Review continues below It’s a home run, with excellent
Traveling with a dog is great but it can remind you that vehicles are primarily designed for their human occupants. Nissan Australia has introduced a series of accessories specifically designed to make dogs more comfortable in the Qashqai, X-Trail, and Patrol. The Dog Pack includes a rear protection tray (or a mat depending on the
Almost four-years after a racing accident left IndyCar driver Robert Wickens paralyzed, he is making a comeback on the track with Bryan Herta Autosport and Hyundai Motor North America. He will pilot the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR in the season-opening International Motor Sports Association Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona International Speedway on
TOKYO — Toyota says it has paused some production at a plant in central Japan after 14 workers there tested positive for coronavirus. The planned four-day halt to production at a Tsutsumi factory line, which makes Camry and Corolla models, will cut vehicle output by as many as 1,500 vehicles, a company spokesperson said. Toyota
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Thursday released a new rating program for vehicles with partial automation, one which no car on the market can pass without changes. The rating system requires safeguards that vehicles with partial automation should employ to help drivers stay focused and not treat these systems, such as Tesla’s Autopilot
By Maria Merano Posted on January 19, 2022 U.S. District Judge William Orrick stated he was inclined to deny Tesla’s request for a new trial on the racism case brought against it by ex-employee Owen Diaz if the former Tesla worker agrees to a reduction in damages, reported Bloomberg. Judge Orrick said he would issue a
While Jay Leno owns a dizzying array of classic sports cars and supercars, he is also a big fan of electric vehicles and recently put the 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition to the test. Before heading out onto the streets of Los Angeles with the car, the comedian has the opportunity to speak with Lucid’s
With the fuel tanks filled and several days of supplies stowed in the 4x4s, Ultimate Adventure leaves civilization behind on Days 2 and 3 and forges deep into the Eureka Trial System where the mud is sticky, the water crossings are deep, and the Muskeg is unrelenting. We find moose, nearly blow up an engine,
9:37 AM ET McLaren have talked with the Volkswagen Group, whose Audi and Porsche brands have been linked to future Formula One entry, but nothing has been agreed, according to team boss Zak Brown. German newspaper F.A.Z. has reported that Volkswagen’s supervisory board will decide at the end of February whether both Audi and luxury
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