Most of us have experienced the temptation to have a bit of fun with our cars in wintry conditions, but when doing so, it’s always important to consider any potential consequences. But one woman in Canada must not have got the memo as her Scion tC broke through a frozen lake and sunk to the
Month: January 2022
Quantum computer maker IonQ said that it is partnering with Hyundai to use quantum computers to develop more effective batteries. The partnership will create a battery chemistry model to simulate the structure and energy of lithium oxide, to help improve the performance, costs, and safety of lithium batteries, IonQ said. Researchers believe quantum computers could
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 200,000 older-model cars because of a potential separated brake pedal bumper, according to NHTSA documents dated last week. The malfunction could cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, confusing other drivers on the road, according to NHTSA’s report. Ford is recalling certain Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans from the
11:18 AM ET Alain Prost has accused the Alpine F1 Team of having “no respect” after his departure was leaked before being made official. Prost, a four-time Formula One world champion, had been the team’s special adviser since 2017, serving through its rebrand from Renault to Alpine ahead of last season. The F1 website announced
We’ve all heard recent reports of outrageous ride-share fares. This story isn’t about some gigantic snowstorm that traps someone in an Uber for almost a whole day though. No, this customer went a single mile over the course of just 11 minutes and ended up with a bill for $9,875. This isn’t another story about
In this article GM TSLA The southwest of England is famed for its dramatic coastline, verdant countryside and fresh seafood. If all goes to plan, another string could be added to the region’s bow over the next few years: lithium extraction. In the county of Cornwall, efforts are underway to tap into the area’s natural
Big, torquey, and smooth, the 12-cylinder engine is ideal for an ultra-luxury cruiser that aims to cocoon passengers in serenity, while also providing the punch to intimidate more plebeian cars in its path. You know what else is torquey, smooth, and whisper quiet? An electric powertrain. The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid represents an interim
BERLIN — Volkswagen and Robert Bosch plan to set up a joint venture by the end of this year to equip battery cell factories and help make Europe self-sufficient in battery production. The unit will explore the possibilities of industrial-scale solutions for battery manufacturing in Europe, VW and Bosch said in a statement on Tuesday. The new
Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it expects to book an $8.2 billion gain from its investment in electric vehicle maker Rivian for the fourth quarter of 2021 when it reports earnings Feb. 3. The automaker carried a roughly 12 percent stake in Rivian when it went public in November after investing more than $800
Orion Township’s board of trustees on Tuesday approved a 12-year tax break for General Motors to launch a $1.3 billion expansion of its Orion Assembly plant for production of EVs and batteries. If GM decides to move forward with a new capital investment at the 39-year-old assembly plant, the automaker would get a 50 percent
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Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2017 Best Driver’s Car.
5:36 PM ET McLaren boss Zak Brown has said Formula One should not assume Lewis Hamilton will stay in the sport after the hurt of missing a record eighth title in controversial circumstances. Hamilton, 37, has stayed silent since the 2021 season ended in uproar in Abu Dhabi last month, and his Mercedes team have
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Infiniti QX50? What does it compare to? The 2022 Infiniti QX50 and its near-identical twin, the QX55, are compact luxury crossover SUVs that compare well with the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. Is the 2022 Infiniti QX50 a good car/SUV? Review continues below With a single engine offering,
The Ferrari Enzo, named after the company’s founder, is one of the most iconic flagships coming from Maranello. Unfortunately, a red example was crashed this morning in the Netherlands, allegedly during a test drive. While no serious injuries were reported, the Enzo sustained severe damage on both ends and looks like it will be spending
BERLIN — Volkswagen and Robert Bosch plan to set up a joint venture by the end of this year to equip battery cell factories and help make Europe self-sufficient in battery production. The unit will explore the possibilities of industrial-scale solutions for battery manufacturing in Europe, VW and Bosch said in a statement on Tuesday. The new
WILMINGTON, Del. — Tesla Inc. shareholders urged a judge on Tuesday to find Elon Musk coerced the company’s board into a 2016 deal for SolarCity and asked that the CEO be ordered to pay the EV company one of the largest judgments ever of $13 billion. “This case has always been about whether the acquisition
Automotive technology supplier Aptiv on Tuesday named former Microsoft executive Sophia Velastegui as its new chief product officer. Velastegui will start on Feb. 1 and report directly to CEO Kevin Clark, said Aptiv spokeswoman Sarah McKinney. The announcement comes shortly after the company agreed to pay $4.3 billion for software firm Wind River, strengthening its
This is not the first time it’s been said that EVs are not as likely to catch fire as vehicles that have an internal combustion engine. Now it has been confirmed with data from the National Transport Safety Board, compiled by AutoinsuranceEZ, which says that hybrid vehicles have the highest fire risk. Fully electric vehicles,
6:06 AM ET Mercedes will launch the Formula One car it hopes Lewis Hamilton will race in 2022 at a virtual Silverstone event on Feb. 18. Mercedes will unveil the W13E Performance as it bids to continue its recent dominance of F1, having won eight straight Constructors’ Championships coming into this season. However, a major
For its brilliant ride and handling and for its swift acceleration, we give the 3-Series an 8 here, based on the most popular all-wheel-drive 330i. In M340i and M3 form, it would earn a 9 and a 10, respectively. Is the BMW 3-Series 4WD? BMW’s known for rear-drive dynamics, but most 3-Series now are sold
A couple of weeks ago, we were happy to see Toyota embrace the AE86’s anime fame with a series of Initial D-inspired commercials for the GR86. If anything, they left car fans around the world clamoring for some more illustrated adventures within the Initial D universe. But it appears that Acura may end up overshadowing
In this article F A Ford F-150 pickup truck is offered for sale at a dealership on September 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Online payment processor Stripe has signed up Ford Motor Company as a customer, in a five-year deal aimed at bolstering the automotive giant’s e-commerce strategy. Ford Motor
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is being recalled because of the potential for cracks to form in its rear tires after 2,500 miles. The recall affects a grand total of nine cars. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem was first noticed on a prototype that had the
PARIS — Dacia’s sales were up 3 percent in 2021, an increase that can be largely attributed to the Spring, a minicar built in China that is the least-expensive full-electric vehicle on the European market. There were 27,876 Springs registered starting in March, with 46,000 orders since then, Dacia said Monday. The Spring was first
Vehicle buyers’ satisfaction with the shopping experience dimmed last year as they encountered a shortage of new models and higher sticker prices on dealership lots, but they remain happier with the process overall than before the onset of the pandemic. That’s among the findings of a Cox Automotive consumer survey out this week. Buyers’ satisfaction
By Joey Klender Posted on January 17, 2022 Tesla’s widely-publicized issues with heat pumps over the past several weeks are being solved by a firmware update, CEO Elon Musk commented this past weekend. “Fixing this is a high priority,” Musk said on Saturday. The heat pump has been an integral part of Tesla’s plan to
12:27 PM ET McLaren boss Zak Brown has called for stronger leadership in Formula One to reduce the power of bigger teams and prevent the pinnacle of motorsport from turning into a “pantomime.” In a piece on the year ahead posted on the McLaren website on Monday, Brown said some rivals were seeking “excuses to
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Acura TLX? What does it compare to? The TLX is a mid-size sedan in dimensions and power, but its pricing puts it more in line with compact rivals. Shop the BMW 3-Series and the 5-Series, plus the Cadillac CT5 and Volvo S60. Is the 2022 Acura TLX a
Dealership thefts are nothing new, but one in Ohio is raising eyebrows as it occurred in broad daylight and the stolen vehicle had a 19-year-old passenger sleeping inside. According to the Findlay Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:00 PM last Saturday as Kharisma Guajardo and Raylon Scott brought their 2012 Audi A4 to Taylor
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