MINI is currently testing its next-generation electric Hardtop on snow and ice in Swedish Lapland at its proving ground in Arjeplog to tune the chassis and steering to deliver the typical go-kart feeling customers expect of the brand’s core model. To mark the occasion, the automaker has released a massive photo gallery of its upcoming electric city
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The new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is at the top of its model range for a host of reasons, not least of which is its on-track ability. What happens when you take one for a long road trip on normal stretches of pedestrian tarmac though? Henry Catchpole just drove one 1,700 miles (2,735 km)
Stellantis is continuing to build vans at its factory near Moscow, even as rival Renault has bowed to pressure to exit its sizable operations in Russia. Stellantis’s Kaluga factory is operating at a low level, a spokeswoman said Thursday, though the plant may have to shut down because of logistical and supply problems. After weeks
An Austrian startup company by the name Deus plans to unveil an electric hypercar in April at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. Deus on Thursday revealed the name of the car as Vayanne, and released new teaser photos. Details are light but both Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering have been confirmed as partners.
4:53 AM ET Two-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will defend her title in 2022 with Jenner Racing as the women’s-only series announced its line up for the eight-race season. The series has revised the format for season three to follow a team and sponsor-based set-up, however cars and equipment remain equal. Among the 17
We’ve seen some pretty crazy and dim-witted stunts unfold on the internet, but this one gents, takes the cake. Apparently, after leaving a Tesla meet in Los Angeles on Saturday night, the owner of a Model S decided to aim for the stars jumping a residential street at Echo Park in full speed. Spoiler alert,
Stellantis is continuing to build vans at its factory near Moscow, even as rival Renault has bowed to pressure to exit its sizable operations in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine a month ago. Stellantis’s Kaluga factory is operating at a low level, a spokeswoman said Thursday, though the plant may have to shut down
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley has reshaped the company’s internal operations to accelerate development of autonomous vehicles and foster new technology businesses. Farley formed Ford Next late last year and put it under the direction of Franck Louis-Victor, a hard-charging specialist in new businesses hired last June from Renault SA. The unit
In this article 9866-HK Nio plans to begin deliveries of its ET7 electric sedan in 2022. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC Nio‘s sleek and powerful electric vehicles have captured the attention of investors – and rival automakers – around the world, but they haven’t always been able to power past the supply-chain disruptions that have played
By Joey Klender Posted on March 23, 2022 Elon Musk is currently the richest person in the world, taking over former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos last year to claim the title. While Musk has stated many times that material possessions are not a concern of his, eventually selling nearly all of his personal properties as
Doug DeMuro has driven a lot of cool cars over the years but this one is a little different. The Ferrari Monza SP1 is one of the very few cars that he’s driven with just a single seat and he says that this feature, among many unique characteristics, makes it one of the most special
PARIS — Renault said it would suspend operations at its plant in Moscow while it assesses options on its majority stake in AvtoVAZ, the country’s No. 1 automaker. In response to the pullback from its second-biggest market, Renault revised downward its financial outlook for this year both for profit margin and free-cash flow. The company
6:27 AM ET Formula One could have 30 races a season based on current demand, according to CEO Stefano Domenicali, with a race in Las Vegas expected to be announced in the coming weeks. F1 is experiencing a massive spike in interest globally and is seeing unprecedented interest from potential race hosts. This year features
As common as it is to see drivers of Ford Mustangs crashing the pony car, it is far from the only high-powered muscle car in the U.S. that requires a sensitive right foot to operate. Take this Chevrolet Camaro SS, for example. The current Camaro SS is powered by a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 delivering
The Unifor national board has charged former president Jerry Dias with allegedly violating the union’s constitution and will hold a hearing before its board to weigh evidence, as the long-time union leader said Wednesday he has entered a residential rehabilitation facility. Dias retired after 8 ½ years as Unifor president March 11, citing ongoing medical
SAN FRANCISCO — Toyota Motor Corp. and Aurora Innovation Inc., a U.S. developer of automated driving systems, have started testing autonomous ride-hailing fleet in Texas, with two safety operators and no passenger on board, Aurora said on Tuesday. Toyota’s Sienna minivans, retrofitted with Aurora’s self-driving system, will be tested on highways and suburban streets in
In this article NKLA Nikola Motor’s Tre semi-truck. Nikola Motor Company Electric heavy-truck startup Nikola announced on Wednesday that it has begun production of the battery-powered version of its electric Tre semitruck at its factory in Coolidge, Arizona. The company plans to begin deliveries of the trucks in the second quarter, officials said during a
Are you looking for a way to stay off-grid this spring? Well, we’ve got you covered with the latest Renogy solar Gold Box sale going on right now at Amazon until midnight. One stand-out? Well, it has to be the 2-pack of 100W Monocrystalline 12V solar panels that’s on sale for $150, which is down
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC has yet to be unveiled and already, one fortunate YouTuber has had the opportunity to drive a late pre-production prototype. The YouTuber in question is MercBenzKing and the review took place in Northern Sweden, not far from the Arctic Circle. Mercedes will offer the new GLC in a plethora of different
The automotive industry is certainly no stranger to navigating supply-chain risk and unforeseen disruption. Years of trusted partnerships and collaboration along the entire supply chain have led to principles such as just-in-time manufacturing, designed to reduce supply chain cost and improve productivity and response time. Another joint initiative came in the wake of the COVID-19
The Cadillac CT6 was dropped in the U.S. after 2020 but it is still on sale in China, and a new prototype sighting suggests that a redesigned version is now on the way. Cadillac engineers have been spotted testing a new full-size sedan that is thought to be a successor to the CT6. The prototype
7:33 AM ET Alpine will have no excuses for below-par performances in Formula One’s new era, where a radical rules overhaul and the introduction of a lower budget cap are aimed at producing closer racing, double world champion Fernando Alonso said. The 40-year-old Spaniard returned to Formula One last year with the British-based team who,
Nobody likes to see a wrecked supercar and looking at this particular Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is especially heartbreaking. The Aventador SVJ Roadster in question was recently sold by Copart and is the same example that was destroyed by an out-of-control delivery truck last month. While it is unclear how much the supercar sold for,
SHANGHAI — Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. expects rising raw material prices and global chip shortages to pressure its profitability and sales this year, the Chinese company said on Wednesday, after reporting a 12 percent fall in 2021 profit. The automaker, thanks to its investments in Volvo Cars and Mercedes, reported a 2021 profit of 4.85
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has issued a high pollution alert for the U.K. capital. Andrew Holt | Photolibrary | Getty Images LONDON — Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has issued a high pollution alert for the U.K. capital, telling those with lung and heart problems to “avoid physical exertion” for its duration. In
Suzuki Motor Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of Gujarat, India to invest in local manufacturing of electric vehicles and EV batteries. The Japanese company is interested in spending approximately 150 billion yen (approximately 104.4 billion rupees or $1.24 billion) in the next few years. The plan includes: Increasing production capacity for
The 13th episode of Engine Masters, presented by AMSOIL, is an unlucky one for a poor little 305ci Chevy small-block. It was the victim of our test of how much nitrous oxide power boost can be tolerated by a completely stock short-block with the original cast crank, rods, and pistons. Yeah, it ends badly, but
No one needs a vehicle like the 2022 GMC Hummer EV. It is massive, insanely heavy, and looks absolutely ridiculous. But is it any good? The car manufacturer is currently building the Hummer EV in Edition 1 guise, a variant that costs a touch over $110,000. Given its starting price, it’s obvious that the Hummer
MILAN — Maserati unveiled the Grecale midsize SUV, the Stellantis brand’s rival to the Porsche Macan and BMW X3. The Grecale, Maserati’s second SUV after the larger Levante, will arrive in European dealerships in the third quarter and in the U.S. by the end of the year. It will be available with a regular gasoline
4:05 AM ET China’s first Formula One driver, Guanyu Zhou, enjoyed a dream start to his career at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, as the Alfa Romeo rookie finished in the points on his debut. The 22-year-old from Shanghai had already made an impression, lining up 15th on the grid after making it
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