Randy Dye considers himself a “traditional performance guy,” but he’s looking forward to seeing the creativity of the Dodge team as the rubber-burning brand delves into electric vehicles. Dodge plans to debut a battery-electric muscle car in 2024, a huge shift from its fuel-thirsty Hellcats. The brand will provide a glimpse into the future this
Month: March 2022
11:48 PM ET Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three-time Funny Car season champion Matt Hagan gave Tony Stewart Racing its first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory Sunday, racing to his first career win at the historic Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. In the final round, Hagan powered his Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT to a
An utterly bizarre Mercedes-Benz was recently spotted abandoned in India and really is one of the weirdest-looking creations you’re ever likely to come across. It is understood that this is a W126-generation S-Class but based on looks alone, you’d have absolutely no idea that was the case. Apparently, the car was modified by a company
Ford Motor Co. said it will launch seven full-electric vehicles in Europe including a battery-electric version of the Puma small crossover, its best-selling passenger car in the region. The three new full-electric passenger cars and four new electric vans will be launched by 2024 and will all be built in Europe, Ford said in a
An Israeli startup says that by 2032, it will have batteries ready for mass production that can give an electric vehicle 100 miles of range in just two minutes of charging. StoreDot released the target this month as part of a road map outlining how the company expects its fast-charging battery tech to evolve over
Ford has released more details on its electrification strategy for Europe, announcing three new electric passenger vehicles and four new electric commercial vehicles in the region by 2024. The announcement comes not long after Ford has created a new global business unit—Ford Model e—focused on electric and connected vehicles. Together with Ford Pro, the unit
In this article BMW-DE Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images German automaker BMW AG said Thursday its revenue and net profit hit all-time highs in 2021, despite increased spending on research and development related to electric vehicles. In a preview of results that it will present at its annual meeting next week,
When it comes to classic muscle cars, it’s hard to beat the second-generation Dodge Charger. An excellent example of this iconic Mopar machine is scheduled to cross the block at a Mecum auction in Glendale, Arizona, running March 16-19. This car is a 1970 Dodge Charge R/T with the 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8. fed by dual
By Joey Klender Posted on March 13, 2022 Tesla has evidently landed an EPA approval for a new variant of the Model Y all-electric crossover. A new 279-mile version of Tesla’s most popular vehicle appeared on the EPA’s Fuel Economy website last evening, confirming the vehicle has been tested by the agency. Teslarati recently reported
From its first generation in 2001, the Honda Fit/Jazz was a different kind of supermini, with a focus on practicality and an MPV-infused character. Two decades later, the fourth generation has improved the same formula, with the Crosstar variant adding an SUV flavor into the mix. So did Honda hit the nail in the head
Denso, a top Toyota supplier, was targeted by a ransomeware attack last week, the partsmaker said. The Japanese supplier said it had detected unauthorized access using ransomware at Denso Automotive Deutschland GmbH, a group company that handles sales and engineering in Germany, on Thursday local time. Denso “promptly responded,” spokeswoman Izumi Saito said on Sunday.
SAKHIR, Bahrain — New regulations, new cars and possibly a new competitive order in Formula One. Don’t expect the tables to turn completely at the start of F1’s new era, but it’s clear at least one of the top teams is struggling while a number of the smaller outfits have made significant strides. Below is
It’s easy to get excited when you go to an automotive event but this BMW driver let that excitement go to his head. As he left an event in Munich he tried to show off just a bit too much and ended up paying a hefty price as he finds the curb is tougher than
LAS VEGAS — The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been a key performer for the brand for years and has been serving as a gateway to electrification for customers, said Richard Herod III, chairman of the Mitsubishi National Advisory Board. Now the redesigned model is getting ready to debut later this year with a new system
In this article RIVN Rivian signage at the Nasdaq on their IPO day, November 10, 2021 in New York. Source: Rivian Shares of Rivian Automotive tumbled in after-hours trading Thursday after the company missed Wall Street’s fourth-quarter earnings expectations and forecast a modest increase in vehicle production for 2022. Shares of the automaker were down
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It would appear as though Hyundai’s N division is incapable of producing a bad car and that’s especially evident with the new 2022 Elantra N. Like most other models from its N performance division, Hyundai’s Elantra N is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. In this model it is good for 276 hp and 289
BERLIN — Volkswagen Group’s chief procurement officer, Murat Aksel, is focusing on the formation of closer partnerships and deeper cooperation with suppliers. Aksel wants to involve them in new projects at an early stage as he tries to reduce material costs by 7 percent by the end of this year. Aksel, who was appointed to
8:23 PM ET Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Robert Hight topped Funny Car qualifying Saturday in the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in his bid to open the season with three straight victories. Hight had a 3.831-second run at 333.41 mph in a Chevrolet Camaro for his first No. 1 qualifier of the season and
Supercars and hypercars are known primarily for their impressive numbers. Although their power figures tend to be quite high, their mileage figures are, with very few exceptions, very low. This is one of those exceptions. This car, a 2003 Ferrari Enzo, is often called the “MM” Enzo because its owner, Richard Losee, has decided to
LAS VEGAS — Ford Motor Co., beset by ongoing production woes, told dealers on Saturday it was pushing back allocations and that wholesale deliveries will be lighter until the end of May, although it continues to produce vehicles and fill customer orders. Ford dealers who attended a make meeting told Automotive News they did not
Cruise Origin Cruise DETROIT – Federal vehicle safety regulators have cleared the way for the production and deployment of driverless vehicles that do not include manual controls such as a steering wheel or pedals. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday issued final rules eliminating the requirement that cars with automated driving systems,
Look at that pink car! David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan pick up a 1980 Dodge Mirada and take it on a road trip to the site of the Street Machine Nationals in Du Quoin, IL. Is this Pro Street Mirada fast? No. Does it handle well? No. Does it look obnoxiously awesome? Of course! Stream
It’s been a long wait, but Volkswagen has finally launched a spiritual successor to the original Microbus. Yes, the iconic Bus has been reborn as an electric minivan with retro looks and modern tech, and we’ll see it for the 2024 model year. 2023 Lamborghini Aventador successor spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Lamborghini was
Tesla has increased prices of some of its electric cars not only in the US. In China, both the prices and estimated delivery times recently went up (first time since December 31, 2021). Interestingly, Tesla increased prices only of the Model 3/Model Y versions equipped with LG Energy Solution’s NCM batteries, while the prices of
Renault has kept long-standing ties with Russia intact despite the war in Ukraine because it’s worried about the high cost of pulling out from a venture with a local partner, according to people familiar with situation. The French manufacturer wants to avoid the nationalization of its majority-owned automaker, AvtoVAZ, which plays a key role in
11:40 AM ET SAKHIR, Bahrain – Reigning world champion Max Verstappen sent a signal of intent to his rivals on the final day of preseason testing by setting the fastest lap time of the week by over half a second. Red Bull brought a significant upgrade package to its RB18 car for the final day
For the most part, vehicles that we see adorned with cheap accessories from the likes of AutoZone and other stores are all pretty cheap and quite often, rather beat up. However, this BMW 5-Series is a little different. The 5-Series you’re looking at is an F10-generation model that was built between 2010 and 2017 and
The NADA Show is back with an in-person event this year in Las Vegas. So far EVs, hiring and dealer sentiment have been key topics for discussion. Follow this live blog for regular updates from day three of the show: Last year, amid the pandemic, 16 percent of auto purchases were made completely online, compared
Ford CEO Jim Farley poses with the Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck in Dearborn, Michigan, May 19, 2021. Rebecca Cook | Reuters Ford Motor dealer Marc McEver was taken back when he heard about the automaker’s plans to separate its electric vehicle and legacy businesses as part of a restructuring under CEO Jim Farley. The
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