KYMCO Chairman Allan Ko recently shared new plans from the company’s electric vehicle developments, including the debut of the KYMCO Ionex Smart Streetlights system. Once employed, the system would see connected streetlights and traffic lights in smart cities tied into the brand’s swappable EV battery stations. The Ionex brand is the Taiwan-based motorcycle maker KYMCO’s
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GMC Hummer EV pickup truck Michael Wayland / CNBC PHOENIX – General Motors has received more than 65,000 reservations for its electric GMC Hummer pickups and SUVs, as the automaker attempts to expedite production of the vehicles to meet demand. The reservations number is higher than the automaker’s initial expectations, according to Duncan Aldred, global
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich are no strangers to junkyard engines and bizarre modifications on Roadkill Garage. On Engine Masters, they take that to the next level, adding crazy upgrades to stock or scrapped hemi and mopar engines. #MotorTrend #EngineMasters #Mopar MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research
A very early Ferrari LaFerrari test mule is headed to auction with RM Sotheby’s on May 14. Code-named M6, the test mule is based on a Ferrari 458 Italia that still looks largely stock on the outside. However, it features an early version of the LaFerrari’s hybrid powertrain, including a V-12 engine. This engine is
Munich’s local transport company (the MVG, short for Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft) has just initiated testing of a solar trailer that can be hitched to its existing buses, promising to lower their carbon footprint quite significantly every year. The trailer is covered in solar panels provided by Sono Motors, and it helps save fuel by providing power
Toyota may stop manufacturing in the UK because of a government policy that mandates a rapid switch to full-electric vehicles, The Times newspaper reported. The company told Transport Secretary Grant Shapps about its concerns for the plan’s transition phase, which bans new gasoline and diesel cars starting in 2030. Toyota’s UK arm makes the Corolla
1:04 PM ET Associated Press A record seven wins, the most laps led in Texas Motor Speedway history and a resume so stout they renamed victory lane after him. But as Jimmie Johnson prepares for his IndyCar debut at the track he dominated for a decade he has low expectations of earning a trip to
An Audi owner received an unexpected message on their infotainment system after they pushed a physical button on the dash for a feature they hadn’t purchased. Posted on r/mildlyinfuriating, the Audi Q4 E-Tron owner shared a video pushing the “Sync” button for the climate control, only to get a message on the infotainment screen that
There’s a giant whiteboard on the wall in a Michigan office building where the problems of the world are listed and tracked in minute detail. The colorful papers hanging there — tracking earthquakes and tsunamis, fires and floods, coronavirus hot spots and even wars — aren’t just the world’s problems, though. They’re Bob Young’s problems,
While many startups and established battery manufacturers are working on revolutionary cell technology that would radically improve electric vehicle range while slashing costs, Tesla and partner Panasonic are pushing forward with an evolutionary step that could make significant improvements almost immediately. Tesla’s new 4680 battery format follows company tradition of using cylindrical cells from mass-market
In this article 2015-HK 9868-HK 9866-HK Chinese electric carmakers Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto are facing several headwinds including higher raw material costs and a resurgence of Covid in China. However, they all posted a surge in March delivery volumes. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicle start-ups Nio, Xpeng and Li
By Joey Klender Posted on April 2, 2022 Tesla, Inc. announced this morning that it delivered 310,048 vehicles during 2022’s first quarter, marking yet another record for deliveries in a three-month span. “In the first quarter, we produced over 305,000 vehicles and delivered over 310,000 vehicles, despite ongoing supply chain challenges and factory shutdowns,” Tesla
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German automakers lost about 150,000 vehicles from their March production plans because of supply shortages stemming from the war in Ukraine, according to an LMC Automotive estimate. The German operations of Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have been among the manufacturers most heavily impacted by the war, which has sent shock waves through the European supply
4:41 PM ET Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas — Felix Rosenqvist earned a much-needed pole Saturday in qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway, where IndyCar is desperately trying to develop a second passing lane in what could be the final race for the series at the track. Rosenqvist turned two laps at 221.110 mph in his
An owner of a Porsche 991 chose Facebook to share his experience of losing one of the sportscar’s taillights while driving on the highway. The incident occurred without an apparent reason, while several other owners complained about having similar experiences with their 991s. Craig Swallow posted a picture of the aftermath on a Facebook group called Porsche
Tesla Inc. delivered a record 310,048 cars worldwide in what Elon Musk said was an “exceptionally difficult” first quarter, as a growing tide of consumers made the switch to EVs. The results, posted Saturday, slightly edged out expectations. Analysts had expected that 309,158 vehicles would be shipped, based on the average of estimates compiled by
A new recycling industry, with the technology to break down end-of-life lithium ion batteries and prepare the rare metals they contain for reuse, is taking shape to support a sustainable North American electric vehicle supply chain. Recycling is not just an environmental move — it is a cost issue, said Tim Johnston, co-founder and chairman
Customers experience new energy electric vehicles at a Tesla store in Shanghai, China, On December 4, 2021. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Tesla just reported first-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers for 2022. Here’s how they did. Electric vehicle deliveries (total): 310,048 Electric vehicle production (total): 305,407 Over the same period last year, Tesla
The Blasphemi is one of Roadkill’s greatest ever project cars. Here it is doing what it was meant to do – and failing at it – drag racing! #Roadkill #Blasphemi #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get a fast, simple, and free car quote
A Lotus SUV has been talked about for years, and now one is finally here. It’s called the Eletre, and it’s a mid-size electric SUV with performance that will put some supercars to shame. 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Another vehicle that’s been in the rumors for years is a U.S.-bound hot hatch from Toyota. It
Skoda will reveal a new design language called Modern Solid as part of a new positioning that executives say will be the brand’s biggest strategy shift since the Czech automaker became part of Volkswagen Group more than 20 years ago. Skoda sales and marketing chief Martin Jahn said the brand is redefining its positioning and
6:38 AM ET Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner praised Mercedes rival Toto Wolff for speaking out about the mental health issues that he has dealt with for more than a decade during unprecedented success. Wolff, an Austrian, told the Sunday Times last week that he had been seeing a psychiatrist since 2004 and
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee? What does it compare to? The Jeep Cherokee is a five-seat compact crossover easily overshadowed in Jeep’s supersized SUV lineup, which now features the 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer full-size SUVs, as well as a three-row variant of the Grand Cherokee SUV. The Cherokee tries to
Footage has emerged from Silverstone alleging to show an Aston Martin Valkyrie losing the rear on its way onto the pit straight and slapping the wall before the driver manages to regain control, mostly unharmed. The video was posted to Instagram by Mercedes-AMG factory racing driver and four-time 24-hour race winner Adam Christodoulou and has
As Nissan gears up to launch a wave of pricey next-generation electric vehicles, the EV pioneer is turning to its dealers to share in some of the financial pain. The Japanese automaker is considering a cut of 2.5 percentage points in dealer margins on the Nissan Ariya, a 300-mile electric crossover set to arrive in
Work done by General Motors and NASA has led to the creation of robotic, grip- strengthening gloves that the space agency says could help both astronauts and assembly-line workers on the job. Ironhand, as the glove is called, was named a NASA commercial invention of the year in 2020 and was the result of years
The governor of Nevada, Steve Sisolak (D-NV), signed a multi-state agreement yesterday that pledges at least 30% of all new trucks and buses sold will be zero emission by 2030, and 100% will be zero emission by 2050. Nevada trucks and buses have an electric future Sisolak made the announcement Thursday morning via pre-recorded video at an
Filling up at the pump comes with a hefty dose of sticker shock. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global supply concerns have sent gas prices to record highs — hitting $6 in some parts of the country. To combat the spike in energy costs, the White House said it will release 1 million barrels of
Rivian has a few uphill battles ahead of it but one thing it doesn’t need to change is the recipe for the R1T pickup. After an extensive review, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman decided that it’s one of the best in the business. And that comes down to how multifaceted it is in the face