Month: August 2022

FRANKFURT — Tesla can continue referring to the capabilities of its driver assistance system and to autonomous driving in its advertising in Germany after a court threw out a complaint against the practice. Germany’s Wettbewerbszentrale, an industry-sponsored body tasked with policing anti-competitive practices, had filed the so-called non-admissibility complaint with Germany’s Federal Court of Justice.
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5:20 PM ET Formula One’s governing body approved engine regulations for 2026 on Tuesday, an eagerly-awaited move that could lead to the arrival of premium Volkswagen Group brands Porsche and Audi. The FIA said its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) also updated the 2022 and 2023 technical rules to address safety concerns. The new power
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What kind of car is the 2023 Dodge Hornet? What does it compare to? The Dodge Hornet resurrects an old model name and applies to the most popular modern vehicle segment in the small crossover SUV. Sharing a platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Dodge Hornet competes with a range of five-seat crossovers, from
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Polestar said Tuesday it will turn its O2 concept into its next halo car, which is likely to be aimed at the Porsche 911. The 650-kilowatt (872-hp), $200,000 (196,635 euro) full-electric roadster, which will be called the Polestar 6, will be the automaker’s most powerful and most expensive model when it arrives in 2026. The
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DETROIT — Chevrolet is launching a special edition Silverado ZR2 Bison to boost the full-size pickup’s off-roading power. Chevy is collaborating on tooling and design with American Expedition Vehicles, an off-road aftermarket manufacturer, on the Bison. Chevy and AEV introduced the Bison on the Colorado midsize pickup in 2019. “We’re thrilled to team up again to
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Head restraints in today’s cars move into position to help protect occupants from whiplash only after the vehicle is struck from behind. That could change if a system developed by engineers at supplier Windsor Machine Group in Ontario is adopted by automakers. The company’s True Active technology moves the headrests into position just before the
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DETROIT — Dodge is making some noise with its roaring engines before transitioning to more eco-friendly electrified performance. The muscle brand on Monday said it will bring back the Durango Hellcat for the 2023 model year and release seven tribute Challenger and Charger models that pay homage to the nameplates’ history. It’s also reviving several
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What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Mini Countryman? What does it compare to? With the Countryman, Mini takes its retro-inspired design off-road—but not deep into the wilderness. This light-duty crossover SUV compares to the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Volvo XC40, among others.  Is the 2023 Mini Countryman a good car? Review continues below
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Aston Martin is rolling out a concept car this week in California as Monterey Car Week gets underway. The DBR22 is a nod to race-winning Aston open cockpit sports cars built specifically for racing. It’s possible that the V-12-powered DBR22 could be built in extremely limited numbers. Aston’s Q division has made small runs of
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