7:53 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Steve Torrence won the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout specialty race Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway as part of the NHRA U.S. Nationals. In the final round of the specialty event with a total purse of $130,000, Torrence, the four-time defending series champion, had a 3.692-second
Month: September 2022
Over the years, we have seen plenty of uncommon vehicles converted into funeral cars, but the pictured Peugeot 208 hearse easily classifies in the top five. The one-off vehicle that is available in Argentina is one of the weirdest options to accompany you to your last residence. The French supermini was chosen as a donor
WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling 198,000 SUVs in the U.S. to replace the blower motor assembly after reports of 25 fires. The recall covers 2015-2017 model year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Ford said Thursday it had three reports of fires linked to property damage to structures and one involving
While the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal legislation double down on battery-electric vehicles, many automakers continue to invest in hydrogen-powered transport. Toyota is the most significant player. It already sells the Mirai fuel cell sedan, and it is using a modular system based on the Mirai’s technology to develop a hydrogen-electric powertrain for heavy-duty
In this article XPEV LI 2015-HK NIO 9866-HK 9868-HK Nio managed to grow deliveries of its electric vehicles in August versus July. However, rivals Li Auto and Xpeng saw a sharp fall in deliveries. EV players continue to face supply chain disruptions for the resurgence of Covid in China as well as weaker consumer demand
By Johnna Crider Posted on September 3, 2022 Tesla’s AI Day last year was an incredible learning experience for me when I attended in person. Tesla will be holding its second AI Day event at the end of this month and we have a lot to look forward to. Loup Ventures seems to agree and
Before the end of the 2022 calendar year, we expect the GR Corolla to end up in the hands of some very happy Toyota customers. Before that happens, we’re getting the chance to test out the mighty hot hatch. With that in mind, what do you want to know about it? We’ve covered everything known
Volvo’s August sales fell by 4.6 percent to 43,666 vehicles as the global semiconductor shortage and other disruptions continued to hurt deliveries, the automaker said in a statement. Demand remained good, but the component shortages as well as power cuts and COVID-19 outbreaks in China interrupted output, the company said. Volvo said on Thursday it
5:45 PM ET Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Team Penske powered its way around Portland International Raceway on Saturday in a 1-2-3 qualifying sweep that poised the IndyCar championship leaders for a big swing against Ganassi in the title fight. Scott McLaughlin won the pole — his third of the season — and picked up
Monthly car payments are a fact of life for millions of us. Most people can’t afford to buy a brand new car for cash, and even those that can don’t like the idea of having their money tied up in a daily driver when it could be making more money by being used elsewhere. But
SEOUL/DETROIT – After grabbing the No. 2 spot in the U.S. electric vehicle market with stylish, long-range models, Hyundai Motor and Kia are the automakers with the most to lose from new rules that halt subsidies for EVs made outside North America. These two companies, which make the popular Ioniq 5 and EV6 models, sold
Nvidia has found success in China by selling automotive chips to the country’s electric car companies. But the U.S. semiconductor giant has been restricted from sending some products to China. So far, electric vehicle makers do not seem to be affected. Budrul Chukrut | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — U.S. restrictions
On the final day the RockAuto.com Car Craft Week to Wicked, it’s time to put the finishing touches on the car! Catch up on day 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBFdQLzKF3k
You have attended a few classic car auctions and are thinking it’s time to experience what it’s like to buy a car at one. Auctions can be a great place to buy, and for a number of reasons: First, you can often find cars at auction that you cannot find elsewhere. Special cars, cars with
Electric bicycles are one of the most fun and effective alternative transportation methods in existence. And this Labor Day you can save big on a new electric bicycle from many of the leading manufacturers. Summer may be coming to a close but it’s not over yet! Check out these awesome e-bike deals to get rolling
Sales of AvtoVAZ’s Lada cars rose sharply in August as the industry continues to grapple with the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The brand said it sold 18,087 passenger cars during the month – up 75 percent on July. While sales were down 7 percent compared with August 2021, it was the best monthly
1:00 AM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Justin Ashley led Top Fuel qualifying Friday night in the NHRA U.S. Nationals with a 3.716-second pass at 330.23 mph. “You always want to come out hot and make a good run down the track,” Ashley said. “It’s a special weekend for us and we always want to
Toyota Motor North America is recalling about 84,000 of its newest light trucks, certain 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickups and 2022 Lexus NX 250 and NX 350 compact crossovers, over concerns that their electronic parking brake may not operate properly. The Japanese automaker said it intends to update the skid control electronic control unit software
WASHINGTON — General Motors startup unit Cruise LLC said Thursday it had recalled 80 self-driving vehicles and updated their software after a June crash in San Francisco left two people injured. Federal regulators said the recalled software could “incorrectly predict” an oncoming vehicle’s path. Cruise said it had determined this unusual scenario would not recur
In this article F 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Ford DETROIT – Ford Motor on Friday said its U.S. sales last month increased double-digits from a year earlier but were off about 4% from the prior month, as the company and auto industry continue to manage significant supply chain issues. The Detroit automaker reported August
In August, the total sales of Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the US increased by 27% year-over-year to 158,088. The year-to-date result is now only 0.2% lower than a year ago at 1,237,850. Ford sales: 151,695 (up 27.5%) Lincoln sales: 6,393 (up 24.0%) Total sales: 158,088 (up 27.3%) On top of that positive news is
After just over two full decades, the Toyota Supra is finally going back on sale with a manual transmission. Before that happens, though, the Japanese brand is giving us a chance to test out the car on the track at Utah Motorsports Complex. With that in mind, what do you want to know about the
Volkswagen Group, Bosch and Foxconn are keeping their workers on-site in their factories in Chengdu after the Chinese metropolis locked down its 21 million residents to contain a COVID-19 outbreak. The automaker’s factory, jointly operated with its local partner FAW, entered a so-called “closed loop system” Thursday evening to maintain production, a company representative said
4:53 PM ET Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Colton Herta receives a buzz on his phone alerting him every time his name is linked to a Formula One seat next season with AlphaTauri. The speculation is so rampant that Herta said Friday that he has stopped reading the reports. He has also informed his father,
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Volvo S60? What does it compare to? These 60-series Volvos come in S60 sedan and V60 Cross Country wagon form. Shop them against the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Is the 2023 Volvo S60 a good car? Review continues below In both sedan and wagon form,
The Los Angeles Police Department has started to crackdown on unlawful street takeovers. Over the August 19-21 weekend, the LAPD initially responded to a takeover that was quickly forming in West L.A at the intersection of Sawtelle and National boulevards. Hundreds of people had gathered but police swooped in before the takeover could even begin.
MEXICO CITY — Volkswagen Group‘s Mexico unit said in a statement on Thursday it is “profoundly disappointed” by the union’s rejection of a 9 percent proposed salary increase. The raise would have been the country’s largest salary increase by an automaker in recent years, and is the second time the union has voted to reject
Automakers, dealers and repair shops are increasingly deploying 3D scanning technology for a diversity of uses — everything from re-creating rare parts for discontinued vehicles to mapping entire assembly plants to restoring iconic structures. Toyota is one of several automakers using 3D scanning and printing technology for projects large and small as it looks to
In this article GM Billboards at the Ziegler Cadillac, Buick and GMC Dealership in Lincolnwood, Illinois, the United States. U.S. General Motors Co. Joel Lerner | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is offering buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers that don’t want to make investments in the brand’s transition to exclusively
Jonny Lieberman whips around Miami in the 1 of 1, $5 million Agera. Is this the fastest car in the world? #MotorTrend #Koenigsegg #Agera