By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 8, 2023 Recent comments from Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda suggest that the permits for Tesla Gigafactory Mexico are progressing forward. The official also estimated that at any moment now, the first stages of the facility’s buildout would begin. “We do not yet have a date for
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The Dodge Dart is best known as a humble economy car, but the 1968 Dart GTS featured on this episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” shows the compact Dodge had a sporty side too. Instead of the inline-6 engine many Darts left the factory with, this car has a 383-cubic-inch V-8 with a 4-barrel carburetor. The
Six months into 2023, the supply shortages that have handcuffed sales for several years were fading, and volume was up year over year in nearly every vehicle segment. General Motors outsold Toyota at the halfway point for a second consecutive year, and Ford was on pace to be the top brand for the first time
In this article VWAGY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) starting its first autonomous vehicle test program in Austin beginning in July 2023. Courtesy: Vokswagen AG Volkswagen said Thursday that it will begin testing self-driving electric vehicles in Austin, Texas, later this month. The German auto giant said it will
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage presented by Lincoln Tech, we take our low-buck drag project, #bonemaro, upgrade the engine for boost, and build a turbo system using the best ebay has to offer! Using a CX racing turbo kit designed for a truck, some parts from Craigslist, and a ton of elbow grease,
Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2023 Rising Stars awards. We will showcase a winner each day through July 11. The Rising Star for Electrification is Sebastian Wolf, who is chief operating officer at Volkswagen Group subsidiary PowerCo. For his full profile click here. The 2023 Rising Stars winners were honored in Paris
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 9, 2023, 07:25 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 McLaren says any inspiration it has taken from Red Bull’s Formula One car to shape its latest upgrade package only tells part of the story about its step forward in performance at the last two
Nearly two years ago, BMW gave us a look at a futuristic light electric motorcycle known as the CE 02. Welcome to the future folks, because now the BMW CE 02 has officially launched as the brand’s latest electric motorbike. While there’s no single delineation on where scooters stop and motorcycles start, the CE 02
With all the attention ChatGPT has generated since its explosive debut last fall, Jason Bickford felt intrigued enough to experiment with it at work. Bickford, vice president of sales and operations at Bickford Ford, in Snohomish, Wash., was curious about what he could accomplish with the artificial intelligence-driven conversational chatbot. It turned out to be
In this article NKLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nikola TRE FCEV2 Courtesy: Nikola Electric heavy-truck maker Nikola will find out later Thursday whether its shareholders have approved its plan to raise money by selling more stock. Nikola hopes to raise more capital to help ramp up production of its new fuel-cell-powered electric heavy
Review: Europe’s BMW X1 sDrive18i Is A Decent Base Model Despite The 3-Cylinder Engine | Carscoops Join us as we test the least powerful version of the new BMW X1 in different driving scenarios July 8, 2023 at 11:58 In its third generation, the BMW X1 has grown into a rather competitive package in the
Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2023 Rising Stars awards. We will showcase a winner each day through July 11. The Rising Star for Business Performance is Gem Wareing, who is business performance director at Jaguar Land Rover. For her full profile click here. The 2023 Rising Stars winners were honored in Paris
SILVERSTONE, U.K. — Brad Pitt was a surprise guest in Formula One’s usual drivers briefing on Friday, which Lewis Hamilton joked was the best he’s ever attended. Pitt’s currently untitled F1 movie started filming at Silverstone this week ahead of the British Grand Prix, with the production having its own garage and pitwall stand as
Jeep Wrangler Driver Smashes Into Beverly Hills Lexus Dealer Only To Abandon Their SUV | Carscoops The cause of the accident is unknown, but the good thing is that no injuries were reported July 8, 2023 at 21:01 Late on the night of July 3rd, the driver of a Jeep Wrangler smashed into a Beverly
In June, new passenger car registrations in the United Kingdom increased by almost 26 percent year-over-year to 177,266. After six months of 2023, the total number of new registrations amounted to 949,720 (up 18 percent). Meanwhile, the plug-in segment noticeably outpaces the general market, scoring the best June ever. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Ferrari this week was spotted testing prototypes for its successor to the LaFerrari, a car code-named the F250. The new car appears to sit lower and wider than the LaFerrari, and there are rumors it may feature a V-6 as the internal-combustion component of its hybrid powertrain. APXGP race car for Brad Pitt F1 film
WASHINGTON – The United Auto Workers union on Friday called on the Biden administration to soften its proposed vehicle emissions cuts that would require 67 percent of new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The UAW, which represents workers at General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler parent StellantisI, said the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed standards
Resilient quarterly auto sales from Club name Ford Motor (F) on Thursday bolstered our confidence in the company’s transformation strategy to support its electric vehicle future. Ford reported total U.S. auto sales of 531,662 during the second quarter, a 9.9% year-over-year increase, a second straight quarterly advance. Those gains were driven by a 34% increase
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LONDON — Chinese tech-focused EV brand HiPhi will give its Y battery-electric midsize SUV a European debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month as part of the company’s global expansion. HiPhi was established in China in 2019 by Human Horizons, a self-described new mobility research company which itself was started in 2017. The
San Francisco Robotaxis Are Being Immobilized By Protest Group Armed With Traffic Cones | Carscoops Safe Street Rebel is placing cones on self-driving Waymo and Cruise cars’ hoods and posting the result on TikTok https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago Fully driverless cars still seem about as mythical as unicorns in much of the
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 7, 2023 Last month, Mercedes-Benz stated that it was considering the adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles. Based on an announcement from the German luxury electric vehicle maker on Friday, it would appear that Mercedes-Benz has come to a decision about NACS. The
In a memo to U.S. retailers obtained by Automotive News, McLaren said deliveries of its plug-in hybrid, the Artura, are delayed on average about four months as the British automaker institutes “enhanced testing procedures” to improve quality. McLaren said the measures provide “additional checks and testing in our quality control procedure.” Spokesman Roger Ormisher confirmed
In this article F TSLA GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Tesla Model Y is seen on a Tesla car lot on May 31, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Tesla’s Model Y has become the world’s best selling car in the first quarter of 2023. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT – Legacy automakers
Tesla rolled out a new incentive globally allowing buyers to earn extra incentives through referrals from existing customers, a strategy long used by traditional automakers to boost sales. The cash rebates are applicable in markets including the U.S., China, Canada, the U.K., France and Germany, according to Tesla’s regional websites on Friday. The incentive, which
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 7, 2023, 01:14 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton believes something was wrong with his car over a single lap during Friday practice for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, but is confident his team will find a solution in time for qualifying.
Man Damages 2,500-Year-Old Tree By Driving Nissan Armada Through It | Carscoops The old adage of leaving the wilderness as you found it evidently doesn’t apply to this tourist July 7, 2023 at 19:00 Trips into nature often inspire and leave a lasting impression long after they’re over. For one ancient redwood in California, one
Once considered the leader in China’s auto industry, Volkswagen has watched its share of the pie shrink over the past year or so as EV makers like BYD, NIO, and Tesla steal the show. In an attempt to draw in buyers, VW is slashing the price of its small ID.3 electric car. For a limited
An Italian startup has revealed a Lamborghini Diablo restomod. The modernized V-12 supercar boasts a wide-body design as well as more power, but it may be the interior that draws the most attention. Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse is nearing its showroom debut and soon it will spawn hardcore S and R versions designed for the
A federal judge said Rivian Automotive must face a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders during and after its blockbuster 2021 initial public offering by concealing that had underpriced its EVs, leading to unpopular price hikes. U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton in Los Angeles said shareholders could try to prove that Rivian, which is not profitable,