BMW’s M Division used to make cars known for three qualities: rear-drive, high-revving naturally-aspirated motors, and slick manual transmissions. Now, things are a little different, as exemplified by the new M8 Comp. These days, M-Cars have turbos, all-wheel drive and lightning-quick dual-clutch transmissions. To see if the spirit remains, Randy Pobst takes this bruiser out
Month: August 2023
Lotus last week launched a track car based on a design that was conceived more than 50 years ago. The design was originally crafted for a race car to compete in the 1970 Can-Am Series, but because of limited resources it was never used—until now. 2025 Ferrari SF90 successor spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf
Troy Duhon and his bustling Premier Automotive Group, along with partners, acquired three new dealerships and expanded into a new state in second- and third-quarter transactions, Premier Automotive CMO Gia Katzenmeyer confirmed to Automotive News. Duhon, with partners Vincent Castro and Jorge Clue, on June 5 purchased the former Hyundai of Moreno Valley, east of
I Love Images | Cultura | Getty Images Rising interest rates are pushing auto loan rates upwards for both new and used cars across the U.S. The average annual percentage rate for new cars rose 7.1%, in the second quarter of the year, according to car website Edmunds, while that for used cars ticked up
Review: 2023 Toyota GR Supra GTS Six-Speed Gets The Heart Racing And Blood Pumping | Carscoops The 2023 Toyota Supra GTS is a joy to live with, especially with the new stick shift 1 hour ago I’ve never really agreed with those that feel let down by the A90-generation Toyota Supra. But I completely understand
Electric-first automakers such as Tesla and Nio outshined established brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota in a new ranking that grades companies on their software skills. The Digital Automaker Index was created by consultancy Gartner to assess automakers in eight software-centric-areas. Those scores are tabulated to come up with an overall ranking, which
Two Chevy Dealer Employees Hot Rod Customer’s Corvette Z06 And It’s All On Video | Carscoops The customer says two different technicians took his Corvette out for a joy ride – and he has the footage to prove it 2 hours ago The owner of a Corvette Z06 says that two technicians at a dealer
Ultium Cells LLC operates as a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution. The two companies are currently building battery cells and packs for the GMC Hummer EV, the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and the Cadillac Lyriq. By the next year, the list of Ultium-powered EVs on the road will multiply even further. Within
According to a dealer-focused webinar poll cited by AutoSuccess, 36 percent of respondents said they’re just getting started with their Safeguards Rule compliance plans, and only 25 percent were close to done. If you’re not yet compliant, you’re not alone. That said, the Federal Trade Commission can enforce steep fines of up to $100,000 per
In this article STLA STLAM-IT F GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Striking United Auto Workers members and supporters attend a speech by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders outside General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant on Sept. 25, 2019 in Detroit. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – United Auto Workers members overwhelmingly granted union leaders authorization
At 9 p.m. on Sept. 22 last year, a group of City of London police officers waited outside room M15 at the Travelodge Bicester, a one-star budget hotel in Oxfordshire, England, for the right moment to bust in. On the other side of the door was someone they believed to be behind two serious data
Associated Press Aug 25, 2023, 08:10 PM ET MADISON, Ill. — Alex Palou confirmed Friday he’s being sued by McLaren — the second team to sue him in a year — but the IndyCar points leader is focused on his bid to win a second championship in three years. The Spaniard confirmed an Indianapolis Star
L.A. Rolls-Royce Thief Pulls GTA Move, Totally Outfoxes Cops | Carscoops Driver of stolen Phantom entered a parking garage to block the police helicopter’s view and escaped https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton 1 hour ago You may have done it a thousand times. Stolen a car, picked up a police tail and then hidden in an
By Richard Angle Posted on August 25, 2023 NASA and SpaceX are set to launch Crew 7 to the International Space Station early Saturday morning, with lift-off scheduled for 3:27 a.m. ET (07:27 UTC) from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. NASA and SpaceX held off on the first attempt just prior to crew
The 2024 Ford Bronco lineup became official, an electric 2025 Genesis GV90 prototype began public testing, and the GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser previewed electric overlanding. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2024 Ford Bronco lineup shuffled as the base model disappears and the Big Bend becomes the entry point. This
Nissan North America is suing a terminated Gallup, N.M., dealership for its continued unauthorized use of the manufacturer’s trademarks, service marks and signage. The trademark infringement, breach of contract and unfair trade practices suit alleges Ed Corley Nissan refused to provide access to the premises to remove signs, and the ex-dealership “purchased used Nissan vehicles
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A multi-year investigation into the safety of Tesla’s driver assistance systems by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, is drawing near a close. Reuters’ David Shepardson first reported on the latest developments Thursday, citing NHTSA acting administrator Ann Carlson. CNBC confirmed the report
Chinese HiPhi luxury EV brand will continue its push for exposure in Europe with a display at the Munich IAA Mobility auto show. The company, which was founded in 2019 as part of a startup, Human Horizons, has already started sales of two models, the X large SUV and Z GT sedan, in Germany and
Autonomous Car Companies Like Waymo And Cruise Involved In Hundreds Of Crashes Since 2021 | Carscoops The incidents highlight the potential issues that driverless cars could face as the tech behind them progresses 2 hours ago A new report demonstrates the teething problems that autonomous vehicles are going through as they work to improve. The
If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian, I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option. Rivian discontinuing the Compass Yellow color option The Rivian R1T and R1S come standard with its LA Silver. However, you can choose to upgrade the paint color to Glacier
Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level electric crossover receives an update that delivers design tweaks and technology upgrades. The 2024 EQB will arrive at U.S. stores in the first half of 2024. Pricing was not disclosed. With a newly designed black panel surface with its star pattern at the front, the EQB visually catches up with its electric model
Nvidia automotive segment primarily sells chip systems for assisted driving. CEO Jensen Huang has touted it as the company’s “next billion-dollar business.” Alex Wong | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — U.S. chipmaker Nvidia this week soundly beat analysts’ expectations for major revenue lines — except in automotive — as Chinese demand for
Volvo Cars says its first full-electric minivan will be like a Scandinavian living room on wheels. The EM90, which Volvo is calling an MPV, short for multipurpose vehicle, is a new twist for the Swedish brand that is better known for SUVs and wagons. Volvo has never offered an MPV or minivan during its 96-year
Texas Woman Almost Impaled By Steel Spear Getting Thrown Through Her Windshield | Carscoops Police say they will find the person responsible for the attack and they could be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago A woman in Texas has been fortunate to survive a scary
Ford CEO Jim Farley embarked on a field trip recently, driving the F-150 Lightning for 1,100 miles between California and Nevada, connecting with people along the way, and testing charging facilities. Farley made a pit stop at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Car Week, where Ryan Levenson of The Kilowatts engaged in a candid dialogue with
GMC on Thursday revealed an overlander concept based on the Hummer EV Pickup. It makes its formal debut on Friday at the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado. The concept is called the Hummer EV EarthCruiser, and the name signals a partnership with overlanding company EarthCruiser. The Australian company specializes in building vehicles
WASHINGTON — Tesla Inc. and Rivian Automotive Inc. have endorsed an agreement backed by major automakers and independent repair shops on automotive right to repair that would include necessary telematics data. In separate letters sent to executives at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association and Society of Collision Repair Specialists, the two EV
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Tesla Cybertruck during a tour of the Elkhorn Battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, June 6, 2022. Nik Coury | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promoting the company’s long-delayed, sci-fi inspired Cybertruck on social media this week.
Synopsys, a U.S. company that makes software for designing semiconductors, said it has completed its acquisition of closely held German software company PikeTec, strengthening its autonomous driving operations. PikeTec is valued in the transaction at more than $200 million, Bloomberg News reported before Synopsys announced the deal Wednesday. Without disclosing the terms, Synopsys said in
Wait, What? BMW M3 Touring Spotted Drag Racing An M5 On Closed NYC Roads | Carscoops BMW doesn’t import the M3 wagon to the U.S. and this one could end up being repatriated sharpish if cops catch site of this video https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton 1 hour ago Street takeovers are unpredictable by design but
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