Sep 6, 2023, 02:35 PM ET Myles Rowe is one step closer to joining the IndyCar Series. Rowe, who became the first Black driver to win an open-wheel championship in a North American series when he clinched the USF Pro 2000 title Saturday, will join HMD Motorsports in the Indy NXT series in 2024, the
Month: September 2023
Woman Chases Gary Busey After He Allegedly Hits Her Car And Runs | Carscoops A woman chased Gary Busey down along the Pacific Coast Highway after he allegedly rear-ended her and attempted to drive away September 6, 2023 at 18:00 Surprisingly, Gary Busey owns a Volvo C30, quite an understated choice for a movie star.
WASHINGTON — The nation’s top auto safety regulator on Tuesday said it has determined 52 million airbag inflators made by ARC Automotive and Delphi are defective and should be recalled. The agency’s initial decision affects about 41 million driver and passenger inflators made by ARC from 2000 through January 2018 and about 11 million driver
A BYD Co. Seal electric sedan during the media day for the Munich Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Germany, on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicles pose “a real threat” to the European car industry, according to Christian Kames, managing director at financial advisory firm Lazard. Kames spoke
In August, new passenger car registrations in the United Kingdom increased by 24 percent year-over-year to 85,657. After eight months of 2023, the total number of new registrations amounted to 1,179,298 (up 20 percent year-over-year). The growth of plug-in electric car sales is significantly higher than in the case of the general market, which allows
PARIS — Stellantis says that tests found that 24 of its engine families in Europe are compatible with e-fuels without modifications to the powertrain. The e-fuels, which can be created synthetically using captured carbon dioxide and renewable energy such as solar or wind power, have been proposed as a zero-emissions solution for internal-combustion engines. This
All 10 Formula One teams spent within the budget cap for the 2022 season, the governing FIA announced on Tuesday. F1 teams were restricted to a budget of $135 million last year and each has been handed a certificate of compliance to say they operated within that figure. The audit of the 2022 cap was
This Destroyed McLaren Artura Is A Very, Very Sad Sight | Carscoops It appears this McLaren Artura flipped and landed on its roof, leading to extensive damage https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson September 5, 2023 at 17:29 The launch of the McLaren Artura got off to a very shaky start, meaning customers had to wait a
Nothing beats getting a vehicle back on the road — except maybe putting two back on the road, of course! Freiburger and Dulcich attempt to get a 1967 Jeep Wagoneer that’s been sitting for 31 years back on the road from Yakima, Washington. #motortrend #jeep #roadkillgarage MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled
Mini won’t offer a manual transmission in its redesigned Cooper hatchback, which means the transmission is officially dead at a brand that until now was one of its strongest proponents. Speaking with Top Gear at this week’s 2023 Munich auto show, where Mini showed off its new Cooper in electric guise, brand boss Stefanie Wurst
Used-vehicle dealership operator America’s Car-Mart said Tuesday its president, Doug Campbell, will succeed Jeff Williams as CEO on Oct. 1. Campbell will remain the company’s president and also join its board of directors, America’s Car-Mart said in a news release. Williams will stay on the board and hold a CEO emeritus title through the end
High-stakes negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers could lead to a strike later this month, putting added pressure on already beaten-down shares of Ford Motor (F). The risk of a walkout by the union has also created near-term uncertainty for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis (STLA) — the Dutch owner of the
By Maria Merano Posted on September 4, 2023 Volkswagen reaffirmed its EV strategy for the future during this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich. VW also unveiled its electrified ID. GTI concept to show its dedication to electric vehicles. Volkswagen’s EV Strategy “We have realigned Volkswagen over the course of recent months. Our actions are always
MUNICH — Cupra unveiled the DarkRebel concept at a Volkswagen Group event in on the eve of the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich. While it is likely that the design features will find their way into future Cupra models, the brand has not ruled out production of the DarkRebel. “If we can dream it, we
Associated Press Sep 5, 2023, 12:45 PM ET MONTEREY, Calif. — Felix Rosenqvist will end his two-year waiting game with Arrow McLaren Racing by moving on next year to drive for Meyer Shank Racing. The Swedish driver will replace Simon Pagenaud, who has been sidelined since July with concussion-like symptoms suffered in a crash at
Carlos Sainz Catches Thieves Who Stole $315k Watch Following Italian GP | Carscoops After a busy day of defending his Monza podium place, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz found himself defending a $315,000 watch from thieves https://www.carscoops.com/author/sam-d-smith/ by Sam D. Smith 1 hour ago Having claimed his first pole of the 2023 F1 season, leading from
The CEOs of Nvidia and Lucid each earned hundreds of millions of dollars more than the leaders of other publicly traded U.S.-based automotive companies in 2022, according to this year’s Automotive News/Equilar CEO Compensation Survey. Overall, however, the study found that CEO compensation declined slightly from 2021. Nvidia, which makes computer chips, gave Jensen Huang
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class was unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. The platform will underpin the German automaker’s push into electric cars. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz and BMW took the wraps off electric concept cars as they look to catch up with Tesla in the premium end of the market. At the IAA auto
Today, we get a close look in person at the Tesla Model 3 refresh – aka Model 3 Highland – in Munich for IAA. The update was officially launched in Europe and Asia last week. It is not yet available in North America as Tesla is right now only producing it out of Gigafactory Shanghai
SAN FRANCISCO — Qualcomm will supply chips to power in-car infotainment systems in Mercedes-Benz and BMW vehicles. The chipmaker will supply BMW with chips that will help power voice commands inside the car, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. It also said it will supply chips for the next version of the Mercedes
Mustang Driver Fishtailing On Wet Road Manages Not To Hit Nearby McLaren – Or Anything Else | Carscoops Ford Mustang drivers seem to have a serious issue with keeping their cars straight and this video is just more evidence of that 4 hours ago Mustangs doing Mustang things tend to end one way. We’ve seen
We strap the test gear onto Hyundai’s new 2012 Hyundai Veloster to see how it performs.
Ford has applied for trademarks on the F-150 Lobo and Maverick Lobo names, hinting at possible new variants of the two pickup trucks. Both trademark applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) August 14 covering “motor vehicles, namely gasoline and electric automobiles, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and their structural
Mercedes-Benz plans to make owning a G-Class a little bit easier. The automaker will build a smaller version of the boxy off-roader, CEO Ola Kallenius said on Sunday. The vehicle will be electric and “fun to drive — on and off the road,” Kallenius said at an event on the eve of the IAA Mobility
In this article ZE594-CN XPEV Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT BYD launched the BYD Seal in Europe at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany. The electric sedan has a starting price of 44,900 euros ($48,479). Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Munich, GERMANY — The IAA in Munich, Germany is one of Europe’s most high-profile
The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog seems to be stabilizing above 50,000 units in the past few months, down from around 100,000 in the first quarter. We find this metric to be an interesting tool to better understand the relationship between supply and demand. According to Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike / Twitter), an invaluable
Magna International is in talks to produce vehicles for Chinese brands in Europe as they expand in the region. The supplier’s Magna Steyr contract manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria has some spare output capacity, according to Magna Europe President Uwe Geissinger. “Whether we make them in Graz or a new facility depends on how the
Sep 4, 2023, 10:05 AM ET Lewis Hamilton apologised to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri on Sunday for an Italian Grand Prix collision that dumped the Australian rookie out of the points after he had to pit for a new front wing. Mercedes’ seven-times world champion, the sport’s most successful driver who finished sixth despite a five-second
Climate Activists Protest By Sinking Vehicle Parts At The Munich Motor Show | Carscoops The protest was organized by Greenpeace just before the start of the IAA Mobility Show September 4, 2023 at 09:45 The heart of the automotive industry currently beats in Munich, Germany thanks to the IAA Mobility 2023 which opens its doors
While Volvo, Volkswagen and Buick trim or eliminate wagons from their U.S. lineups, Mercedes-Benz is sticking with a different direction — off-road — with the next-generation E-Class wagon coming next summer. The 2024 E-Class All-Terrain, introduced Sunday at the Munich auto show, grows taller, wider and longer than the outgoing model, and undergoes a host