Until the fully electric era comes, plug-in hybrids are the new norm and Jeep was more than happy to join the game which helps in achieving lower emissions targets. The Compass, in its second generation since 2016, was the first to introduce a 4Xe variant in 2020 together with the smaller Renegade. The 4Xe badge
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3:42 PM ET WOKING, England — McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo said F1 race director Michael Masi needs support in his role to avoid a repeat of the farcical finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Masi’s future in the job is currently in question after he botched the finish of the title decider between Max Verstappen
It’s a sad day to be a Ford Bronco enthusiast as a perfectly good example has been destroyed after it was driven into a frozen section of the Ohio River. Social media users state that the driver of the Bronco veered around a ‘road closed’ sign in the area prior to taking their unintended dive
In this article TSLA A worker wearing a face covering exits a Tesla Inc. vehicle at the company’s assembly plant in Fremont, California, U.S., on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images A California civil rights agency sued Tesla this week, alleging racist harassment
As automakers transition to battery power, how long is the road ahead for the internal combustion engine? New supplier alliances are ensuring a stream of vital batteries, software and electronics for anticipated demand for electric vehicles. Battery ranges of 300, 400 and even 750 miles are being claimed. What was a slow crawl toward an
Ferrari, one of the few automakers to avoid global supply chain disruptions, is coming off a record sales year and has confirmed plans to build the Purosangue, its first utility vehicle, this year. Deliveries will begin in 2023. The plug-in hybrid is expected to feature a front midengine architecture. Images of the Purosangue — Italian
Dr. Evil takes over GM Dr. Evil has met his ultimate enemy: climate change. That’s the message in General Motors‘ Super Bowl commercial this year. When the antagonist of the Austin Powers movies learns that climate change has displaced him as the biggest threat to the world, he’s determined to reclaim top villain status by
Ken Mauldin, fixed ops director at Purdy Auto Group, is a data miner. He’s constantly scanning reports from the service and parts departments of his group’s three Texas Toyota stores. He looks for the missed opportunities that sometimes show up in rows of numbers. “I get reports emailed to me every night, pretty much everything
We spent time in the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Xtreme Recon, Ford patented a magnetic truck bed, and Jay Leno revealed why he doesn’t have any Ferraris. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. There’s something Jeep Wrangler buyers can still get that no Ford Bronco buyer can option: a V-8
4:02 PM ET WOKING, U.K — Daniel Ricciardo probably had the best view of anyone in the world of Max Verstappen’s title-winning pass — and the defensive moves which followed — on Lewis Hamilton at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ricciardo was sat in the next car back. Controversially, in fact. Ricciardo’s very presence
In this article ABI-BE PLNT PEP GM Big brands that have in some cases sat out for years the TV advertising frenzy around the biggest US sporting event — the Super Bowl — are returning Sunday and spending big amid record ad prices. It’s been a bumpy couple years marked by pandemic-era restraint and political
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. took a $46.3 million blow in the fourth quarter, but executives say consolidation in the internal combustion engine market and new business in EVs will benefit its balance sheet. The driveline supplier’s net loss reported Friday compares to a net income of $36 million a year prior. Fourth quarter
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson says the automaker had a record market share in 2021, signaling that it is “not a wannabe” in the premium sector. “We now have an overall global market share of a bit more than 1 percent,” Samuelsson told Automotive News Europe during a conversation Friday on the automaker’s 2021 financial results.
For automakers, this year’s Super Bowl might as well be called the Electric Bowl. Volvo’s EV brand Polestar on Thursday confirmed it will run an ad in the game that is already filled with spots from Kia, BMW, General Motors and Nissan—which are all pitching EVs with expensive celebrity-filled ads. There is even an electric
The Ontario Superior Court granted an injunction on Friday that could end the five-day blockade of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, as assembly plants in Ontario and Michigan continue to curtail production due to parts shortages. The motion for injunction, filed by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, with the City of Windsor and the
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a series of Tesla recalls that are not really recalls, Ford makes a fascinating comment on Tesla, Nikola Motors is in troubles again, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey
2:33 PM ET WOKING, United Kingdom — McLaren has launched its new car for the upcoming Formula One season. The team’s drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris, took the covers off the McLaren MCL36 at a launch event at the team’s factory on Friday evening. The new McLaren, which has been built to F1’s overhauled
In this article F Vehicles clog downtown streets as truckers and supporters continue to protest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 10, 2022. Blair Gable | Reuters DETROIT – Canadian officials are preparing to move against a group of truck drivers who have blocked the nation’s busiest border bridge between the
Lyft Inc. reported fewer riders than expected in the fourth quarter as omicron damped travel, sending the shares down about 7 percent in extended trading. But the riders that did hop in a Lyft generated higher revenue, due to a shortage of drivers and trips that were longer and had higher fares. “We have great
BMW said buying a controlling stake in its Chinese car-making joint venture with Brilliance will bolster the German company’s earnings by as much as 8 billion euros ($9.1 billion). Chinese authorities gave BMW permission to raise its stake in the business with Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to 75 percent from 50 percent, the automaker said in
DETROIT — Dr. Evil has met his ultimate enemy: climate change. That’s the message in General Motors‘ Super Bowl commercial this year. When the antagonist of the Austin Powers movies learns that climate change has displaced him as the biggest threat to the world, he’s determined to reclaim top villain status by getting everyone in
Mercedes-Benz Group said its preliminary 2021 earnings beat guidance after rising vehicle prices helped the luxury automaker claw its way back from an autumn low point in the global chip crisis. The company said Friday that adjusted returns on sales at its cars and vans segment were 12.7 percent, exceeding guidance of 10 to 12
The Nissan Armada could ditch its V-8 engine in favor of a more fuel-efficient V-6 when it’s redesigned, according to a new report. Citing a dealer source, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Tuesday that a redesigned Armada is due in late 2023 and will feature a twin-turbocharged V-6 as opposed to the current model’s
Ford Motor Company’s ambitious plans for electrification are not restricted to the core Ford brand; luxury arm Lincoln will get a lot of attention, too. The automaker prepares to introduce at least five new battery-powered Lincoln SUVs through 2026, according to a report from Reuters citing three people familiar with the plans. The unnamed sources said
9:46 AM ET Sebastian Vettel was surprised to hear Formula One has removed the pre-race ceremony which allowed drivers to take a knee before races, saying the gesture “was getting a bit too strong for the business side of things”. F1 launched the ‘We Race As One’ initiative in 2020 in solidarity with the anti-racism
Parallel parking is a fact of life in many cities, but unfortunately some people just can’t handle it. That’s clearly the case here as this driver struggles to park between a Cadillac CTS and a Toyota Prius C. While the video starts midway through, the driver inches backwards and slams on the brakes several times.
In this article GPI Demand for used cars remains strong even though the price of preowned vehicles has soared throughout the Covid pandemic, Group 1 Automotive CEO Earl Hesterberg told CNBC on Thursday. Hesterberg said on “The Exchange” that Group 1 has largely been able to raise sticker prices to offset higher acquisition costs because
Uber Technologies Inc. outlined its strategy for growth and new business opportunities during its first investor day as a public company, after teasing news on a global car-sharing network and improved algorithms to keep costs low. Uber on Thursday said it expects $5 billion of adjusted earnings by fiscal 2024, signaling that the ride-hailing giant’s
Mercedes-Benz introduced the A-Class sedan in the U.S. in 2019, hoping to lure millennial buyers to the more than century-old brand with a $30,000 entry-level model. It was supposed to be a key gateway to the brand for younger buyers. The A-Class “will do really, really well … for us,” then Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar
There’s a message behind Eugene Levy’s flowing hair, leather jacket and bravado in Nissan’s Super Bowl spot. The actor, known for his comedic roles, morphs into an action hero when he gets behind the wheel of the redesigned Z coupe and zooms past a new Nissan entry — the electric Ariya crossover — in the