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If you’re in the market for a generously-sized sedan that’s well-priced and makes a dramatic statement on the road, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line could be the car for you. The eighth generation was first unveiled in early 2019 before landing in various markets around the world, including North America. Earlier this year, it
2:37 PM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Toto Wolff says Red Bull is seeing “ghosts” after rival team principal Christian Horner claimed scuff marks on the rear wing of the Mercedes were linked to flexing bodywork. On Friday, Red Bull circulated images to TV broadcasters of scuff marks on the rear wing endplate under the main
Toyota made what you’d call a last minute change to its GR 86 coupe that’s so small you’d hardly notice it at all. Which is kind of ironic, because the whole point of it is to make the little boxer coupe even more visible, online at least. The 2022 sports car brought a load of
We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and we’re happy to confirm the redesigned SUV can handle the rigors of Moab while also delivering every day luxury. And it’s now more flexible than ever thanks to both two- and three-row versions on offer. 2022 BMW 2-Series Another vehicle we tested was the 2022 BMW 2-Series.
Transportation is usually one of the bigger budget items for every household. Which state you live in will play a big part in how much you are paying to get around, according to a study by Bankrate. The worst states for drivers are places that are expensive and have long commutes, said Sarah Foster, an
Taking a 1,000-mile road trip in a ’67 Pontiac Firebird that sat in a barn in Georgia for over 16 years is crazy. But drag racing it every day along the way is true Roadkill. On this episode of Roadkill, Finnegan and David Newbern take the Rubber Duck Firebird on an endurance drag racing event.
California-based Mullen Technologies has just unveiled a good looking and sporty electric crossover at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show that will eventually have performance to rival the Tesla Model S Plaid. Right now it is slated to go into production in the fourth quarter of 2023, with deliveries kicking off the very next year,
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8:22 AM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will represent the United States in the upcoming international Race of Champions, an event he won with Jeff Gordon in 2002. Johnson will compete in the event scheduled Feb. 4-6 in Pite Havsbad, Sweden for the “Champion of Champions” title in the
Porsche has a rich history of art cars, ranging from Janis Joplin’s psychedelic 356 to Richard Philip’s 911 RSR from 2019. But for its most recent art cars, Porsche chose to offer the Taycan to two artists. The automaker partnered with Art Battle, an international organization that brings up-and-coming artists into competition for a time-limited
In this article RIVN F RJ Scaringe, Rivian founder and CEO, and Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford announce a $500 million Ford investment in Rivian. Source: Ford Motor Co. DETROIT – Ford Motor and Rivian no longer plan to co-develop an electric vehicle, the companies confirmed Friday. The two companies initially announced development of a
By Joey Klender Posted on November 19, 2021 Ford made several leaps forward in its push toward electric vehicles today. Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that the automaker has now doubled its electric vehicle production goals to 600,000 units by 2023. Ford also signed a non-binding contract with GlobalFoundries, a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor
Ford’s plans to build an electric vehicle with startup EV maker Rivian are off, according to a Friday report from Automotive News (subscription required). Ford CEO Jim Farley told AN in an interview that the two companies have scrapped plans to jointly develop an EV. Farley said the company no longer needs Rivian’s help to
10:42 AM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Formula One’s title battle spilled off the track and into the news conference room on Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix, as rival team principals Toto Wolff (Mercedes) and Christian Horner (Red Bull) were pitched against each other in a war of words ahead of this weekend’s race. The
If things had gone to plan, Maserati would have unwrapped its crucial Grecale SUV at an event in Milan at the beginning of this week. But they didn’t go to plan. Maserati instead decided to can the reveal in October, pushing the global unveiling back to early 2022 due to chip shortages, though the famous
In this article TSLA SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as he visits the construction site of Tesla’s gigafactory in Gruenheide, near Berlin, Germany, May 17, 2021. Michele Tantussi | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk is known for his spontaneous mass communication, from rants on Twitter to “everybody” e-mails he sends to
Watch the full episode for FREE on MotorTrend! https://bit.ly/2NzwX4B On this prievew of Dirt Every Day Episode 86 presented by Tire Rack, it’s time to get Fred’s 1986 Toyota rockcrawler Clampy out of California and into some rugged terrain. Will it crawl, bounce and roll?
7:33 AM ET The FIA has denied Mercedes’ request for a review of the incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Brazilian Grand Prix last week. While defending the lead from Hamilton late in the race, Verstappen appeared to force the Mercedes driver wide. The stewards did not investigate the incident and Hamilton
For most people, fitting their vehicle with bulletproof glass sounds unnecessary – and it probably is. However, for the elites that live among us, it is simply par for the course and to show just how resilient strengthened glass can be to gunfire, a YouTuber decided to put some to the test with the help
In this article 9868-HK GUANGZHOU, China — Xpeng unveiled a new electric sports utility vehicle Friday as competition in China’s new energy vehicle market continues to intensify. The G9 is Xpeng’s fourth production model. The company plans to launch the car in China in the third quarter of 2022, a person familiar with the matter
Vinfast may not be an EV name you recognize yet, but there should be an emphasis on the “fast” part of its moniker. At a private event following the first day of the LA Auto Show, Vinfast’s Global CEO Michael Lohscheller spoke to a crowded room about the Vietnamese automotive startup’s progress in just four
Before its scheduled destruction in various crash tests, Rimac CEO Mate Rimac took a prototype of the company’s Nevera electric hypercar for an off-road spin. The car is one of several pre-series models Rimac has used for demonstrations and public events since the Nevera’s unveiling earlier this year. However, this particular car has also been
The 300-series Toyota Land Cruiser was only revealed a few months ago but it has already proven to be exceptionally popular. Sadly, it will not be sold in the United States. For whatever reason, Toyota has decided to kill the Land Cruiser in the U.S., despite consumers in the States absolutely loving SUVs of this
10:02 AM ET LOSAIL, Qatar — Max Verstappen is convinced he did nothing wrong in defending the lead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix against title rival Lewis Hamilton last weekend, saying he would pull the same move again in a similar situation. The incident, which saw both drivers end up in the run-off area
Street racing is a problem in many major cities and one such incident was recently caught on surveillance video in Clearwater, Florida. As you can see in the clip, the driver of the Nissan Altima Coupe passes an Infiniti G sedan and hits a dip in the road. While this wouldn’t have been a problem
In this article F TSLA Ford CEO Jim Farley poses with the Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck in Dearborn, Michigan, May 19, 2021. Rebecca Cook | Reuters Ford Motor plans to increase its production capacity of electric vehicles to 600,000 units globally by 2023, which CEO Jim Farley expects would make the company the second-largest
When driving cars at the limit, there’s one thing that can be as frustrating as an overprotective mother. Too much understeer! On this episode of BFGoodrich’s The Racing Line presented by Tire Rack, you’ll learn the tools for coping with a car that won’t turn. The Racing Line is the new performance driving series hosted
BMW Motorsport’s latest teaser for its new XM electrified SUV concept reminds us about all those jokes and memes generated by the facelifted 7 Series, whose grille is just too big to look good. This new concept’s grille is not only similarly sized – if not even bigger – but its outline is also illuminated,
9:32 AM ET Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix organisers have said they can be proud of their record on construction safety and worker rights as they prepare for the new Jeddah street circuit for a looming December debut. Neighbouring Qatar, which hosts F1 for the first time this weekend, has been accused of exploiting