Nissan Canada announced today that it has partnered with Toronto artist Alex McLeod to create a unique non-fungible token (NFT) inspired by the GT-R. The work will be auctioned off next month with a reserve price of $280,000 CAD ($220,000 USD). The person who wins the auction won’t just get an NFT, though. They’ll also
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DETROIT — General Motors plans to restart production at its midsize pickup plant in Missouri next week, as planned, while seven other of the automaker’s plants in North America remain idle, in part because of the global microchip shortage. The plant in Wentzville has been down since Sept. 6. It builds the Chevrolet Colorado and
Electric vehicle producer Rivian plans to hire 100 workers and invest $4.6 million into a new customer service center near Detroit in Plymouth, Mich., following the launch of its first electric pickup. The 12-year-old startup, backed by Amazon, Ford Motor Co. and others, established its Service Support Operations Center to provide “around-the-clock” business-to-business and customer
Volkswagen continues to expand its ID. car sales in China, crossing 7,000 units in August for the very first time in a month, after 5,810 in July and 3,415 June. According to CnEVPost, the total number in August is 7,023 ID. (ID.4 CROZZ, ID.4 X, ID.6 CROZZ nad ID.6 X). Some numbers indicate that about
In this article ULVR-GB VOW3-DE TSLA Volvo is one of several automakers looking to change the materials used in its vehicles. Artur Widak | NurPhoto | Getty Images Volvo Cars wants all the models it sells to be leather-free by 2030, a move which represents the latest example of how automakers are looking to make
The 2022 Honda Passport debuts the new TrailSport grade, and Honda is eager to show it off. This week, the automaker will reveal an overlanding-themed Passport TrailSport at the Overland Expo West show in Flagstaff, Arizona. Designed with help from overlanding enthusiast and YouTuber Jon Tuico, the Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Project gets a lift
BRUSSELS — Software used by Volkswagen Group to alter pollutant emissions based on the outside temperature and altitude is illegal and cannot be justified by its role in protecting the engine, an adviser to the EU’s top court said. The finding, if confirmed by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), would be
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4? What does it compare to? The 2021 VW ID.4 is a fully electric compact crossover with space for up to five and a range of up to 250 miles. The ID.4 compares to the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E, but it’s priced lower to
The Ariel Nomad is the Atom track car’s mud-loving alter ego, and having driven both, I can tell you it’s every bit as fun. Unfortunately, it’s even more expensive. An Atom 4 starts at $79,750 in the U.S. and the Nomad Tactical will set you back $92,250. Both are beautifully engineered, but that’s pretty serious
Consulting firm AlixPartners said Thursday the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage will cost the global automotive industry $210 billion this year, a greater revenue loss than previously thought. That figure is up considerably from the firm’s May forecast, in which it estimated a loss of $110 billion. AlixPartners also says production of 7.7 million units could
Back in the mid-1990s, I bought my first new car. It was a personal triumph — after years of driving used cars that kept breaking down. The purchase also marked my first experience with anything close to online car-shopping. In a move that was tech savvy at the time, I sat down at my fancy
By Eric Ralph Posted on September 23, 2021 For the first time since SpaceX competitor Blue Origin took NASA to federal court after losing a Moon lander contract to Starship and a protest over that loss, unsealed documents have finally revealed the argument Jeff Bezos’ space startup is focusing on in court. After the details
Ford started resuming vehicle production in the U.S. on May 18, 2020 with new coronavirus safety protocols such as health assessments, personal protective equipment and facility modifications to increase social distancing. Ford With no end in sight this year, the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage is now expected to cost the global automotive industry an estimated
Any car enthusiast understands the significance of BMW announcing a new-generation M3. Since it first debuted in 1986, BMW’s compact sports sedan has evolved, both visually and technologically, but it is certainly undeniable that the most crucial ingredient that makes an M3 an M3 is the sheer driving experience it offers to anyone behind its
TURIN — Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said an investment in a historical production plant in Italy showed manufacturing in the country remained key to the automaker. Elkann made the comments in response to criticism that Turin, the home of Fiat, was losing its importance after the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group that created
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Honda Passport? What does it compare to? The Passport is the mid-size, two-row cousin of the three-row Pilot, with more rugged styling that hints at its greater off-road capability thanks to a raised suspension and greater approach/departure angles. Is the 2022 Honda Passport a good car/SUV? Review continues
All too often we see drivers trying to race through train crossings, putting not only themselves but also those around them at risk. Recently, there was an extremely close call at a crossing in the Netherlands but it didn’t involve a motorist but a pedestrian. Footage of the near-miss was recently shared online. It shows
Stellantis brands Jeep, Fiat and Ram will release special edition vehicles as part of a multiyear partnership with Red, a brand licensing company that raises money to fight global health emergencies. The vehicles will get a global marketing campaign to drive awareness to Red’s cause. At least $4 million in proceeds will go to the
Self-driving technology company Aurora said it will begin piloting trucks loaded with its software this week to haul goods for U.S. package delivery firm FedEx Corp between Dallas and Houston, albeit with a safety driver. Aurora, which is led by former heads of self-driving programs at Google, Uber and Tesla Inc., added on Wednesday it
Bono at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. David A. Grogan | CNBC Jeep, Ram Trucks and Fiat are partnering with U2 frontman Bono’s (RED) organization to offer special-edition vehicles, aimed at raising more than $4 million to fight against health crises. The vehicles will include “(RED)” editions of the Jeep Compass and Renegade
The days of spritely, adequately powered roadsters that can be maintained on a shoestring budget may be a thing of the past, but a consortium of firms in the U.K. are out to show that it doesn’t have to be this way. They worked together to produce the Aura concept, a modern take on the
LONDON — Former McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh is returning to Formula One in October in a new senior management role with Silverstone-based Aston Martin. The team, owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, said in a statement on Tuesday that Whitmarsh had been appointed Group CEO of a newly created Aston Martin Performance Technologies, which
DETROIT — Most of the show at the new Motor Bella event in suburban Detroit took place off the stage for its debut Tuesday. The event at M1 Concourse drew hundreds of industry representatives and media members in Pontiac, Mich., as it marked the return of a major auto show to metro Detroit and offered
It must have been a very sad day for the owner of a red C8 Corvette after the car was damaged while being transported. This image was recently shared to the Custom Corvettes page on Facebook and shows a C8 ‘Vette on the back of a car transporter truck. Sadly, it has been crushed, seemingly
Incoming AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Manley will earn an annual base salary of $1.3 million and receive a $1.5-million cash sign-on bonus when he comes onboard Nov. 1, according to a regulatory filing late Tuesday. AutoNation on Tuesday announced it had hired Manley, former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and head of Americas for Stellantis,
Rick Ricart, president of Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus, Ohio, knows about selling electric vehicles. He’s been doing so for a decade. His dealership group has been designated an official Electrified Dealer by Smart Columbus, a smart-city initiative. Ricart, 42, discussed the program, selling EVs and the digital retailing trend with Contributor Sebastian Blanco. Here
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Flying cars could be commercially available in 2024, but regulations for managing the new form of air traffic will be a concern, according to the chief executive officer of a tech company. Hugh Martin of Lacuna Technologies, which helps cities create transportation policies, said there’s a difference between when cars can fly and when they
General Motors President Mark Reuss said on Tuesday the global supply of semiconductor chips will begin to stabilize but at lower levels than the auto industry wants as it tries to rebuild vehicle inventories. “We’re going to see a stablization to some extent before we see getting the volume we really need,” Reuss said at
A while back, I came across a blog post on digital fatigue from dealership marketing company Outsell. The company noted that a proliferation of emails has made us more willing to ignore some of them. The amount of email content consumers are getting had trended upward for a few years, and then the pandemic exacerbated