When a fire killed 23 workers at the South Korea Aricell lithium battery factory in June, the flames were so intense that authorities struggled to identify the bodies. The victims, many of them migrant workers, were part of a global supply chain rampant with environmental, labor and human rights violations. As the electric vehicle battery
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review: Playing It Safe For Better And Worse | Carscoops This car answers the call for those who want a car that’ll shelter them from the world 3 hours ago PROS ›› Good passenger and cargo space, high ground clearance, standard AWD, robust suite of safety features CONS ›› Weak performance,
Niamh Lewis Nov 14, 2024, 09:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Teams up and down the paddock form their own catering departments, feeding more than 1,000 people each race weekend. Laurence Edmondson for ESPN One of the most mind-boggling things about Formula 1 is the logistics of the so-called “circus.” It is one of few sports
Xiaomi SU7 Owners Find It’s Not Meant For Track Use After Two Brake Failures Lead To Crashes | Carscoops Xiaomi admitted that the brakes of the 663 hp EV were designed for daily driving, not the track November 15, 2024 at 14:25 Xiaomi’s SU7 Max electric car has a braking problem on race tracks. Video
In this article RIVN VOW3-DE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A provided image of Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group and RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, as the companies announce joint venture plans on June 25, 2024. Courtesy: Business Wire Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group have released details of their previously announced
The upcoming extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger pickup won’t look much different from its gasoline-powered counterpart. But under its fenders, the vehicle will use a flexible chassis with many different parts and, of course, a completely different drivetrain, wiring harnesses, cooling packages and more. Now add in the myriad models, trim levels and options and the
Jeep is developing a modular hardtop system that would allow removable hardtop pieces to be stowed onboard vehicles, which could be big news for the Wrangler. The current Jeep Wrangler requires owners to leave its hardtop behind, an inconvenience not asked of Ford Bronco drivers. But a patent application published by the United States Patent
By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2024 Ford is offering attractive end-of-year incentives on two of its best-selling EVs, the Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, as companies across the automotive industry aim to end the year on a positive note. Ford has established itself as one of the main players in the U.S.
Nov 13, 2024, 01:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have ruled out one day following Formula 1’s other U.S. rounds in Austin and Miami and switching to a sprint format. The 100km race, a day before the main event, is aimed at providing more racing entertainment for fans but the
Multi-Million Supercar Pile Up Includes Ferrari LaFerrari, 812 Superfast, And McLaren Elva | Carscoops These cars could be worth around $7 million combined, or at least they were before the crash 8 hours ago A group of supercars crashed while descending a twisty mountain road. The four vehicles involved are collectively worth several million dollars.
Cars once represented a pillar of the American dream — mobility and independence. But they’ve become something of a luxury product, and customers and auto dealers are growing frustrated. The average price for a car in the U.S. is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years, according to Kelley
BMW AG is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects, a fresh setback for the German carmaker that’s reeling from other vehicle faults. BMW will recall 499,539 cars produced locally, and 188,371 imported vehicles from March 1, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement Friday. Faulty coolant
Nissan introduced its newest EV, a sleek all-electric sedan, at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The N7 is the first Nissan electric vehicle under its new strategy to spark life back into the brand in China. Nissan hopes new N7 EV can compete in China Like most foreign automakers, Nissan is struggling to stay
Nov 15, 2024, 11:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Carlos Sainz will join Williams from Ferrari for the 2025 season. Mark Sutton/Getty Images Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz will join Williams for Formula 1’s post-season test in Abu Dhabi next month, the Spaniard’s future employers said on Friday. Sainz is leaving Ferrari at the end of the year
Arkansas State Police Smoked By Honda Odyssey Minivan | Carscoops Apparently, this officer didn’t resort to overtly aggressive tactics, and the suspect was found and arrested the next day 1 hour ago Arkansas police lost a suspect who sped away in a Honda Odyssey minivan. The suspect ended up caught the very next day. Now,
In this article GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit on March 16, 2021. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – General Motors laid off roughly 1,000 employees on Friday as the automaker attempts to cut costs and realign priorities amid
When ChatGPT burst on the scene last spring, one of the editors at Automotive News asked it about himself. It described his career, listed several newspapers that had published his work and said he had died six years earlier. (To be clear, he hadn’t.) So my first impression of the technology was that it was
Porsche 911 Dakar production ends after 2,500-car run Final 911 Dakar features unique three-tone paint finish applied by hand More rugged 911s possible in the future The 2,500-car production run for the 911 Dakar has reached its end, with the final example featuring a bespoke livery cooked up by Sonderwunsch, Porsche’s personalization department. The 911
Nov 14, 2024, 05:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Monaco first hosted a grand prix in 1950. Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images Formula 1 will race in Monaco until 2031 following a six-year extension to the principality’s contract. The Monaco Grand Prix has been on the F1 calendar since the start in 1950, hosting 70 grands
Hertz Employees Abandon Post, So Customers, Including Denver’s Mayor, Drive Off In Anything With Keys | Carscoops The bizarre situation happened in New York after employees left hours before they were supposed too November 12, 2024 at 16:01 An odd situation played out at the Syracuse airport this summer after Hertz employees abandoned their post
Hyundai CEO Jaehoon Chang (left) and José Muñoz, Hyundai president and global chief operating officer, attend the 2024 New York International Auto Show Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday named Jose Munoz as the next president and CEO of the South Korean automaker, effective Jan. 1. Munoz, an auto industry
By Joey Klender Posted on November 13, 2024 Rivian and Volkswagen announced today that the two companies would expand their joint venture and up the total investment to $5.8 billion — up from $5 billion — in an effort to survive the electric vehicle transition. The companies announced that Rivian and VW Group Technology LLC,
2025 Genesis GV70 Review: A Quiet Contender Ready To Unsettle Rivals | Carscoops With two powertrains, plenty of options, and heaps of impressive tech, the updated GV70 may be the SUV to buy 8 hours ago PROS ›› Refined ride quality, high-tech cabin with impressive screen, luxurious materials throughout, distinctive design CONS ›› Flat screen
Associated Press Nov 14, 2024, 10:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Roger Penske on Thursday added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach. He bought the race from Gerald Forsythe, who owned half the event with the late Kevin Kalkhoven. Forsythe
Californians In Bear Costumes Fake Rolls-Royce Attack In $142K Insurance Scam | Carscoops The suspects sent in video of the alleged attacks and sealed their own fate in the process 2 hours ago Police arrested four people charged with insurance fraud. They allege that the suspects used a bear costume to commit said fraud. Their
In this article RIVN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters DETROIT — Volkswagen Group increased its planned investment for a joint venture with electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive to $5.8 billion
2025 Acura ADX revealed as brand’s new entry-level crossover ADX shares a platform with the Integra and is close in size to the RDX Pricing targeted to start near mid-$30,000 mark The Acrua RDX compact crossover has grown bigger and more expensive over the years, with the current 2025 model’s starting price approaching the $50,000
Leading electric vehicle analyst, author, and industry thought leaders Loren McDonald and Bill Ferro stop by Quick Charge to discuss EV Adoption’s acquisition by Paren, the “crisis” of EV charging reliability, and the real state of the EV market. Depending on who you listen, EVs are either driving brands to record growth and are about cross
Associated Press Nov 13, 2024, 01:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Greg Maffei is stepping down as president and chief executive of Liberty Media, the company that owns Formula 1. Liberty Media said Wednesday that Maffei would leave his role when his contract expires at the end of the year and become an adviser. The
Want A Ferrari 458 Shell? Alibaba Has One For $28,000 | Carscoops Keep in mind that it’s a used item, though it appears to be in good condition, and the price does not include shipping 8 hours ago A seller on Alibaba is offering a Ferrari 458 body shell for $27,700 plus shipping. It includes