BERLIN — Audi plans to build its recently launched Q4 e-tron full-electric SUV at its plant in Brussels. Production could start there as early as next November, Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche reported. Audi is adding overflow Q4 e-tron production in Brussels due to high demand for the SUV, company sources said. The Q4
Chinese premium EV maker Nio has denied that it plans to establish a factory in Europe as the company moves to expand its vehicle sales in the region beyond Norway. Reports said Nio is planning a production base in Poland after a recruitment advert appeared on LinkedIn seeking an “EU plant operation manager.” The ad
The 996-generation 911 that Porsche turned into a swan was certainly no ugly duckling. The German luxury brand is celebrating 20 years in China by taking the car, with an inflatable head and wings, on a tour of art galleries and museums across the country. The idea to turn a 911 into a swan came
At Dodge, it’s time to make the donuts. The “Brotherhood of Muscle” brand said it’s seeking an enthusiast “who embodies the spirit of the founding Dodge brothers” to serve as an ambassador. The job comes with a Hellcat to drive, $150,000 salary, a wardrobe and business cards with the title “chief donut maker.” (To be
DETROIT — General Motors on Friday said customers who buy vehicles that are built without heated or ventilated seats because of parts shortages can have the features added later, potentially as soon as the middle of next year. GM provided the update a week after informing dealerships that it had to eliminate the features temporarily
Genesis quintupled U.S. sales in October compared with last year and has filled a trophy case with industry awards over the past five years. But now it needs a big push to raise brand awareness, Claudia Marquez, COO for North America, told Automotive News. “Growth year-over-year has been outstanding,” said Marquez, just six weeks into
After more than a century of being humble, SAE International is starting to brag a bit by launching a “Meet SAE” ad campaign. SAE hopes the campaign will help increase membership and participation in events and on technical committees. The target market for these ads includes people working on advanced mobility technologies such as electrification
Even Barbie is going electric. Mattel used a prime press conference slot at the Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil a sparkly two-seat convertible built on the chassis of a Fiat 500e. The company will be selling a toy version of the car at Walmart for $30. It will likely be more profitable than the
The Dodge brand’s path to its electric future is trying to appeal honestly and accurately with two distinct camps: consumers who are excited about the brand’s EV push and naysayers who fear the muscle-car brand is abandoning its identity. Tim Kuniskis, the brand’s CEO, is using digital marketing to appeal to both groups. Dodge’s two-year
Mazda has a new “pride point” in the U.S. with its Huntsville, Ala., plant, which will start producing the made- for-America CX-50 crossover in January, Mazda North America CEO Jeff Guyton told Automotive News. After ending U.S. manufacturing nearly a decade ago as part of Mazda’s breakup with Ford Motor Co., the Japanese automaker hopes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appearance at a Honda dealership in Brandon, Fla., to sign legislation prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates was widely seen as a nod to a euphemistic insult of President Joe Biden. But the head of the dealership group that owns Brandon Honda says he made “zero connection” in advance of the Republican governor’s
DETROIT — Stellantis is dishing out rewards to drivers through a smartphone app that also serves as an exploratory tool into new revenue streams. The Stellantis Miles app is incentivizing travel of all kinds, whether driving, using ride-sharing services, biking or just taking a jog. The accrued miles can be redeemed at Stellantis dealerships for
5:05 AM ET U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has thanked Lewis Hamilton for his advice and support since her thrilling maiden Grand Slam win in September, describing the seven-times Formula One world champion as her role model. Speaking after her straight-sets win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse at an exhibition event in London on Sunday, Raducanu said
What kind of car is the 2022 Nissan Altima? What does it compare to? With the Altima, Nissan faces off against other mid-size four-door sedans like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata. Is the 2022 Nissan Altima a good car? Review continues below The value is strong with this one, and it’s
Getty Images The Omicron variant could add pressure to a chronic shortage of microchips used in car manufacturing, the boss of car giant Nissan has warned. Makoto Uchida said it was too early to say when normal deliveries, and therefore finished cars, would resume. “I can’t give you a date. This new variant could add
Elon Musk stayed true to his word and told Tesla employees not to worry as much about delivering as many cars as possible during this end-of-quarter delivery wave and instead focus on cost. It’s a significant change to what has been Tesla’s strategy for years. Tesla has been known to have intense end-of-quarter, and this
The Rolls-Royce Starlight Headliner is one of the best gimmicks on the market. Not all that technically impressive, but I defy you to sit under the sparkling roof and not go “ooh” and/or “ahh.” It should therefore come as no surprise that there are more than a few kits on the market that allow you
F1 team founder, and principal, Frank Williams died Sunday at the age of 79 after being admitted to the hospital on Friday, according to the Williams family and team. Williams never stopped overcoming adversity or challenges put in his path. In 2019 he became the longest-serving F1 team principal, after having run two racing teams
After their adventure in Indonesia the year before, they decided to duplicate the tiny truck build in the USA. Can Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle chop and weld the Sammy into a longer, stronger off-roader? Stream Dirt Every Day NOW on the MotorTrend App. Start your free trial – https://motortrend.app.link/ZckCsnWUzeb #DirtEveryDay #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the
Cadillac intends on launching an all-electric version of their flagship Escalade SUV in 2025, however what they will call it remains unknown. As it will be sold alongside the gas version currently available, a name to distinguish it as the fully electric version is expected. Earlier this week GM filed trademarks for the names Vistiq,
9:42 AM ET Frank Williams, the founder of one of Formula One’s most successful and popular teams, has died at the age of 79. Williams founded the Williams F1 team in 1977 and quickly turned the privateer outfit into one of the sport’s best, competing and winning against some of the biggest manufacturers in motor
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class? What does it compare to? The smallest crossovers in Mercedes’ robust SUV lineup—the GLA250, AMG GLA35, and AMG GLA45—offer a relatively inexpensive gateway to the German luxury brand. The GLA-Class competes with premium subcompact crossovers such as the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Volvo XC40. [embedded
Mercedes is releasing a trio of strollers with the help of Germany’s Hartan. Adopting the automaker’s naming strategy, they are named AVANTGARDE, PERFORMANCE, and AMG GT. The interiors of the first two prams are upholstered with certified organic cotton and the ergonomic seats are designed for stability and maneuverability. With an aluminum chassis, your baby
United Auto Workers members leave the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Warren Truck Plant after the first work shift, Monday, May 18, 2020, in Warren, Mich. Paul Sancya | AP DETROIT – The Detroit automakers are asking their roughly 153,000 plant employees represented by the United Auto Workers to voluntarily submit their Covid-19 vaccination status. The companies
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 27, 2021 Tesla paid its $465 million loan from the US Department of Energy nine years early, and by doing so, the company had to pay an “early repayment penalty.” This was mentioned recently by CEO Elon Musk in a comment on Twitter. Musk’s remark came as a response
From the moment the Hyundai i30 N was launched, it put the hot hatch market on notice. Now, four years on, it has been facelifted and with its mid-cycle update, is now available with a dual-clutch transmission. We recently put it to the test. Hyundai didn’t go back to the drawing board when updating i30
The owner of a Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible got the shock of their life in Miami Lakes, Florida earlier this week after the sports car was stolen from their driveway. The theft occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Monday morning and was caught on a security camera outside the home of Christine Camejo. The
Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover vehicles at a showroom in Shanghai, China, on January 18, 2021. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Amid ongoing port constraints and rising shipping costs, Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged employees Friday, in a company-wide email obtained by CNBC, to look for ways to reduce the cost of
A prototype for BMW’s next-generation 7-Series has been spotted again. The tester is for a battery-electric version that’s likely to feature some styling elements distinct to the rest of the 7-Series lineup, like a sealed-off grille. It may also have a unique name, such as “i7.” Other shots show prototypes with internal-combustion engines. 2023 BMW
In this clip from Dirt Every Day Episode 99, Fred and Dave fix up a 1966 U13 Roadster Ford Bronco that’s been lying dormant for decades, then see how it performs on a really tough creek trail! #DirtEveryDay #Bronco #FordBronco