Not long ago, PepsiCo announced that it would be getting its first Tesla Semi trucks during the fourth quarter of 2021. At this point, it looks like the company’s first all-electric haulers may be delivered in December. However, PepsiCo will need somewhere to charge them, and it would be wise to get that into place
6:57 AM ET If you were looking for a face to represent Generation Z in Formula One, Lando Norris’ might just be it. As one of F1’s most popular drivers, and possibly it’s most active online, he fits the bill perfectly. What sets Norris apart from many of his peers is his social media presence.
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevy Tahoe? What does it compare to? The Tahoe is Chevy’s three-row, nine-seat SUV that isn’t a Suburban. It’s shorter than that mammoth utility vehicle, but it’s still a massive vehicle that compares to vehicles like the Ford Expedition and GMC Yukon. Is the 2022 Chevy Tahoe a
Do you ever look at some of today’s unimaginative supercar startups, companies that think they’re really pushing boundaries but are actually barely touching them, and wish they would go a little crazy, put their venture capital money where their mouth is, and makes something really outrageous? And I’m not talking about turning the same old
In this article 9868-HK BEIJING — Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng plans to become a global automaker, with half of vehicle deliveries going to countries outside China, vice president and chairman Brian Gu said Wednesday. “As a company that focuses on global opportunities, we want to be balanced with our contribution of delivery — half
By Eric Ralph Posted on November 23, 2021 SpaceX is firmly on track to launch NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission – sometimes half-seriously referred to as the first spacecraft designed to avenge the dinosaurs – at 10:21 pm PST, Tuesday, November 23rd (06:21 UTC 24 Nov). Weighing about 622 kilograms (1370 lb) at
Maserati hasn’t made a supercar since the MC12 went out of production back in 2005, and since then, lacked a proper halo car. Given that, when they announced they were working on an all-new mid-engined supercar named the MC20, it was big news. Flash forward nearly two years and the very first examples of that
2:13 AM ET Oscar Piastri’s motorsport rise continues with confirmation the young Australian will be a reserve driver for the Alpine Formula One team in 2022. The 2020 Formula 3 world champion is on course to back up that success in the Formula 2 championship this year, leading the series with three wins and seven
All’s fair in love and war, but someone took that to extremes after apparently finding out their significant other was cheating on them. In an effort to turn their crossover into a drivable scarlet letter, the apparently jilted ex sprayed painted “Mike is a cheater” on the hood and sides of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck could get a tailgating setup for its “Mega Power Frunk,” according to a patent application published in October. First spotted by The Drive, the patent details an integrated table and stereo system, letting owners move tailgating from the back of the truck to the front. It also
In this article TSLA Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, stands in the foundry of the Tesla Gigafactory during a press event. year. Patrick Pleul | picture alliance | picture alliance | Getty Images Tesla will spend over $1 billion on a new vehicle factory in Austin, Texas, and aims to complete construction of several major elements
This is the 20th Ultimate Adventure since the original hardcore off-road event began in 1999 and this year the group kicks off from Kalispell, Montana and heads to the challenging Blacktail Wild Bill OHV Area which is one of the only off-road vehicle parks located inside a national forest. With a mix of natural and
7:23 AM ET Associated Press MANDALIKA, Indonesia — The final Superbike World Championship round on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok drew tens of thousands of fans Sunday, the biggest crowd for any event in the country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as Toprak Razgatlioglu became the first-ever Turkish rider to win the
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Lincoln Navigator? What does it compare to? The 2022 Lincoln Navigator is a luxury full-size SUV based on the Ford F-150 pickup. It’s one of the most polished and posh SUVs we’ve driven. It competes against the Cadillac Escalade, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, BMW X7, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.
A Florida man has been arrested despite jumping off a bridge while fleeing a traffic stop. earlier this month police officers attempted to pull over a stolen van that, as was later verified, was driven by 34-year-old Bryan Gray. However, Gray didn’t stop and fled the scene. A police aviation unit was quickly dispatched to
Many people expect electric vehicles to be fixtures in a future world that relies on renewable energy. But not many EV companies started out as renewable energy companies. One company trying to pull off that feat is Bangkok-based Energy Absolute. The biodiesel producer and renewable energy company branched into the commercial EV business in 2019.
GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype. The Cadillac Lyric is the first new EV coming from
5:08 AM ET LUSAIL, Qatar – Momentum is a fickle force at this stage of a Formula One world championship. Rewind two weeks to the Monday after the Mexican Grand Prix and momentum promised to carry Max Verstappen to his first F1 title. Return to the present day, and it has swung behind Lewis Hamilton
With the exception of the potent GR Yaris, the regular Yaris isn’t particularly striking. In fact, like most hatches, it slides under the radar. Not this one, though. These images of this modified Yaris were recently shared to Reddit after the hatch was spotted in a parking lot somewhere in California. The owner has made
Dodge’s future is suddenly a lot clearer and it includes electrification but not Hellcats. We sat down with Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis at the 2021 LA auto show, and he laid out some of what will happen at Dodge over the next two years. Regarding Hellcat models, Kuniski confirmed to Motor Authority “I will have
In this article TSLA The logo marks the showroom and service center for the US automotive and energy company Tesla in Amsterdam on October 23, 2019. John Thys | AFP | Getty Images Tesla has hired David Misler as a new managing counsel, according to his LinkedIn profile. Misler is a former trial attorney for the
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2017 Best Driver’s Car.
The Dacia Spring Electric is probably the most environmentally-friendly and pocket-friendly electric car on the market in Europe right now. It’s an absolute entry-level, small, city car for up to four passengers, which appears to be a perfect solution for the basic transport needs, especially in big city centers, where space is constrained. According to
8:11 AM ET Back-to-back victories for Lewis Hamilton have completely changed the feel around his championship battle with Max Verstappen. Just two races ago after a dominant win at the Mexican Grand Prix, Verstappen looked like he was cruising to the championship., so much so it seemed like he might even have a chance to
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Ram 1500? What does it compete with? The 1500 is Ram’s full-size pickup truck, one that can outperform the heavy-duty trucks of just a few years ago with its powerful V-8 engines, stout four-wheel-drive system, expansive four-door crew cab, and multi-talented bed. It’s a big, beefy rival to
In this article TSLA Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk speaks to the media next to its Model S. Nora Tam | South China Morning Post | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the company’s Model S Plaid vehicle may be launched in China early next spring. Responding to a question on Twitter late
By Maria Merano Posted on November 21, 2021 Recent aerial footage from Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai has revealed that the facility’s holding lot is reaching maximum capacity as production rolls full steam ahead in the last few weeks of the fourth quarter. Footage dated November 19 from drone operator Wu Wa showed that Giga Shanghai’s holding
Hatchbacks have enjoyed success in other parts of the world, such as Europe, but they’ve never really caught on in America. This has resulted in a number of deaths over the years as we’ve already seen the elimination of the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. The latest hatchback to join them in the automotive afterlife
2:20 PM ET Max Verstappen said he was not surprised to be handed a grid penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix as he “never gets presents” from F1’s race stewards. Verstappen qualified second in Qatar but dropped five places down the grid for failing to slow for yellow flags at the end of qualifying. Verstappen
France’s Tom Pagès has become the first person on earth to BASE jump a motorcycle off a 135m (443-foot) cliff. To make the stunt work, both he and his motorcycle needed a parachute. The stunt was performed in Avoriaz, a mountainside resort in France, near the Swiss border. Before even making it to the 7m