The new Hyundai Tucson is one of the most striking vehicles currently on the market, but is it as promising as it looks? To our eyes, the Tucson has one of the most original designs of any crossover but according to Mat Watson from CarWow, its design is a hodgepodge of design elements from other
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Porsche will participate in a financing round of Rimac Automobili that will see the electric supercar maker raise 130 million to 150 million euros ($157 million to $181 million), Mate Rimac told Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche. The strategic investment should be completed in two to three months, Rimac, who founded the electric supercar
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles contacted the Cherokee Nation last summer about setting up an educational program for its employees. It was supposed to be a cultural enrichment endeavor to shine a light on the people whose name has been attached to one of Jeep’s most popular vehicles for nearly 50 years. The event didn’t
11:23 AM ET Associated Press HELSINKI — Hannu Mikkola, the 1983 rally world champion and one of Finland’s rally greats who earned the nickname the “Flying Finn” and international renown in a driving career spanning more than 30 years, has died. He was 78. Mikkola’s son Vesa Mikkola, a former rally driver, tweeted Saturday that
Between 1992 and 1998, Honda produced the Civic/CR-X del Sol as a replacement to the CR-X. It is one of the automakers more intriguing production models and has quite a loyal following. A host of different trim levels were offered in various markets. The most powerful version came outfitted with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that
Toyota’s decision to add at least a third plug-in hybrid nameplate to its U.S. lineup next year bucks an industry trend that has seen other automakers pull back their PHEV offerings as full battery-electric vehicles proliferate. The industry fall-off in plug-ins might be because of the vehicles’ added cost and complexity or the fact that
Fisker’s new full-electric car developed with Apple partner Foxconn Technology Group will be an affordable five-seater that will have the same broad appeal as the original Mini and Volkswagen Beetle, CEO Henrik Fisker said. Fisker and Taiwan’s Foxconn on Wednesday announced a partnership for Foxconn to build a car targeted at markets including North America,
As international travel restrictions continue, millions of Brits are jumping in their cars for UK-based staycations this summer – spending a collective £462million on fuel. With the nation preparing for Bank Holiday weekend getaways, research from EDF revealed 77% of holiday-makers will make their staycation journey in a petrol / diesel car – travelling an
Workhorse W-15 Electric Pickup Truck. Source: Workhorse Shares of Workhorse Group dropped more than 50% at one point on Tuesday after the company was passed over for a key contract from the U.S. Postal Service. Amid heightened volatility, the stock was halted multiple times during the last half hour of trading, before ultimately finishing the
The strategy for the 2011 Challenger SRT8 is simple: more power. Read the full story here: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1011_2011_dodge_challenger_srt8_392_test/index.html Also find Motor Trend on: Tweets by motor_trend http://facebook.com/MotorTrendMag Shot by: Duane Sempson & Gordon Green Edited by: Duane Sempson
A 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe that was owned by Carroll Shelby, and driven by a number of racing legends, is being offered for direct sale by The Salon at Worldwide Auctioneers in Auburn, Indiana. The Daytona Coupe, CSX 2469, was purchased by the current owner directly from Carroll Shelby, who had commissioned the car
If you want a luxurious family car that provides the type of performance you’d expect from a supercar, the Lamborghini Urus and Audi RS6 Avant are two of the finest options available. Top Gear put the two against each other during the TV show’s 29th season that aired in late 2020. Driving the RS6 Avant
TURIN – Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has told Italian unions that he will work with them to improve competitiveness and cut production costs at factories in Italy, where they currently are up to four times more than in France or Spain for a similar model. Tavares, who met with union representatives at two former Fiat
In January 2016, Japanese tuning company Kuhl Racing unveiled what is arguably the flashiest R35 Nissan GT-R the world has ever seen. That very same car is now up for sale in Dubai. Adorning the exterior of the GT-R is a bespoke bodykit complete with intricate engravings made by hand. Several coats of gold-colored paint
In committing billions of dollars to their Ontario assembly plants, the Detroit 3 have signaled that they see Canada as central to their electrification plans — thanks in part to enhanced government incentives. In January, General Motors committed to a $781 million investment in CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario, to build its new BrightDrop EV600
TURIN – Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has told Italian unions that he will work with them to improve competitiveness and cut production costs at factories in Italy, where they currently are up to four times more than in France or Spain for a similar model. Tavares, who met with union representatives at two former Fiat
American EV automaker Rivian released test footage of its R1T pickup in temperatures below freezing on the figid Minnesota – Ontario border. Rivian explains that its engineers bundled up and headed north to test and refine R1T vehicle dynamics and battery performance. Unfortunately for them, the tests were in a place where temperatures regularly drop
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR), today, Monday, November 9, 2020, in celebration of its recent IPO. Source: NYSE Shares of electric vehicle start-up Fisker surged more than 20% in morning trading Wednesday after the company announced a manufacturing deal with Foxconn Technology Group. The two companies have signed a memorandum
PARIS — Renault’s decision to have only a single gasoline engine family for Europe by 2025 reflects the increasing costs of emissions regulations and the need to shift resources toward electrification, CEO Luca de Meo says. The automaker now has eight core engine families, including four gasoline engines, three diesel engines and an electric motor. Under
8:43 AM ET Double amputee racing driver Billy Monger has completed a 140 mile (225 km) charity event consisting of walking, cycling and kayaking. Monger completed the fundraiser at the Brands Hatch circuit where he had his life-changing accident in a 2017 Formula Ford race. He was raising money for UK charity Comic Relief. Monger
Dashcam footage has captured the dramatic moment an airplane crashed into the side of a white Lexus after missing the runway. The incident occurred on a freeway overpass in California. Thankfully no one was injured. The small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 580 in Livermore, after experiencing technical issues after take-off. Shortly in
Range anxiety remains a potential roadblock to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. It’s a situation brought into sharp relief during disasters such as the recent power outages in Texas, which may keep drivers from accessing charging stations, thus limiting their ability to travel long distances to evacuate stricken areas. A J.D. Power survey issued
It’s been a year of storms for Greg Luther. The first one hit his immune system in January, when the body shop director at Helfman Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Fiat in Houston missed three weeks of work after contracting COVID-19. Luther had to stave off severe headaches and congestion while losing his abilities to taste and smell. He was
Car and Driver recently got their hands on the all-new Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition and put it through the publication’s real-world 75-mph highway range test. They compared the results to the results of rival Tesla Model Y, but the tests were done in different temperatures. The 2021 ID.4 they tested did 190 miles in that
Charles Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Jonathan Alcorn | Bloomberg | Getty Images Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, on Wednesday dismissed the rocketing share price of Tesla and the recent bitcoin frenzy. During an interview at the Daily Journal’s annual shareholder’s meeting, Munger was asked
Alfa Romeo’s attractive and athletic 2020 Giulia is an homage to 110 years of beautiful design and fantastic performance. MotorTrend’s own Scott Evans does a complete walkaround of this sporty sedan. Learn more about this gorgeous Italian four-door right here 👉 http://bit.ly/2Qm7I8K #MotorTrend #AlfaRomeo #Giulia
Wisconsin-based hot rod builders Ring Brothers are known for their resto mods. Mike and Jim Ring specialize in taking old cars and revitalizing them with modern components. Their latest project is a 1968 Mercury Cougar. The badge may say “Cougar,” but there’s a Coyote under the hood, as in Ford’s 5.0-liter V-8. It produces 460
The Porsche Cayman GT4 is one of the finest sports cars on the market, and it’s really hard to flaw. Pretty much the only complaint you will hear leveled against the Cayman GT4 is the long gearing of its six-speed manual transmission. Indeed, second gear will take you to 83 mph (133 km/h) while third
Jaguar Land Rover will slash its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent over five years and write off investment in products it’s decided to scrap under new CEO Thierry Bollore. The British carmaker will take a non-cash charge of about 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) in the quarter ending in March related to higher previous spending
9:57 AM ET Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he will never stop pushing in the fight for equality. . Hamilton led F1’s pre-race demonstrations promoting equality in 2020, kneeling ahead of every race with a group of other drivers. Thirteen of the 20 drivers knelt throughout the year. Hamilton will continue using his platform
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