It’s official. The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N welcomes a self-shifting transmission to the hot hatch’s options menu. Don’t worry manual fans, the car’s standard-issue six-speed gearbox sticks around. See all 26 photos Performance Package, Shmerformance Package The 2021 Veloster N, however, does away with the outgoing model’s optional Performance package. Or rather, it no longer
Month: July 2020
With Tesla’s Battery Day – which has been pushed back on numerous occasions – finally just around the corner, in addition to regular tidbits of information popping related to the automaker’s “Roadrunner” project and “Project Palladium,” the company is now officially hiring. It comes as no surprise Tesla is hiring for its battery cell production line,
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Friday posted a second-quarter loss of $1.24 billion as North American operations contributed a small profit despite lost production due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the second quarter, when factories in North America and Europe were closed for weeks to reduce spread of the coronavirus, FCA’s net revenue plunged 56 percent
Lexus’ LC is, without a doubt, the best-looking model in the brand’s range no matter if you go for the Coupe or the Convertible. Sure, the latter does come with a less stiff chassis and is a bit heavier, but if driving at the track is not your thing and live in a sunny place,
ROME — Italy’s latest stimulus package, aimed at helping the economy overcome the coronavirus pandemic, will include assistance for the auto and tourism sectors, Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri said. The government has said it will present the measures, worth a total 25 billion euros ($29.32 billion), in an emergency decree early in August. A source
A ground-up rethink for Acura’s mid-size sedan was in order. The Acura TLX occupied the dwindling white space between mainstream and luxury—if there were one, to begin with. The 2021 Acura TLX that made its debut in May steers away from that middle ground and does it quickly. Although the new TLX still has one
Succinct as it is accurate, “It’s a Subaru” pretty well describes the 2021 Subaru Ascent three-row crossover SUV. All-wheel drive? Check. Horizontally opposed engine? Yup. Room for people and gear? Uh-huh. Hard-wearing interior? Sure. The 2021 Subaru Ascent soldiers into the new year with minimal changes on what’s been a reliable formula so far. The
Many Chevrolet and GMC vehicles are getting bigger and more high-tech. This year, General Motors’ two biggest U.S. brands will begin selling redesigned versions of their large SUVs built in Arlington, Texas. The SUVs are some of GM’s most lucrative and resilient products, with the Chevy Suburban beginning its 12th generation. In 2021, GM plans
We’re starting to get a fuller picture of what the new GMC Hummer line of electric trucks and SUVs will look like, as well as what features the two vehicles will pack—although the latest teaser video raises more questions than it answers. What’s “Crab mode?” We can make some educated guesses, but we’re assuming it
By Joey Klender Posted on July 30, 2020 Neuralink’s Elon Musk hinted toward some of the possible developments of the company’s August 28th event, which will give updates on the progress engineers have made toward developing State-of-the-Art neurological technologies. Of these updates, Musk stated that the August 28th event would show a real-time demonstration of
The number of cars built in the UK over the past six months has slumped to the lowest since 1954, according to the industry’s trade body. A total of 381,357 cars were made the six months to June, down 42% on the period last year, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The
Volkswagen Group on Thursday asked the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reconsider a ruling that said two counties could seek potentially billions in financial penalties over excess diesel emissions. The 3-0 ruling in June said Utah’s Salt Lake County and Florida’s Hillsborough County could seek “staggering” damages over updates made to polluting diesel
Satellite radio provider SiriusXM is upping its game with 360L, a new audio platform that focuses heavily on streaming content. The feature that first debuted on the 2019 Ram 1500 is now making its way to a variety of vehicles from many different automakers, and severs SiriusXM’s curated music channels from exclusive delivery via satellite
Polestar has today delivered the first European Polestar 2 customer car at the company’s iconic global headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Thunder-coloured fastback is specified with a Charcoal WeaveTech vegan interior. The new owner, Sture Stensson gets a walk through the extensive technology onboard. New owner Sture Stensson commented: “I ordered my Polestar 2 on
Car dealer Pendragon has said it will cut 1,800 jobs and shut 15 of its dealerships. The firm, based in Annesley, Nottinghamshire, runs the Evans Halshaw and Stratstone brands. It said a review had begun before coronavirus but the pandemic had made the trading situation more difficult. About 400 of the jobs cut will be
DuPont reported a wider second-quarter loss on Thursday and wrote down the value of its automotive business by $2.5 billion as the industrial materials giant struggles with a prolonged weakness in one of its biggest end-markets. DuPont, which makes materials used in products ranging from engine covers to brake fluid, is heavily exposed to the
The VW ID.3 has been a long time coming. After a few issues, it has finally gone on sale across Europe and Autogefühl recently had the opportunity to test it out. A host of different variations will be offered depending on the market. In Germany, the ID.3 range includes the Pro Performance, Life, Style, Business,
Renault swung to a record first-half loss as the French automaker grappled with a sharp market downturn and increasingly dismal results from partner Nissan. The 7.29 billion euro ($8.58 billion) net loss underlines the challenges facing the automaker, which is slashing costs and trying to repair relations with its Japanese alliance partner. It refrained from
Automotive designer Frank Stephenson has created a YouTube series called “How I Designed” in which he discusses greatest hits like the first modern Mini. Now he is auctioning off sketches from the video series for charity, according to a Wednesday press release. The online auction starts Aug. 1 and ends Aug. 14. Proceeds will go
A Lexus coupe or convertible might be the best way to take a hammer to that ginormous change jug or piggy bank you’ve had going since elementary school. An 84-month loan would be OK, too, we guess. For less than $100,000, the 2021 Lexus LC has all the standard touches expected from a car that
A lot of people have been having fun with “Stellantis,” the made-up name for the combination of PSA and Fiat Chrysler. Sure, it sounds like a name for a pharmaceutical product. And it’s officially supposed to evoke the stars, like “stellar.” But I suspect that the creators of this name were thinking about another bright
After undergoing a thorough refresh for the 2020 model year, the Lexus RX L crossover SUV enters the 2021 model year with minimal changes. Still, it’s not completely devoid of differences. The most noteworthy update Lexus makes to the RX L—the “L” refers to its extra length compared to the non-L RX models—is to its
This is an ongoing journal of my first week with Model Y. See Day 1 here. Getting the Model Y was super easy, and you could tell this was a well thought out process on Tesla’s part. All of the money had been taken care of beforehand, and I even had a pretty significant credit
DETROIT — General Motors’ first battery-electric pickup, the GMC Hummer, will be unveiled this fall after the automaker postponed the May reveal because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hummer could better position GM to compete against off-road rivals, such as the Ford Bronco. “We look at each brand and are continuing to build on our
The list of possible modifications is extensive, too. If it’s just the performance look you’re after, you can spec more than a dozen M Performance parts just to the exterior to your humble little 530i. A carbon front splitter, an M Performance grille (available in either carbon or gloss black), and a carbon trunklid spoiler
Watch these wacky guys jump onto the glass roof of the Tesla Model 3 and totally shatter the glass. Then one guy kicks the Model 3’s interior screen until it falls apart too. It’s total destruction, but it’s definitely painful to watch if you’re a Tesla fan or a Model 3 owner. Heck, even if
Nissan’s shares have plunged by 10% in Tokyo trading after warning that it would see a record annual loss. Japan’s second largest carmaker said it expects a $4.5bn (£3.5bn) operating loss this year as the coronavirus hinders its turnaround efforts. The worse-than-expected forecast came as the company predicted its sales will be the lowest in
SEOUL — South Korea said it is investigating suspected safety issues with vehicles made by Tesla Inc., which competes strongly with Hyundai Motor Co. in the country’s electric vehicle market. Braking and steering systems including the Autopilot function are part of the investigation, a transport ministry official said Wednesday. The ministry declined to elaborate but
When Honda unveiled the e last year, many were eager to find out more about it after seeing its final design, reading the specs, finding out that it’s rear-wheel drive and that it has a perfect 50:50 weight distribution. We still haven’t had the chance to sit in it, but Carfection’s Henry Catchpole did and,
LONDON — Aston Martin reported a wider first-half loss and steep cash outflows as the UK automaker invested in the launch of its debut SUV, the DBX, which has started to arrive at dealerships. Early signs from China, a key sales market for the all-important DBX, are positive, Aston Martin said Wednesday, without providing specifics.
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