It’s noteworthy that the Jeepster Beach concept, one of Jeep’s one-off creations revealed at the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari, produces mega power out of its turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 powerplant. The concept’s forced-induction four-banger churns out a staggering 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, an impressive boost of about 25 percent (70 hp and 74
Month: March 2021
BEIJING/SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. autonomous truck startup Plus said on Wednesday it had raised an extra $220 million from investors in an extension of a $200 million funding round in February, as the global auto industry looks to a driverless future. A source with direct knowledge of the matter also said Plus was in advanced
Hyundai Ioniq 5 ramp-up probably will be significantly slower than anticipated because of component shortage. According to media reports from South Korea, the company had planned to produce about 10,000 Ioniq 5 in April, but the target has been slashed to around 2,600. That’s just about a fourth of the plan. The reason for that
The new Genesis G80 and GV80 are the two vehicles that should help to establish the company in the U.S. market as a legitimate rival to the Germans. However, it is likely the 2022 Genesis GV70 that will prove to be the brand’s best-selling model. While journalists in the United States haven’t yet had the
Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler said it will accelerate its shift to electric cars as it builds on a strong start to 2021 despite a global semiconductor chip shortage, but gave no details of how fast its car line-up will go electric. Daimler said it expected 2021 to be a significantly better year for revenue, and pretax
Bugatti on Tuesday saw the completion of its 300th Chiron at its plant in Molsheim, France. The number is a major milestone as it signifies that there are now as many Chirons as Veyron coupes. The Veyron also had 150 open-top variants, known as Grand Sports, so the two Bugatti hypercars don’t equal in number
If you have a spare $675,000 sitting around, you could choose to spend it on a couple of mid-engined supercars, like the McLaren 765LT and Ferrari F8 Tributo, for example. Alternatively, that money could be spent to purchase an entire supercar company. Yes, you’re reading that right. The company in question is Falcon Motorsports which
Aurora’s self-driving truck program continues rolling. Two months after inking one big partnership, the company has added another. On Tuesday morning, Aurora and Volvo Group unveiled plans to commercialize trucks in a hub-to-hub service operating across North America. There is not yet a specific time frame for deploying fleets of the Class 8 trucks. Volvo
Kia continues to bolster its role in the electric vehicle space with the reveal of the new EV6 crossover. Although the EV6 is not the first battery-electric vehicle from the Korean automaker, it is the first model to strictly rely on electricity for power. Other Kia electrics, such as the Soul EV and Niro EV, are
LOS ANGELES — Hyundai Motor America is rolling out data tools that allow customers to share information on their driving usage and driving habits with insurance companies, potentially lowering premiums. The usage-based insurance program relies on travel-time data and driving-behavior data using vehicle sensors and Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics, the automaker said in a news
By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 30, 2021 The crew for SpaceX and Shift4’s all-civilian Inspiration4 mission is now complete. The final two members of the groundbreaking mission were announced on Tuesday at the Kennedy Space Center in Floria, where the Falcon 9 rocket carrying Inspiration4’s Crew Dragon capsule will be launching later this year.
Porsche Panamera Full Overview It’s a wonderful time to be an automotive enthusiast, but that time may be drawing to a close. So, covet, flog, or fantasize about the road-scorching 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S and 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo wagons while you can. Hybrids and battery electric vehicles can produce equally impressive performances,
Tesla Inc. can move forward with a lawsuit claiming that Rivian Automotive Inc. stole its trade secrets with the help of former employees of the electric car maker. In a tentative ruling Monday, Santa Clara, Calif., Superior Court Judge William Monahan declined Rivian’s request to throw out a misappropriation of trade secrets claim. Monahan agreed to dismiss
Vauxhall Mokka-E ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/driveev.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/C443AF0D-836D-4598-B2D5-0EE7D99FBE7F.jpeg?fit=3500%2C2333&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/driveev.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/C443AF0D-836D-4598-B2D5-0EE7D99FBE7F.jpeg?fit=3500%2C2333&ssl=1″> The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Any car above £35,000 was no longer eligible for a £2,500 discount. The list
Every now and then, a car comes along that is unlike anything to come before it. The Koenigsegg Gemera is one of those cars. Unveiled 12 months ago, the Gemera is a four-seater that looks like a two-seater and promises hypercar levels of performance. Doug DeMuro recently had the opportunity to check out a prototype
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it plans to temporarily suspend production at its Ulsan No. 1 plant in South Korea due to chip and component supply issues from April 7 to April 14. “We are closely monitoring the situation to take prompt and necessary measures and optimize production in line with the
A press release leaked online Monday revealed that Volkswagen of America will use the brand name “Voltswagen” to differentiate its line of electric vehicles, which began deliveries to U.S. dealers this month. Automotive News has independently confirmed the authenticity of the planned change with a person familiar with the company’s plans, and that it is
The king of pickup trucks, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, entered production last December but if you were hoping to get your hands on the first one, you’re too late. Ram reserved the 1500 TRX with the VIN ending in 001 for a charity sale that took place last week at Barrett-Jackson’s annual auction in
Tesla’s Autopilot is a very capable system, but in its current state it cannot, and should not, be replacing human drivers. That holds especially true in the case of this incident, where said drivers were not of legal age to obtain a license, yet claimed there was no issue because the car was driving itself.
Optimus Ride and Polaris Inc. plan to bring fully autonomous GEM vehicles to market by the second half of 2023 — a move that expands upon the two companies’ standing collaboration. Optimus, the Boston self-driving shuttle company, and Polaris Commercial, a Minneapolis unit of the maker of snowmobiles and off-road vehicles, will jointly develop Polaris
This weekend, the first official 2021 Ford Bronco, the SUV with VIN 001, was auctioned to the highest bidder by Barrett-Jackson—for $1,075,000. Of course, the proceeds are going to charity, specifically in support of the National Forest Foundation and Outward Bound. Both charities are geared toward spreading understanding of the outdoors and a sense of
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Monday the White House will not propose hiking gasoline taxes or a new vehicle miles traveled fee to pay for a proposal to massively boost infrastructure spending. Buttigieg told CNN a vehicle miles traveled fee is “not part of the conversation about this infrastructure bill.” Buttigieg has
In a new video, we get a rare look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta software at work through what it can actually see as it navigates city streets. You can watch the impressive video below. Tesla is currently testing the “feature complete” version of its Full Self-Driving package in beta with a few thousand customers
Mercedes-Benz has been testing and teasing its Tesla Model S-fighting EQS all-electric luxury sedan for a long time now, and in a final step ahead of the full unveil has pulled the sheet off the wild new interior. Yes, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS will have a dashboard-spanning “Hyperscreen” display, but that’s just one of many
MILAN — Stellantis will halt production at its plant in Melfi, southern Italy, between April 2 and April 12 because of low demand triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, and not because of the global chip shortage, the UILM union said on Monday. A spokesman for Stellantis confirmed the plant would be closed during this period.
In usual Tesla fashion, the end-of-quarter push is in motion. Based on several reports, as well as footage from this recent Fremont factory flyover, it appears Tesla is cranking out cars and moving them out to owners rapidly. This comes as no surprise. Tesla ramps up local and domestic deliveries at the end of every
The Charger was first Introduced in 1966 as a stunning yet meaty two-door muscle car that nipped at the ankles of Mustangs and other muscle cars of its era. Of course, back then, the idea of a muscle car with more than a single pair of doors was taboo – people just couldn’t see how
SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group plans to temporarily suspend production at its Ulsan No. 1 plant in South Korea due to a chip shortage between April 5 and April 13, Korea Economic Daily reported on Monday, citing auto industry sources. The affected Ulsan factory produces 311,000 vehicles annually including the Kona and Ioniq 5 electric
Almost a year and a half after buying the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Roger Penske believes he’s close to being able to finally fulfill his dream of hosting a full house at the track. Penske last week said he aims to get the green flag to have the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May
Prototypes for Mercedes-Benz’s EQS battery-electric sedan are making their final rounds still wearing camouflage gear ahead of the world debut on April 15. Mercedes has already shown us the interior, however. It will be a very high-tech place, with a large portrait-style infotainment screen as standard and a huge dash-wide screen (actually multiple screens under
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 12
- Next Page »