Launched 23 years before the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, the SV sat in the middle of the Diablo’s range. Slotted beneath the bodywork of the Diablo SV is a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 that produces 510 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Unlike the Diablo VT on which it was based, the SV ditched
Volvo Cars Chief Technology Officer Henrik Green says the Swedish automaker’s plans for next year remain on track, barring any unexpected setbacks caused by the ongoing pandemic. He also outlined Volvo’s battery localization strategy during an interview with Automotive News Europe Managing Editor Douglas A. Bolduc. Has the pandemic forced Volvo to adjust any of
LOS ANGELES — Mazda North America has drawn hundreds of entries for its “Mazda Heroes” initiative that will gift a special edition of the MX-5 Miata sports car to 50 U.S. residents who have supported their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. As the Oct. 25 deadline approaches for nominations, the automaker has received tens of
Volvo revealed its first fully electric vehicle, the 2021 XC40 Recharge, in October 2019 and on Wednesday we learned the price. Part of the company’s larger effort to reduce carbon emissions, the EV crossover SUV will start at $53,990 before the available $7,500 federal tax credit. The XC40 Recharge rides on the same Compact Modular
A social media influencer has been arrested in Germany after crashing his Lamborghini Aventador S into a Skoda and killing its driver during an alleged illegal street race. The devastating crash happened last week on the A66 highway near the German city of Hofheim. Behind the wheel of the matte green Lamborghini Aventador S was
The Polestar 2 has arrived in the U.S., where it has two strikes against it. First of all, it’s an electric car — a sharp-looking fastback, but undeniably a sedan in a market that shows ever-declining interest in such vehicles. In addition, it’s made in China, so it faces a 27.5 percent tariff — a
The Italian sports-car brand De Tomaso Automobili, which is planning a revival with the P72 supercar, said it is moving its operations to the U.S. from Europe. De Tomaso will build the P72 in North America and is “deep” in discussions with multiple states as potential locations for U.S. operations including production, design and corporate
By Joey Klender Posted on October 21, 2020 The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is getting ready for the first days of operation as Tesla electric vehicles have entered the underground tunnel for the first time. Footage of a Pearl White Multi-Coat Tesla Model 3 sedan and a Deep Blue Metallic Model X SUV entering the
General Motors deemed it a “moonshot”, and those working on the newest GMC model dubbed it Project Obtainium. We know it as the 2022 GMC Hummer EV and the freshly debuted pickup includes several interesting tech highlights beyond its wild claim of 11,500 lb-ft of torque that’s been much ballyhooed. There’s a lot to dig into on
DETROIT — Hummer is back, and so is its six-digit price tag. For $112,595, the 2022 GMC Hummer Edition 1 unveiled Tuesday comes with underbody armor and cameras, a removable Infinity Roof and a battery range of more than 350 miles via three electric motors. Production of the Edition 1 is scheduled to begin in
Finally! Finally, Cadillac has been allowed to deliver what we’ve always believed it’s capable of. For well over a decade now, the brand has brought us incredible bones, incredible performance, and incredible handling, but faltered on the luxury, on the details. The 2021 Cadillac Escalade sets things right, and not a moment too soon. We’ve
The new Land Rover Defender brings with it heaps of advanced off-roading technologies. Eager to see how it compares with its predecessor, CarWow recently pitted the two together for a series of off-road tests. It goes without saying that both the new Defender and the original are incredibly capable in difficult off-road conditions. Of course,
Failure to strike a Brexit trade deal with the EU would be “extremely damaging” and cut profits by up to a quarter at Bentley, CEO Adrian Hallmark told Reuters, as the government urges companies to plan for potential disruption. Britain said on Monday there was still no basis for talks with Brussels to resume, just
DETROIT — The 2021 New York auto show is moving to August, four months later than planned, organizers announced Tuesday. The event, which was postponed and later canceled this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will take place Aug. 20-29, with a press day Aug. 19, officials said. The 2021 event was originally slated
The EQS sedan will spearhead the introduction of Mercedes-Benz’s EQ sub-brand for electric cars in the United States, and not the EQC SUV as originally planned. The information was revealed by Ola Kaellenius, CEO of Mercedes parent company Daimler, last week at a media event, Automotive News (subscription required) reported Monday. “We will start and
A Ferrari 458 Spider has been severely damaged after crashing into a Ferrari 812 Superfast and a BMW M6 in London. It remains unclear what exactly happened, as we’ve only been able to find some photos and a video of the aftermath online. Nevertheless, it seems likely the 458 Spider will be declared a write-off,
The more that consumers buy vehicles online and have them delivered directly to their driveway, the less it matters how extravagant the dealership showroom is. Or so dealers argue. Several automakers relaxed deadlines for brand image and facility upgrade programs in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, but they generally say dealers’ investments in
The National Automobile Dealers Association has named COO Michael Stanton as its next chief executive. Stanton, 52, will start his new duties Jan. 1, the group said Tuesday. The announcement follows a roughly five-month search for a successor to NADA CEO Peter Welch, who is retiring at the end of the year. The search committee
Today only, Woot offers the Sun Joe SPX3000-MAX 2800PSI Electric Pressure Washer for $199.99. Free shipping is available with a Prime membership; otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. As a comparison, it typically goes for closer to $250 at retailers like Amazon. This model delivers everything you need to tackle outdoor cleanups with up
Here’s a little fun fact for you: If you get into a violent car wreck, it really doesn’t matter what sort of vehicle you’re driving. Because if emergency workers need to get you out of that car, no matter how nice it is, they’re cutting it apart to retrieve you. They’ll use saws, the Jaws
TOKYO – Genesis unveiled a midcycle update of the G70 compact sedan that adds powertrain tweaks, such as a new built-in drift mode, on top of fresh styling in the front and rear. The face-lifted G70 carries over the three engines it offers worldwide, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-banger, a twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 and a 2.2-liter
Rich Benoit warned that leaving Tesla projects was not the end of his videos with electric cars. Until he manages to rebuild a Taycan or an Air – Lucid promised to sell parts to anyone willing to have them, Rich – he’ll probably dedicate to other projects. The first one has just appeared, and it
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? What does it compare to? The 2021 Cadillac Escalade is the luxury automaker’s full-size, three-row SUV and its most expensive model. The Escalade is mechanically related to the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. Rivals include the
If there’s one model that defines Cadillac, it’s the Escalade. Everyone knows what it is and what it stands for. The name is so ingrained in popular culture that the Escalade has managed to survive not one, but two different naming conventions which saw traditional nameplates fall by the wayside. While the original model was
Tesla will start exporting Model 3 sedans from China to more than 10 countries, including Germany, France and Switzerland, the automaker said. The exports of cars built at its factory on the outskirts of Shanghai will begin later this month, the automaker said in a statement sent via WeChat. The Chinese exports will help Tesla
LOS ANGELES — The evolution of an auto brand is never complete, but Acura marked a major milestone last week in a decade-long journey to put some significant distance between itself and its corporate sibling, Honda. Acura unwrapped the redesigned MDX crossover in a virtual presentation, marking the fourth and penultimate vehicle in its lineup
Many readers might not recognize the name Vanwall but back in 1958 it was attached to the car that earned the Formula One Constructors’ Championship. Vanwall, which counted Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks among its drivers, and none other than Lotus founder Colin Chapman as a designer, continued to race for a few more seasons
A hilarious video of a woman jaywalking and walking into the side of a U-Haul truck has hit the web. This incident is said to have happened back in April 2019 but was only recently shared on YouTube. It was filmed from the dashcam of a nearby vehicle and, while no one appears to have
Mercedes-Benz’s electric vehicle strategy for the U.S. market will take a contrarian approach when it unfolds next year, opting for profit margin over sales volume. The automaker will launch its EQ subbrand into the truck- and crossover-crazed market with an electric version of its tony S-Class sedan, Daimler CEO Ola Källenius said in a media
Editor’s note: All currency figures in this story have been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles workers represented by Unifor ratified a new three-year contract that includes up to $1.2 billion in planned investments in Canada, the union said Monday. Negotiations with General Motors Co. will kick