Anyone who can afford to blow a six-figure sum on a car is most certainly well-off, but say you have that kind of money lying around, should you want to go electric and buy something like a Porsche Taycan? A rival to the Tesla Model S, the range counts the 4S, Turbo and Turbo S,
Tesla’s vehicle sales collapsed in Europe in July as the electric-car maker continues to struggle to match demand with supply. Deliveries fell in all of the region’s big EV markets as the U.S. company prioritized sales in its home market. Tesla is losing ground in an EV market that is growing fast after European governments
Kia made quite the splash when it pulled the wraps off the Stinger a few years back. The shapely sport sedan offers coupe-like lines, a choice of turbocharged engines, and the choice of rear- or all-wheel drive—and Kia has more in store for the Stinger very soon. Kia on Tuesday unveiled an updated Stinger that
The Bentayga did raise more than a few eyebrows amongst Bentley‘s traditional customers, but it proved to be a hit for the brand and is one of the best luxury SUVs currently on sale. Alas, this particular example that was recently spotted out in public is the most horrible we’ve ever seen. This Bentayga appears
The 2021 NADA Show must go on — but it may be time to declare it virtual only. As the coronavirus continues to spread, National Automobile Dealers Association leaders are weighing whether they can safely gather Jan. 21-24 in New Orleans. It isn’t looking good. In recent weeks, more in-person industry events have been canceled
Electric car manufacturer Faraday Future seemed to have a future. That vision has been crumbling for years, and it’s been one troubling sign after another. The latest indication that things are going badly has a silver lining, however. Instead of creditors getting stiffed or executives jumping ship, this bit of news includes an actual car
By Joey Klender Posted on August 11, 2020 Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 5:1 split for the company’s common stock in the form of a dividend. The move will make the ownership of TSLA stock more available for both employees and investors alike. The electric automaker stated
Tesla Inc. plans a five-for-one stock split, as the electric carmaker looks to make its shares more attractive to retail investors following a stunning rally this year. Shares of the company, which have more than tripled this year to close at about $1,374 in regular trading, rose nearly 7 percent after the closing bell Tuesday.
That incredible top speed comes as a result of what’s under the new Trofeo models’ hoods: A Ferrari-built, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 cranking out 580 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. A version of this engine made an appearance in the now-dead Quattroporte GTS, but the Trofeos’ new V-8 is more potent. All that power is
DETROIT — Dhivya Suryadevara has resigned from General Motors after about two years as its CFO to take a job in the online world. John Stapleton, GM’s North American CFO, will replace Suryadevara on an acting basis while the automaker searches for a permanent successor. “Dhivya has been a transformational leader in her tenure as
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Mercedes AMG GT S is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on
Roughly one month after production of the long-awaited Aston Martin DBX commenced, Harry Metcalfe has had the opportunity to test the performance-focused SUV. Aston Martin has spent roughly five years making the DBX a reality, and its future arguably rests on the DBX’s shoulders. Power is supplied by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 sourced from Mercedes-AMG
Ford of Europe has recalled all models of its Kuga plug-in hybrid built up until June 26 after a number of vehicles caught fire. Until the recall is completed, Ford is asking Kuga owners not to drive the car in electric-only mode and not to charge the battery externally. It says the vehicle should only
Audi last week apologized for a social media ad that some critics called too provocative and others said showed a young girl in danger. The ad showed the girl leaning against the grille of an RS4 station wagon. The caption: “Lets your heart beat faster — in every aspect.” After complaints poured in, Audi removed
A new generation of the Rolls-Royce Ghost will be introduced in the fall, and Rolls-Royce is slowing leaking out information on its top-seller. The recipe is a familiar one but numerous changes, including a new platform and powertrain, are being introduced to further refine things. In fact, the only element carrying over from the current
The difference in Performance and Long Range trims mostly comes down to performance, not features. But with an evolutionary infotainment system, over-the-air updates that keep the car as fresh as a smartphone, and good standard equipment, we give it an 8 out of 10. The most noticeable feature spans overhead. A tinted glass roof stretches
Closed dealerships are not a pretty sight, but they can be pretty interesting when they house some really special abandoned cars. This Maserati and Ferrari dealership in China ups the ante as it’s home to a Porsche Carrera GT, a Ferrari 575 Superamerica and a C5 Corvette Z06. Instagram user cheongermando recently visited the dealership
ATLANTA — Fred Schwab, a Detroiter who helped steer Porsche out of the pits of the early 1990’s recession, died July 9 following a brief battle with cancer. He was 81. Schwab was CEO of Porsche Cars North America for more than a decade. He engineered a management overhaul, in part by hiring former Toyota
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Cabriolet isn’t scheduled to arrive in America until later this year, but it already looks like a future classic. Sources in Stuttgart have confirmed what Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Nicholas Speeks told American dealers in June: The convertible E-Class will be axed in the next three or four years—along with
Tesla is involved in the development of a smartwatch, according to a new FCC filling. The questions are, to what degree and why? Tesla and Xplora Smartwatch The automaker has been known to branch out of the electric vehicle business, but this is would be quite a new venture for Tesla. Xplora Technologies, a Norway-based
A California judge Monday granted the state’s request for a preliminary injunction blocking Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. from classifying their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Judge Ethan Schulman of the San Francisco Superior Court delayed enforcing his order by 10 days to give the companies a chance to appeal. The decision
There’s something wonderfully calming about driving the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic sedan. The world outside might be going to hell in a handbasket, but here, in the cabin of the car that in many ways still defines the Mercedes-Benz brand, is a continuity that soothes the soul. Sure, there’s way more visual bling than
Back in February 2020, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to mention that active ride height and active damping would be “game-changing” for a pickup truck. Musk also responded to a question on Twitter about whether the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck will have a payload and towing calculator. Musk certainly makes comments on Twitter
NHTSA has opened a preliminary evaluation to assess the cause of interior fires in model-year 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivans. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation received three reports in which complainants allege “a fire started at the charge hub mounted in the trim panel located on the driver’s side of the vehicle between
When thinking about certain modern classics, nostalgia tends to hit like a train. And it’s even worse whenever you’re out driving, because it seems like there’s a BMW 3-Series E46 around every corner, and practically every petrolhead loves an M3 from that very same generation. Depending on the model, miles and overall condition, the best
TOKYO — Japan and Britain agreed to lift auto tariffs for a post-Brexit trade agreement in 2026 despite Japan’s push to lift the tariffs earlier, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is currently in negotiations with British Trade Minister Liz Truss in London. Truss said in a
Brian Murphy’s 2007 Nissan Frontier will live out its retirement at the Tennessee plant where it was made 13 years ago. The Illinois man, who works as a delivery driver, swapped out his trusty pickup for one of the first 2020 Frontiers last week. Nissan gave Murphy the new truck so it could memorialize his
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen once again demonstrated why he’s one of the best among the current crop of Formula One drivers. The Dutch youngster drove superbly on Sunday at the special 70th Anniversary Grand Prix held at the Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom, taking home the win in the process. Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata banks on fewer rivals competing for buyers of mid-size sedans. The way it’s chosen to surface in the still-congested group: dramatic flair, along with lots of features and value. With the Sonata, Hyundai’s shaped a silhouette with luxury overtones, crafted a cabin with the same, and stocked it all with some
It’s well known that money can’t buy taste, and the owner of the following Corvette C8 in the U.S. is clearly in that department. This clip was filmed outside a house in Pennsylvania and shows a C8 Corvette plastered with a host of random stickers across the exterior, ruining any otherwise nice-looking C8 that includes