By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 31, 2021 Hyundai is determined to be recognized as a legitimate and formidable competitor in the electric vehicle sector. And based on the South Korean automaker’s recent statements, it appears that Hyundai is setting its sights on some of the market’s most prominent players, including Tesla and Ford, both
Month: May 2021
DETROIT — General Motors’ plan to restart most of its plants affected by the industry’s microchip shortage within about a month shows that the crisis might be starting to ebb. “It does suggest that things are improving — an early indicator that the industry maybe is starting to get on the other side of this,”
UPDATE 5/28/21: It’s been a frustrating few months for prospective Ford Bronco buyers, who’ve experienced a litany of delays, including plant shutdowns in May related to the semiconductor chip shortage. But the most vexing problem of all remains the removable hardtops supplied by Webasto, which has been hit hard by coronavirus-related delays, according to the
Pagani has produced some remarkable cars over the past 20 years but of them all, the Zonda Cinque is one of those that stand out from the rest. First introduced as a Coupe and limited to just five units worldwide, the Cinque was the ultimate version of the Zonda and was supposed to be the
Automakers in the Indian automobile hub of Chennai will be allowed to keep operating, the state government said, amid protests by workers who fear catching COVID-19 in one of the country’s hardest-hit states. Tamil Nadu’s government on Friday extended a near-total lockdown as coronavirus infections and deaths rise in the southern state, where average cases
A Nissan dealership in Virginia sold all five Leafs on its lot for a total of $4.95 last week. The upside for the store was that each buyer also paid full price for the least popular full-size pickup in the country, the Nissan Titan. The dealership, Hart Nissan of Nova in Springfield, advertised the two
Max Balchowsky’s Old Yeller II is a classic racing underdog, and not just because it’s named after a famous movie canine. Featured on the latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” this homebuilt special beat pedigreed Ferrari and Maserati sports cars back in the day. Built in 1959, Old Yeller II was one in a series
Back in the 1930s, it was quite common for luxury cars like Duesenbergs to have spare wheels in their front quarter panels. Evidently, the owner of this Chrysler 300 has taken some inspiration from these cars. This bizarre 300 was recently spotted in a Walmart parking lot and images of it were predictably shared to
The pressure is on for companies such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. to go greener — and at a faster pace. The hope is that the onus doesn’t fall solely on their drivers. This month, the California Air Resources Board approved the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program, which requires that ride-share companies
OYAMA, Japan — It is a familiar racetrack scene. But this time, Toyota has a new twist. The automaker’s petrol- head president, Akio Toyoda, is barreling down the straight at Fuji Speedway in a souped-up Toyota racer, clocking 140 mph with thunderous engine growls and bone-rattling vibrations before slamming on the brakes to tuck into
We’ll stop saying good things about Kia as soon as the brand stops making fantastic vehicles. Until then, the South Korean automaker is the juggernaut that seemingly cannot be stopped. The Telluride, Sorento, K5, Stinger, and Soul are all great to drive, easy to live with, and solid values. Predictably, the Seltos follows that trend.
Summer might not be here yet, but this weekend at least marks the unofficial start of summer in the US – and thus a great time to soak up the good weather outdoors on an electric bicycle. With global electric bicycle use surging, we caught up with the US’s largest electric bike manufacturer, Rad Power
Volkswagen Group plans to create two new top posts to supervise its brands more closely, according to company sources. The automaker will install two new COOs to oversee its premium brands and volume brands, the sources told Automobilwoche, the German affiliate of Automotive News. The group’s 12 brands include luxury marques Audi, Porsche, Bentley and
Jaguar has a new name for its global strategy that encompasses big changes to the Jaguar Land Rover vehicle lineup as the brands reposition themselves and transition to an electric future: Reimagine. The changes, announced in February, will result in a smaller, more focused portfolio in the interim. No new Jaguars will be added to
If you’re in the market for a premium performance sedan, you could go for a traditional, ICE-powered car like the BMW M5 CS, or embrace the future and choose one of a few all-electric models that are currently are there like the Audi RS e-Tron GT. To see which of the two is better, Chris
Auto data developer Wejo, backed by General Motors, will go public through a reverse merger with blank-check company Virtuoso Acquisition Corp. in a deal that values the British company at $800 million including debt, the companies said on Friday. The deal will raise $330 million in proceeds for Wejo, the companies said. That includes $230
AMG is rightfully regarded as the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, even going back to the 1970s before the mothership took control of the little tuner shop. But for a brief moment in time, rival German automaker Porsche helped develop and build a Mercedes-Benz performance car. It was the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 E, and it’s celebrating
A police chase ended miraculously well after a scooter rider behaving erratically led police on a multi-city chase starting in Danvers, Massachusetts, and ending in Medford just north of Boston. CBS News followed the chase from its helicopter as the scooter was ridden down Insterstate 93 going the wrong way and weaving through oncoming traffic.
Uber and Lyft have both pledged to electrify their ride-hailing services by the end of the decade as part of efforts to reduce pollution and counter climate change. A smaller startup has accomplished that today. Earth Rides launched its ride-hailing service in Nashville in October with an all-electric fleet that now has nine Teslas, a
Mercedes-Benz has recently received a significant order for 54 all-electric eCitaro buses from Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB), a 125-year-old Swiss company that electrifies its fleet in Basel. Following a tender and intensive testing of several vehicles, BVB has ordered a total of 64 electric buses, out of which 54 will be eCitaro (38 standard length and
A trio of single-dealership transactions in the South and one near Columbus, Ohio, are among recent dealership buy-sells completed in April and May. Here’s a quick look at four transactions involving domestic- and import-brand stores. One also involves a new dealer. Stephanie Morris acquired her first dealership on May 5, buying James Hodge Chevrolet in
McLaren is offering a windshield on the exclusive Elva roadster for customers who prefer a physical screen. Keep in mind, the Elva’s core appeal was tied up in the fact it lacked a windshield in the first place, so consider this a weird development. This newly windscreened version of the Elva eliminates McLaren’s clever Active
By Joey Klender Posted on May 29, 2021 Tesla has delayed its Model S Plaid delivery event to June 10th, after CEO Elon Musk said the vehicle needs “one more week of tweak.” On May 20th, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker would officially begin delivering the long-awaited Model S Plaid variant to
Auto data developer Wejo, backed by General Motors, will go public through a reverse merger with blank-check company Virtuoso Acquisition Corp. in a deal that values the British company at $800 million including debt, the companies said on Friday. The deal will raise $330 million in proceeds for Wejo, the companies said. That includes $230
The electric vehicles launching between now and 2030 will be built on two new dedicated electric vehicle platforms. For context, every vehicle Ford makes today comes from one of five architectures. Ford expects 40 percent of its vehicles sold globally by 2030 will be battery-electric, so a single EV platform is not enough to handle
After their adventure in Indonesia the year before, they decided to duplicate the tiny truck build in the USA. Can Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle chop and weld the Sammy into a longer, stronger off-roader? Stream Dirt Every Day NOW on the MotorTrend App. Start your free trial – https://motortrend.app.link/ZckCsnWUzeb #DirtEveryDay #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the
Italy’s government is in talks with Stellantis, the carmaker formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, about investing in electric-vehicle battery manufacturing in the country, according to people familiar with the matter. A meeting in Rome this week between Stellantis Chairman John Elkann, CEO Carlos Tavares and Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy’s economic
Olivier Francois has a passion for building brands. Now he gets to indulge in it even more as the marketing chief of Stellantis, which combined the nine brands of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles he knew well with five more from PSA Group. Francois, known for ambitious Super Bowl ads and a knack for blending musical acts
Journalists are trained skeptics. In our newsroom, few topics draw as much healthy skepticism as aerial mobility. “Nothing but glorified helicopters,” the response might go when the subject turns to electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Don’t even mention the rare, but very real, bona fide flying car, which can zoom through in the sky
The MC20 launched at the same time that many car manufacturers began prioritizing the electrification of their models and yet, Maserati crated a new internal combustion engine and fitted it into a brand new mid-engined supercar. A handful of reviews of the MC20 have appeared online over the past couple of weeks and this one
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