Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned Wednesday that the state’s auto factories could be shut down again if residents don’t follow her order to wear masks and slow the spread of the coronavirus. “If Michiganders don’t mask up when we go out in public, cases could rise and we could be forced to close down more
Sandy Munro is offering a digital copy of his company’s 2014 BMW i3 teardown report for $10. That’s an incredible offering since the regular retail price was originally $89,000 and cost $2.1 million to produce. The report consists of ten “zones” and a total of 23,793 pages. Sandy offers that the $10 total for the report is
Since 2009, Codemasters has been developing and publishing the official video game for Formula 1 and over the weekend, the 13th title in the long-running series was released; F1 2020. We’ve had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks playing the game and have been left impressed. I’ve been playing the F1 series since
FRANKFURT — Volkswagen Group on Wednesday said it was replacing software chief Christian Senger and moving the center of its groupwide software development from its Wolfsburg headquarters to Ingolstadt, where premium brand Audi is based. Senger, the current chief executive of Volkswagen Group’s Car.Software unit, will be replaced by Dirk Hilgenberg, who is former senior
A new automaker was created on Wednesday and it’s called Stellantis. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group announced the merger of the automotive group’s will result in a new company named Stellantis. The automaker said the name comes from the Latin verb “stello,” which means “to brighten with stars.” Stellantis said a new corporate logo
This rather unfortunate three car pile-up took place yesterday afternoon on Interstate 10 near Benson, Arizona, when a man allegedly using Tesla’s Autopilot semi-autonomous system crashed his Model S into an Arizona State Trooper’s vehicle. The impact caused the cruiser to hit the back of an ambulance, though thankfully the latter’s occupants weren’t injured and
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned Wednesday that auto factories in her state could be shut down again if residents don’t follow her order to wear masks and slow the spread of the coronavirus. “If Michiganders don’t mask up when we go out in public, cases could rise and we could be forced to close down
By Eric Ralph Posted on July 15, 2020 A critical subcomponent of SpaceX’s Starlink ‘user terminal’ has received FCC approval, shedding additional light on the antennas and hardware customers around the world will use to access the orbital internet. Deemed SpaceX’s “Starlink Router” in FCC regulatory approvals published on July 14th, the documents reveal that
It’s loud and fast, but is Roush’s 435 horsepower Mustang 427R enough to take out Shelby’s best? Read the story here: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0907_2010_roush_427r_ford_mustang_test/index.html
Nissan has unveiled the first of its new electric vehicles as part of a turnaround strategy for the loss-making company. The Japanese carmaker is hoping its new all-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) Ariya will sell well in China. But it faces tough competition from Tesla which has a strong presence in the world’s largest car
TOKYO — Nissan’s next electric vehicle, the long-awaited Ariya crossover, is a technological powerhouse with performance chops and a 379-mile range that the Japanese carmaker hopes will rekindle its reputation as a leader in battery-powered vehicles. In showing the production version of its Tesla fighter in an unveiling online Wednesday, Nissan Motor Co. promises an
Extended car warranty firm Warrantywise has revealed the Top 10 most and least reliable used car brands and models according to its Reliability Index. With data compiled from over 131,000 active extended car warranty plans, the Reliability Index ranks every car on a combination of factors that include the frequency of repairs and the cost
Older supercars used to be crazy, as in the chase of making them as fast as possible, automakers often overlooked certain aspects. More importantly though, they were scary, and you cannot find that in a modern-day blue-blooded exotic – or can you? Enter the new Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD. Unlike its standard siblings, which are
FRANKFURT — Volkswagen Group will shift leadership for software development to the company’s premium Audi division, Herbert Diess, chief executive of the multi-brand group, said on Tuesday. “The center of gravity for software development will move from Wolfsburg to Ingolstadt,” Diess said at a virtual conference hosted by PwC in Germany on Tuesday. Earlier this
The coronavirus-induced digital transformation of auto retailers has been helped along by some behind-the-scenes work from vendors. The pandemic is spurring companies that build the software that powers dealerships’ online business to accelerate their own capabilities. Some retail tech vendors shuffled product plans to prioritize new tools based on what dealerships said they needed for
The 2021 Ford Bronco looks like a vintage off-roader, but that’s far from the case thanks to modern powertrains, technology, and capability. Thousands of future Bronco owners plunked down $100 to secure their SUVs after the Bronco’s reveal on Monday evening, but when it comes to styling flourishes and Easter eggs, the Bronco is still
The name may be a throwback but not much else is. The 2021 Ford Bronco SUV is a modern interpretation of an old-school truck. It’s a return for the automaker to a name rooted in its history and a nod to shoppers’ present demands for anything with a tall-ride height. Doors optional, natch. When it
A 27-year-old man in Queensland, Australia recently got the fright of his life when he noticed an eastern brown snake in the cabin of his ute while driving along a highway at 100 km/h (62 mph). The Queensland Police report that a local road policing officer spotted ‘Jimmy’ traveling at 123 km/h (76 mph) on
In early March, the team at Outsell held an off-site, multiday meeting to create the dealership marketing company’s long-term product development road map. There were plans for a new content management system, more product integrations and new reporting tools. But within weeks, the situation changed. The pandemic prompted states across most of the country to
After more than two years of protest from California dealers, Volvo Cars USA will replace a controversial subscription program in its biggest market. The Swedish automaker plans to introduce an updated — and more dealer-friendly — version of the Care by Volvo program in California. But still unclear is whether the changes in the newer
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Christian von Koenigsegg is clearly in need of a new creative outlet. The founder of the hypercar company that bears his name is seemingly so bored that he’s turned to making films about his cars. No doubt, Koenigsegg makes some stellar automobiles. But what we aren’t too sure of is Koenigsegg’s film-making chops. Still, with so many
Custom shops often take, shall we say, artistic liberties when building unique cars, and the results aren’t always good (for evidence, take a gander at some of the show cars from the SEMA aftermarket bonanza). This custom Ford Everest is a welcome exception, however, and gives us an idea what a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup
Tulsa, Okla., is an oil-industry town with a 75-foot statue called “The Golden Driller.” Austin, Texas, is a progressive city in a conservative state with a thriving software industry and a “Keep Austin Weird” counterculture image. These two very different towns have one thing in common: They are both on the short list to land
The first BMW to present a fully electric version was not the 3 Series. Nor the 7 Series, which would make sense as the flagship in the German brand’s lineup. That honor was reserved for the X3, which will soon be also sold as the iX3. Apart from the front grille, the badge, and some
Performance-focused SUVs are so common nowadays that it has become difficult for carmakers to launch models that stand out from the pack. However, with the Macan Turbo, we think Porsche has done just that. First up are the looks. Whereas many of the SUVs which the Macan Turbo competes against are dominated by sharp angles
ROME — Italy is preparing a 20 billion euro ($22.73 billion) stimulus package that will provide more funds to assist the automotive sector, local municipalities and workers who were temporarily laid off, a government source told Reuters. The extra spending will involve additional borrowing and drive Italy’s budget deficit to about 11.6 percent of national
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last week that his company is close to developing software that can perform fully autonomous driving. Recently, however, one Tesla customer posted a video showing how the company’s Autopilot software mistook a Burger King sign for a stop sign. The fast food chain turned the clip into a social media
Hyundai developed a manual transmission that allows the driver to shift through a gear lever without engaging a clutch pedal, but it isn’t coming to the United States anytime soon. Announced by Hyundai earlier this month, and first reported by Autocar India, the “intelligent Manual Transmission” (iMT) will be offered on the Hyundai Venue in
June was LGBT Pride Month and the West Vancouver Police Department celebrated the occasion by unveiling a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside the station. At the time, the department said “While our Pride flag may have come down for the year, the new crosswalk will remain as a statement of our commitment to promote inclusion, diversity, and