Germany’s first mass lawsuit begins as 450,000 owners of diesel Volkswagen cars take on the company. They argue they are owed compensation for being sold cars based on misleading emissions data. The scandal has already cost VW €30bn (£26.6bn). It has faced class action claims in the US and Australia, but this is the first
Month: September 2019
Elon Musk’s ballyhooing about Tesla Inc. possibly setting another vehicle-deliveries record may have diverted attention from the potential for a less-flattering trend: falling revenue. Analysts at Credit Suisse and RBC Capital Markets are among those predicting Tesla will post lower revenue for the third quarter than a year ago. If there is indeed a decline,
This is the factory from which you most likely will not get your Byton M-Byte in the U.S. Byton already completed its brand new manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China and next month it will start trial production of the first model – Byton M-Byte. In the latest video, the company presents us this impressive site,
We find out that fitting a set of R-compound rubber onto a Corvette Z06 is a good way to end up in an argument with the laws of physics. Read the full story here: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1107_2012_chevrolet_corvette_z06_centennial_edition_test/ Shot by: Jim Gleason, Gordon Green, Duane Sempson, Corey Denomy Edited by: Duane Sempson
Getting to drive one of Colin McRae’s WRC cars is rather special, more so if the vehicle in question is the 1997 Subaru Impreza WRC which won the Safari Rally of that year. Carfection was given access to the treasured rally car, which recently underwent a complete restoration that brought it back to the condition
Jaguar Land Rover said it took inspiration from technology companies for its new research and development center. “We are now an IT company. We have to go away from the old ways of doing things,” CEO Ralf Speth said at the opening of the center in Gaydon, central England, on Thursday. Speth said the company
LOS ANGELES — Acura is highlighting its history of producing memorable sports cars for the road and the track with a marketing campaign that will show up across social media channels and broadcast TV, including high-profile NFL games. The ad push begins Monday with a 30-second video featuring iconic vehicles from the past such as
Look left, you’re in the right place. Even before you’ve set off, Porsche has a way of telling you that something’s different—an ignition on the left side is one of many unique features about Porsche. The steering wheel fills most of your palms but its diameter is just a little smaller than you might expect.
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The wild Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain 4×4² is probably the off-road-oriented Mercedes car that you’re most familiar with but it’s not the only car with a Three-Pointed Star badge designed to show SUVs and dedicated off-roaders a thing or two. What you’re looking at is a W140-generation Mercedes-Benz S500 currently for sale in Russia that has
TOKYO — Toyota last week tightened ties with a former U.S. manufacturing partner and said it is changing some of its U.S. manufacturing leadership. Toyota and Subaru said they will work on a second generation of their shared rear-wheel-drive sporty coupe and collaborate more closely on other projects under a new agreement that will raise
Tesla likes to shock and awe with boundary-pushing self-driving features, and the “Smart Summon” capability included in the automaker’s latest software update for customer cars seems designed to blow people away. Well, hopefully not literally, given how the feature enables owners with Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles equipped with Tesla’s semi-autonomous AutoPilot
ATLANTA — Rivian, the electric- truck startup that keeps attracting support from the industry establishment, is looking to offer a subscription service as part of its factory-direct retail model when it launches next year, its CEO said here last week. Subscriptions have emerged as a new model in the luxury sector to give customers access
By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 29, 2019 American electric car maker Tesla was treated to a free, high-profile advertising slot in Norway, with The Farm, a popular, long-running reality TV series, using several of the company’s electric cars to transport their contestants. The vehicles made their appearance earlier this week during the premiere of
It’s back! The World’s Greatest Drag Race returns with 10 of the world’s best supercars and sports cars facing off in an epic quarter-mile sprint for glory… and ultimate bragging rights! This year’s field includes all 10 contenders from Motor Trend’s 2014 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mobil 1 (https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMobil1). We have the Alfa Romeo
While it’s already seven years old and its successor has been officially confirmed, the Subaru BRZ’s age hardly interferes with the amount of fun to be had behind its wheel. The compact rear-drive coupe remains one of the most sweet performance cars to drive fast, especially when fitted with STI-tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs.
WASHINGTON — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will pay $40 million for misleading investors about its monthly sales figures and will resolve a lengthy probe by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC, in a statement Friday, said that between 2012 and 2016 FCA’s U.S. unit issued monthly press releases falsely reporting new vehicle sales and falsely
We all know and love the hero cars from “The Fast and the Furious,” but how about one of the lesser appreciated cars? Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three “Fast and Furious” films, is back with a seriously in-depth video about the Honda Civic driven by Noel Gugliemi’s character Hector. The car, a
Quick Stats: Barry Williams actor/musicianDaily Driver: 2012 Ford F-150 (Barry’s rating: 10 on a scale of 1 to 10)Other cars: See belowFavorite road trip: Route 66Car he learned to drive in: Tractor and 1957 pickup truckFirst car bought: 1970 VW Squareback wagon When he’s not busy working on projects like HGTV’s A Very Brady Renovation,
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan may appeal to drivers who want a new van at a low price,but its sticker and its utility are overshadowed by low safety scores. The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is the oldest minivan for sale today. New back in the last decade, it’s been surpassed by minivans from other brands—most
The Canadian owner of a 2020 Supra has decided their newly-delivered sports car would look better with Munich’s blue and white roundel than Toyota’s badge. These images, shared online by 1320video on Instagram, show the white Supra sitting in a driveway next to a brand new BMW 7-Series and a 5-Series. Evidently, the owner of
CARMEL, Calif. — Lincoln Motor Co., looking to shed the unflattering perception that its vehicles are simply rebadged Fords, has placed a special emphasis on interiors during its latest revival effort. It started in 2014, when the brand introduced a 30-way massaging seat in the Continental sedan, and has continued through the launch of its
DETROIT — The contract offer that General Motors made public just before the UAW went on strike effectively set the minimum for what workers expect from the automaker. But the longer the strike has dragged on, the more expectations have grown. Getting contracts ratified already looked like a bigger challenge than usual going into this
The first-ever customer delivery of a fully electric MG has taken place at Bushey Heath Garage, Bushey, Hertfordshire, where Richard Jackson received the keys to his new ZS EV Exclusive in Dynamic Red. The milestone handover also marks the start of customer deliveries for ZS EV across MG’s 100-strong dealer network. Positioned as the first
The masterminds at Koenigsegg have once again demonstrated the ferocious capabilities of their carbon-fiber hypercars, sending a Regera from zero to 400 kph (249 mph) and back to zero in record time. See all 44 photos First, some background. The Bugatti Chiron—commonly considered something of a fast car—was once measured to accelerate to 400 in
Car2Go, the short-term rental service rebranded as Share Now, is pulling its vehicles from five major North American cities by year end. The move follows a trend of auto companies re-evaluating their mobility services, especially in markets across North America. Car2Go/Share Now –- part of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and BMW formed in February
The UN-supported IPCC releases a somber report about the state of our oceans. Why do so many adults find teenage activist Greta Thunberg a threat? The Covering Climate Now media project wrapped up, with some outstanding work. Philadelphia airport may have a big problem with rising waters in the near future. Florida is holding an
When Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find their old van derelict on a friend’s ranch, they decide to bring it to the shop and rebuild it into a scratch-built ranch truck. The 1979 Ford Van had seen better days, but on this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, the guys attempt to
After much speculation, the 2nd generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are now officially confirmed. Toyota and Subaru made a joint announcement today outlining the continuation of their partnership, which sees both brands collaborating on new products including a number of all-wheel-drive-equipped models and a range of electrified vehicles. As part of the alliance’s growth,
Tesla has had its hands full for the past few years ramping up production of the Model 3 sedan. Now the automaker wants to continue building its lineup with additions in several popular segments. After production of the Model Y crossover and Roadster sports car is scheduled to begin next year, the automaker says it
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