This time on Dirt Every Day Extra, Fred Williams explains how the center axle disconnect works, why it’s used, and how to upgrade it to a solid axle in your Jeep Wrangler or Dodge truck. https://www.motortrendondemand.com/subscribe/freetrial/?bnr=organic:bnr:yt:dede:ep277_fr_de:link:na:mtod
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MILAN — Ferrari is rolling out the Roma, the fifth new model this year for the ‘Prancing Horse,” as it expands its stable to help sustain its profit and share price growth. The Roma will be a 2+2 coupe, meaning it has two small rear-seats, Ferrari said on Wednesday, without disclosing its price. The Roma
If you’ve got $250,000 laying around and you want a supercar that can also provide you with added comfort when it comes to long journeys, the McLaren GT should probably make your shortlist. Then again, maybe not. This latest review, courtesy of Doug DeMuro, portrays the GT as a sort of imperfect Jack of all
After Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended production of compact cars, many former car owners continued to purchase sedans instead of switching to crossovers and SUVs, according to an Edmunds analysis. So far in 2019, 23 percent of former Chevy Cruze owners and 31 percent of former Ford Focus owners bought a car from
The mystery Ferrari coupe spotted testing in October has been revealed as the Roma—a new front-engine, fixed-roof, 2+2 grand tourer based on the same underpinnings as the Portofino convertible. Revealed Wednesday at a private event in Rome, appropriately, the new coupe boasts clean, sleek lines and a fixed roof. Up front, the Roma features a
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Two young men were killed over the weekend when the 2010 Porsche Boxster they were in flew into the second floor of a commercial building in New Jersey. ABC News reports that at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning at Hooper Avenue in Toms River, the Porsche Boxster being driven by 22-year-old Braden DeMartin flew
FCA’s planned merger with PSA Group is a risky move, but it’s probably less risky than not doing it. For PSA, the deal looks like a no-brainer: It diversifies the company’s geographic portfolio — giving it entree to the lucrative U.S. market and a well-established dealer network — as it adds a strong brand in
Pros: Phenomenal powertrains Responsive steering Good pulling power Cons: Lazy interior Seats not comfortable Horrible backup camera The powertrain is the beating heart of a full-size pickup. A functional bed, interior accoutrements, and ease of pairing a phone all impact how livable a truck is. But if the key criteria are how the truck accelerates,
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 13, 2019 Tesla has received a formal permit to begin the mass production of the Model 3 at its Gigafactory 3 site in Shanghai, China. The final clearance for Tesla’s mass production activities was announced by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on its official website Wednesday. With
Toyota will test how much of the consumer shift away from sedans is because of the added security of all-wheel-drive systems found on most crossovers as the Japanese automaker adds an optional fuel-efficient awd system to its Camry and Avalon sedans next year. The awd version of the midsize Camry will be the model’s first
During its last day in our care, we put the C8 Corvette on a dynamometer and got some eye-opening results. It was a Mustang dyno we’ve used in the past that has generally provided reasonable results and which provided thoroughly believable numbers on a 2020 Ram 2500 with a Cummins later the same day. We
BERLIN – Elon Musk told an award ceremony crowd that Tesla Inc. plans to build its next factory near the German capital of Berlin, sending a stark message to some of the world’s most prestigious automakers that he’s headed for their home turf. The electric-car maker also will establish an engineering and design center in Berlin
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2015 Best Driver’s Car. The Porsche Cayman GT4 is one of 10 contenders competing for the title of 2015 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, October 1st on the Motor Trend Channel
FRANKFURT — Tesla plans to build its next factory near Berlin, CEO Elon Musk said, sending a stark message to Germany’s automakers that he is headed for their home turf. Tesla also will establish an engineering and design center in Berlin near the Germany capital city’s new airport, Musk said Tuesday. He made the announcement
The new Cadillac CT5 enters the arena of the compact premium sedans armed with a footprint that’s similar to that of the bigger segment but with a price tag closer to those of smaller rivals. You might ask why does the CT5 isn’t considered a mid-size sedan then, but Cadillac itself describes it as a
Kia on Tuesday previewed the 2021 Optima by showing the Korean-market K5. It’s our first look at the final shape of Kia’s next-generation mid-size sedan. Kia uses the K5 nameplate for the Optima in its home market, so what we’re seeing here is the South Korean-spec version of the mid-size sedan that will replace the
Tonawanda’s mark will live forever on the engine of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. Each midengine Corvette has a chrome placard on the valve cover reading, “Built by Chevrolet Tonawanda the number 1 team.” The original small block V-8 engine was built at Tonawanda Engine Plant in Buffalo, N.Y., more than 60 years ago. General Motors
The 2020 Chevy Trax crossover has a low price for a tall ride height–and not much else. The 2020 Chevrolet Trax may lack eye-grabbing options, but its most stand-out feature can’t be found anywhere in the order guide: price. If you’re going to buy a Trax, buy a cheap one. The 2020 Chevrolet Trax is
People are everywhere. Standing in doorways, clogging up sidewalks and blocking items you need at the grocery store. Unfortunately, many of them are clueless and have little regard for others who have places to go and people to see. It’s a sad reality and one that seems to have gotten worse since the advent of
Certified pre-owned vehicle sales are on track for a ninth-straight record year. An unprecedented number of vehicles are returning from leases. And overall used-vehicle retail sales are expected to climb in 2019 and 2020. It would all seem to add up to prime time for CPO programs. But with just more than 2.7 million sold
FRANKFURT — Two former Volkswagen management board members and two other managers were charged by German prosecutors for paying too much to labor representatives. The men were charged with breach of trust for overpaying several members of the automaker’s works council from May 2011 to May 2016, the prosecutor’s office in Brunswick said. Brunswick is
Pros: Great handling Upgraded seats Thrilling performance Cons: Autopilot needs work Screen-centric controls Road and tire noise The Model 3 we received back then was an early production model with the long-range battery (310 miles) and rear-wheel-drive traction. Although we enjoyed its excellent driving dynamics, we criticized its seating position for rear passengers and were
Last month I ran a story about the emergence of what was claimed to be the first American electric cruiser motorcycle, the Hadin Panther. After some digging around, I discovered that the company’s American-based claims were somewhat exaggerated, and I was unsure what to expect at the bike’s unveiling at this year’s EICMA Milan Motorcycle
Pros: Design inside and out Supple suspension Stereo and infotainment system Cons: Hybrid lurches forward Climbing over second row cupholders Door release hard to use With its new Aviator, Lincoln set out to create a soothing and elegant vehicle that quietly rockets you and your posse along freeway ramps. In reviving the Aviator name, Lincoln
Autopilot and TeslaCam would not have been necessary, but we are glad they did their jobs. Perhaps you have never heard of the “Dutch Reach,” but it has saved uncountable lives. It also avoids accidents such as the one above, registered by TeslaCam in London, according to Julien Laurent’s YouTube channel. Luckily for the scooter rider,
TORONTO — Pierre Boutin, the head of Volkswagen France, will lead the automaker’s Canadian operations beginning Jan. 1, VW Group Canada said Monday. Boutin, a Canadian citizen who was previously the head of VW in Russia, follows Daniel Weissland as CEO of VW Canada. Weissland was named president of Audi of America on Sept. 1,
Fans of the lineups of FCA and PSA can breathe a sigh of relief. For the time being, PSA CEO Carlos Tavares said, there are no plans to drop any of the existing brands in either company’s portfolio after the merger is completed. “I see that all these brands, without exception, have one thing in common: they
One of the most intriguing reviews from season 27 of Top Gear featured Chris Harris, the Tesla Model 3 Performance, and three of the market’s finest European sports sedans. The review kicked off with a drag race between the all-electric Tesla, a Mercedes-AMG C 63 S, an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and a BMW M3.
LONDON — Sales of Aston Martin’s new SUV could exceed expectations, becoming the “ultimate catalyst” for the luxury automaker’s beaten-down stock, according to analysts at HSBC Holdings. “After months of underperformance and the future of the company at stake, we believe the launch of the DBX is potentially game-changing,” the bank said in a note
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