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What kind of car is the 2022 Porsche Macan? What does it compare to? The 2022 Porsche Macan is a small crossover SUV that puts an emphasis on drivability and sporty performance. That gives it a bit less utility than some competitors, but it’s also the most fun SUV to drive in its class of
Lucid Motors is enjoying a wild ride to the top tier of the EV pack. The quick pace of events is like a quarter-mile blast in the automaker’s 1,111-hp Lucid Air Dream Edition. Since late October, Lucid delivered its first Air sedans to paying customers, matched Ford Motor Co. in market value and received a
A Porsche 911 Turbo is already about the best winter-beater supercar on the planet thanks to its compact dimensions, great visibility, traction-boosting rear-biased weight distribution and all-wheel drive. But this modified, Safari-style 911 Turbo spotted by Matt in or around Chicago looks like it could face down the kind of weather disaster only Hollywood can
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 proves that legacy automakers should now be taken seriously in the electric vehicle space. Regardless of how you feel about Tesla and its eccentric leader, Elon Musk, it’s impossible to deny that the Californian automaker has long led, and continues to lead, the electric vehicle race. In fact, if it
The all-new Volvo C40 Recharge, which is the first Volvo available only as an all-electric car, has received its official EPA range and efficiency numbers. The car should cover 226 miles (364 km) on a single charge, according to the EPA. That’s noticeably more than 210 miles (338 km), expected when the car was announced
BMW this week revealed the Concept XM as a preview of a standalone model from BMW M coming next year, the first from the company since the M1 supercar launched half a century ago. Previously thought to be called an X8, the XM will be a high-performance crossover packing up to 750 hp from a
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup JSC is restructuring its automobile unit VinFast ahead of a planned U.S. initial public offering in the second half of 2022. Vingroup’s 51.52 percent stake in VinFast will be transferred to a Singapore subsidiary, the company said in an emailed statement on Saturday. The EV maker, which aims to roll out electric
BRUSSELS – Toyota is preparing a new Europe-specific vehicle platform that will accommodate full-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric powertrains, depending on market conditions and customer preference. The architecture will combine elements of Toyota’s global compact platform (GA-C) and the EV-only e-TNGA platform. E3 stands for for emotion, engagement and energy, Toyota Europe says. Toyota needs
By Joey Klender Posted on December 3, 2021 The $12,500 electric vehicle tax credit proposed in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan is being labeled as “discriminatory” by Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier, who said the country is analyzing legal recourse and other actions, including potential tariffs against the United States. Clouthier claims the
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 GMC Yukon? What does it compare to? With the Yukon, GMC has a full-size SUV in two different lengths: long and longer. With seating for up to nine people and a luxe Denali edition, the Yukon rivals SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, and the related Chevy
Is Bob Brockman truly cognitively impaired to the extent that he won’t be able to help his lawyers defend him against federal tax evasion charges? Or is he, as prosecutors contend, exaggerating his symptoms to avoid a trial? A federal judge will make that determination now that a competency hearing for the former Reynolds and
For whatever reason, some people find parking lots extremely difficult to navigate and it appears the driver of this Ford F-250 Super Duty is one of those people. These images that were recently shared to the Facebook page of C8 Corvette Owners (And Friends) were snapped at a parking lot somewhere in the U.S. It
Just a month after the 2022 Honda Civic Si was unveiled, a number of journalists in the U.S. have had the opportunity to put it through its paces. Based around the 11th-generation Civic, the new Si has been marketed by the automaker as the most fun-to-drive Si there’s ever been. That’s a bold statement considering
We drove the 2022 Honda Civic Si, the BMW Concept XM debuted, and we spotted the 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the redesigned 2022 Honda Civic Si and found you don’t need to be rich or have access to a racetrack to have fun in
DETROIT — As the auto industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and the resulting shortage of new vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association Chairman Paul Walser foresees a silver lining for dealerships: the end of the much-hated stair-step incentive. Stair-step programs, which promise cash bonuses to incentivize dealerships to hit aggressive monthly, quarterly or
SAIC Motor Corp. is planning a fresh round of fundraising for its mobility service platform Xiangdao Chuxing, according to people familiar with the matter, as it seeks to stay competitive amid shifts in the automotive industry. China’s largest carmaker, which counts Volkswagen AG and General Motors as partners, aims to raise as much as $157
HAMBURG — A decision on the future of Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess, previously expected by the end of the week, could be delayed further, three sources close to negotiations told Reuters on Friday, and discussions may drag into next week. Whether a decision would be made ahead of an annual supervisory board meeting on
According to a statement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), Tesla Shanghai filed a recall plan for 21,599 Model Y EVs manufactured in the country. The automaker cited issues pertaining to the strength of front and rear steering knuckles, stating they may not meet the automaker’s design requirements. Just last week, we reported
What kind of car is the 2022 Subaru WRX? What does it compare to? The redesigned 2022 Subaru WRX is a performance four-door sedan inspired by rally cars. A turbo-4 provides the power and standard all-wheel drive ensures it goes to the pavement efficiently. The WRX competes against cars like the Hyundai Veloster N and
While the Cybertruck’s launch has been pushed back until sometime next year, those hankering after a mishmash of sharp angles had the opportunity to avail themselves of a much smaller — and cheaper — substitute. Elon Musk invited his 65 million followers on Twitter to “Blow the whistle on Tesla!” with a new $50 “cyberwhistle”
Dealer Jeff Lash, who was indicted earlier this year on federal fraud charges, sold a New York Subaru dealership in August to West Herr Automotive Group. The acquisition of Spurr Subaru in Brockport, N.Y., from Jeff Lash and Danielle Lash gave West Herr its second Subaru dealership. Jeff Lash is the same Lash who is
The Ford Maverick may be a small truck but this review confirms that it is surprisingly rugged and more capable than one may expect. Eager to see what the new Maverick is made of, The Fast Lane Truck got the keys to a hybrid variant and headed out onto a trail keen to load it
Ford brand reports 152,367 vehicle sales in November in the U.S. (up 7.6% year-over-year), which is finally a positive number after five consecutive months of decline. The year-to-date number is 1,651,481 (down 5.2%). Sales of the electrified vehicles – xEVs (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs) increased 154% year-over-year to 11,116. Ford says that xEV sales expands much quicker
Nissan this week unveiled a lunar rover prototype in partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The automaker and JAXA have been working together on this project since January 2020, Nissan said in a press release. Nissan said it’s applying motor-control knowhow from the Leaf and the e-4orce (pronounced e-Force) electric all-wheel drive system
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said it was the top-selling automaker in the U.S. for a third consecutive month, posting a 5.8 percent increase in November light-vehicle sales that contrasted with declines for nearly all other companies that reported monthly results. Ford’s utility vehicle sales jumped 21 percent from a year ago, and F-Series pickup
Uber Technologies Inc. on Thursday said it will launch an optional audio recording pilot program in three U.S. cities to enhance safety, allowing drivers and riders to send trip recordings to Uber in case of a safety incident. Uber at the end of 2019 disclosed it had received 6,000 reports of sexual assault and 107
BERLIN — Daimler’s supervisory board signed off an investment plan worth over 60 billion euros ($67.88 billion) for the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and vans businesses between 2022 and 2026. The company aims to be at the forefront of electric vehicle production and software, Daimler said in a statement on Thursday. Existing plans announced in October
By Maria Merano Posted on December 2, 2021 Stellantis CEO Carlos Taveres stated that the pressure for legacy automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles could threaten jobs and vehicle quality as traditional carmakers struggle to manage the higher costs of producing EVs. Taveres said that the costs of transitioning to electric vehicle production
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class? What does it compare to? The A-Class is a small sedan with five seats that aspires to luxury. This gateway to the brand is related to the CLA and squares off against the Audi A3 and Genesis G70. Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a good car?
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