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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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.
Ford Motor Co., which has been using Bryan Cranston as its celebrity spokesman, is adding another star to its marketing mix. Actor Idris Elba will serve as “creative partner” to help launch a Mustang-inspired electric crossover Nov. 17 and appear in a global marketing campaign for the vehicle. Ford is leveraging the fact that Elba
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
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
Even though the Toyota Supra and the BMW Z4 are mechanically related, they are different cars for different purposes. The Supra is a street racer, for the fortunate youthful few living out their “Fast and Furious” fantasies or more mature drivers yearning to relive their own youth. The Z4 is a roadster made for cruising
Cameras onboard a Tesla Model 3 captured the moment in which the electric sedan was struck by a crossover in the dead of night. The incident occurred last month in Deerfield Beach, Florida, southbound on i95. The video description states that it was 2 AM in the morning. However, that’s not all the driver of
GREER, S.C. — With one exception, all of Mini’s 121 U.S. dealers are also BMW franchisees, reflecting BMW’s desire to keep its small-car brand within the family. That could change now. Mini’s new Americas boss, Michael Peyton, intends to take a more brand-agnostic approach with the line and says he is open to bringing non-BMW
Satisfies roadster cravings Great inline-six Soft top > hard top Sticker shock Muddled design Stressed turbo-four BMW‘s all-new Z4 roadster enjoys a heritage that dates to 1956 in the gorgeous BMW 507. Beginning officially with the low-volume Z1 in 1989 and skipping right over the nonexistent Z2, the Z models began in earnest with the
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 11, 2019 Recent photos from the Tesla community have revealed that a Model Y crossover has made its way to the Kennedy Space Center in FL, a site that is of key importance to Elon Musk’s private space firm, SpaceX. The vehicle in question appears to be an all-black
SHANGHAI — Tesla Inc. unveiled its first vehicles built in China, a milestone for Elon Musk’s company as it prepares to start sales of domestically-made electric sedans in the world’s largest auto market. Assembled in Tesla’s new Shanghai Gigafactory, which only broke ground in January, the first Model 3 sedans came in blue and were
SPRINGDALE, Utah — There’s a batch of consumers who’ve been clamoring for a diesel-powered Wrangler for a long time. Kevin Metz, the Wrangler’s senior brand manager, joined the Jeep team 15 years ago and remembers two main questions coming from the public: When will Jeep bring out a pickup, and when will Wrangler get a
Pros: Good starter car Good looks Nice interior finishes Cons: Underpowered engine Noisy interior Poor back-seat headroom Not too many economy cars offer the styling and value that the 2020 Nissan Versa does. With handsome looks and interior finishes, the Versa is a good option for college undergraduates who are looking for wheels to take
A portly curb weight that’s as heavy as some well-equipped off-roaders holds the 2020 Lexus LC back when it comes to performance, even though the car’s chassis boasts a ride that borders on perfection. We rate the 2020 LC at 8 out of 10, tossing the competent handler points for its acceleration, its ride quality,
Magna International has lowered its 2019 financial outlook to reflect the estimated impact of the UAW strike at General Motors in the United States. The strike lasted 40 days and stretched from the latter part of the third quarter and into the fourth. Magna, which supplies body exteriors and structures and power technologies, said Friday that it experienced
“The Fast and the Furious” was almost entirely different altogether, but Jesse’s Volkswagen Jetta is one of the more peculiar stories. Back again is Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three films of the franchise, and this time, he had a special guest. He sat down with Scott Centra, who originally built and owned
To say the new Audi S6 is a little controversial would be an understatement as, in Europe, it is powered by a diesel engine. Yes, a diesel. Once upon a time, the the S6 came with a 5.2-liter version of the naturally aspirated V10 found in the Lamborghini Gallardo. It was quite an impressive piece
The Dodge Challenger screams “America” like few other cars currently on the market. It’s big, old-school, especially compared to European models, and can be had with a big, bad V8. So, if one were to put on a custom wrap, maybe something like the star-spangled banner or the Dixie would be appropriate, right? In much
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