Sometimes looks can be deceiving, but that isn’t the case with the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. The car’s EPA fuel-economy ratings show that an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 really is as inefficient as it sounds. The Pur Sport—a new, track-focused version of the Chiron—is rated at 8 mpg city, 13 highway. 10 combined. Granted, that’s only
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What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Kia Niro EV? What does it compare to? The 2021 Kia Niro EV is a fully electric vehicle that offers well over 200 miles of range. The Niro EV is nearly identical in its cabin packaging and usability to the Niro hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models—and just as
A Tesla Model S was filmed traveling down a motorway in China when its roof flew off. The video was first shared online on Weibo and quickly gained attention on the popular Chinese social media website. It shows a Model S driving down the right lane of the motorway when, all of a sudden, the
The next great opportunity to own a dealership could be just around the corner, but it may be in a different state. Or a different climate. That can pose a dilemma for minorities looking to get into the business or expand their existing footprint: Move to a new locale or hope an opportunity eventually arises
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By Maria Merano Posted on November 24, 2020 The Nissan Titan may join the Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and other trucks in the electric pickup revolution. The Japanese automaker has been reportedly in talks with EV startup Hercules Electric Vehicles in Detroit to help develop an electrified version of the full-size truck. People close to
Elon Musk briefed a European battery conference on Tesla’s efforts to bring longer-range electric cars to market in the coming years, though he broke little new ground with regard to timing or other specifics. The factory Tesla is building near Berlin will make cars tailored for European buyers, including smaller models that can park in
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday it has ordered a dozen ultra-cold freezers that can safely store Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a move aimed at ensuring the U.S. automaker’s workers have access to vaccines when they are rolled out nationally. Ford’s purchase mirrors efforts by U.S. states and cities to buy equipment to
Named after the Mayan god of wind, the Huracan has been around since 2014, but to be fair, it has been constantly upgraded ever since. The changes have not only been cosmetic, but technical too. Thankfully, and in contrast to rivals who have adopted forced induction, Lamborghini kept the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10, which is
The merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group to create Stellantis is being called a merger of equals by the two companies, but recently-filed documents confirm what many analysts have believed since the deal was announced last year: The combination is actually an acquisition of FCA by PSA, at least for accounting purposes. The information
McLaren Automotive will call its upcoming plug-in hybrid the Artura, the latest detail to be revealed about the supercar. The electrified vehicle was previously referred to as the P16, its code-name. A McLaren spokesman said Artura is a newly created name that “represents the art of design and future technology.” McLaren released an image of
Rolls-Royce will build a limited number of wildly colorful versions of its Cullinan, Dawn and Wraith. The colors form a new collection known as Neon Nights, and follow a similar collection known as Pastel that was unveiled during 2019’s Monterey Car Week. The earlier collection proved so popular that Rolls-Royce decided to do it again,
A 2011 Ford Mustang was involved in a terrifying crash in Amherst Township, Ohio on Wednesday, November 18. Authorities report that the muscle car was being driven south on Oberlin Road when its 16-year-old driver drove off the right side of the road and hit a large landscaping boulder. This caused the Mustang to roll
Jeep is adding more power and capability to the Wrangler, addressing a top wish of customers and dealers, and just in time as the SUV prepares to take on the new Ford Bronco. The Wrangler Rubicon 392 packs a V-8 engine (392 cubic inches) that will deliver 470 hp and 470 pound-feet of torque, while
Porsche added its name to the Guinness World Records book by drifting a Taycan electric car for 42 km straight (26 miles). No. That’s not a typo. They used a Porsche Taycan RWD, which is a lot easier to drift than the all-wheel-drive version, but the version of the performance electric vehicle is only available
Plug-in hybrid cars emit far more CO2 than advertised, according to tests commissioned by European campaign group Transport and Environment, which on Monday called on governments to end subsidies and tax breaks for such models. The tests were conducted by Emissions Analytics on three plug-in hybrid SUV models — BMW’s X5, Volvo’s XC60 and Mitsubishi’s
This recent episode of Wham Baam Teslacam‘s “TeslaCam Stories” features a Nissan pickup truck that lost control after side-swiping a Tesla Model Y. It also has several other interesting clips, but let’s focus on the title story first. With most of these videos, it can be difficult to see precisely what happened. Thankfully, the YouTube
WASHINGTON — General Motors said Monday it is reversing course and will no longer back the Trump administration’s effort to bar California from setting its own emissions rules in an ongoing court fight. GM CEO Mary Barra said in a letter to environmental groups it is “immediately withdrawing from the preemption litigation and inviting other
McLaren has built some pretty remarkable cars over the last decade and the Senna GTR is one of its absolute finest. To give us an excellent idea of what it is like to drive it, the Novitec Group put together a rather amusing review. The first section highlights some of the wild aerodynamic components of
Carlos Ghosn’s detention for almost 130 days in a Japanese jail was neither necessary nor reasonable and violated the former Nissan chairman’s human rights, a United Nations panel concluded in a harsh critique of Tokyo prosecutors who led the case against him. The decision to arrest Ghosn four times in a row so as to
Honda engineers have been spotted testing an updated version of the Legend sedan, which the automaker in early November said would arrive no later than March 31, 2021. The current Honda Legend has been on sale in select marckets since 2014 and is essentially a rebadged Acura RLX. While the RLX bows out in the
What kind of car is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro? What does it compare to? The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro is a performance coupe and convertible that has moved beyond its pony-car roots to compete with European sports cars. Rivals include the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger, BMW 4-Series, and Nissan 370Z. Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro a
Lamborghini has entered the head- and earphone business by teaming up with New York-based premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. Inspired by the Italian supercars, the collection consists of the MW65 Active Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones and the MW07 Plus True Wireless Earphones. The headphones are available in silver metal/light grey/yellow Alcantara, black metal/black yellow Alcantara
Three years ago, Intel and Mobileye introduced the responsibility-sensitive safety, or RSS, model to encourage the automated-vehicle industry to collaborate and align on what it means for an AV to drive safely. For an industry that normally competes on safety, the suggestion was met with mixed response. Some players readily agreed, while others felt strongly
By Maria Merano Posted on November 22, 2020 Tesla China has signed a contract with Korea’s top battery supplier LG Chem for Model Y production. Based on local media, LG Chem will supply NCM batteries for the Made-in-China Model Y Dual-Motor Long Range and Performance variants. Tesla enthusiast @Ray4Tesla reported the upcoming partnership between Giga
As America heads into Thanksgiving week and comes to the end of this roller-coaster year of COVID-19 disruption, ALG — the forecaster of residual values across the auto industry — took a look back at 2020 and what shape the business is in going forward. ALG’s analysis may surprise many. The industry proved its resilience,
In a tough year for much of the industry, Lincoln is gaining market share faster than most of its rivals. But it’s also selling the industry’s least-reliable vehicles, according to a new survey that signals the luxury brand could have trouble keeping those new customers coming back. Through a combination of fortuitous product timing and
KYMCO has a big digital press conference planned for this Thursday, November 26th. And it appears that one of the major unveilings will be a new electric motorcycle known as the KYMCO F9. We only have a few brief shots of the new bike, which is visible in a short 18-second teaser video shown below.
The new Cadillac Escalade is an absolute beast of a thing. However, is it good enough to rival one of the finest luxury SUVs on the market, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580? The Escalade featured in this video is the flagship Sport Platinum variant and comes outfitted with a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 delivering 420 hp
The second round of coronavirus lockdowns, which has closed showrooms in France and the UK, will come at a cost of about 300,000 new car sales in Europe, analyst firm LMC Automotive said. The expected sales losses have led LMC to slightly revise downward its full-year Europe-wide sales forecast, to a decline of 22 percent