Sequential and dual-clutch gearboxes both allow you to manually select gears without a clutch pedal, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same. This video from parts supplier FCP Euro explains the differences between these two types of transmission. In addition to selling parts, FCP Euro has a race team that ran the Volkswagen GTI TCR
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What kind of car is the 2021 Chevy Equinox? What does it compare to? The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox five-seat crossover SUV sits parked at the intersection of value and practicality. We’d shop it against a Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, or Honda CR-V. Is the 2021 Chevy Equinox a good car? Review continues below It doesn’t
A Tesla Model 3 has been destroyed in a horrific crash in Corvallis, Oregon; yet, thankfully, its driver escaped without serious injuries. It is understood that the driver of the Model 3 was under the influence when he lost control of the EV, speared off the road, smashed through two trees and sheared through a
As Infiniti reinvents its product portfolio and brand strategy, the Japanese automaker’s latest model returns to a market segment it helped invent. The QX55 coupe-style crossover, scheduled to arrive in U.S. stores next spring as a 2022 model, positions Infiniti in the high-margin sporty crossover segment now dominated by Germans brands. The new crossover hints
LOS ANGELES — The Honda Civic has been a staple of American motoring for nearly 50 years — but more than that, it has been a cornerstone of Honda Motor Co.’s popularity with U.S. consumers. Now, despite an onslaught of small crossovers intent on digging into the compact car’s coveted sales base of mostly young,
After the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus had been officially rated at 402 miles (647 km) in June 2020, Tesla now delivers versions that can go even further. According to Electrek, who obtained a photo of the Monroney sticker of the newly produced Model S Plus (November), it shows 409 miles (658 km) of EPA
Automakers are sending a slew of critical new and redesigned models into dealer showrooms right now, despite worries around the country about a worsening outlook for the coronavirus pandemic and the possibility of new business restrictions. The timing couldn’t be worse for these fourth-quarter product launches. But on the other hand … the timing couldn’t
By Joey Klender Posted on November 21, 2020 Celebrities are known for driving some of the rarest and expensive cars on Earth, and many of us dream of just seeing some of the vehicles that Hollywood’s most successful stars drive on a daily basis. However, it may come as a surprise that the car celebrities
Battery cell makers are rushing to open factories in Europe, and one of the most intriguing is Svolt, a spinoff of Great Wall Motors that has decided to invest up to 2 billion euros ($2.47 billion) in Germany to create a European manufacturing base. Executives say Svolt will be the first to bring to series
The 1984 release of the album Purple Rain and accompanying movie brought Prince to the height of his fame. Prince went on tour that year to promote the album, and now the bus that served as his home on the road is scheduled to be auctioned off by Mecum in December. First spotted by Silodrome,
What kind of car is the 2021 Mazda 3? What does it compare to? The Mazda 3 is a compact sedan and hatchback that competes with mainstream cars but has upscale aspirations. Its price range fits that narrative as it starts in the low $20,000s and ranges up to the mid-$30,000s. Rivals include the Honda
Canadians are being warned not to let moose lick their cars. It might sound like a weird joke, but it’s actually true. Over the weekend, images posted to Twitter appeared to show a sign in Jasper, Alberta stating ‘Do not let moose lick your car.’ The images gained so much attention that Snopes set out
The COVID-19 crisis has caused shortages of a variety of goods: From cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer to toilet paper and meat, consumers have been stocking up. People also have been buying and renting more bikes and scooters. As the pandemic drones on and consumers shy away from public transportation and shared rides, many are
Karmala Sutton has had a crash course in how to wade through unpredictable situations in her first year as a dealer manager. There’s the coronavirus pandemic, of course. The political climate is so heated that Sutton blocked Fox News and CNN from the waiting area TV to cut down on complaints, leaving customers to watch
Biden wins Georgia recount as Trump setbacks mount As a Georgia audit confirms his victory, the president-elect blasts Donald Trump’s “irresponsibility”.
Consumers are continuing to opt out of public transportation and are instead opting for personal transit and micromobility as COVID-19 drones on. They are also much more willing to pay for in-vehicle technology, especially health-related tech, as a result of the pandemic. Mobility habits in a three-month period this year differed dramatically from all of
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled plans for achieving net-zero in Canada by 2050. Boston has announced a “Zero-Emission Vehicle Roadmap” to escalate support for electric vehicles. How US coal country can adapt to the green energy transition, according to the EESI. UnderstandSolar is a free service that
PARIS — Unions at Renault have approved the automaker’s plan to cut about 2,500 technical and support positions in France through voluntary measures. Positions in engineering and similar will be cut over the next two years through early retirement, retraining and buyouts. Renault hopes to trim an additional 2,100 blue-collar positions, a plan that will be negotiated
Electric vehicle startup Rivian hasn’t delivered any vehicles but is already preparing to expand outside of North America. The company plans to enter Europe in 2022 and China shortly thereafter, initially with its R1S full-size SUV, R.J. Scaringe, CEO and co-founder of Rivian, told Reuters in an interview published Wednesday. The company will then introduce
The 2021 GV80 comes loaded with standard features, including synthetic leather seats, 12-way power adjustable front seats that are heated, a 14.5-inch touchscreen with smartphone compatibility, 19-inch wheels, puddle lamps, and a dual-zone climate control screen flanked with dials and buttons. It earns a point for that gear, another point for starting under $50,000, a
A Pagani Huayra Roadster has been left with serious damage after being crashed by the teenage son of the owner. The Huayra Roadster in question is chassis 76029 and has a unique purple carbon fiber exterior finish. Only a handful of images and videos of the incident had surfaced online at the time of writing,
Calling the kidney grille on BMW’s newly unveiled electric crossover, the iX, “big” might be an understatement. It’s “the largest and arguably most distracting grille in car design history,” wrote Alex Harrington of GrandTourNation.com. For all of the advanced technology and luxurious features packed into the iX, many reviewers and social media users had a
Editor’s note: Ford plans to launch its new online used-vehicle platform in early 2021. A previous version of this story included an incorrect timeframe. DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. will launch a new online used-vehicle platform and brand early next year called Ford Blue Advantage in a bid to give its dealers a larger slice
Today at the Guangzhou Motor Show, Xpeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV), announced its next-generation autonomous driving architecture will include Lidar technology. Xpeng announced it has significantly upgraded its autonomous driving software and hardware systems for the 2021 production models making Xpeng the first car manufacturer in the world to integrate Lidar technology into production vehicles. The
Japanese auto brands nabbed five of the top 10 spots on this year’s Consumer Reports Reliability Survey, with Mazda finishing on top for the first time, followed by Toyota and Lexus. The three Japanese brands traded positions with one another from last year’s survey, when Lexus was first, Mazda second and Toyota third. Buick was
By Joey Klender Posted on November 19, 2020 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite is set to receive a new update next week that will provide “fundamental improvements, both important bug fixes & entire new areas of functionality,” CEO Elon Musk said. The Tesla frontman also stated that if the update provides positive feedback, it will widen
Few street-legal cars are as extreme as the Ariel Nomad, and if you like the regular versions, then you will definitely love the new Nomad R range-topper. It uses the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine powering the 2015-2017 Honda Civic Type R, with a supercharger bolted on. As a result, it delivers 335 brake horsepower and 243
FRANKFURT — German supplier Thyssenkrupp plans to cut another 5,000 jobs to stem losses across its sprawling empire after posting a 1.6 billion euro ($1.9 billion) operating loss in its latest financial year, the company said in a statement on Thursday. The company said it expected to make a decision about what to do with
Tara Rush will take over the chief marketing officer role at Audi of America, moving up from her current position as chief communications officer. She assumes many of the duties performed by vice president of marketing Loren Angelo, who is departing the automaker after a 12-year stint in which he held various marketing roles. Rush,
Audi’s upcoming Q4 E-Tron has been spotted again. The battery-electric compact crossover SUV was previewed as a concept in 2019, and judging by our latest spy shots the production version will closely mirror the striking show car. Audi Q4 e-tron concept Audi will reveal the Q4 E-Tron later this year, meaning we’ll likely see it
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