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11 women who changed automotive history and the 2021-03-01 15:13:00Today marks the first day of National Women’s History Month. To celebrate, we’re celebrating women whose ideas, tenacity and inventions ch

"Hot Wheels Unleashed" video game coming Sept. 30 2021-03-01 14:00:00If you're running out of space for your Hot Wheels collection, why not take it digital? Scheduled to be released Sept. 30, "Hot Wheels Unleashed" i

The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette no longer starts below 2021-03-01 13:00:00When the Chevrolet Corvette C8 debuted for the 2020 model year, a base price of just under $60,000 was one of the main highlights. However, that will

Aston Martin commits to current sports cars, mid-engine 2021-03-01 11:45:00Aston Martin last week held an investor presentation detailing its 2020 financial results, during which new CEO Tobias Moers outlined some of the auto

Maserati GranTurismo spy shots, modern VW Microbus, new 2021-03-01 11:00:00Maserati is out testing the new mechanical package for a redesigned GranTurismo and is using a makeshift Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio body to keep p

C-Class-like electric sedan likely to be based on 2021-03-01 10:00:00Mercedes-Benz has just launched a new generation of its C-Class but the handsome sedan won't have a battery-electric variant to take on the Tesla Mod

2022 Honda CR-V spy shots: Redesign coming for 2021-03-01 08:45:00Honda has been spotted testing a prototype for what's likely to be its next-generation CR-V. The CR-V has grown in size over the years from a compact

There's another team aiming to break the world 2021-03-01 08:00:00In January we learned that the United Kingdom's Bloodhound project aiming to set a new land speed record for a steerable car had come to a halt due t

2022 Land Rover Defender adds V-8, but you'll 2021-03-01 07:00:00Ever since the modern Land Rover Defender's reveal in 2019, fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a V-8 option. Well, we can confirm th

Teaser for VW's self-driving van due in 2025 2021-03-01 06:00:00Volkswagen in 2025 will launch a self-driving version of its upcoming electric van based on the ID.Buzz concept first shown in 2017, the automaker sai

2023 Maserati GranTurismo spy shots: New grand tourer 2021-03-01 02:00:00A test mule for Maserati's long-awaited redesign of the GranTurismo has been spotted for the first time. A test mule is where the engineers hide the

How to protect everything with paint protection film 2021-02-28 11:00:00If you want to keep your car's paint looking new, paint protection film is a great option. The name is pretty self-explanatory, but this video from A

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More XPeng EVs head to Norway 2021-02-04 11:12:00XPeng has shipped a second batch of over 200 G3 smart electric SUVs to Norway. This follows an earlier initial batch of 100 in December 2020.

Ford terminates EV plans with Zotye 2021-02-04 09:45:00Ford has decided to terminate plans to launch electric vehicle joint ventures with China's Zotye Auto.

UK CV sales off to a good start 2021-02-04 08:53:00The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market enjoyed growth in the first month of 2021, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers

Constellium planning a recycling investment in Europe 2021-02-04 08:09:00Constellium on Thursday announced it was in the advanced planning stages of an investment to increase its recycling capacity in Europe.

Scania to test self-driving trucks on motorways 2021-02-04 06:18:00Scania has been granted permission by the Swedish Transport Agency to test self-driving trucks on the E4 motorway between Södertälje and J&o

Perodua targets record sales and output in 2021 2021-02-04 06:04:00Perodua, Malaysia's second national car company, said it aimed to increase sales by 9% to 240,000 vehicles in 2021 from 220,163 units in 2020.

UK car market down 39.5% in January 2021-02-04 06:00:00New car sales in the UK were down almost 40% in January as showroom closures due to population lockdowns stifled demand.

GM Korea to cut output due to chip 2021-02-04 05:33:00GM Korea said it would cut production by 50% at one of its three plants from next week due to the global shortage of semiconductors.

Valeo commits to carbon neutrality by 2050 2021-02-04 03:39:00Valeo says it is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and will have reached 45% of its objective by 2030.

Chips shortage hits four GM plants 2021-02-03 12:34:00General Motors has become the latest automaker hit by the global shortage of semiconductor chips as it said on Wednesday it would take down production

Kia to sign EV deal with Apple - 2021-02-03 12:24:00Kia reportedly will sign a KRW4 trillion (US$3.59bn) deal with Apple to build electric vehicles.

Daimler to split into two 2021-02-03 10:52:00Daimler announced on Wednesday it plans separation into two "pure-play" companies and a majority listing of Daimler Truck to "accelerate into a zer

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Stellantis Laying off 150 Jeep Employees in Illinois 2021-02-25 19:20:49Jeep is laying off 150 workers that would have otherwise been employed at its Belvidere Assembly Plant, which actually produces the Jeep Cherokee inst

Mail’s Here: USPS Picks Oshkosh Defense NGDV 2021-02-25 17:00:59The United States Postal Service (USPS) has revealed its new mail truck after a 6-year competition, selecting the duck-billed option from Wisconsin-ba

NASCAR Ready For Circuit of The Americas Races 2021-02-25 14:16:59NASCAR’s inaugural run at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas will take place May 21-23, and Speedway Motorsports, the event organizer,

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Ford CEO Calls for U.S. 2021-02-25 14:11:40On Wednesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley told attendees of the Wolfe Research Auto Conference that the United States needs to start building batteries f

Buell Motorcycles is Back From the Dead 2021-02-25 09:00:42EBR Motorcycles of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2020 acquired Buell and is bringing the storied brand back to life. Models are currently in production,

Land Rover Defender of the Faith 2021-02-24 19:59:33The Land Rover Defender, absent from the U.S. for a quarter of a century, has made its return in both a 90 and 110 super size. Available from 296 HP m

Hyundai Reportedly Using SK Batteries for Ioniq 5 2021-02-24 16:00:07We recently published an article about Hyundai’s upcoming Ioniq 5 EV and closed by suggesting it might be desirable that North America wouldn&rs

Rare Rides: The 2012 Maybach 57 S Coupe 2021-02-24 15:30:49Today’s Rare Ride is a custom-built version of an already-exclusive car. Originally a large sedan, Xenatec’s 57 S coupe was built only in

Hyundai Recalling LG Batteries, Who’s to Blame? 2021-02-24 14:45:13Hyundai will be recalling 82,000 electric vehicles sold around the world due to a presumed fire risk and its getting a little ugly, though t

On Tiger Woods, Auto Journalism, and Clickbait 2021-02-24 12:37:25Golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a nasty one-car accident yesterday. He survived, but he suffered serious injuries, and his golf career might b

Cooper Go Goes to Goodyear 2021-02-24 09:00:41Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that they are acquiring Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, strengthening their position in the market,

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Comes Out Looking Highly Conceptual 2021-02-23 18:30:00The Hyundai the Ioniq 5 compact crossover made its debut Monday evening and it’s another win for the brand’s styling department. Desp

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Startup plan takes hold at Ind. plant 2021-03-01 00:00:01The old Hummer plant in Mishawaka, Ind., has seen ventures come and go. It now has a well-financed startup on-site.

The latest numbers on auto production affected by 2021-03-01 00:00:01Here is the latest tally measuring the impact of the global microchip shortage on vehicle production, as provided by AutoForecast Solutions.

Carvana to add prep centers to turn cars 2021-03-01 00:00:01Customer demand is outstripping its ability to prepare vehicles for sale fast enough. The used-vehicle retailer plans to add 10 inspection and re

Step one: Find weak links in U.S. supply 2021-03-01 00:00:01President Joe Biden's directive to identify risks in the nation's critical lines is part of an effort to boost domestic manufacturing and addre

COVID-19 vaccines reaching auto plants, but challenges remain 2021-03-01 00:00:01Stellantis became the first automaker in the U.S. to begin vaccinating its hourly workers from COVID-19. But automakers have to deal with differe

New-school solution for recruiting auto techs 2021-03-01 00:00:01While other dealerships struggle to find technicians, Magic Toyota in Edmonds, Wash., is training its own techs in-house, hiring a full-time professor

Bidirectional EVs could lend a hand in power 2021-03-01 00:00:01Using two-way power, electric vehicles actually may help during a power crisis such as the one the one that afflicted Texas.

Polestar expands to mid-America 2021-03-01 00:00:01By the end of 2022, the electric vehicle maker hopes to have 35 stores in the U.S.

Nissan's Saikawa praises ex-boss Ghosn during trial 2021-03-01 00:00:01In the trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly, ex-CEO Hiroto Saikawa said he thought Carlos Ghosn deserved his generous retirement packages.

Dealer profits surge 48% to record in a 2021-03-01 00:00:01The 2020 figure blew by the industry's previous profit record for the average store, recorded in 2015.

Tavares warns Stellantis' Italian plant costs are twice 2021-02-27 04:58:25The Stellantis CEO said the problem was primarily not labor costs but production costs on FCA models that did not sell in anticipated number

How incentives revived Ontario 2021-02-27 00:00:01New multibillion dollar investment plans by the Detroit 3, combined with government incentives, show that Canada's global profile in the auto industr

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Holy Front-Overhang, Batman! 2023 Honda CR-V Prototype Looks 2021-03-01 16:05:24The CR-V is Honda’s first ever crossover-SUV designed in-house and not badge-engineered from another carmaker, and it was originally introduced

Toyota Hilux With Lexus V8 Engine Is Dakar 2021-03-01 14:35:36If you've ever started browsing for cool cars for sale online, learn that there is one step further you can go down that road. And that step is looki

2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Pricing May 2021-03-01 14:16:15Not that long ago, there was a rumor suggesting $25,000 as the starting price of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The small truck with crossover styling a

1.9 Million Toyota RAV4 SUVs Investigated Over 12-Volt 2021-03-01 13:08:15As far as the automotive industry is concerned, the days when everything was overengineered are only a memory. Even Toyota, which still is a byword fo

LS-Swapped Ford Mustang With 8 Turbos Hits The 2021-03-01 12:38:57It has been over a month now since we've been keeping an eye out for the 8-turbo, LS-swapped Ford Mustang Kyle Williams in building in Canada. And th

Rear-Engined Nissan GT-R Rendering Is the Japanese Porsche 2021-03-01 12:36:06After Nissan directly targeted the Porsche 911 Turbo back in the late 2000s when the R35 generation of the GT-R was building a reputation, you'll win

Someone Dropped a Corvette V8 Engine Into a 2021-03-01 11:48:49Jeep may be known for SUVs and trucks like the CJ, Wrangler, Gladiator, and Wagoneer, but it also built a cab-over hauler from 1956 to 1965. At the ti

Brough Superior Lawrence Revealed, 188 of Them to 2021-03-01 11:43:23Had the EICMA 2020 event taken place last year in Italy, the world would have been treated to what is described by its makers “the most high-end

Next-Gen Dodge Viper Looks Like a Striking Supercar 2021-03-01 11:29:13It's no secret that, in the supercar segment, styling is the primary language of love. And with so many proposals, be they real or virtual, showing u

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Three-Row SUV Priced From $25,795 2021-03-01 11:09:51Based on the CMF-CD vehicle architecture, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander carries a sticker price of $25,795 excluding destination charge. That’s

SPOFEC’s Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Is Less Mack 2021-03-01 11:03:19The Cullinan is a really strong first effort by Rolls-Royce in building a luxury SUV or any type of SUV, for that matter. However, while it is quite l

NASA's Retractable-Propeller Electric Aircraft to Start High-Voltage Testing 2021-03-01 10:24:57NASA calls it X-57 Maxwell, and it is the testbed for a possible solution to electrify airborne transportation. The project, first announced in Octobe