A possible refreshed Tesla Model S has been spied at the Fremont factory. This Model S looks meaner than the current car and it’s surely a head-turner too. It’s too soon to say if this is the much-anticipated Tesla Model S Plaid or if it’s indeed the long-awaited Tesla Model S refresh, but regardless, this
Month: January 2021
TOKYO — Carlos Ghosn was afraid of being fired as CEO of Renault if the world knew how much salary he was really making, according to testimony in the Japanese trial against one of his former deputies, American human resources executive Greg Kelly. A key witness this month turned up the heat on Kelly, who
What Toyota did with the GR Yaris is remind every petrolhead that carmakers still know how to cater to their more enthusiastic customers without asking them to break the bank. And even if Toyota won’t bring the little GR Yaris over to the U.S., reports suggest that the Japanese carmaker is working on a hot
BERLIN — Volkswagen is in talks with its main suppliers about possible claims for damages due to a shortage of semiconductors, a company spokesman said. The spokesman’s comments came after Automobilwoche reported that VW may seek compensation from Robert Bosch and Continental after the automaker was forced to reduce production in Germany because of a
James David Power III, who turned a scrappy home business that tracked customer satisfaction with new-vehicle quality into a giant global market research firm that today monitors everything from consumers’ experience with new-car sales and service, to auto lenders, airlines, health care providers, homebuilders and hoteliers, died Saturday. He was 89 years old. He died
From the Mitsubishi Eclipse to the Toyota Supra, the original 2001 hit “The Fast and the Furious” turned many cars into stars. But even more cars didn’t make the cut, as Craig Lieberman, a technical advisor for the early films in the franchise, explains in this video. First off, the original movie focused on tuner
The Mercedes-AMG C 63 can spin its rear wheels at the lightest touch of the throttle. However, you need to turn off the traction control for that, something the driver of this black C 63 S Coupe clearly didn’t know. This clip was recently shared to Reddit and appears to have been filmed somewhere in
Small acts of kindness made a big impact at Dave Wright Nissan-Subaru amid the pandemic, and owner Dave Wright made sure employees who went above and beyond during the last 11 months did not go unnoticed. “We felt like there was a lot of great things happening, and we wanted a situation where people would
By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 24, 2021 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta may be improving at a rapid pace since its first iteration was released back in October, but Waymo CEO John Krafcik seems to be under the impression that there is a ceiling for the electric car maker’s current autonomous driving efforts. In an
Executives from PSA Group make up a slight majority of the Stellantis leadership team announced last week, though Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executives are in charge of the company’s finances, marketing and North American business. Mark Stewart remains North American COO under Mike Manley, the former FCA CEO who is now head of the Americas. There
Sport utility vehicles are all but taking over the automotive market in the United States and the luxury segments are no exception. The Range Rover — which celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2020 — is one of the originals. It continues to be a strong seller that commands a lot of respect. But its ranks
PARIS — Renault’s future full-electric small cars will use a modified version of the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF-B platform, including the reborn Renault 5 and a new model to come from high-performance brand Alpine, CEO Luca de Meo said. The news about the architecture – which Renault calls CMF-B EV — answers one question about the group’s
DETROIT — Cadillac will take 500 reservations for the 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing editions next month before the performance sedans hit dealerships this summer. Following a virtual reveal Feb. 1, customers can make a $1,000 refundable deposit to reserve one of the 250 CT4-V Blackwings or 250 CT5-V Blackwings, Cadillac said in a statement
Mercedes-Benz’s GLA-Class compact crossover SUV this week spawned a battery-electric version in the form of the EQA. Just the one grade has been announced but more are planned, including one with over 268 horsepower. 2021 Porsche Taycan rear-wheel drive Porsche also introduced a new base version of its Taycan electric sedan. Aside from a lower
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a small but well-equipped crossover available in only base Sport trim. What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Mazda CX-3? What does it compare to? The Mazda CX-3 small crossover SUV is more like a subcompact hatchback. Smaller than the Mazda CX-30, it competes with the Chevy Trax, Hyundai Venue,
Last Wednesday, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess joined Twitter, and his first tweet was a jab at Elon Musk and Tesla. The tweet references how the group’s first mass-market electric vehicles outperformed those from Tesla and winning the first markets in Europe, all in their debut year. Hello @Twitter! I’m here to make an impact
TOKYO — Toyota is putting a small electric vehicle on the roads of Japan with an innovative design for handling the country’s narrow, winding streets and urban commuting needs. The C+Pod, launched Dec. 25, measures just 8 feet, 2 inches long and 4 feet, 3 inches wide, delivering an ultratight turning radius of 12 feet,
Firefighters thought they had extinguished the post-crash blaze. Then they heard popping sounds. On the scene of a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model X in Mountain View, Calif., in March 2018, the fire department contemplated the energy hazards that lay in the wrecked electric vehicle before them. When further complications and potential dangers surfaced,
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shows off the Tesla Semi as he unveils the company’s new electric semi truck during a presentation in Hawthorne, California, U.S., November 16, 2017. Alexandria Sage | Reuters Recent job listings show that Tesla is moving ahead with its long-delayed plans for its electric Semi truck, an initiative it first unveiled
Alibaba is one of the best places around to find the coolest and sometimes weirdest electric vehicles in the world. As part of a new series known as Awesomely weird Alibaba electric vehicle of the week, we’re taking a look at some of our favorites. This week’s feature is a small-yet-mighty electric pickup truck designed
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