Reversing out of a parking space is usually an easy job but a video proves that, occasionally, things can go wrong. A woman fell out of her Hyundai Santa Fe while reversing, with the SUV hitting her neighbor’s Hyundai Venue and the garbage bins. The video, uploaded on YouTube by ViralHog, was shot on May
Month: July 2022
Toyota Motor Corp. has used up a key U.S. tax credit for hybrid and electric vehicles, a milestone that the automaker says will raise its costs and hinder adoption of climate-friendly cars. The company said Friday that it sold 3,876 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in June. The U.S. allows automakers to offer a $7,500
By 2030, Stellantis expects to boast more than 25 electric vehicles across its U.S. portfolio. Ram will offer buyers the ability to haul loads with versatile electric pickups. Dodge will have performance enthusiasts burning rubber with zero-emission muscle cars. Jeep will have moved beyond its 4xe plug-in hybrid technology to full EVs still capable of
In this article TSLA A giant cowboy boot is on display outside the Tesla Giga Texas manufacturing facility during the “Cyber Rodeo” grand opening party on April 7, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Suzanne Cordeiro | AFP | Getty Images Tesla just posted its second-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers for 2022. Here are the key
Supercar and niche vehicle manufacturers have been given more time to switch to zero-emission powertrains after the EU agreed to push back the end of their special arrangement on CO2 until the end of 2035. Automakers such as Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin could have had to meet tougher limits as early as 2029. Instead,
We drove the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 broke cover, and the BMW 3.0 CSL was both spotted and teased. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Our perception of the future of General Motors’ luxury division came into focus when we drove the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The electric
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 1, 2022 Back in May, the Orlando Police Pension Fund, which holds Twitter shares, filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s efforts to acquire the social media company. This lawsuit was dismissed Friday, removing yet another hurdle to Musk and his potential Twitter buyout.
The Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 limited production specials are amongst the most desirable and gorgeous exotic cars of our time but they have one major flaw: they come without a roof. Owners of the supercars faced the hurdles of everyday life first-hand when the rain started to fall during a gathering at Ferrari’s Fiorano
An advanced driving simulator is helping Ford Motor Co. push out new vehicles more efficiently. The simulator in Dearborn, Mich., which helped bring the Maverick and F-150 Lightning to market, uses rFpro, a driving simulation software, and lidar by scanning roads to the millimeter to create an immersive experience for the driver, a Ford official
Software company WirelessCar is at the forefront of a global push to find new ways to use connected-vehicle data. Founded in 1999, the Swedish company provides connected services in more than 9 million vehicles in more than 100 countries. WirelessCar works with nearly a dozen automakers, with its most robust services featured in Volkswagen, Volvo
A robot car of the General Motors subsidiary Cruise is on a test drive. Andrej Sokolow | picture alliance | Getty Images Automotive and tech executives long promised autonomous vehicles would drive better than humans, but that wasn’t the case for a fleet of Cruise cars in San Francisco this week. The company, a majority-owned
The Lightyear 0 may come from a Dutch electric startup that you may have never heard of but it adds an interesting spin to the EV and, in theory, could be the start of something big. In designing the 0, Lightyear set out to make it as efficient as possible. As such, it has a
SAO PAULO — Renault will invest 2 billion reais ($377.12 million) in Brazil for the production of a new SUV and a new 1.0-liter turbocharged engine, according to a company statement. Production of the new car had been announced in March, but the group was awaiting approval from its parent company for the new investment
10:25 AM ET SILVERSTONE, England — A group of environmental protesters have threatened to invade the track during Sunday’s British Grand Prix. The threat was made ahead of what could be Silverstone’s record attendance, with F1 expecting 400,000 fans to attend across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1 Related Race day attendance may well exceed the
Did anyone think the Corvette Stingray wasn’t fast enough? For those who did, there’s the new Z06 with performance and engine sounds to rival the best from Ferrari and Lamborghini. Join Technical Director Frank Markus for an early look. Get our first look impressions right here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3nLbAAb #Corvette #CorvetteZ06 #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Buick Encore GX? What does it compare to? Small in stature but big on style, the 2023 Buick Encore GX is a compact crossover SUV worth shopping against the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and even the Volvo XC40. Is the 2023 Buick Encore GX a good car/SUV? Review
Toyan, a company that makes working miniature engines, has made what is claimed to be the world’s smallest rotary engine. Despite its tiny stature, the 0.0024-liter engine can still howl. Purchased by YouTube channel Warped Perception, who is no stranger to small rotary engines, the miniscule Wankel is allowed to run. But getting it running
It’s time to consider what tools are still in your garage that are powered by gas and oil. While you might already have replaced your mower or other larger tools, like chainsaws or hedge trimmers, is your string trimmer and blower still gas-powered? Well, if so, then BLACK+DECKER’s 2-tool electric string trimmer and blower combo