Mitsubishi Motors said it had stopped production at a Russian plant in Kaluga that it owns with Stellantis until further notice, joining other major carmakers that have halted operations in Russia. “Due to the logistical difficulties, vehicle exports and parts supply to Russia have been suspended since March,” Mitsubishi said in a statement on Friday.
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7:20 PM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — They may both hail from Australia, and share Italian heritage, but that doesn’t mean Oscar Piastri is banging down Daniel Ricciardo’s door to gain racing insights from the eight-time Formula One race winner. In fact, Piastri, the reigning Formula 2 champion and current Alpine reserve driver, says he only
An employee of a Toyota dealership in northern Illinois died Thursday evening after being shot in the store’s parking lot, local police said. Police in Loves Park, Ill., said Anderson Toyota employee Daniel R. Johnson, 29, was shot and that “the evidence indicates this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence.”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla’s “Gigafactory” on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. Patrick Pleul | AFP | Getty Images Elon Musk tweeted Tesla may get into the lithium mining and refining business directly and at scale because the cost of the
We drove the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, spied a possible BMW M3 CSL, and saw the first Koenigsegg Gemera prototype. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Customer examples of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV are in production, and this week we managed to test one (previously we tested a prototype). The
The first-ever electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is launching this spring, offering 25 miles of all-electric range and an average fuel economy of 56 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). For Easter Jeep Safari, the automaker is taking the Grand Cherokee 4xe to the next level with the Trailhawk concept. Said to pair legendary Jeep 4×4
11:01 PM ET Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. — William Byron raced to his first NASCAR Truck Series victory since 2016 on Thursday night at Martinsville Speedway. Byron, in just his second Truck Series start since 2016, led a race-high 94 of the 200 laps and grabbed the lead after Stage 2. Byron outdueled Johnny Sauter
Bugatti has notified U.S. safety regulators that it is recalling a single 2018 Chiron model to inspect screws that fasten the front frame. Loose support could compromise the structural protection of the 1,500-horsepower vehicle and increase the risk of injury in a crash, the manufacturer told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is
Four dealerships — representing General Motors, Stellantis and Toyota brands — were sold in first- and second-quarter deals. Here’s a look at the deals involving dealerships in Michigan, Texas and New York. One of the deals involved an auto retailer listed on Automotive News‘ list of the top 150 dealership groups. Serra Automotive, one of
In this article TSLA Founder and CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks during a media tour of the Tesla Gigafactory, which will produce batteries for the electric carmaker, in Sparks, Nevada. James Glover II | Reuters Tesla may start production of a humanoid robot known as Optimus as early as next year, CEO Elon
By Maria Merano Posted on April 7, 2022 As everyone at Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo settles down to listen to Elon Musk’s talk at Giga Texas, the anticipation builds in the air. The Tesla community is eager and excited to hear about any updates and details Elon Musk will announce to the world at Giga Texas
8:18 PM ET Volkswagen and its brands Porsche and Audi are open to entering Formula One, a Volkswagen spokesperson said on Thursday, after months of speculation that the two brands were in negotiation over partnerships to enter the highest class of international motor racing. The German carmaker, which has not previously been involved with Formula
Volkswagen Group has opened the door for its Porsche and Audi brands to pursue separate entries into Formula One racing. VW Group’s supervisory and management boards are backing plans for the brands to potentially join the competition as early as 2026, VW said Thursday. VW Group has not previously been involved with F1 but has
General Motors is embracing an electric future with their Ultium platform and they’re launching it with one of the most remarkable pickups ever created. We’re talking about the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, which revives a long-dormant brand in spectacular fashion. The team behind the vehicle was tasked with creating an “EV without precedent,” and they’ve
Ohio State University running back TreVeyon Henderson is among the top football players in the country, but at Ricart Automotive Group he’s just one of the “interns.” Henderson, several of his teammates and other Ohio State athletes star in a series of advertisements that show them fetching coffee, pushing cars and being silly with group
In this article TSLA Investor Ron Baron has been one of Tesla‘s largest shareholders for years, and he has no plans to change that. Baron told CNBC on Thursday that he thinks the electric vehicle giant’s high-flying stock has much more room to run – and that he plans to continue holding the company’s stock
Porsche is out testing prototypes for an updated version of its Cayenne mid-size SUV. The popular performance SUV is set to take on a radical—at least for Porsche—new look judging by the changes spotted on the prototypes. The front end has been completely revised and features new headlights with a flatter, more angular shape similar
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several other auto industry leaders, like GM’s Mary Barry, met with the Biden administration regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to a new release from the Department of Transport. Last year, Tesla and Musk weren’t invited to a meeting on the US auto industry at the white house regarding electrification.