On this episode of The Downshift, we head to Beale Air Force Base, home of the U-2 Spyplane. Since 1957 the U-2 has been essential in collecting intelligence for the United States government. Even though the “Dragon Lady” has been upgraded in the past 60 years, it still remains one the most difficult planes to
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I know, I know. The whole “Don’t like gas prices? Ride a bike!” sounds annoying and feels impractical for most people. But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects
The current Acura NSX may not have revolutionized the supercar industry in the same way that its predecessor did but it remains a very good car, as Doug DeMuro recently discovered when testing out the new Type S variant. The veteran car reviewer first tested the Acura NSX back in May 2017 and at the
Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson does not agree with Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ view that suppliers have to absorb the extra costs that come with the transition to building electric vehicles rather than conventional combustion-powered models. Stellantis is aggressively pursuing ways to save money such as new contract language with its suppliers that requires them
4:05 PM ET SAKHIR, Bahrain — In the space of Formula One’s two preseason tests, Mercedes has presented two very different versions of its new car. When the W13 left Barcelona after the first test it looked relatively conventional. When it emerged again in Bahrain for the second test it looked genuinely revolutionary. The changes,
WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Thursday issued final rules eliminating the need for automated vehicle manufacturers to equip fully autonomous vehicles with manual driving controls to meet crash standards. Automakers and tech companies have faced significant hurdles to deploying automated driving system vehicles without human controls because of safety standards written decades ago that assume
Rivian Automotive Inc. is slashing production targets for its electric vehicles, backing off on price hikes for some customers and posting huge financial losses. But the young automaker still has ambitious plans. In the short term, there’s not a lot the California EV startup can do to speed output of the R1T pickup, R1S SUV
In this article RIVN ZE594-CN R.J. Scaringe, Rivian’s CEO, introduces the world to his company’s R1T all-electric pickup and all-electric R1S SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, November 27, 2018. Mike Blake | Reuters Electric vehicle maker Rivian plans to use new types of battery cells in its electric trucks,
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12:22 PM ET Kevin Magnussen said a Formula One return felt impossible until Haas boss Guenther Steiner asked him to come back as Nikita Mazepin’s replacement. Magnussen, who left Haas and F1 at the end of 2020, was confirmed back at Haas on Wednesday, ahead of this week’s preseason test in Bahrain. It was a
Stellantis will produce the Fiat Panda minicar at its Pomigliano plant in southern Italy until 2026, metal workers unions said after the automaker met workers’ representatives. The Panda’s production extension in Pomigliano will add to output of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV, which is about to start production at the plant. Stellantis, which owns
Ferrari is best known for producing some of the finest V8 and V12 engines that the world has ever known and to some, we’re sure that the idea of a V6-powered Ferrari is akin to sacrilegious. However, with the new 296 GTB, the Italian car manufacturer appears to have got the V6 recipe just right.
In this article BMW-DE Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images German automaker BMW AG said Thursday its revenue and net profit hit all-time highs in 2021, despite increased spending on research and development related to electric vehicles. In a preview of results that it will present at its annual meeting next week,
Volvo Car USA said it will roll out camera-based scanning systems for its dealerships that can inspect cars in seconds. The scanning technology, developed by Israeli company UVeye, uses artificial intelligence to quickly inspect the underbody and tires and provides a 360-degree scan of the exterior. UVeye said dealerships will be able to use the
Acura on Thursday released more details on the 2023 Integra and opened reservations for the four-door hatchback. Deliveries are scheduled to start this spring. The production version preserves the styling of the Integra prototype unveiled in late 2021. Under the hood sits a 1.5-liter turbo-4 (the first turbocharged engine in an Integra) producing 200 hp
Freiburger and Finnegan found a 440-powered 1971 Chrysler Newport eight-door airport car. This rare machine is missing parts of the floor and is rusted all over. So, of course, that means it’s time to take it on a road trip. #Roadkill #Chrysler #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest
By Maria Merano Posted on March 9, 2022 Tesla employees from Ukraine who have been asked to return to their country to fight in the ongoing war against Russia will keep their employment and be paid their salary for three months. Following the three months, Tesla would reassess the conflict in the region and their
MARBELLA, Spain – Renault has been selling electric vehicles for nearly a decade in Europe, but, executives admit, some potential buyers still have concerns about running out of juice on the highway or even just finding a public charging station. So the automaker is hoping to break down any customer hesitancy by rolling out a