While the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal legislation double down on battery-electric vehicles, many automakers continue to invest in hydrogen-powered transport. Toyota is the most significant player. It already sells the Mirai fuel cell sedan, and it is using a modular system based on the Mirai’s technology to develop a hydrogen-electric powertrain for heavy-duty
In this article GM A robot car of the General Motors subsidiary Cruise is on a test drive. Andrej Sokolow | picture alliance | Getty Images General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit Cruise has recalled and updated software in 80 self-driving robotaxis after a June crash in San Francisco that resulted in minor injuries, according to
Hyundai fields five Veloster N race cars in the dramatic first race at Daytona Speedway in pursuit of the 2020 IMSA TCR Championship. #HyundaiRacing #Motorsports #Hyundai
By Johnna Crider Posted on September 3, 2022 Tesla’s AI Day last year was an incredible learning experience for me when I attended in person. Tesla will be holding its second AI Day event at the end of this month and we have a lot to look forward to. Loup Ventures seems to agree and
Before the end of the 2022 calendar year, we expect the GR Corolla to end up in the hands of some very happy Toyota customers. Before that happens, we’re getting the chance to test out the mighty hot hatch. With that in mind, what do you want to know about it? We’ve covered everything known
Volvo’s August sales fell by 4.6 percent to 43,666 vehicles as the global semiconductor shortage and other disruptions continued to hurt deliveries, the automaker said in a statement. Demand remained good, but the component shortages as well as power cuts and COVID-19 outbreaks in China interrupted output, the company said. Volvo said on Thursday it
4:53 PM ET Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Colton Herta receives a buzz on his phone alerting him every time his name is linked to a Formula One seat next season with AlphaTauri. The speculation is so rampant that Herta said Friday that he has stopped reading the reports. He has also informed his father,
Monthly car payments are a fact of life for millions of us. Most people can’t afford to buy a brand new car for cash, and even those that can don’t like the idea of having their money tied up in a daily driver when it could be making more money by being used elsewhere. But
Toyota Motor North America is recalling about 84,000 of its newest light trucks, certain 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickups and 2022 Lexus NX 250 and NX 350 compact crossovers, over concerns that their electronic parking brake may not operate properly. The Japanese automaker said it intends to update the skid control electronic control unit software
Nvidia has found success in China by selling automotive chips to the country’s electric car companies. But the U.S. semiconductor giant has been restricted from sending some products to China. So far, electric vehicle makers do not seem to be affected. Budrul Chukrut | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — U.S. restrictions
You have attended a few classic car auctions and are thinking it’s time to experience what it’s like to buy a car at one. Auctions can be a great place to buy, and for a number of reasons: First, you can often find cars at auction that you cannot find elsewhere. Special cars, cars with
Municipal services are ripe for conversion to electric vehicles. With all of those hours on the road, switching away from polluting gas-powered engines could make a huge difference. But when it comes to fire trucks, I’m not sure if this little fire engine has what it takes. But it certainly has gusto, and that earns
Sales of AvtoVAZ’s Lada cars rose sharply in August as the industry continues to grapple with the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The brand said it sold 18,087 passenger cars during the month – up 75 percent on July. While sales were down 7 percent compared with August 2021, it was the best monthly
1:00 AM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Justin Ashley led Top Fuel qualifying Friday night in the NHRA U.S. Nationals with a 3.716-second pass at 330.23 mph. “You always want to come out hot and make a good run down the track,” Ashley said. “It’s a special weekend for us and we always want to
MEXICO CITY — Volkswagen Group‘s Mexico unit said in a statement on Thursday it is “profoundly disappointed” by the union’s rejection of a 9 percent proposed salary increase. The raise would have been the country’s largest salary increase by an automaker in recent years, and is the second time the union has voted to reject
WASHINGTON — General Motors startup unit Cruise LLC said Thursday it had recalled 80 self-driving vehicles and updated their software after a June crash in San Francisco left two people injured. Federal regulators said the recalled software could “incorrectly predict” an oncoming vehicle’s path. Cruise said it had determined this unusual scenario would not recur
In this article GM Billboards at the Ziegler Cadillac, Buick and GMC Dealership in Lincolnwood, Illinois, the United States. U.S. General Motors Co. Joel Lerner | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is offering buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers that don’t want to make investments in the brand’s transition to exclusively
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Mercedes AMG GT S is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on