Japan’s three biggest automakers are facing the greatest risk from climate change among global auto companies because much of their manufacturing remains concentrated in the island nation, according to a study by Greenpeace. Toyota, Honda and Nissan will face major challenges ranging from hurricanes and flooding to high temperatures and water shortages, in the coming
11:48 AM ET Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer has accused Oscar Piastri of lacking integrity and said he’s gone back on his word by trying to race for McLaren. Piastri is in the middle of a legal dispute between McLaren and Alpine, with both teams set to visit the FIA’s contract recognition board next week to
Bentley and The Macallan distillery today revealed the design of their first collaborative product, a horizontal bottle that will house a limited single malt whiskey that is still in the process of being created. “Our prototype for The Macallan Horizon is truly pioneering in both its design and use of materials,” said Chris Cooke, Bentley’s
Nissan Motor Co. will ax the Rogue Sport crossover as it focuses on higher-volume models and revamps its lineup for an electric future. Production of the Rogue Sport will end in December, Nissan told dealers in a memo obtained by Automotive News. “With the all-new Rogue and recently redesigned Kicks, we will continue to cover
In this article TSLA NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage) Theo Wargo | Wireimage | Getty Images Tesla has threatened to sue
Happy Holidays from the Motor Trend team! Thanks for joining us for Season 2 as we continued to grow and evolve. We’ll be taking a break until the new year and returning on Monday January 6, 2014. Stay tuned for Season 3 and an exciting new year of programming, but until then enjoy our Slow
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, Tesla launching a cheaper Tesla Model Y in Europe, FSD getting a price hike, new Kia EV9 images, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As
Porsche has lined up investor interest for its initial public offering at a valuation of as much as $85 billion, signaling one of Europe’s biggest-ever listings is poised to go ahead despite market headwinds, according to people familiar with the matter. Volkswagen Group’s sports-car brand has secured pre-orders that exceed the shares on offer at
9:15 AM ET Marshall Pruett With two races remaining, 41-year-old Will Power, right, leads 42-year-old Scott Dixon in a seven-way fight for the IndyCar title. Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Myspace. Blackberrys. Presidents. All have come and gone during Scott Dixon‘s three-decade reign atop the IndyCar Series. The New Zealander’s breakthrough championship came a lifetime
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Cadillac CT5? What does it compare to? With the CT5, Cadillac has a sleek and sporty fastback sedan that undercuts more pricey rivals. They include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series, and the Acura TLX. Is the 2023 Cadillac CT5 a good car? Review continues below It’s a great
Movie fans might be eagerly awaiting the tenth instalment in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, but residents in the suburb of Los Angeles where filming for Fast X is taking place are less than ecstatic. People living in the Angelino Heights area of L.A. are so fed up with the unwelcome attention the movies
Getty Images California is to ban the sale of new petrol-only vehicles by 2035, marking a historic step in the state’s attempts to tackle climate change. The new rules are aimed to force car makers to accelerate the introduction to the market of cleaner vehicles. It comes after Governor Gavin Newsom set a target in
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order on implementation of the $52.7 billion semiconductor chips manufacturing subsidy and research law, the White House said. Earlier this month, Biden signed the bill to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China’s science and technology efforts. By subsidizing U.S. chip
Automakers are caught in a conundrum of whether to quickly adopt new technologies that risk increased complaints from car buyers when they don’t work as expected, according to a J.D. Power study. Consumers routinely punish automakers in quality ratings for car technology not meeting expectations. But consumers will credit automakers when innovations are properly executed,
In this article F Visitors check on a Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle displayed at a launch event in Shanghai, China April 13, 2021. Yilei Sun | Reuters DETROIT – Ford Motor is hiking the starting prices of its electric Mustang Mach-E crossover by more than $8,000 for some models, as it reopens order banks
It’s been the stuff of rumors for years but Audi on Friday finally confirmed its intention to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship starting from 2026. Audi won’t go it alone but will partner with an existing team whose identity will be revealed later this year but is expected to be Sauber, which currently
Genesis has announced US pricing for its first all-electric executive sedan, the 2023 Electrified G80, which starts at $79,825 (excluding $1,095 freight charges). The Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan is expected to have a similar starting MSRP in the US, if not slightly higher. Along with the GV60, the brand’s first electric SUV, the Electrified G80 will
MADRID — Stellantis has halted its Opel car factory in Zaragoza in northern Spain for five shifts due to a shortage of semiconductors, labor union CCOO said. The plant announced it would suspend production from Thursday evening and resume output on Monday, a union representative told Reuters. Opel declined to comment. A chip shortage has