FRANKFURT — Tesla can continue referring to the capabilities of its driver assistance system and to autonomous driving in its advertising in Germany after a court threw out a complaint against the practice. Germany’s Wettbewerbszentrale, an industry-sponsored body tasked with policing anti-competitive practices, had filed the so-called non-admissibility complaint with Germany’s Federal Court of Justice.
Jaguar’s metamorphosis into an ultraluxury brand is underway. The change starts with creating a more upscale perception of the iconic British luxury brand in consumers’ minds. The undertaking began Aug. 8 with a new marketing campaign that features ads and videos for upscale magazines. The lifestyle ads aim to position Jaguar as the pinnacle of
5:20 PM ET Formula One’s governing body approved engine regulations for 2026 on Tuesday, an eagerly-awaited move that could lead to the arrival of premium Volkswagen Group brands Porsche and Audi. The FIA said its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) also updated the 2022 and 2023 technical rules to address safety concerns. The new power
What kind of car is the 2023 Dodge Hornet? What does it compare to? The Dodge Hornet resurrects an old model name and applies to the most popular modern vehicle segment in the small crossover SUV. Sharing a platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Dodge Hornet competes with a range of five-seat crossovers, from
Campervans or motorhomes with built-in toilets are great for camping in the outdoors, but no one would expect the same setup in a regular SUV. Still, a Toyota Fortuner owner from India retrofitted a toilet in the boot that is accessible from the cabin. The toilet-equipped SUV was presented by local automotive journalist Sarath Saji
DETROIT — Dodge is working to stand out in the compact crossover segment with the Hornet, a peppy newcomer infused with the brand’s performance DNA and aggressive styling. The Hornet will offer the brand’s first plug-in hybrid variant, which is expected to get more than 30 miles of electric range. It also will be available
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday it is awarding $1.66 billion in grants to cities and states to buy 1,800 buses in a shift to cleaner, lower-emission travel. The grants will fund 1,100 zero-emission buses, which will nearly double the existing 1,300 zero-emission transit buses, the White House said. The funding for
2023 Dodge Hornet GT Dodge DETROIT – The first electrified vehicle for the Dodge brand under Stellantis will be a plug-in hybrid crossover called the Hornet, a resurrected name most recently used for a 1970s station wagon. The compact crossover will be Dodge’s new entry-level vehicle, with a starting price of less than $30,000 for
David Freiburger scored the car he’d wanted for 20-plus years, a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. It was a decent car, mostly original with 95,000 miles on it, but a repaint had turned to chalk, and it looked ridiculous with tiny tires. In this episode of Roadkill Garage, we head to the Steve Dulcich Dog Farm
By William Johnson Posted on August 16, 2022 President Joe Biden will sign the Inflation Reduction Act today, and the act will cut EV tax incentives with it. President Biden is expected to the Inflation Reduction Act that radically changes electric vehicle incentives at the federal level in the US. Most cuts come from the
The 2023 Nissan Z is one of the most exciting new sports cars to launch this year and Jay Leno recently had the opportunity to put it through its paces for the very first time. The comedian brought along the manager for project communications at Nissan North America, Jonathan Buhler, for the review and takes
Polestar said Tuesday it will turn its O2 concept into its next halo car, which is likely to be aimed at the Porsche 911. The 650-kilowatt (872-hp), $200,000 (196,635 euro) full-electric roadster, which will be called the Polestar 6, will be the automaker’s most powerful and most expensive model when it arrives in 2026. The
If you’re like us, you may have dreamed about what it would be like to drive a single-seater, open-wheeled race car on the street. Well, one mystery driver in the Czech Republic has done just that, driving a legitimate GP2 racer with a Ferrari-themed livery on a public highway. Footage of the driver’s antics that
DETROIT — General Motors has added to its board of directors Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of the company that includes luxury fashion brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. Crevoiserat, 58, is a member of the Business Roundtable, a group of chief executives that weigh in on policy issues affecting the economy, along with GM CEO
In this article PSNY Polestar O2 electric roadster concept Source: Polestar Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar said Tuesday that a popular electric roadster that it showed off earlier this year will officially go into production. But interested buyers will have to wait more than three years to get their hands on the new model. Polestar’s
The Dodge Challenger hasn’t been offered as a convertible since 1971. Now, buyers can order one that will be modified by Drop Top Customs in Florida and sold through Dodge dealers, Dodge announced on Monday. Buyers can begin placing orders starting Tuesday, Aug. 16 for 2022 model year Challengers and 2023 Challengers will be eligible
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Obviously, a Lamborghini Huracan equipped with a pair of turbochargers is going to be quick. However, you may be shocked by just how quick it is in the real world. This particular Huracan is a Performante variant that was pushed to its limits on the Autobahn by AutoTopNL. It has been built and modified by