The Rivian R1T, one of the first electric pickup trucks on the market, is “way underpriced,” according to a manufacturing expert known for his sometimes blunt assessments of electric vehicles from Tesla Inc. and others. The R1T also could use some engineering and production changes to reduce its manufacturing cost, according to Sandy Munro, head
In this article F Ford Motor said Thursday that it will add about 6,200 union jobs in the Midwest as it revamps three factories to build new electric and gas-powered models, including a new seventh-generation version of the Mustang coupe. The factory investments, expected to cost $3.7 billion, will go toward retooling plants to build a new
I’ve been an electric bike proponent for well over a decade. My love affair with e-bikes began when I discovered their utility as car replacements (and have led to me living essentially car-free since high school). But I learned how their usefulness only grew as I dove deeper into the fitness and recreational aspects of
On this episode of The Downshift, we take a look at the stylish world of Cafe Racers and the vintage motorcycles they love. The Downshift appears every Tuesday on the new Motor Trend channel. http://www.youtube.com/motortrend Subscribe now to make sure you’re in on all the action! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=motortrend Facebook – http://facebook.com/motortrendmag Twitter – http://twitter.com/motortrend Google+ –
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle maker’s total headcount will increase over the next 12 months, but the number of salaried staff should be little changed, backtracking from an email just two days ago saying that job cuts of 10 percent were needed. “Total headcount will increase, but salaried should be fairly flat,”
6:28 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande returned Chip Ganassi Racing to the victory fountain at the Detroit Grand Prix with a second consecutive win Saturday in the IMSA sports car race. Ganassi won the race a year ago with van der Zande and Kevin Magnussen. Bourdais now
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TOKYO — No more controversial mugs for Lexus— The premium brand’s polarizing spindle grille — derided as the Darth Vader death mask by some critics — is getting a face-lift for a kinder, gentler look thanks to the brand’s shift to electrification. With no engine to cool in Lexus’ upcoming line of electric vehicles, there
In this article GM Kyle Vogt, co-founder, president and chief technology officer for Cruise Automation Inc., speaks as he stands next to the Cruise Origin electric driverless shuttle during a reveal event in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Autonomous vehicle venture Cruise, which
The Kia EV6 is, at least on paper, a seriously compelling package. With plenty of range, rapid charging speeds and great tech there’s a lot to like about Kia’s latest EV. But what’s it like to live with in reality? Jordan from Out Of Spec Reviews spoke with EV6 AWD owner Emad to find out. Emad
The DeLorean Alpha5 made its virtual debut with massive gullwing doors, an electrric powertrain, and design nods to the DMC-12. While not entirely retro, the longer you stare at the photos the more cues from the past you uncover, like the shape of the steering wheel. Polestar 5 patent drawings The Polestar 5 might have
PARIS — France has put in place new rules that make it harder to profitably “flip” new electric cars bought with state incentives, including requiring owners to keep the car for a year before they can resell it. Under the new French rules, owners must keep their new EV for 12 months instead of six,
6:56 PM ET Associated Press EPPING, N.H. — Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan took the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday for Tony Stewart Racing at the NHRA New England Nationals. Hagan’s Friday run of 3.878 seconds at 332.51 mph in a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat stood up Saturday during the final two sessions for
We have seen plenty of videos from the Middle East with SUVs drifting or performing two-wheeler stunts on public roads, but the latest is a Land Cruiser-related accident that comes from a sandy beach in Pakistan. In a quest to show off, the driver managed to roll over the SUV on the shore, thankfully without
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk‘s “super bad feeling” about the economy could be the auto industry’s “canary in the coal mine” moment, signaling a recession for an industry whose bosses have shown no signs of concern. Musk said the electric carmaker needed to cut about 10 percent of its workforce in an email to executives
In this article TSLA Elon Musk, during an event at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, U.S., on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Bloomberg /Getty Tesla shares dipped about 6% on Friday on news that CEO Elon Musk plans for a hiring freeze and 10% job cuts at his electric vehicle and renewable energy venture. Reuters reported
By Joey Klender Posted on June 4, 2022 Tesla’s new policy on remote work, which essentially eliminates the possibility of employees working from home, has e-commerce giant Amazon attempting to poach employees who are unhappy with Elon Musk’s new demands. “Anyone who wishes to do remote work must be in the office for a minimum
It’s back! The World’s Greatest Drag Race returns with nine of the world’s best supercars, sports cars, and muscle cars for 2012 facing off in an epic quarter-mile sprint for glory… and ultimate bragging rights! This year’s field includes all nine contenders from Motor Trend’s 2012 Best Driver’s Car competition. We have the Lamborghini Aventador,