Why Acura Only Sold Five NSXes in the US Last Month
Acura NSX Earlier this week, a Reddit user noted Acura only sold five NSXes in the US last month. It's not unusual to see low volumes with a $150,000-plus supercar, … Read More
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Tesla Shareholders Will Vote on Replacing Elon Musk as Chairman of the Board
Does Musk have a conflict of interest? Earlier this year, Elon Musk agreed to stay on as Tesla’s CEO for another 10 years. But he may not remain as the … Read More
World’s fastest EV charger gives drivers 120 miles in 8 minutes
The Porsche Mission E will be the first EV that can take full advantage of 350-kW chargers. We believe ABB is making the 800V chargers that will be installed at … Read More
General Motors Sticking With Sedans
GM going to keep sedans Ford Motor Company sent shockwaves through the automotive industry on Wednesday when it announced it would be axing most of its small and midsize car … Read More
Penske Corporation and Hitachi Begin Collaborative Creation to Improve Vehicle Performance Using IoT
Hitachi sponsors Newgarden's Penske Chevy in some IndyCar events Hitachi, Ltd. today announced it has started a collaborative creation process with Penske Corporation for Penske's next-generation data solution. The goal … Read More
Audi recalling 1.16 million vehicles worldwide
Volkswagen Group's luxury unit Audi said on Tuesday that it was recalling 1.16 million vehicles worldwide because of concerns that an electric coolant pump could overheat or short-circuit from moisture … Read More
Mustang Hybrid Rumored To Have Around 400 HP
Ford Mustang Ford has already said the upcoming Mustang Hybrid will be “all about delivering V8-like performance with more low-end torque" and now we’re starting to learn how much power … Read More
Ford says no to GM transmission
GM 9-speed transmission After General Motors and Ford committed to co-developing new 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions, Ford has passed on the former. Per the agreement, Ford took on work … Read More
Amazon will now deliver packages to GM vehicle owners
Amazon packages can now be delivered to more than 7 million Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles Starting today, more than seven million owners of eligible Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and … Read More
Venture Capitalists sucking up automotive talent
Some EV investors think they can beat the fossil-fuel hungry automotive giants Deep-pocketed investors looking to create the next Tesla are turning to seasoned automotive executives for help making sense … Read More
Porsche Powertrain Chief Reportedly Arrested
You sell dirty diesels you pay the price Another arrest has been made in connection with Volkswagen's diesel emissions-cheating scandal. Automotive News Europe reports Porsche powertrain boss Jorg Kerner has … Read More
Car giants Nissan, Renault in talks to merge fully (Update)
Carlos Ghosn oversees both today UPDATE Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive of the Renault-Nissan alliance, said he is open to a merger of the two companies—something he has long … Read More
New 911 GT3 RS sets a lap time of 6:56.4 minutes through the ‘Green Hell’
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Porsche works race driver Kevin Estre set a lap time in 6:56.4 minutes with the 520-hp GT3 RS (911 GT3 RS: combined fuel consumption 12.8 l/100 … Read More
Two Winners. Two Builds. Enter Weekly
American Muscle Sweepstakes Always seeking to up the ante for awesome pony car builds and giveaways, AmericanMuscle has announced a new Mustang contest in April 2018. Fresh off the heels … Read More
VW to install charging stations at Walmarts
VW ID Volkswagen’s ongoing penance for its diesel-emission scandal includes a serious investment in to the United States’ EV charging infrastructure. But critics of the plan have previously suggested it … Read More
Tesla halts production on Model 3 again
How long can Musk buffalo shareholders before the shit hits the fan? Tesla Inc. has again halted production of the Model 3 sedan, days after Chief Executive Elon Musk said … Read More
Porsche plans network of 800-volt fast chargers for U.S.
Getting ready for the Mission E Porsche Cars North America plans to have at least 500 fast chargers available at dealership and highway locations across the U.S. by the end … Read More
Mercedes-AMG to drop V12
AMG GTR and GTS Mercedes-AMG last year launched a Final Edition version of its G65 and there are reports the SL65 is soon to be on its way out as … Read More
Will new Buick PHEV, BEV models for China make it to USA?
Velite 6 fully electric car based on the Chevy Bolt platform Buick plans to add two new models to its offerings in China: the Velite 6 PHEV and the Velite … Read More
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Muller to Resign
Matthias Muller Volkswagen AG CEO Matthias Muller, who in his 31 months in the job has slashed budgets and worked to salvage the German automaker’s reputation following the diesel-emissions scandal, … Read More
Fiat Chrysler to separate from parts supplier Magneti Marelli
Sergio Marchionne Fiat Chrysler plans to separate from its component supplier Magneti Marelli by as early as the end of the year. Magneti Marelli specializes in lighting, powertrain and electronics. … Read More
Carroll Shelby’s personal collection up for auction
Carroll Shelby Throughout his 89 years of life, Carroll Shelby collected many vehicles that he developed, worked on, or simply had a crush on. Some of them he eventually sold … Read More
Video: Chasing a camouflaged mid-engine Corvette in the wild
Was just pulling into my neighborhood yesterday afternoon when I spotted a convoy of highly camouflaged vehicles. I immediately knew I was looking at the 2018 Mid Engine Corvette because … Read More