The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted earlier this week with some impressive features, including the most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 ever. Engineering Explained host Jason Fenske provides a deep dive into this 5.5-liter V-8, and compares it to the old Z06’s supercharged engine. Code-named LT6, the C8 Z06 engine produces 670 hp at 8,400
Month: October 2021
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 31, 2021 When Tesla started selling Full Self-Driving back in 2016, the company was in a far different place than where it is today. Back then, Tesla was not the most valuable carmaker by market cap, nor was it a tried and tested business that no longer needs credits
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Cadillac CT5? What does it compare to? The 2022 CT5 is a stylish sport sedan with a fastback shape that ranges from entry luxury to high-end performance. It competes against strong rivals like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6, plus the Acura TLX and Lexus ES.
A BMW driver from Boston claims that he was “terrorized” by a group of 20 to 30 bicycle-riding teenagers who surrounded his car at a red light. The incident, reported by CBS Boston, was caught on video by his girlfriend who was in the front passenger seat. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said
The underbody of an ID.3 electric vehicle is assembled at a Volkswagen facility in Dresden, Germany, on January 29, 2021. Matthias Rietschel | picture alliance | Getty Images LONDON — The global chip shortage is continuing to wreak havoc on the automotive sector, with several of the world’s biggest carmakers blaming the crisis for disappointing
On this installment of Motor Trend Presents, we reveal the true story of rookie driver Alexander Rossi’s improbable comeback win in the 100th running of the Indy 500. Co-owner Bryan Herta’s risky fuel-saving strategy helped power Rossi as he outlasted the leaders and crossed the finish line moments before his fuel ran out. Featuring interviews
The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing, the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company, will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now
9:39 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Alexis DeJoria topped Funny Car qualifying for second straight event Saturday in the Dodge/SRT NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. DeJoria took the No. 1 with her Friday pass of 3.896 seconds at 327.03 mph in a Toyota Camry. She’ll try for her
A video has surfaced online showing the moment police fired a Taser at the driver of a Hyundai Sonata in Brooklyn last week. Local media reports that police officers initially spotted the white Sonata parked in a no-parking area in Crown Heights with three occupants inside. They approached the car and immediately smelled marijuana and
In this article DAI-DE VOW3-DE TSLA A Volkswagen ID.4 on display at a press event in Germany on October 26, 2020. Peter Steffen | picture alliance | Getty Images The CEO of Volkswagen Group has praised Elon Musk’s Tesla and welcomed the fact there will be competition between the two firms going forward. Earlier
Land Rover revealed a redesigned Range Rover this week, with the new fifth-generation model to arrive at dealerships next spring as a 2022 model. While the exterior styling hasn’t changed all that much, underneath is a new platform that supports battery-electric powertrains and perhaps eventually hydrogen-electric powertrains. 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Chevrolet’s new Corvette Z06
There is no shortage of fun-looking electric vehicles on Alibaba, the mystical and sometimes downright oddball Chinese shopping site. And while I normally find something decidedly more land-loving for my Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, this week we’re going to get a bit wet. So grab some sunblock, inflate your arm
Motorists on Toronto’s highway 407 on Wednesday were surprised to discover that the left-lane hog slowing traffic on the toll road was actually a small, single-engine airplane. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the stretch of highway, shortly after taking off from Buttonville airport in Markham, Ontario, just north of Toronto.
In this article GM Chevrolet Corvette Z06 team members from left to right: Aaron Link, lead development engineer; Dustin Gardner, assistant chief engineer, small block; Harlan Charles, product marketing manager; Josh Holder, chief engineer; Tadge Juechter, executive Chief engineer; Kirk Bennion, exterior design manager. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – General Motors’ new 2023 Chevrolet
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Dodge Viper ACR 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 the
In interesting data about the new Tesla Model X Long Range was recently found in the Tesla‘s application documents sent to EPA. An EV enthusiast – temp (@tempermanant) via Teslarati – notes several differences between the new 2021 model year version and the previous 2020. Documents for the Tesla Model X Plaid are not yet
8:56 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Brittany Force put herself in position for her 12th No. 1 qualifier of the season Friday in the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Force had a 3.693-second run at 333.41 mph to close out the Top Fuel qualifying session. “That was
In this article TSLA Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Friday defended the Biden administration’s proposal to give tax credits for electric vehicles made by unionized automakers, a move that excludes non-union Tesla. “This president is very, very favorable toward organized labor, because organized labor has raised the standard of living of so many Americans and
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