Nissan European design boss Matthew Weaver has reimagined the first-generation Nissan Silvia as a modern electric car. Unveiled at the 1964 Tokyo motor show, the original CSP311 Silvia launched a nameplate that would, decades later, include the S13 and S14 generations (sold in the U.S. as the Nissan 240SX) of drifting and tuning fame. However,
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Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive—we all know they are different, but how do they affect the handling of each car? On this episode of BFGoodrich’s The Racing Line presented by Tire Rack, Randy Pobst takes out the Mazda Miata, Ford Focus ST, and Subaru WRX STI to find out! Subscribe now to make
The Ford Bronco is one of the hottest vehicles on the market right now and Matt Farah and Zack Klapman recently had the opportunity to put it to the test. The following review is the first video in a two-part series that will focus on the new Bronco. This first part is centered on driving
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz division expects sales to stabilize in the fourth quarter and still aims to generate double-digit returns this year despite disruptions from the global semiconductor shortage. While chip supply bottlenecks have been exacerbated by recent factory shutdowns in Malaysia, underlying demand for Mercedes luxury cars remains very strong in China, Europe and North America,
Anyone who remembers the game series “Driver” will be excited to discover that the studio behind it, Ubisoft, has announced a live-action TV series based on the games. According to Deadline, the series will be published by Binge, a new streaming service that focuses on gamers (and is not related to the Australian streaming service
By Eric Ralph Posted on September 14, 2021 For the third time in seven months, NASA has contracted SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket to launch a high-value scientific spacecraft, raising the number of active contracts for the world’s most powerful rocket into the double digits. In a twist that has become increasingly unsurprising, a spokesperson from
Lithia Motors Inc. has entered Georgia with the acquisition of a Honda store and separately bought a Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Fiat dealership in Southern California. Both transactions closed on Monday. Combined, the two acquisitions will add an expected $320 million to Lithia’s annual revenue. Lithia bought Curry Honda in Chamblee, Ga., northeast of Atlanta, from Bernie Curry. Lithia
In this article DAI-DE BMW-DE VOW3-DE 9868-HK NIO The electric vehicle sector is seeing its “most exciting moment” now — and consolidation in the sector cannot be avoided, says Bain & Company’s Helen Liu. “I would say that consolidation is an inevitable trend in this industry,” Liu, partner at the consultancy firm, told CNBC’s “Capital
Laurens van den Acker took over as head of Renault Group design in 2009 and presided over a successful revamping of the Renault brand’s lineup. Now, under new CEO Luca de Meo, he is stepping into a less hands-on role at the automaker as executive vice president, group design. Van den Acker spoke with Automotive
Here’s an example of dealership marketing based on first-party customer data — the data the dealership keeps about its own customers. A Ford shopper bought an F-150 pickup from Dealership A and is now searching for lease deals on a new truck. But Dealership A’s advertising provider doesn’t have visibility into the store’s sales history,
What kind of car is the 2022 Subaru BRZ? What does it compare to? A small two-door sports coupe that’s low on power but high on fun, the Subaru BRZ competes against the Toyota 86, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Hyundai Veloster N, as well as larger American iron like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang.
Sir Lewis Hamilton didn’t have much time between emerging from under Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in Monza last Sunday to traveling to New York for the annual Met Gala on Monday. But at the fashion event, he made an impression by buying an entire table to celebrate up-and-coming Black designers. Per The New York Times,
DETROIT — Right after its official debut during Sunday night’s nationally televised NFL game, the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra will make its first auto show appearance next week here. The full-size pickup will be shown at Motor Bella, an outdoor event set for Sept. 21-26 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, a suburb about a
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed the estimated mile range of two AWD versions of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.4 SUV. The dual-motor trims of the ID.4 Pro and Pro S were announced over the summer, but we are just now seeing the EPA estimated range of each to compare the previous rear-wheel-drive versions. Volkswagen’s ID
In this article TSLA The interior of a Tesla Model S is shown in autopilot mode in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 7, 2016. Alexandria Sage | Reuters As part of its investigation into Tesla Autopilot safety issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday requested data from 12 other big automakers about their
Porsche and Siemens Energy have broken ground on a synthetic fuel pilot plant called Haru Oni, the automaker announced Tuesday in a press release. Located in Punta Arenas, Chile, the plant will produce fuel that is nearly carbon neutral and can be used with existing internal-combustion engines, Porsche claims. Fuel will be produced using electrolysis
Chevrolet’s newest premium off road truck, the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2, is all new for 2022. How does it stack up against this increasingly competitive segment? Check out our first look impressions right here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3jWe9hL #Chevrolet #Silverado #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. Get
LONDON — Aston Martin have started work on a new Formula One factory and wind tunnel that team owner Lawrence Stroll said underpins his commitment to the sport and aim of fighting for world championships in the next three to five years. The Canadian billionaire told reporters the factory and ‘campus’ at Silverstone, central England,