TOKYO — Toyota is putting a small electric vehicle on the roads of Japan with an innovative design for handling the country’s narrow, winding streets and urban commuting needs. The C+Pod, launched Dec. 25, measures just 8 feet, 2 inches long and 4 feet, 3 inches wide, delivering an ultratight turning radius of 12 feet,
As the online automotive trend of staging a straight-line sprint between two vehicles continues, the number of intriguing rivalries begins to narrow. However, much like the final videos in Hoonicorn vs The World, sometimes people just want to see two cars going flat out. As such, AutoTrader’s latest video putting a Tesla Model S Performance
PARIS — Renault’s future full-electric small cars will use a modified version of the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF-B platform, including the reborn Renault 5 and a new model to come from high-performance brand Alpine, CEO Luca de Meo said. The news about the architecture – which Renault calls CMF-B EV — answers one question about the group’s
DETROIT — Cadillac will take 500 reservations for the 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing editions next month before the performance sedans hit dealerships this summer. Following a virtual reveal Feb. 1, customers can make a $1,000 refundable deposit to reserve one of the 250 CT4-V Blackwings or 250 CT5-V Blackwings, Cadillac said in a statement
Mercedes-Benz’s GLA-Class compact crossover SUV this week spawned a battery-electric version in the form of the EQA. Just the one grade has been announced but more are planned, including one with over 268 horsepower. 2021 Porsche Taycan rear-wheel drive Porsche also introduced a new base version of its Taycan electric sedan. Aside from a lower
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a small but well-equipped crossover available in only base Sport trim. What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Mazda CX-3? What does it compare to? The Mazda CX-3 small crossover SUV is more like a subcompact hatchback. Smaller than the Mazda CX-30, it competes with the Chevy Trax, Hyundai Venue,
Last Wednesday, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess joined Twitter, and his first tweet was a jab at Elon Musk and Tesla. The tweet references how the group’s first mass-market electric vehicles outperformed those from Tesla and winning the first markets in Europe, all in their debut year. Hello @Twitter! I’m here to make an impact
Firefighters thought they had extinguished the post-crash blaze. Then they heard popping sounds. On the scene of a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model X in Mountain View, Calif., in March 2018, the fire department contemplated the energy hazards that lay in the wrecked electric vehicle before them. When further complications and potential dangers surfaced,
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government said Friday it has approved a request by 12 automotive companies for additional time to meet new regional content requirements under the North American trade agreement that came into force in July. The economy ministry said in a statement that under the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, companies could request a so-called alternative
By Maria Merano Posted on January 23, 2021 Rumors for a potential Tesla Model S and Model X “refresh” were rekindled recently after a drone flyover of the Fremont Factory revealed three mysteriously covered body-in-whites being transported within the facility. While the body-in-whites were fully covered, the vehicles resemble the size and shape of Tesla’s
DETROIT — Ally Financial Inc. reported Friday an 82 percent jump in fourth-quarter net income driven by fewer reserves for credit losses and $1 billion growth in auto originations. Ally, one of the largest U.S. auto lenders, reported net income of $687 million. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.60 were the highest in company
Since 1984, the BMW M5 has been rightfully regarded as one of the finest performance sedans on sale and Magnus Walker recently had the opportunity to drive a particularly nice example. The latest-generation M5 is an absolute beast thanks to its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. However, it is not the current car that is the
Automotive production is expected to rebound in 2021, but the 2020 pandemic year has left deep “scars” on European partsmakers, industry group CLEPA said. The economic disruption from coronavirus was a factor in the loss of 50,000 total jobs from Tier 1 suppliers, a continuing shortage of semiconductors and cuts in R&D spending, group president
Electric vehicle owners will consider purchasing another EV in the future based on their ownership satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s first Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, released Thursday. The study found that the likelihood of EV owners purchasing the same brand lessens as satisfaction declines. Owners with satisfaction scores from 600 to 750 points are
We spent some time with the 2021 Genesis G80, the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor got a date wit destiny, and Hennessey announced the Mammoth 1000. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We spent a week in the 2021 Genesis G80 and found it turns heads, sports delightful design details, and comes
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Mini Countryman? What does it compare to? The 2021 Mini Countryman small crossover SUV is the largest Mini offering for the U.S. It competes with its parent company’s BMW X1 and X2, as well as the Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40. Is the 2021 Mini Countryman a good
Tesla’s Autopilot may be quite advanced but it does not provide complete autonomous driving and requires users to remain attentive at all times. Despite this, a number of Tesla owners continue to abuse the system and post their stunts on social media. One particular video posted to TikTok last November, which has just re-surfaced, shows
Inventory levels in the U.S. climbed back to 3 million vehicles to begin the month but still remain far below where they were a year ago, according to data compiled by the Automotive News Data Center. The total supply hasn’t been at or above 3 million vehicles since May, when production in the United States
EVgo Services LLC, a charging network for electric vehicles that’s entirely powered by renewable energy, is nearing a deal to go public through a merger with Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter. A transaction is set to value the combined entity at more than $2
Segway-Ninebot has just opened orders in North America for a new version of the company’s self balancing electric scooter, the Ninebot S Max. Unlike conventional electric scooters of the Bird and Lime variety, the Ninebot S Max uses the hoverboard-style parallel wheel design. The previous version of the scooter offered by Ninebot included a center
Vehicle listings company CarGurus promoted CFO Jason Trevisan to CEO as founder and former CEO Langley Steinert steps back from the top role to focus on product and strategy. Steinert, 57, will stay on at the company as CarGurus’ executive chairman, the Cambridge, Mass., company said Thursday, but will no longer lead its day-to-day operations.
Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1’s full EPA range and efficiency rating has just emerged with a few more details, compared to the Monroney sticker that we have seen a month ago. It’s the longest range and the most efficient version of the Mach-E, with the Extended Range battery (98.8 kWh) and rear-wheel drive, combined
Unlike his long-time colleague Jeremy Clarkson, veteran journalist and TV host James May is very open to the widespread adoption of electric cars and recently had the chance to test out an MGB Roadster that’s now sporting an all-electric powertrain. The car in question comes from a British company by the name of RBW EV
LONDON — Nissan will pause a production line at its factory in Sunderland, England, due to supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic. The automaker will temporarily stop the line produces Qashqai compact crossover and Leaf small electric car on Friday. “We anticipate that production will resume on Monday next week,” Nissan said. Global shipping
The Washington Auto Show is postponing the spring event because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, show organizers said Thursday. The event was set to run March 26 through April 4 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital. Show organizers in August moved the 2021 show from its original dates — Jan.
Buick on Thursday detailed the redesigned 2021 Envision arriving at dealerships now in the U.S. The crossover SUV features a bolder, more expressive look than its somewhat staid predecessor that has been on sale since 2016 and never managed to really excite the market. Sales in the United States have averaged about 30,000 units annually. Envisions
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Tesla Model X? What does it compare to? The Model X is a three-row electric crossover SUV with seating for up to seven. The largest Tesla on sale now compares to the Audi E-Tron, but offers supercar-like falcon-wing doors. Is the 2021 Tesla Model X a good car?
The genre of fun 404 pages has a new entry. A lucky redditor has discovered that if you click on a bad link on Kia Canada’s website, you land on a Where’s Waldo-style page. The pun is pretty simple, but no less amusing. Just as the page isn’t found, neither is a Neptune Blue Kia
The world’s biggest auto market is set to resume growing after a three-year slide capped by the pandemic. China’s new-vehicle sales will grow 4 percent to more than 26 million in 2021 as the world’s No. 2 economy continues to recover from disruptions caused by the coronavirus, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers predicted last
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