If you want to keep your car’s paint looking new, paint protection film is a great option. The name is pretty self-explanatory, but this video from Ammo NYC founder and car-detailing evangelist Larry Kosilla shows just how versatile this material can be. It turns out you can use paint protection film on more than just
Month: February 2021
The new Hyundai Tucson is one of the most striking vehicles currently on the market, but is it as promising as it looks? To our eyes, the Tucson has one of the most original designs of any crossover but according to Mat Watson from CarWow, its design is a hodgepodge of design elements from other
Porsche will participate in a financing round of Rimac Automobili that will see the electric supercar maker raise 130 million to 150 million euros ($157 million to $181 million), Mate Rimac told Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche. The strategic investment should be completed in two to three months, Rimac, who founded the electric supercar
11:23 AM ET Associated Press HELSINKI — Hannu Mikkola, the 1983 rally world champion and one of Finland’s rally greats who earned the nickname the “Flying Finn” and international renown in a driving career spanning more than 30 years, has died. He was 78. Mikkola’s son Vesa Mikkola, a former rally driver, tweeted Saturday that
Between 1992 and 1998, Honda produced the Civic/CR-X del Sol as a replacement to the CR-X. It is one of the automakers more intriguing production models and has quite a loyal following. A host of different trim levels were offered in various markets. The most powerful version came outfitted with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that
Fisker’s new full-electric car developed with Apple partner Foxconn Technology Group will be an affordable five-seater that will have the same broad appeal as the original Mini and Volkswagen Beetle, CEO Henrik Fisker said. Fisker and Taiwan’s Foxconn on Wednesday announced a partnership for Foxconn to build a car targeted at markets including North America,
Toyota’s decision to add at least a third plug-in hybrid nameplate to its U.S. lineup next year bucks an industry trend that has seen other automakers pull back their PHEV offerings as full battery-electric vehicles proliferate. The industry fall-off in plug-ins might be because of the vehicles’ added cost and complexity or the fact that
2022 Kia Carnival Kia Kia Motors is replacing its Sedona minivan with a new SUV-inspired model called the Carnival beginning in the second quarter of this year. The 2022 Carnival “multi-purpose vehicle,” also known as a minivan, features a boxy exterior, large front grille and an overall design that looks more bold and rugged than
If you want a luxurious family car that provides the type of performance you’d expect from a supercar, the Lamborghini Urus and Audi RS6 Avant are two of the finest options available. Top Gear put the two against each other during the TV show’s 29th season that aired in late 2020. Driving the RS6 Avant
TURIN – Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has told Italian unions that he will work with them to improve competitiveness and cut production costs at factories in Italy, where they currently are up to four times more than in France or Spain for a similar model. Tavares, who met with union representatives at two former Fiat
The Ford Mustang is a very popular car to modify but fitting the muscle car with a pair of Ferrari-inspired taillights? Well, it might seem peculiar, but it’s not exactly a new thing. For a number of years now, owners of the sixth-generation Mustang have been able to install their vehicles with circular taillights very
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles contacted the Cherokee Nation last summer about setting up an educational program for its employees. It was supposed to be a cultural enrichment endeavor to shine a light on the people whose name has been attached to one of Jeep’s most popular vehicles for nearly 50 years. The event didn’t
Just as Hyundai pulled back the curtains on its ambitious new electric vehicle initiative last week, it got a stinging reminder of the perils ahead in electrification. The South Korean automaker said it will have to recall 82,000 EVs because of a potential for battery fires — a recall that will cost $900 million. News
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Indian billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is betting on automaker Tata Motors as one of the winners of India’s growing electric vehicle market. “I think the biggest and the best player in electric cars in India is going to be Tata Motors,” Jhunjhunwala told CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia,” on Tuesday. “I am a large shareholder of
We love our dogs at Roadkill, but they drop like flies. Nearly two years ago, we lost Bika the Roadkill dog and in June our buddy Big Joe the Shop Dog (aka BJTSD) was hit by a car. We knew it would eventually happen, as he just wouldn’t stop chasing vehicles, and he refused to
California’s Gunther Werks returned this week with another carbon-bodied stunner based on the 993-generation 911. This time the company delivered a wide-body speedster to complement its coupe from a few years back. 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 The first model based on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP dedicated electric-vehicle platform was revealed this week in the form
PARIS — Renault’s decision to have only a single gasoline engine family for Europe by 2025 reflects the increasing costs of emissions regulations and the need to shift resources toward electrification, CEO Luca de Meo says. The automaker now has eight core engine families, including four gasoline engines, three diesel engines and an electric motor. Under
8:43 AM ET Double amputee racing driver Billy Monger has completed a 140 mile (225 km) charity event consisting of walking, cycling and kayaking. Monger completed the fundraiser at the Brands Hatch circuit where he had his life-changing accident in a 2017 Formula Ford race. He was raising money for UK charity Comic Relief. Monger
In January 2016, Japanese tuning company Kuhl Racing unveiled what is arguably the flashiest R35 Nissan GT-R the world has ever seen. That very same car is now up for sale in Dubai. Adorning the exterior of the GT-R is a bespoke bodykit complete with intricate engravings made by hand. Several coats of gold-colored paint
TURIN – Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has told Italian unions that he will work with them to improve competitiveness and cut production costs at factories in Italy, where they currently are up to four times more than in France or Spain for a similar model. Tavares, who met with union representatives at two former Fiat
In committing billions of dollars to their Ontario assembly plants, the Detroit 3 have signaled that they see Canada as central to their electrification plans — thanks in part to enhanced government incentives. In January, General Motors committed to a $781 million investment in CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario, to build its new BrightDrop EV600
Choosing an electric vehicle (EV) over a petrol car cuts tax bills by an average of almost £900 in the first year alone, according to new research. The study by the RAC Foundation found although this tax break doesn’t always save drivers money, it is costing the government millions in lost revenue. The RAC Foundation
Charles Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Jonathan Alcorn | Bloomberg | Getty Images Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, on Wednesday dismissed the rocketing share price of Tesla and the recent bitcoin frenzy. During an interview at the Daily Journal’s annual shareholder’s meeting, Munger was asked
Italian supplier Sogefi appointed Frederic Sipahi as its new CEO on Friday after posting a 22 percent drop in 2020 core profits as an uptick in sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to offset the impact of the coronavirus crisis. The Milan-based company, which develops and produces filtration, air management and engine cooling
Dashcam footage has captured the dramatic moment an airplane crashed into the side of a white Lexus after missing the runway. The incident occurred on a freeway overpass in California. Thankfully no one was injured. The small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 580 in Livermore, after experiencing technical issues after take-off. Shortly in
It’s been a year of storms for Greg Luther. The first one hit his immune system in January, when the body shop director at Helfman Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Fiat in Houston missed three weeks of work after contracting COVID-19. Luther had to stave off severe headaches and congestion while losing his abilities to taste and smell. He was
Range anxiety remains a potential roadblock to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. It’s a situation brought into sharp relief during disasters such as the recent power outages in Texas, which may keep drivers from accessing charging stations, thus limiting their ability to travel long distances to evacuate stricken areas. A J.D. Power survey issued
By Joey Klender Posted on February 26, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has no respect for the SEC, but he hopes they look into his recent string of Dogecoin memes and tweets after rumors of a probe by the Commission was rumored to be coming soon. “I hope they do! It would be awesome,” Musk
General Motors employees work on the assembly line Friday, April 26, 2019 at Fairfax Assembly & Stamping Plant in Kansas City, Kansas. The Fairfax facility produces the Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu. Jim Barcus for GM General Motors executives believe the global chip shortage, which has forced automakers to cut production and close plants, is
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