F1 team founder, and principal, Frank Williams died Sunday at the age of 79 after being admitted to the hospital on Friday, according to the Williams family and team. Williams never stopped overcoming adversity or challenges put in his path. In 2019 he became the longest-serving F1 team principal, after having run two racing teams
Month: November 2021
The Tesla Giga Shanghai plant in China might soon become the world’s largest electric vehicle plant, exceeding the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. In the Q3 report, Tesla said that the potential manufacturing output (installed annual capacity) of Giga Shanghai is at over 450,000 annually (Model 3 and Model Y), compared to “up to 600,000”
9:42 AM ET Frank Williams, the founder of one of Formula One’s most successful and popular teams, has died at the age of 79. Williams founded the Williams F1 team in 1977 and quickly turned the privateer outfit into one of the sport’s best, competing and winning against some of the biggest manufacturers in motor
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class? What does it compare to? The smallest crossovers in Mercedes’ robust SUV lineup—the GLA250, AMG GLA35, and AMG GLA45—offer a relatively inexpensive gateway to the German luxury brand. The GLA-Class competes with premium subcompact crossovers such as the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Volvo XC40. [embedded
Mercedes is releasing a trio of strollers with the help of Germany’s Hartan. Adopting the automaker’s naming strategy, they are named AVANTGARDE, PERFORMANCE, and AMG GT. The interiors of the first two prams are upholstered with certified organic cotton and the ergonomic seats are designed for stability and maneuverability. With an aluminum chassis, your baby
United Auto Workers members leave the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Warren Truck Plant after the first work shift, Monday, May 18, 2020, in Warren, Mich. Paul Sancya | AP DETROIT – The Detroit automakers are asking their roughly 153,000 plant employees represented by the United Auto Workers to voluntarily submit their Covid-19 vaccination status. The companies
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 27, 2021 Tesla paid its $465 million loan from the US Department of Energy nine years early, and by doing so, the company had to pay an “early repayment penalty.” This was mentioned recently by CEO Elon Musk in a comment on Twitter. Musk’s remark came as a response
A prototype for BMW’s next-generation 7-Series has been spotted again. The tester is for a battery-electric version that’s likely to feature some styling elements distinct to the rest of the 7-Series lineup, like a sealed-off grille. It may also have a unique name, such as “i7.” Other shots show prototypes with internal-combustion engines. 2023 BMW
Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover vehicles at a showroom in Shanghai, China, on January 18, 2021. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Amid ongoing port constraints and rising shipping costs, Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged employees Friday, in a company-wide email obtained by CNBC, to look for ways to reduce the cost of
From the moment the Hyundai i30 N was launched, it put the hot hatch market on notice. Now, four years on, it has been facelifted and with its mid-cycle update, is now available with a dual-clutch transmission. We recently put it to the test. Hyundai didn’t go back to the drawing board when updating i30
The owner of a Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible got the shock of their life in Miami Lakes, Florida earlier this week after the sports car was stolen from their driveway. The theft occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Monday morning and was caught on a security camera outside the home of Christine Camejo. The
U.S. President Joe Biden gestures after driving a Hummer EV during a tour at the General Motors ‘Factory ZERO’ electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan, November 17, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters DETROIT – President Joe Biden’s visit last week to a General Motors plant that’s producing the GMC Hummer electric pickup caused a
Tesla has started using a new AMD chip in new Model Y vehicles in China after also moving to AMD in the new Model S. Automakers have been struggling to secure chip supply and computer power for their vehicles over the last year. Shortages have led to production halts across the industry. Tesla has been
Inspired by Bugatti’s La Voiture Noire one-off special, Champagne Carbon has now created its own one-off creation: La Bouteille Noire. A carbon fiber bottle that was the result of 150 hours of work involving 37 steps holds 15 liters (4 gallons) of champagne. Fun fact: that size of bottle is called a Nebuchadnezzar, in Champagne circles.
The Dodge Hellcats’ date with death has been set, the Polestar 5 was teased, and we drove the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis told Motor Authority the Dodge Hellcats as we know them today will only exist through the end of 2023.
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images When it comes to shopping for a new car, this isn’t your typical Black Friday. Deals and discounts that were once plentiful this time of year are harder to come by. An ongoing global shortage of microchips — key components needed for today’s autos to operate —
Here is one of the longest and most comprehensive review sof the Rivian R1T all-electric pickup, which in small quantities is hitting the market. Doug DeMuro says that he was a true skeptic about Rivian, but once he had an opportunity to see and test one, he is now amazed. We will not highlight all
5:04 AM ET Formula One has renewed its contract with Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish Grand Prix until 2026, it announced on Friday. F1 said in a statement that as part of the new agreement, improvements to the track and facilities will be made ahead of next season’s race on May 22, 2022. 1
What kind of car is the 2022 Nissan Sentra? What does it compare to? The 2022 Sentra is a compact four-door sedan that’s been a staple of Nissan’s lineup for decades. Newly imbued with graceful looks and standard safety technology, it’s a rival for the Mazda 3, Honda Civic, and Toyota Corolla. Is the 2022
Getty Images UK car production dropped by more than 40% last month to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the fall was due to “a global shortage of semiconductors which led to production stoppages”. It added that the decline, compared to last year, was
In this article UBER Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaks at a product launch event in San Francisco, California on September 26, 2019. Philip Pacheco | AFP via Getty Images Uber has been ordered to stop offering its main ride-hailing service in the Belgian capital of Brussels from Friday evening. The Brussels Appeal Court ruled on
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 25, 2021 Earlier this month, renewed discussions about the objections critics have concerning Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin were completed. The discussions, which covered about 800 objections, were already a repeat of online meetings held back in October. Environmental groups against the electric vehicle production plant accused Brandenburg’s Office of the
When people are caught, sometimes they’ll come up with the dumbest excuses to try getting out of trouble. That’s the case here, but police didn’t fall for the unconvincing act of a teenage car thief. According to the UK’s Greater Manchester Police, officers were on patrol in the Levenshulme area when they noticed a Kia
The latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” features what could be called a proto-muscle car. It’s a 1964 Dodge Polara with a massive V-8 under the hood. The muscle car era is generally considered to have started in 1964 with the Pontiac GTO. But some cars fitting that template appeared before the GTO or, in
In this article TSLA AAPL Closely watched money manager Cathie Wood told CNBC on Wednesday that Apple could have owned the driverless vehicle market by purchasing Tesla when given the chance during the electric vehicle maker’s troubled Model 3 ramp-up. “We’ve been watching Apple very carefully for years now. Because what is an autonomous vehicle?
Nov 14, 2021 Associated Press Toyota on Sunday unveiled the GR Supra it will use in the 2022 NHRA season, ending a 10-year run with the Camry in Funny Car competition. The reveal was made at the NHRA season finale at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California, and the car is expected to debut in
What kind of car is the 2022 Nissan Armada? What does it compare to? With the Armada, Nissan ships a full-size SUV with three rows of seats that can tow and haul with the strength of a V-8. The Armada rivals the Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and Chevy Tahoe. Is the 2022 Nissan Armada a
In our days, it is common to come across trolls and fake accounts liking and commenting on social media, but the pinnacle of attention-grabbing strategy is hacking. This is what happened today to the official Instagram page of MazdaUSA, judging from their unconventional most recent post. This is a screenshot of the last post from
A technologist inspects a computer chip. Sefa Ozel | E+ | Getty Images GUANGZHOU, China — China’s technology sector has taken a wild ride over the past year, with regulations tightened, billions of dollars wiped off companies’ market value, and a continuing push from Beijing for technological self-sufficiency. Those are among the important themes that
As anticipated, Kia Corporation has debuted its redesigned Niro, complete with new features focused around efficiency and sustainability. As either a hybrid, PHEV, or fully-electric model, the new Kia Niro represents the Korean automaker’s growing focus on lowering emissions. The Niro debuted as a new hybrid vehicle in the 2017 model year. It has since
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