The Chevy Corvette C8 is an impressive car and marks the first time that the Vette has been a mid-engine offering. The car has a long list of very impressive features, including performance. An engineer has recently unveiled a new tidbit about the C8. Autoblog reports that it had dinner with some GM folks, and a Corvette engineer bragged that the C8 will get impressive fuel … [Read more...] about Chevy engineer claims impressive fuel economy for C8 Corvette
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TDF-1 is an F1 car that you can own
There are all sorts of track-only cars out there today that those with a large enough bank account can own. The TDF-1 seen here may be the king of that heap. It's built by a company known as Tour De Force Engineering, which specializes in restoring and maintaining old F1 cars. It looks identical to an F1 car from 2011 to 2012 because it uses parts from Marussia and Sauber … [Read more...] about TDF-1 is an F1 car that you can own
Toyota recalls 3.4 million vehicles for defective airbags
Toyota announced this week that it would issue a recall on 3.4 million vehicles globally because of an electrical issue. That electrical issue could prevent the airbags from deploying in an accident. The recall covers 2.9 million vehicles in the US. The recall covers 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid cars. An electronic … [Read more...] about Toyota recalls 3.4 million vehicles for defective airbags
AIWAYS U5 EV SUV coming at Geneva Motor Show
Aiways has announced that they will be showing off a new all electric SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, the AIWAYS U5 EV. The new AIWAYS U5 EV will gon on sale in April 2020, so basically the production version of the car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. AIWAYS will become the first Chinese startup to bring an electric vehicle to Europe when sales of the U5 commence … [Read more...] about AIWAYS U5 EV SUV coming at Geneva Motor Show
2020 Jeep North Editions Take On Winter Conditions
Jeep has announced some special edition models that slot into the North Edition range. The North Edition rides are designed to take on tough winter conditions. They include winter performance tires, remote start, heated steering wheels, and seats. The Wrangler, Gladiator, Renegade, Compass, Grand Cherokee, and Cherokee are all offered in North Edition versions. Features … [Read more...] about 2020 Jeep North Editions Take On Winter Conditions
Cruise Origin self driving vehicle unveiled
General Motors self driving car company Cruise has unveiled its first autonomous vehicle, the Cruise Origin. The vehicle is electric powered and it has been designed to be completely different to vehicles on the road at the moment, there is no steering wheel or anything that would be used by a human driver. Cruise have also removed the engine, the pedals, rear view … [Read more...] about Cruise Origin self driving vehicle unveiled
2020 Mahindra Roxor gets a new grille
Mahindra ran afoul of the FCA legal team with the past generation Roxor side-by-side because it had a grille was a rip off of the grille used on some Jeep models. Mahindra is back with a new version of its vehicle for 2020, and it has a new grille that it is hoping will stop FCA. The entire vehicle still looks very much like a Jeep. We rather doubt FCA's going to give up on … [Read more...] about 2020 Mahindra Roxor gets a new grille
Trials of self driving transport pods start in the UK
Self driving transport pods are being tested out in the UK, the vehicles which can be seen abobe are being tested out in Bristol. These autonomous vehicles use a range of sensors which include radar and vision processing and they are capable of spotting people and objects in front of them. The pods will be tested out with members of the public inside, there will be no … [Read more...] about Trials of self driving transport pods start in the UK
First 2020 Corvette sells for $3 million
Chevrolet donated the very first production 2020 Corvette Stingray to charity. The car was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson, and the proceeds went to the Detroit Children's Fund. When the hammer fell, the car sold for $3 million. The buyer was Rick Hendrick, the CEO of Hendrick Companies. The car he won at the auction isn't the one seen in the images. 2020 Corvette VIN #0001 … [Read more...] about First 2020 Corvette sells for $3 million
Audi is investing 100 Million Euros in electric charging
Audi has big plans for electric vehicles and now the company has announced that it is investing 100 million euros in electric charging at its own sites. The company will create more than 4,500 electric charging points and these will be at Audi's own sites like its main production plant and others. Audi is setting up more than 4,500 charging points for battery-operated … [Read more...] about Audi is investing 100 Million Euros in electric charging
Toyota invests $394 million in flying car company Joby Aviation
Toyota has announced that it has made a major investment of $394 million in flying car company Joby Aviation. As well as the investment Toyota will also be helping Joby Aviation with the manufacturing and development of their eVTOL aircraft. Air transportation has been a long-term goal for Toyota, and while we continue our work in the automobile business, this agreement … [Read more...] about Toyota invests $394 million in flying car company Joby Aviation
Hendrick Motorsports Track Attack is a track day special
NASCAR fans know the name Hendrick Motorsports. The company has announced the creation of a NASCAR -like vehicle aimed specifically at amateur racers who want to attend track days. The car is called the Hendrick Motorsports Track Attack, and it looks like a NASCAR racing car. The vehicle is specifically set up for the road course and has six powertrain offerings. The car is … [Read more...] about Hendrick Motorsports Track Attack is a track day special