The sanctioning body is set to host a panel discussion regarding electric vehicle racing during the upcoming NHRA Gatornationals and is requesting industry input on the topic…
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Volvo Launches All-Electric Volvo C40 Recharge
The compact SUV is part of the Swedish automaker’s plan to have an all-electric lineup by 2030…
The Average Cost of Owning a Car
Michigan is the most expensive state to own a car with an average monthly cost of $775…
Shell, Pennzoil Target Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Shell is aiming to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner and will now offer customers carbon-neutral Pennzoil lubricants for passenger cars…
SWAE Introduces Carbon Fiber Widebody McLaren 720S
The car features 3D-printed components and is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine…
Motional Operates Driverless Vehicles with Empty Driver’s Seat
Motional, a company developing self-driving vehicles, is operating driverless vehicles on public roads with an empty driver’s seat, the company announced. The inaugural testing took place in Las Vegas earlier this month and consisted of multiple driverless vehicles safely navigating intersections, unprotected turns and interactions with other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. The test… Continue reading Motional Operates Driverless Vehicles with Empty Driver’s Seat
Survey: Consumers Concerned by Driver Liability in Self-Driving Vehicles
Driver liability could be a major hurdle in the widespread adoption of hands-free and self-driving vehicles…
EVgo Awarded Grant to Expand Pennsylvania Charging Network
The grant is a part of a $10 million state program for acquisition, installation, operation and maintenance of charging equipment…
Toyota to Debut 3 New Electrified Vehicles for U.S. Market
The automaker plans to add two all-electric vehicles and a plug-in hybrid to its lineup…
BorgWarner Acquires EV Battery Pack Manufacturer
BorgWarner has acquired AKASOL AG, a German electric vehicle battery pack manufacturer…
Connected Cars Technology Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
According to a recent study, denial-of-service attacks on vehicles and transportation systems could overwhelm connected car communications…
Kelley Blue Book Names ‘Coolest’ Affordable New Vehicles of 2021
The list accounts for a variety of characteristics, including style, tech features, versatility and more…
Super Bowl Commercials Lead to Spike in Online Traffic for Automakers
Cadillac’s Edward-Scissorhands-inspired commercial led to a 194% traffic bump to its respective branded pages on Cars.com…
Average New-Vehicle Prices Surpass $40,000
Last month’s new-vehicle prices were up over 5% from January 2020…
Study Shows Consumers Willing to Travel Longer Distances to Buy Cars During Pandemic
Car shoppers are expanding their online searches to include dealerships that are farther away…