Hyundai Motor Company introduced its new electrified RM20e Racing Midship Sports Car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020. The RM nomenclature refers to the N prototype model’s “Racing Midship” rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration. The RM platform facilitates an engineering “rolling lab” for testing high-performance technologies, Hyundai said. In 2012, Hyundai embarked on project RM… Continue reading Hyundai Introduces All-Electric Racer
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SVE Reveals 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro
Specialty Vehicle Engineering has announced the availability of the all-new 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro, powered by a custom-built, 1050-horsepower 416 C.I.D. (6.8L) supercharged LT-1-based engine. Only 50 of these Limited Edition YENKO/SC Stage II cars will be built, SVE says, and will be based off the Camaro 1SS or 2SS with the 1LE option.… Continue reading SVE Reveals 2021 YENKO/SC Stage II Camaro
KPI — September: New & Used Vehicle Sales
While still behind year-over-year numbers, new vehicle sales continue to rise…
KPI — September: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
California Governor Signs Order to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order this week instructing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to draft regulations requiring that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state be zero-emissions by 2035. Once drafted, CARB’s proposed regulations will be subject to a lengthy regulatory process, including legal, economic and environmental analyses,… Continue reading California Governor Signs Order to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Survey Finds Road Trips Have Been Among the Happiest Moments for Americans This Summer
The challenges of quarantine and social distancing helped spur a resurgence in the American road trip, a new survey from Chevrolet and The Harris Poll shows. In fact, nearly 80 percent of Americans credited road trips as helping to keep their sanity during the pandemic. In advance of Labor Day – typically one of the… Continue reading Survey Finds Road Trips Have Been Among the Happiest Moments for Americans This Summer
Dodge Gives 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 Widebody Package
Dodge is expanding the availability of its Widebody Package, bringing it to the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker and T/A 392 for the 2021 model year. “The Widebody on Charger and Challenger continues to gain traction, making way for wider wheels and tires, which means more grip and faster times at the drag strip,” said… Continue reading Dodge Gives 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker, T/A 392 Widebody Package
Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala
Superformance, a manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation sports cars, has donated a 1962 MKII Shelby 289 Slab Side to the Petersen Automotive Museum’s upcoming digital gala set for Sept. 26, the low-volume manufacturer announced. During its 26th Annual Gala Celebration, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction the MKII Slab Side, with the proceeds generated from the… Continue reading Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala
Wrangler 4xe Joins Jeep’s EV Lineup
The plug-in hybrid offers up to 25 miles of electric-only propulsion and an estimated 50 MPG…
Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles
Worksport has entered into an agreement with Atlis Motor Vehicles aimed at configuring the TerraVis solar charging system as an OE accessory for the Atlis XT electric pickup truck. Atlis and Worksport will begin working together immediately to integrate their engineering and design departments, the companies said. They will configure the TerraVis Solar Truck Bed… Continue reading Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles
Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
Six regional energy companies have committed to a Memorandum of Cooperation, committing to work together to build a network of Midwest EV charging stations by the end of 2022. Six energy companies have pledged to support this project, including Ameren Illinois, Ameren Missouri, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Evergy and Oklahoma Gas and Electric. “Ameren is… Continue reading Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
2021 North American International Auto Show Moved to September
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced it will move its reimagined indoor and outdoor show, originally planned for summer 2021, to Sept. 28 – Oct. 9, 2021. “We have talked with many of our partners, particularly the OEMs, and they are fully on board and excited about the date change,” NAIAS Executive… Continue reading 2021 North American International Auto Show Moved to September
Jeep Launching Off-Road Driving Academy
Jeep will introduce its first-ever Jeep Adventure Academy to provide off-road driving instruction to Jeep 4×4 owners, the automaker announced. Beginning this October, the Jeep Adventure Academy will take place in select locations across the country and will be led by off-roading experts and prominent instructors from Jeep Jamboree USA. Participants will learn off-roading basics… Continue reading Jeep Launching Off-Road Driving Academy
Carlisle Auctions Partners with AACA Museum
Carlisle Auctions has entered into a partnership with the AACA Museum, with the museum serving as the Preferred Auction Sponsor of Carlisle Auctions beginning at the Fall Collector Car Auction, the company announced. This partnership and title will also be in place for Carlisle Auctions’ Winter AutoFest in Lakeland, Florida, early next year. For these… Continue reading Carlisle Auctions Partners with AACA Museum
Hyundai Unveils Redesigned Tucson
Hyundai Motor Company has launched the all-new Hyundai Tucson. The fourth-generation compact SUV (C-SUV) is a global model, with a long-wheelbase variant and a short-wheelbase variant for meeting various customer needs. “We are thrilled to introduce the all-new Tucson, the latest model in Hyundai’s SUV transformation,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President, Head of Product… Continue reading Hyundai Unveils Redesigned Tucson