F1: Colin Chapman’s wife Hazel dies at 94
The global Lotus community is saddened to learn that Hazel Chapman, the wife of Colin Chapman and co-founder of Lotus, has died aged 94. Her contribution to motorsport and the … Read More
Category: Automotive
Automotive: Mercedes first to get approval for Level 3 Autonomous Driving
Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company in the world to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system[1]. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has … Read More
Automotive: Discount Tire Is Acquiring Tire Rack
On Friday, two of the largest tire suppliers in the U.S. announced the joining of forces, eschewing future competition with each other. Arizona-based Discount Tire is in the process of acquiring Indiana-based … Read More
Automotive: Honda recalling 725,000 Trucks and SUVs
Honda is recalling nearly 725,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because the hoods can open while the vehicles are moving. The recall covers certain 2019 Passports, 2016 through 2019 Pilots and … Read More
Automotive: Nicolas Brown appointed as President of McLaren, The Americas
McLaren, The Americas today announces the permanent appointment of Nicolas Brown as President of the Americas region. Brown had taken the position on an interim basis in July following Tony … Read More
GM Acquires 25 Percent Stake in Pure Watercraft to Accelerate All-Electric Boating
General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced today it has acquired a 25 percent ownership stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions. The collaboration between … Read More
BMW to Open BMW M Driving Experience Center at IMS
BMW of North America announced today the establishment of a new BMW M Driving Experience Center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The newly-constructed venue will host an array of driving classes … Read More
McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt resigns from the British supercar maker
McLaren Automotive Ltd. CEO Mike Flewitt will abruptly step down after eight years leading the closely held company, which has started a search for a successor. The Woking, England-based supercar … Read More
Hertz orders 100,000 Model 3s from Tesla, more to follow
Hertz is going green. In the single-largest EV order for any company, the rental giant Hertz has placed an order for 100,000 Model 3 Tesla vehicles, in addition to plans … Read More
Chevy reveals the 2023 Corvette C8 Z06
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a new American supercar that puts the world on notice. Arriving two years after the first production mid-engine Corvette Stingray debuted and captivated a worldwide audience, … Read More
Chevy Performance Reveals 10.3-Liter Crate V8 With 1,000 HP
Despite saying they are going to make all their cars electric, GM Performance has announced the ZZ632/1000 a 1,000+ hp crate motor! The new ZZ632/1000, which sounds more like the … Read More
Goodwood Announces 2022 Motorsport Event Dates
Goodwood announced the dates for its 2022 motorsport and automotive events. Kicking off the season will be the 79th Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport on 9-10 April, followed by … Read More
Porsche now selling more electric Taycans than 911s
Until Porsche started selling SUVs, the 911 was their #1 selling car for decades. The 911 defined Porsche. The King isn’t dead yet, but the Prince has taken his crown. … Read More
Video: Hybrid Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray caught testing
Chevrolet’s expansion of the Corvette C8 line-up is continuing at a hot pace. Later this month the American brand will take the covers off the track-ready Z06, but the next … Read More
Coolest countries you can visit on a driving vacation
Hitting the open road while you’re on vacation can be one of the most rewarding parts of any trip. It can be so exhilarating to feel the wind in your … Read More
We drive the Ford Expedition Platinum (Update)
By Ali Arsham SUVs come in all sizes these days but the idea of an SUV based on a compact car chassis just seems really stupid. Americans seem to prefer … Read More
Audi electrifies with U.S. star Ken Block
Ken Block has made a name for himself as a rally and rallycross driver since 2005. However, the 53-year-old is most famous worldwide for his elaborately produced videos in which … Read More
Porsche to unveil all-electric Mission-R race car
Right on time for the start of the IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich (from 7 to 12 September), Porsche is to provide a spectacular look into the automotive future. The … Read More
2021’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in
With car sales up 9% in the first quarter of 2021, in part due to fear of public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its … Read More
Chevrolet Announces 2023 Corvette Z06 Reveal Date
Start the countdown: The all-new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be revealed on Oct. 26. Designed to amplify the thrill of driving, the Corvette Z06 is a supercar that performs … Read More
Mercedes drops V8s in USA for 2022
AutoWeek reports that Mercedes-Benz has told its USA dealers that a significant number of V8-engined models will not be offered stateside for the upcoming 2022 model year, publishing a long … Read More
Top-10 Fastest Accelerating Cars From 0-60 Mph
Over the years, car manufacturers have fought a real war to give birth to the fastest car in the world, and we’ve seen the 0-60mph times drop dramatically. First the goal … Read More
McLaren Group agrees sale of McLaren Applied
Following a strategic review to focus the company’s growth as a global luxury supercar and elite motorsport business, McLaren Group has agreed to sell its Applied business division to Greybull … Read More
Ford, GM and Stellantis Joint Statement on Electric Vehicle Annual Sales
Today, Ford, GM and Stellantis announced their shared aspiration to achieve sales of 40-50% of annual U.S. volumes of electric vehicles (battery electric, fuel cell and plug-in hybrid vehicles) by … Read More