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Tested: 2022 Audi RS3 Hits 60 MPH in 3.3 Seconds
UPDATED 8/10/22: This review has been updated with test results. Yes, the Audi RS3 has a drift mode. And yes,…
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EV maker Nikola names Michael Lohscheller as its next CEO
Nikola Corp. said Wednesday that Michael Lohscheller is taking over as the electric-truck maker’s chief executive officer when Mark Russell…
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Honda focuses on deliveries, rather than recession talk, as profits fall
TOKYO — Straining under a pile of back orders, Honda says its top priority is getting cars to U.S. customers…
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Simulation can help resolve NVH issues in EVs | Automotive World
Jordan Craven explores the challenges and benefits of modelling noise, vibration and harshness in electric vehicles Utopia for the automotive…
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Biden signs bill aimed at boosting U.S. chip production, competitiveness
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill that will provide billions of dollars to boost…
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Ford hikes F-150 Lightning prices; order bank to reopen for current reservation holders
Ford Motor Co. is increasing the starting price of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup $6,000 to $8,500 across all trims…
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Mazda pursues U.S. price hikes as profits plunge
TOKYO — Mazda is pursuing higher sticker prices in North America on the back of new product such as the…
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2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport, First Glimpse of Next-Gen SUV, Teased in Mountain Shot
Honda has just released a faraway photo of the 2023 Pilot TrailSport shown clustered among large boulders, marking the first…
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House lawmakers trying to jump-start self-driving legislative push
WASHINGTON - Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are launching a bipartisan effort to help revive legislative efforts…
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Toyota Offers to Buy Back bZ4X EVs with Wheels That Might Fall Off
Toyota announced a recall for the bZ4X electric vehicle in June, acknowledging that wheels might detach from the car because…
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Ex-Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman dies at 81
“The government wasted time and resources indicting a man who had progressive dementia and was terminally ill,” Keneally said. In…
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Looking Back At 50 Years Of The Chevrolet Blazer
The S10 Blazer was now just the Blazer, but it carried on using the truck platform it was originally named…
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New IIHS Side-Impact Crash Test Shows Troubling Sedan, Wagon Results
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) continues to roll out its new side-impact crash…
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Carvana shifts to cost-cutting mode after losses
Company leaders don’t know exactly what to expect for industry volume in the near term in light of the economic…
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Driven: 2023 BMW iX M60 Is The Ultimate Luxury Machine
It may be brutally quick in a straight line, but the iX M60 is anything but an agile SUV. The…
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23,000 Ferraris Recalled for Potential Brake Failure
Ferrari has recalled 23,555 vehicles for potentially leaking brake fluid, which could lead to partial or complete loss of braking…
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Stellantis and Ford dealerships sell across 4 states
Dealers buying their first and second stores, along with some expanding groups, were among buyers in four single-dealership transactions that…
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How to See the Pebble Beach Concours and Monterey Car Week without Leaving Home
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Each year, a panel of self-proclaimed experts denies 800 very wealthy people the right to park…
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Where next for autonomous freight development? | Automotive World
The autonomous truck industry is almost ready to roll out commercially, but how might this impact the market? By Elle…
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Superior Industries’ Q2 net income skyrockets; sales rise despite headwinds
Wheel supplier Superior Industries International Inc. reported a positive quarter on Thursday, with a staggering jump in net income and…
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AAA executive: Most consumers don’t want self-driving vehicles
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Greg Brannon’s message to the auto industry is probably not what many technology suppliers want to…
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Cadillac Compact EV Crossover Spied Sharing Design Cues with Lyriq
KGP PhotographyCar and Driver A new Cadillac electric crossover has been spied testing, which will slot in below the Lyriq…
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TrueCar sees Q2 revenue slump, reports wider net loss
Vehicle listings company TrueCar saw a steep revenue drop in the second quarter and deepened its net loss as it…
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BorgWarner sees slight uptick in Q2 revenue
DETROIT — BorgWarner Inc. saw a slight increase in revenue and a slip in net income amid its acquisition of…
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KAR records net profit, saw reduced conversion rates in Q2
KAR Global said Tuesday it brought in more profit per each vehicle it sold in the second quarter, but it…
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CATL, citing U.S. House speaker’s trip to Taiwan, puts U.S. plant on pause
A giant Chinese supplier of EV batteries decided to push back announcing a multibillion-dollar North American plant to supply Tesla…
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Cars.com posts smaller Q2 profit, growth in revenue, dealership customers
Dealership technology company Cars.com reported a smaller profit in the second quarter but gains in revenue and dealership customers as…
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Here’s Every Automaker’s CPO Program
Certified pre-owned (CPO) programs take a lot of the risk out of buying a used vehicle. Whether you’re looking for…
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Toyota senior program manager killed during charity bike ride in Mich.
Erickson, 48, was a 23-year veteran of Toyota, specializing in cost planning and vehicle specification optimization, according to his LinkedIn…
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View Photos of the 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance
Michael SimariCar and Driver Tweaked exterior styling, enhanced interior technology, and revisions to the standard and optional equipment lists highlight…
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Higher loss provision cuts Credit Acceptance Q2 income
Credit Acceptance Corp.’s net income fell in the second quarter to $107.4 million, down 63 percent from a year earlier,…
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Lear slashing head count, ‘de-risking’ business amid economic uncertainty
The company’s net income dropped to $69 million for the quarter, but sales outperformed global industry production and were up…
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Could the cognition Goldilocks zone solve the challenge of semi-autonomous driving? | Automotive World
In-vehicle infotainment systems have revolutionised the user experience over the past decade. Today’s drivers have become accustomed to high-resolution touch-screens,…
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2023 Audi Q3 Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The 2023 Audi Q3 looks like a scaled down Q8, and what you see is a good indication of…
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Celebrate Shark Week by Bidding on This ’87 Porsche 928S4, Our BaT Pick of the Day
• This 1987 Porsche 928S4 is currently up for sale on the Bring a Trailer website, reminding us of when…
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Here’s How the 2023 Chevy Colorado Compares with the Toyota Tacoma
The 2023 Chevy Colorado is totally redesigned, with sharp styling and more modern tech that will make it the freshest…
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Sebastian Vettel to Retire From F1 at End of 2022 Season
Joe Portlock - Formula 1Getty Images Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel announced Thursday that he will be retiring…
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2022 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview What’s better than two doors? Four doors. The 2022 BMW 4-series Gran Coupe combines the graceful roofline of the…
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View Photos of the 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
James LipmanCar and Driver The rear-drive BMW i4 eDrive40 isn’t as crushingly quick as the dual-motor M50, but that makes…
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Tested: 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe Breaks the ICE
To anyone who was concerned that electrification would ruin BMW’s core sedans, all we can say is this: You have…
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2023 Honda Civic Type R Is Two Pounds Lighter with This Carbon Spoiler
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is shaping up to be one of the most exciting vehicles of the coming…
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Ferrari Pulls Back the Curtain on 296 GT3 Race Car
Ferrari has revealed its 296 GT3 racer, which features a 24-valve V-6 like the roadgoing 296GTB but without the accompanying…
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6 Accessories for Staying Cool and Comfortable in a Hot Car This Summer
Amazon It’s official—the dog days of summer are upon us. Whether or not you enjoy scorching heat, your car’s interior…
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Gas Prices See Fastest Decline in over a Decade, Down 83 Cents Since Mid-June
Gas prices are falling at the fastest rate in over a decade, according to a tweet by President Joe Biden.…
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GM Refund on Chevrolet Bolt EVs Comes with a Catch: You Must Waive Right to Sue
Jessica Lynn WalkerCar and Driver All Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV vehicles were recalled in 2021 because of battery fire…
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2023 Mazda CX-50’s Meridian Edition Off-Road Package Detailed
Mazda has announced details on the CX-50’s rugged-looking Meridian Edition package. It costs $2800 on top of the 2.5 Turbo…
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2023 Genesis G90 Brings Luxury to Your Door
As any tip-hungry parking valet will tell you, opening and closing a car door is a thoughtful act of service.…
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View Photos of the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500-H
Shelby American Shelby America has taken the Mustang GT500 to the next level, and it’s a car you can’t buy—but…
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Ford to reveal next-generation Mustang at Detroit auto show
Ford Motor Co. will reveal a redesigned, seventh-generation Mustang pony car at the North American International Detroit Auto Show in…
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Lamborghini’s Crazy Off-Road Huracán Will Become a Reality
Lamborghini has teased a new Huracán variant which appears to be a production version of the 2019 Sterrato concept. The…
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