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The Detroit auto show, which was supposed to move from January to June so that events could take place outdoors, has been moved again — to September 2021. The summer debut of the North American International Auto Show had been planned for June of this year, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the annual extravaganza to next summer as the […]
There are plenty of classic American cars available for pretty much any budget, so there’s no excuse for never having owned one! A gearhead is someone who is interested in mechanics and machinery, particularly cars, and especially in finding ways to improve their performance or appearance. Fixing up cars has been a popular hobby in the […]
The Jeep Gladiator lineup has been updated for 2021 with some new models, including the Willys and Willys Sport models. Both give some great off-road performance options and retro touches, while still providing great value. To many people, they’re the best trucks in the nine trim spread. And now, you can configure each on Jeep’s website. Here’s all the options you need to […]
In a dramatic move to tackle climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered state officials to ban new gasoline-powered cars beginning in 15 years. California has for longer than half a century been a leader in driving new, cleaner car technologies with its regulations. On Wednesday, Newsom raised the stakes: On the hood of a red […]
Make Your Car Smart on the Cheap Cars are getting smarter and smarter, with built-in features that can act as a DJ, a co-pilot, a personal assistant, and much more. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now available in a majority of cars, Amazon is working with automakers to integrate its voice-controlled Alexa AI technology […]
THERE’S probably a good reason our cousins in the USA call vehicles with a tray behind the cabin trucks, and not utes, like we do. That’s because their pickups are mighty big, like the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71. Climbing aboard Chevy’s Silverado 1500 for the first time can be a little daunting for […]
Ford Motor Co. will build a new, 500,000-square-foot electric vehicle manufacturing operation at the historic Ford Rouge Center, the automaker said Thursday, creating 300 new jobs to support battery assembly and production of hybrid and battery-electric versions of its profit-rich F-150 pick-up truck. The Blue Oval is eyeing a mid-2022 launch of the first battery-electric version of the truck. […]
Has a switch to petrol power improved the blistering Audi SQ7 SUV? We find out… Verdict The Audi SQ7 makes a case for itself as the performance SUV to buy if you still value comfort alongside pace. It’s not as exciting as rivals from Mercedes or BMW, but its potential as a long-distance cruiser and […]
The idea of flying cars is back on the table at General Motors in its pursuit of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. The automaker is considering options in the aerial taxi market. Yeah, that’s right, flying cars. Those options could include making the air taxis or partnering with another firm to make them, a spokesman for GM confirmed. […]
The automaker is relishing the success of the Sierra — whose sales through the first half of 2020 were the premium truck’s best in 15 years, despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the U.S. economy. GMC’s using the performance to bolster its entry into the electric market with the Hummer EV debuting virtually Oct. 20 — electrified hardware would-be Hummer […]