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What effect will lower tax credits on Tesla and GM plug-ins have? Twitter poll results
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars outside dealership [photo: Patrick Reid] For a bunch of electric-car owning acolytes, our readers are surprisingly sanguine about the reduction and eventual expiration of plug-in tax credits on electric-car sales. We've reported extensively on the expiring tax credits, which will affect models from Tesla and GM in 2019.
Ford selects 5G networks to integrate V2X technology in 2022
Ford C-V2X technology running on 5G network Numerous automakers have begun preparing for a connected-car future, but Ford is the latest to step into the arena. The automaker announced on Monday that it will use 5G networks to integrate vehicle-to-everything technology in all of its vehicles by 2022. Ford calls the technology C-V2X, or "cellular vehicle-to-everything" technology.
Leading the way: Tesla trounces luxury competitors in year-end sales tally
Now that Tesla has released its final sales numbers for the end of last year, we finally have a yardstick to measure the company’s sales success. In the third quarter, Tesla made a point of noting that, with the Model 3 approaching full production, it became the fifth bestselling—non-SUV—car model in America. On New Year’s Day, the company reported it delivered 63,150 Model 3s from October to December. That’s up 13 percent from 55,840 from July through September.
Hotter Subaru WRX STI S209 teased ahead of Detroit auto show
A hotter version of the Subaru WRX STI is coming to America, and Subaru has confirmed the car as the S209. We've already known about the car for sometime since Subaru's confirmation follows the discovery of a trademark application for the name made by the automaker last month. The world debut will take place next week at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A previous teaser video shows a prototype version tearing up a racetrack.
Volkswagen buys wireless car service from Volvo
Volkswagen MOIA electric ride-pooling van In automotive electronics news that doesn't come from this week's CES, Volkswagen announced late last month that it is buying wireless automotive technology from Volvo. The technology is expected to enable VW's upcoming We car sharing program as well as to allow drivers to control some vehicle functions remotely, which could impact things such as charging for electric cars.
Mattia Binotto replaces Maurizio Arrivabene as Ferrari F1 boss
Ferrari on Monday named Mattia Binotto as the new head of its Formula 1 team. Binotto, who was previously the team's chief technical officer, replaces Maurizio Arrivabene in the team principal role. "The decision was taken together with the company’s top management after lengthy discussions related to Maurizio’s long-term personal interests as well as those of the team itself,” Ferrari said in a statement. Arrivabene, a former Philip Morris executive, has been running the F1 team since late 2014.
2020 BMW 7-Series leaked: Distinctive styling on the menu for flagship sedan
An updated version of BMW's 7-Series has been revealed on social media. A photo posted to the Twitter account @StanRudman reveals the face of the heavily updated car, which takes on a much more distinctive look than the current model, often criticized for its overly conservative design. The updates represent a mid-cycle update for the BMW flagship, which was launched in its current guise for 2016. The updated model is expected in showrooms in the fall as a 2020 model.
Hyundai takes off-roading to next level with Elevate walking car
A car that can walk? Yes, that's exactly what Hyundai has proposed with its Elevate concept unveiled Tuesday at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The concept combines the power of an electric car and the capability of robotics to rethink where cars can travel. Wheels with robotic legs allow users to drive, walk or even climb over the most treacherous terrain, and make the Elevate resemble something straight out of a “Star Wars” movie.
Mini will reportedly position electric Hardtop as performance car
2020 Mini Electric spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Mini will mimic Tesla's strategy of playing up the performance aspect of electric powertrains when it launches its first volume EV next year in the form of an electric Hardtop. That's according to Autocar's sources in Mini's engineering department, who claim the car will be positioned as a hot hatch as opposed to an eco-friendly model. As a result, the car will reportedly arrive as a Mini Cooper S E Hardtop.
Gordon Murray receives CBE from Queen Elizabeth II for services to motoring
Gordon Murray receives Commander of British Empire award Gordon Murray presents one heck of a resume, but now he can add "Commander of the British Empire" to it. Queen Elizabeth II awarded Murray the accolade in December for his "services to motoring." Hemmings reported on the honor on last Friday. The CBE designation is one of five classes of the British order of chivalry, and it sits below the two Knight designations. Nevertheless, the award is an extraordinarily high honor.
Aston Martin preparing for "worst case scenario" with no deal Brexit looming
Aston Martin DBS 59 special edition Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer told Reuters on Monday that the automaker has prepared for a "no deal" Brexit future by stockpiling some finished cars in Germany and planning to fly parts in on private jets. "We have to prepare for the worst case scenario," he told Reuters. Palmer said the automaker plans its supplies 12 weeks in advance with a hard deadline for a Brexit deal due in less than 80 days.
Toyota's take on autonomy: Guardian 'amplifies' human control, not replaces it
It's not every carmaker that leads off a press conference by reenacting a spectacular three-car freeway crash. But at today's Consumer Electronics Show, Toyota had a point to make. Its Guardian active-safety system, the company believes, could have mitigated the effects of the crash. Perhaps a future version of the system could even have avoided it altogether.
Audi ends European delivery option for US customers
It's the end of the road for Audi's European delivery option for buyers in the United States. Autoblog first reported last Friday the program came to an end with the conclusion of 2018.
Report: Koenigsegg Agera successor to be shown in Geneva, limited to 125 units, won't be called Ragnarok
Koenigsegg Agera successor teaser We've known Koenigsegg has an Agera successor in the works, but now we have a few new details on the supercar. Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri reported last Wednesday the Agera successor will debut in March at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and it not wear the rumored Ragnarok name. The name first came to light last August after a McLarenlife forum member published details on the supercar.
2010 Daytona 500 Pace Car will be 2011 Mustang GT
2011 Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car The 2010 Daytona 500 is set for Sunday February 14th and the vehicle pacing the field will be the 412 horsepower 2011 Mustang GT. No announcement from Ford or Daytona officials yet but the details were posted over on Barrett-Jackson's site as the vehicle will also be auctioned off to one lucky bidder. When the 2011 Mustang GT paces the field at the Great American Race it will do so for the first time in 40 years.
This 1969 Chevy Corvette Lego Kit Could Be Yours, With Your Help
Have you ever wanted to build a custom Corvette out of Legos? If so, and your dream Corvette is a 1969 C3, then this kit could be your answer—if you show support for it and get it turned into a production kit. While the C3 Corvette wouldn’t be our first choice (how about a C2 Sting Ray convertible?), this kit is a gorgeous example of the car, as rendered through the blocky bits of plastic.
Tesla factory and screen interface, Byton back at CES: Today's Car News
Patent filings show new features that may be coming to updated Model S and Model X cars later this year. Chinese startup automaker Byton makes another appearance at CES. And our latest Twitter poll asks readers which electric pickup they think may hit the roads first. All this and more on Green Car Reports. On Sunday night, Musk took to Twitter to announce that the company would break ground on its much-needed second factory on Monday.
Consumer Reports: New Ford Hybrids Don't Meet Mileage Ratings
it's always nice when the big boys say, "You're right." We reported three weeks ago that Ford's new 2013 hybrids were not achieving their 47-mpg EPA gas mileage rating in real-world usage. Now Consumer Reports has confirmed that finding, based on its own testing, in videos and a blog post published yesterday. The consumer magazine achieved real-world mileage of 39 mpg combined in the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid it tested, and 37 mpg in its 2013 Ford C-Max.
Tesla Drops Out Of X-prize Competition; Will Have Car In Demo Division Instead
Tesla has announced that its Model S saloon is being withdrawn from the Automotive X-Prize competiton. In an interview with Stuff, Ricardo Reyes, Tesla Motors' vice president for communication, said, “We have discussed it with the X Prize guys and agreed to put a car in the demonstration division instead [of the competition]...” He went on to say “The competition division is amazingly good but the demonstration division is one that people shouldn’t look past.
Does The Toyota Prius Hybrid Hold Up? Consumer Reports: Yes
Gas prices are going up, smaller cars are better than ever, and once again, U.S. car buyers are turning their sights toward higher gas mileage. For that, there's nothing that beats the 2011 Toyota Prius, with its 50-mpg combined EPA rating. But will that Prius hold up? Will the battery pack and electric components work properly after the shine has worn off?
New Mileage Rules Encourage Small Cars To Become Big Trucks For Lower MPG
Automakers have long known there's a double standard for gas mileage. Cars have to meet higher goals, trucks have less stringent requirements. And the larger the vehicle, the lower the average fuel economy it has to deliver. The proposed fuel economy standards for 2017 through 2025 vehicles perpetuate those distinctions.
What Would You Give Up For Higher Gas Mileage? Cash? Features? Safety?
It happens every time. Gas prices go up sharply, and new car buyers suddenly decide that gas mileage is important--and shop accordingly. With gas around $4 a gallon in many parts of the country, what would you trade for higher miles per gallon? Would you pay more? Would you buy a smaller car than your current one? How about giving up features you'd hoped to have? And what about safety? Everyone wants more mileage Six weeks ago, Consumer Reports surveyed 1,750 car owners.
GM Confirms, Yes, We're Losing Money on Every Volt We Build
Doug Parks, vehicle line executive for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, GM's range-extended electric vehicle, confirmed Tuesday that the company loses money on every Volt it sells. This should hardly be a surprise. It's called R&D, folks Every major automaker spends billions of dollars a year on research and development costs.
Gaming The EPA Gas-Mileage Tests: How It Really Works
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Los Angeles, August 2012 Every now and then, EPA gas-mileage ratings--and cars that notably fail to achieve them in real-world use--burst into public awareness. Hyundai and Kia had to agree to reduced ratings and send refunds to buyers after admitting to testing-procedure errors following an EPA investigation. But do manufacturers really game the test cycles? An interesting thought piece on Road & Track by ubiquitous writer Steve Abrams touches on the topic.
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