Some automakers ignored hybrids to bet big on EVs. That bet went bad and could get worse as gas prices soar. Toyota and Hyundai stand to benefit from diverse lineup. A few years ago, automakers faced a tough choice. They could eschew hybrids and plug-in hybrids to go all-in on EVs, or adopt a more balanced, but expensive approach that Read More
The Koenigsegg Gemera has entered mass production, six years after it was first unveiled to the world, the automaker announced in a Facebook post. Koenigsegg said the Gemera is being produced in parallel with the CC850, and both models will soon be joined by Sadele’s Spear. This four-door hypercar is limited to just 300 units, and all examples have already Read More
Volkswagen previews facelifted Multivan T7 with subtle design tweaks, hinting at even bigger interior changes to come … Source: Car Scoops
Mustang owner own shows off Porsche-colored GTD on YouTube. Rubystar Neo is a bright magenta paint usually seen on GT3s. GTD was also ordered with the $50k aero Performance Package. The Ford Mustang GTD is closer to a Porsche 911 GT3 RS than a regular Blue Oval pony car, but one owner decided to blur the lines even more with Read More
The Bugatti Factor One is manufactured in collaboration with Factor Bikes in the UK. This bike is incredibly light, weighing less than 2.9 pounds with both wheels. They don’t follow the road racing rulebook, so while they’re faster than professional bikes, they can’t actually win races. The price of Bugatti Tourbillion is… Source: Car and Driver
The 600 Petrol adds a budget-friendly option to the range, while the Street Edition introduces dark styling and limited production. … Source: Car Scoops
Stellantis was the only Big Three automaker to post a sales gain last quarter. Ram and Jeep led the recovery, with Ram pickups climbing 25 percent overall. The electric Wagoneer S sold just 175 units in Q1, down from 2,595 a year ago. The Jeep Wagoneer S has plenty going for it, including a stylish design, genuinely rapid performance, and Read More
Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between the two Japanese companies, announced that development of the Afeela 1 will be discontinued. The move also halts development of a second model, an SUV, and follows Honda’s decision earlier this month to cancel the release of three EVs that were scheduled to be produced in the United States. What is Sony Honda Read More
The tech giant also updated its emergency door release following the fatal accident. … Source: Car Scoops
PROS ›› Ride quality, interior polish, value CONS ›› Steering feel, HVAC controls, third-row space It’s been a few years since I got behind the wheel of the first BYD, something called the E6. It was vaguely competent, but immensely rough around the edges. A toe-in-the-water exercise in how an electric car should be, and something that was bettered in Read More