Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag An alleged plot by a notorious bikie gang to import the largest ever amount of cocaine into Australia has been foiled by police and a broken down boat. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
Man in his 40s dies after his car plunges into the sea on the Isle of Wight Police are appealing for information while the man’s relatives have been notified The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
This Mustang Barn Find Looks Like a Basket Case... But There's Hope There isn't much left of this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible. Recently pulled from a barn (or possibly a chicken coop) in Texas, it has a body and four wheels, and that's about it. There are some original parts scattered around the building, including some individual engine components like pistons and… Motor1 · Dec 1, 2024
Cheaper loans on table to urge UK motorists to EVs, plus cuts in fines for firms Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is ‘no route to net zero’ that ignores concerns of businesses after wave of closures The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
Frankie Muniz says Malcolm in the Middle’s Bryan Cranston is like a ‘father figure’ ‘Breaking Bad’ star played Muniz’s on-screen father in the Noughties sitcom The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
Forget the Cybertruck! The Silverado EV is the ultimate electric road-trip machine I took the Silverado EV on a road trip into the woods: here's what happened. TechRadar · Nov 30, 2024
GM, Other US Automakers Face Sharp Profit Squeeze From Trump Tariffs, Analysts Warn US auto industry faces profitability crunch as Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports could cut margins by 17%. GM and Stellantis at risk. Benzinga · Nov 29, 2024
UK car parts firm TI Fluid Systems bought by Canadian rival in latest overseas takeover Up to 2,700 jobs worldwide likely to be cut at London-listed company, including at its base in Oxford The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
Starmer has discovered a tricky truth about the electric vehicles transition: there’s no gain without pain The Tories’ targets glossed over the impact on carmakers and cash-strapped drivers – but the move to net zero won’t be cheap or simple, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
Porsche hits the brakes on its electric-only plan – and it’s not the only major manufacturer keeping gas engines running The big V8 found in Panamera and Cayenne will live on into the 2030s, says Porsche. TechRadar · Nov 28, 2024
WRC 2027 rules to offer powertrain flexibility and component cost cap The 2027 World Rally Championship regulations are likely to offer manufacturers a range of powertrain options and cars that will be significantly cheaper through a cost cap on components. Autosport · Nov 28, 2024
New Engine Beats Ford, General Motors, and Tesla By a Mile With 200% More Efficiency, 100% More Power, and 50% of the Weight The automotive industry has long been defined by a push for bigger, faster, and more efficient engines. Now, a revolutionary innovation threatens to outpace legacy giants like Ford (F) , Tesla (TSLA) , and General Motors (GM) . This groundbreaking engine technology, developed by a Kansas-based company and a Washington... Barchart · Nov 28, 2024
New Engine Beats Ford, General Motors, and Tesla By a Mile With 200% More Efficiency, 100% More Power, and 50% of the Cost The automotive industry has long been defined by a push for bigger, faster, and more efficient engines. Now, a revolutionary innovation threatens to outpace legacy giants like Ford (F) , Tesla (TSLA) , and General Motors (GM) . This groundbreaking engine technology, developed by a Kansas-based company and a Washington... Barchart · Nov 27, 2024
Best new electric cars: 22 EVs to look forward to in 2025 and beyond FEATURE: From all-new plug-in Porsches to the highly-anticipated electric Range Rover – plus a whole new family of EVs from Jaguar – these are the new electric cars we’re looking forward to The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Fortune · Nov 27, 2024 Wells Fargo: Trump tariffs would add $2.1K to the price of cars made by US automakers and could cost Ford, Stellantis, and GM billions in profit “Autos are stuck in the middle of Trump's geopolitics,” Wells Fargo analysts write.
Motor1 · Nov 27, 2024 The 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor Is a Superb Truck Nobody Will Buy: Review Lukewarm take: The facelifted Ford F-150 Tremor is the best-looking full-size truck on the market, helped along by the competition; Ram’s offering is handsome if not slightly disproportionate, and the Silverado with its weird notched headlights is visually off-putting. The GMC Sierra is nice enough, as long as you don’t…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024 Aston Martin looks to raise £210m after second profit warning in two months Luxury carmaker wants to drive electrification and boost growth by taking on further debt and issuing new shares
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 Edmunds: The longest-range EVs you can buy for under $50,000 Electric vehicles make people nervous
Benzinga · Nov 27, 2024 Asia Mostly In Green, Europe Markets Decline; Crude Oil And Gold Rise While Dollar Dips - Global Markets Today While US Slept On Tuesday, November 26th, U.S. markets ended higher, with tech stocks rebounding as investors weighed Fed minutes signaling policy uncertainty and Trump’s new tariff threats. Automakers Ford and GM saw declines due to fears of rising supply chain costs and trade tensions.
InsideEVs · Nov 26, 2024 America Finally Got A Great, Cheap EV. Trump May Ruin It. Americans have been clamoring for an affordable, long-range electric car for years. Elon Musk shelved plans for a $25,000 Tesla—one that isn't a moonshot robotaxi, at least. But General Motors finally made one in 2024.
InsideEVs · Nov 26, 2024 Trump's 25% Tariffs May Hit These EVs The Hardest He said he was going to do it, and he did it.
Windows Central · Nov 26, 2024 Forza Motorsport fans are so crazy for the NASCAR series that it's hanging around for longer Forza Motorsport will be keeping a featured multiplayer NASCAR mode into 2025 thanks to its popularity.
Top News · Nov 26, 2024 Auto Stocks Drop Amid Concerns Over Trump's Tariff Plans Major automakers' shares decline as Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, affecting North American auto industry.
InsideEVs · Nov 26, 2024 Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Loan To Supercharge Its New Georgia Plant It's not easy to build cars, and more importantly, it takes a ton of cash to do it. Thankfully, the U.S. government seems to be willing to shell out cash to startups that it sees potential in. The latest to receive billions of dollars of government loans is Rivian, and…
Motor1 · Nov 26, 2024 Hyundai Made a '69' Joke. Nice? Remember when Elon Musk wanted Tesla to have a "SEXY" lineup? His original plan was for the Model 3 to be called Model E, but Ford already had the rights to that name. So in 2016, Musk said during a shareholder meeting that the Blue Oval was "killing sex" by…