Automotive News (Page 510)

Earlier this week, the 2018 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang officially went on sale and Ford Performance issued the first images of the new purpose-built drag racers, but if you want one, you will need to order soon and be prepared to spend big money.

Yesterday afternoon, Chevrolet surprised the automotive world by announcing the return of the popular Blazer to the lineup, but this is not the large, body-on-frame SUV that some might expect – instead arriving as a mid-sized, front-wheel-drive-based unibody vehicle with a front end design that draws its inspiration from the 2019 Camaro SS.

A new all-electric race series is being developed - the Electric GT Championship - and the first car has been delivered. It started life as a normal Tesla P100DL, but has become an absolute monster.

The next time you are in Ingolstadt, waiting for your cab, you might try looking up and watching. The reason is that your taxi is coming, however, this time it will be flying. Meet the flying taxi by Audi, Italdesign and Airbus.

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek gets a small price increase. The big news is the new Crosstrek plug-in-hybrid.

At last, the real A1 images -- and information -- are available. One thing you will notice about the A1 is that it is adorable, don't you think?

The 2018 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime no longer hold the top rating by IIHS. Here's why.

Has someone moved Toyota's cheese? The latest initial quality study from one expert puts Toyota and the Prius in the also-ran group.

General Motors has recalled roughly 500 examples of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 over a concern that with the right set of circumstances, the airbags could fail to open in the event of a crash.

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against alleged saboteur Martin Tripp. In the document by which the lawsuit was filed, Tesla lists the damages of which Tripp is being accused. Sabotage of the company's Manufacturing Operating System is one of these allegations, but in addition, Tesla cites the theft and dissemination of confidential proprietary information.

Subaru drops in the 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Is Subaru EyeSight the reason for their low J.D. Power IQS score?

The new Performance Pack 2 transforms the 2018 Ford Mustang GT into an awesome road course machine, sticking to the corners and blasting down the straightaways of the M1 Concourse track like a world-class sports car – all with the sweet roar of American muscle.

Audi and Hyundai are working together on fuel cell technology with the hope that they will make a real dent in the electrical market.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles have an advantage over lengthy charging times of electric cars, but cars like Toyota Mirai and Honda FCV are not practical. Major car makers are not correct to believe that Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles are the future.

Honda has released details on its new Insight Hybrid. We break down the similarities and differences to the current Toyota Prius.

Since the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced with the redesigned exterior, that new look has been the focus of every conversation about the refreshed muscle car, but today, we bring you a look at six other key changes for the new model year.

The Nissan Leaf occupies an interesting place in the EV market. While there are a few electric vehicles which are cheaper, the Leaf is still the most popular in the (barely) less than $30,000 market. With a couple of changes, the car inches toward becoming a realistic purchase for one-car families and individuals.

The 2019 Mazda Miata gets substantial engine upgrades and a new top. Here are the official details.

Subaru Corporation announced the new Japan-spec 2019 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid today. Pre-sales are booming.

Volkswagen and Ford are in talks about various joint projects. According to a report, they are working on a van project, as well as others.

Now that the newcomers have had time to get established in the marketplace, it's time to face reality. The Prius is still the dominant affordable green car in America.

Tesla's upcoming Model 3, the which has already been delayed in delivery, has been further hindered in production by employee sabotage. Elon Musk, Tesla's founder and CEO, sent an email to employees on Sunday, stating that an unnamed employee had admitted to deliberate sabotage of the Model 3 production in Freemont, California.

Since they began deliveries in 2014, Tesla's Model S has been the most affordable and practical electric car available. Since then, Tesla has further cemented its name in the marketplace, become the premier marque for electric vehicles. Now, however, a new entry into the market makes Tesla's already difficult financial situation less sure. Porsche has announced that the recently named Taycan electric sports car will be on the roads in 2019 - in the same price bracket as the Tesla Model S.

Subaru customers now have access to virtual visibility when they get their car repaired in a body shop. Here’s how Subaru's new program benefits consumers.

We take a quick look at the specs and details of the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger pickup to try to guess what its 0-60 MPH time will be. Our findings may surprise you.

2018 has been Ron Capps’ worst season in the past few years, going winless through the first ten events, but he drove his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny car to his first win of the season this past weekend at the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Prosecutors today jailed Rupert Stadler, chief of Volkswagen. According to the prosecutors, Stadler was jailed to keep him from attempting to change things.

Actor Mary McCormack recently tweeted about a burning Tesla Model S in which her husband was an occupant. Many Tesla fans say this is not newsworthy. The reaction to her tweet says otherwise.

In stock form, a Mazda Miata from any generation of the car's production will be a powerful track car. The only issue is the open top. The Miata's convertible roof is great on nice warm sunny days in May, but any organization which is running a track day will want you to get a roll bar before you participate. You need the protection which comes from a strong steel frame over your head. But not all roll-bars are created equal, and there are things you should know before you drop the cash for one.

The newly-refreshed 2019 Subaru WRX STI gets a few performance upgrades. Are they enough for performance fans?