Cars
- Mazda developing new rotary enginecarbuzz.com 6 New Mazda New Rotary Patents Prove Mazda Still Wants An RX-7 Successor
CarBuzz has discovered that Mazda has filed six fresh patents with the Japanese Patent Office, all published at the beginning of June 2023, detailing new designs for a two-rotor Wankel rotary engine. The number of rotors is important here, as two rotors imply a proper engine driving the wheels rathe...
- Michael Fassbender Crashes Out of Le Mans 24-Hour Race After He 'Lost Control' of His Car: 'Gutted'people.com Michael Fassbender Crashes Out of Le Mans 24-Hour Race After He 'Lost Control' of His Car: 'Gutted'
Michael Fassbender crashed out of the Le Mans 24-hour race in France on Sunday after he 'lost control of the car and went into the barrier with no chances to repair the damage'
- Audi abandons combustion engine developmentwww.electrive.com Audi abandons combustion engine development - electrive.com
Audi has stopped the development of new combustion engines. In an interview, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann justified the decision with the EU plans for a stricter Euro 7 emissions standard. In an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Duesmann said: "We will no longer develop a new combustion...
- German court bans Tesla ad statements related to autonomous drivingwww.reuters.com German court bans Tesla ad statements related to autonomous driving
Germany has banned Tesla from repeating what a court says are misleading advertising statements relating to the capabilities of the firm's driver assistance systems and to autonomous driving, a Munich judge ruled on Tuesday.
- 2021 Ford Bronco: The Long-Awaited Official Info Dumpjalopnik.com 2021 Ford Bronco: The Long-Awaited Official Info Dump
The 2021 Ford Bronco has finally been revealed to the public. Pull up a chair, crack a beverage, and let’s discuss the vehicle’s officially confirmed highlights and specs.
Been waiting for the official release on this one ever since I first heard the rumors Ford was reviving the Bronco name. Ford could've screwed this up something fierce, but I think they hit the nail on the head.
Be curious to see how long before an SVT version is offered with a Coyote; the lack of V8 seems to be one of two big complaints, with the other being that the manual isn't offered with the 2.7L, only the 2.3.
- 'New' DeLorean DMC-12 should be ready by fall 2021, exec sayswww.cnet.com 'New' DeLorean DMC-12 should be ready by fall 2021, exec says
DeLorean Motor Company's vice president says it's the realistic timeline.
- Yamaha is developing a whole range of turbocharged motorcycle engineswww.autoblog.com Yamaha developing turbocharged motorcycle engines - Autoblog
Yamaha is developing a range of turbocharged motorcycle engines to meet emissions regulations. It could introduce the technology in 2020.
- Bentley recalls nearly 2,000 examples of the Bentayga over fire riskwww.autoblog.com Bentley recalls 1,892 examples of the Bentayga over fire risk - Autoblog
Bentley is recalling 1,892 examples of the Bentayga to fix a faulty fuel supply line quick connector that could leak and cause a fire in the engine bay.
- Mustang Owners Sue Ford Over Transmission Troubleswww.thetruthaboutcars.com Mustang Owners Sue Ford Over Transmission Troubles
Ford has weathered heavy criticism for moving bunk transmissions for some time. Normally, that conversation revolves around the PowerShift DSP6 (aka Getrag 6DCT250) installed in passenger cars with names beginning with the letter “F.”The unit turned out to have a laundry list of problems and ultimat...
- This Insane Yugo Hatchback Has TWO Cadillac V8swww.carscoops.com This Insane Yugo Hatchback Has TWO Cadillac V8s
Two 8.2-liter V8 engines give this Yugo approximately 960 hp
- Truck Startup Nikola Goes Public And Surpasses Ford In Market Capitalization | Carscoopswww.carscoops.com Truck Startup Nikola Goes Public And Surpasses Ford In Market Capitalization
Nikola hasn't delivered a single truck but has a valuation of $30 billion
- Honda Recalls Over 1.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide Due To Fuel Pump Issue | Carscoopswww.carscoops.com Honda Recalls Over 1.4 Million Vehicles Worldwide Due To Fuel Pump Issue
Honda says the fuel pump issue originates with the manufacturing process
- Rare Rides: The Practical and Luxurious 1979 Mercury Zephyr Villagerwww.thetruthaboutcars.com Rare Rides: The Practical and Luxurious 1979 Mercury Zephyr Villager
Today's Rare Ride comes from a time when the family wagon segment was alive and well, and Ford was eager to use its brand new Fox platform on as many vehicles as possible. Presenting the wood-clad Mercury Zephyr Villager wagon, from 1979.
- Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 And CLA 45 Upgraded With Aero Pack | Carscoopswww.carscoops.com Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 And CLA 45 Upgraded With Aero Pack
Mercedes-AMG's CLA 35 and CLA 45 can be optioned with a sharp rear wing
- 2020 Toyota Corolla 6MT: It Takes More Than A Manual 'Box To Make A Sporty Hatch | Carscoopswww.carscoops.com 2020 Toyota Corolla 6MT: It Takes More Than A Manual ‘Box To Make A Sporty Hatch
With the 2020 Toyota Corolla you get fresh looks and decent economy, but not a sporty drive
- Nissan Altima’s Problematic Hood Latch Sparks Fourth Recall | Carscoopswww.carscoops.com Nissan Altima’s Problematic Hood Latch Sparks Fourth Recall
Almost 2 million 2013-2018 Nissan Altimas are included in this new campaign
- The New Ford Mustang Mach 1 Will Be A 5.0 Budget GT350www.carthrottle.com The New Ford Mustang Mach 1 Will Be A 5.0 Budget GT350
A few days on from Ford confirming the car's existence, the Mach 1 has again been spotted undergoing testing
- GM plans electric van in emerging fleet segment, report sayswww.autonews.com GM plans electric van in emerging fleet segment, report says
The GM van – code-named BV1 – is due to start production in late 2021, Reuters reported. It is believed the BV1 van will share some components with GM's future electric pickups and SUVs.
- The 2021 Mazda 3 Will Finally Get A Turbojalopnik.com The 2021 Mazda 3 Will Finally Get A Turbo
After years of screaming for it, and mild speculation almost exactly a year ago that it could happen, Mazda’s dealership model codes for the 2021 model year finally introduce a turbocharged Mazda 3.
- The Dodge Challenger Is NOT Getting an ACR Versionwww.autoweek.com The Dodge Challenger Is NOT Getting an ACR Version
We love the idea, but it would take a lot for the big muscle car to challenge its smaller, lighter, track-ready competition.
- This 1500-HP AWD Honda Civic Drag Car Does 0-60 in an Insane 1.1 Secondswww.roadandtrack.com This 1500-HP AWD Honda Civic Drag Car Does 0-60 in an Insane 1.1 Seconds
It doesn't seem believable... until you see the video.
- 2020 Ford Mustang Struck By Recall Over Defective Safety Gearwww.carscoops.com 2020 Ford Mustang Struck By Recall Over Defective Safety Gear
A misaligned front camera may result in driver assist systems not working as intended
- Say Hello To The 118 HP Toyota GR Yaris RS Sold Exclusively In Japanwww.carscoops.com Say Hello To The 118 HP Toyota GR Yaris RS Sold Exclusively In Japan
The RS looks like a GR Yaris but it sure doesn't sound like one
- Acura Is Going All-In On Sporty Sedans, Compact Type S Coming In 2022jalopnik.com Acura Is Going All-In On Sporty Sedans, Compact Type S Coming In 2022
During its recent 2020 dealer webinar, Acura laid out a road map to see the company grow its sales through new models and a further expansion of the Type S performance brand. We’ve already seen the launch of the new TLX and TLX Type S sedans, but now we know that Acura is pushing forward with a new ...