America EV slowdown is becoming increasingly evident at a time when global electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate. The shift was quietly but clearly reflected during the 2026 Detroit...
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The 2025 Polaris Slingshot has been revealed with a variety of updates, including style, drivability, and comfort enhancements.
Powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, the Slingshot provides up to 204 horsepower.
Pricing for the 2025 Slingshot starts from $24,999, excluding the destination fee.
First examples will reach...
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- The Chevrolet Blazer may be discontinued after 2025, according to insiders.
- Sales of the SUV dropped by 20% last year from its peak in 2023.
- Chevrolet refused to comment and has yet to confirm the changes.
- The car is built in Mexico where the automaker also assembles...
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• Lucid Gravity's powertrain shows promising potential, surpassing the charge capacity of Tesla's V3 Supercharger.
• This leap-forward could potentially disrupt Tesla’s dominant position in the electric vehicle market.
Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, Lucid Motors, gears up to take on EV industry titan, Tesla, as they introduce the Lucid Gravity...
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- Polestar 6 launch has been pushed back, with Polestar 7 SUV taking precedence.
- Originally planned for 2026, the updated launch date for the sports car is yet to be announced.
- This strategic shift aligns with the trend towards SUVs and potential higher sales volume.
- The Polestar 7...
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- Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) commits $80 million to enhance paint facilities for extended customization options.
- The investment aims to make the automobile painting process more sustainable.
- The new paint facilities will be at assembly plants in Castle Bromwich, England, and Nitra, Slovakia.
- With the enlargement, 17,000 more...
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- Alfa Romeo revises its plan to go fully electric in North America by 2027.
- The company opts for a multi-energy approach, continuing to offer gas, electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- Sales in the US dropped by 19% last year, indicating the need for a diversified approach.
- No...
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- Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, marked his first day at Ferrari on January 20, 2025.
- Hamilton is already familiar with Ferrari road cars, having owned three carrying the Prancing Horse.
- His debut at Maranello saw him posing with a pristine F40, followed by a meeting...
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- There exists a potential comeback of the Hemi V8 engine.
- Stellantis indicated it won't be an immediate process.
Hemi V8's Anticipated Return
In an unexpected reveal, it appears the Hemi V8 engine might not have driven its last mile. However, automaker Stellantis has indicated the classic power machine is...
Introduction
Just imagine this: In less than half an hour, a single automated device captures photographs and information from nearly one thousand cars passing by on a Nashville highway. Sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie, right? But it's not, it's the powerful technology we're dealing with today.
Unpacking the...
Thermoplastics Join Race Car Building Materials
Carbon fiber, aluminum, and a touch of titanium were the star ingredients for engineering sleek race cars. The mixed recipe of these high-performance materials shaped the racing world we know. However, a disruptive technology is shifting the manufacturing landscape, introducing thermoplastics like Ultem to...
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- Rumors suggest that Ferrari may be bringing back its iconic F40 model with modern enhancements.
- The car is likely to be a part of the luxury brand's exclusive Icona Series.
- The underpinning engine type remains a topic of speculation, with either the V12 or Twin-Turbo V8 posing...
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- Corvette ZR1 can hit 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, making it the fastest Corvette ever.
- On a long enough pavement, ZR1 can conquer a quarter-mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph.
- ZR1 holds the accolade as the fastest car General Motors has ever produced.
- It’s the...
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- Wealthy electric vehicle (EV) owners contribute to larger carbon footprints due to their luxurious lifestyle.
- Performance EV owners emit 10.2 tons of carbon dioxide yearly, above the 8.04 tons from gas or diesel vehicles.
- The more energy-demanding lifestyle of rich EV owners negates the lesser emissions advantage...
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- VW Group and worker representatives have agreed that 35,000 jobs will be cut in Germany by 2030.
- The job cuts will be executed through retirements and voluntary measures.
- The company assured there will be no forced layoffs till 2030 and no plant closures in Germany.
- Considerable savings...
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- Honda and Nissan are planning a major merger by 2026.
- This move is in response to increasing competition from China's electric vehicle makers.
- The merger will form the world's third-largest auto group, following Toyota and Volkswagen.
- This will offer both companies a better chance to pool resources,...
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- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sets a new benchmark with the quickest 0-60 mph time.
- The ZR1 runs a quarter mile in 9.6 seconds with the ZTK Performance Package.
- The flagship Corvette model has achieved seven-minute times at the Nürburgring amidst traffic.
- The car powered by a twin-turbocharged...
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- Volkswagen (VW) is facing financial difficulties and may close factories in Germany.
- The automaker has sold a plant and two test tracks in China due to "economic reasons."
- VW has extended and expanded their partnership with Chinese company SAIC through 2040.
- Although the company's works council suggests...
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- The Ioniq 5 N stands out as the best Electric Vehicle (EV) driven this year.
- It proves that an exciting electric future is certainly possible.
- The electric vehicle market continues to evolve with better and smarter automobiles.
An Exciting Electric Journey with the Ioniq 5 N
Much as the...
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- Bugatti is in pursuit of a new top-speed record of 310 miles per hour.
- The company's goal was revealed in a conversation between the CEO, Mate Rimac, and a Michelin engineer.
- Bugatti has yet to reveal the performance details of its new V-16 hybrid-powered Tourbillon car.
- A...
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- Bugatti Rimac JV surpassed its own records with the open-roof Mistral.
- This comes after two record-breaking Veyrons and a Chiron.
- Bugatti plans to venture even faster with a new V-16 engine.
Bugatti's Reputation and Track History
Veyron? Check. Chiron? Check. Now, meet Bugatti's latest speed demon, the Mistral. After...
