Launched 23 years before the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, the SV sat in the middle of the Diablo’s range. Slotted beneath the bodywork of the Diablo SV is a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 that produces 510 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Unlike the Diablo VT on which it was based, the SV ditched
FRANKFURT — Uber has offered more than 1 billion euros ($1.19 billion) to buy Daimler and BMW’s ride-hailing company Free Now, according to German business publication Manager Magazin. While Daimler is ready to sell, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse is wavering about selling up, and is instead open to offering Uber a stake, the magazine said
LOS ANGELES — Mazda North America has drawn hundreds of entries for its “Mazda Heroes” initiative that will gift a special edition of the MX-5 Miata sports car to 50 U.S. residents who have supported their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. As the Oct. 25 deadline approaches for nominations, the automaker has received tens of
McLaren Formula One driver Lando Norris, currently sixth in the 2020 Drivers’ Championship, took time out from his busy schedule recently to help test McLaren’s new Elva speedster. The open-top speedster in the final stages of its development program which is being overseen by retired racer Kenny Bräck, now chief tester for McLaren’s road car
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Genesis G90? What does it compare to? The 2021 Genesis G90 is the South Korean luxury brand’s flagship full-size sedan. Loaded with standard safety and convenience features, the G90 is a rival to the Lexus LS500, Volvo S90, Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, and Audi A8. Is the 2021
A social media influencer has been arrested in Germany after crashing his Lamborghini Aventador S into a Skoda and killing its driver during an alleged illegal street race. The devastating crash happened last week on the A66 highway near the German city of Hofheim. Behind the wheel of the matte green Lamborghini Aventador S was
What do Tiger Woods, Shaquille O’Neal and Reese Witherspoon have in common? Not a lot — other than Buick. The brand is partnering with Hello Sunshine, a media company founded by Witherspoon, to integrate podcasts and audiobooks from “Reese’s Book Club” into Buick’s infotainment system. The actress won’t appear in commercials for the brand, as
Harley-Davidson is recalling all 2020 LiveWire electric motorcycles produced within a certain date range due to a power loss issue related to the charging circuitry. The recall, which was just announced yesterday, includes all 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles produced between September 23, 2019 and March 16, 2020. Harley-Davidson estimates that 1% of these bikes
DETROIT — Hummer is back, and so is its six-digit price tag. For $112,595, the 2022 GMC Hummer Edition 1 unveiled Tuesday comes with underbody armor and cameras, a removable Infinity Roof and a battery range of more than 350 miles via three electric motors. Production of the Edition 1 is scheduled to begin in
The new versus used car debate is as old as time. The price premium commanded by new cars includes warranties and benefits; buying a pre-owned car means spending less cash and avoiding the massive depreciation suffered by new cars, but there’s a degree of uncertainty about its mechanical condition and ownership history. What is a
The BMW X5 M Competition (and its swoopy-roofed sibling, the X6 M Competition) are proof that though the laws of physics can’t be broken, they can be bent. Despite their 5,500-ish-pound curb weights, the two SUVs are shockingly athletic and poised when the going gets twisty. And when the going gets bumpy, they’re comfortable enough
The above car might look like a discarded design study for the Acura NSX, or maybe an unlicensed BMW M1/Ferrari Testarossa mashup, but it’s actually the second of two intriguing performance-oriented concept cars that could have sent Nissan on a very different halo-car trajectory. The MID4-II, as the white car is known, has a cleaner
Volkswagen is making considerable changes to the Arteon for 2021. Along with its reworked front end, the upscale VW features an improved interior with upgraded technology. The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon hits dealerships before the end of the year with a base price of $38,190. That’s $1,175 more than the 2020 model. See all 28 photos All
With production set for GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant, the GMC Hummer EV SUV likely won’t arrive until sometime in 2022 as a 2023 model. While GM isn’t saying much about the SUV’s technical details, the company did announce the Hummer EV truck will have 1,000 horsepower and hit 60 miles per hour in 3.0 seconds. Figure
Mt. Baldy road is hardly more than an hour’s drive from downtown Los Angeles, yet it evokes European alpine passes—those that lead from metropolises to epic vistas and crisp mountain air. Breaking off from the freeway, it crosses a quiet suburb before opening into long sweepers weaving up the hillside. In the final climb, it
General Motors is blunt about it. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV, a full-size electric pickup, raced from computer screens to production at mach speed to compete with plans by Tesla, Rivian, and others to build an electric trucks of their own. GMC Hummer EV chief engineer Al Oppenheiser, who spent most of his career developing
2022 GMC Hummer EV truck offered exclusively in Edition 1 trim. Lesser Hummer EV trims arrive for the 2023 and 2024 model years. Edition 1 starts at $112,005 and goes on sale before the end of 2021. General Motors has pulled the wraps off the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, an electric full-size pickup with crazy
General Motors deemed it a “moonshot”, and those working on the newest GMC model dubbed it Project Obtainium. We know it as the 2022 GMC Hummer EV and the freshly debuted pickup includes several interesting tech highlights beyond its wild claim of 11,500 lb-ft of torque that’s been much ballyhooed. There’s a lot to dig into on
GMC has just fully revealed its Hummer electric pickup truck, so now we know whether or not it’s got the guts to stack up against the Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian R1T. The quick answer is that yes, it does, but we’ll get to those matchups in a bit. More importantly, reservations are open now
The National Automobile Dealers Association elected Michael Alford as its next vice chairman, indicating he is likely to be the group’s chairman in 2022. Alford, 56, president of Marine Chevrolet-Cadillac in Jacksonville, N.C., was elected to the 2021 post during the association’s board meeting Tuesday — held virtually this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Dodge Viper is one of America’s most iconic performance cars, and in this latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the former late-night host discusses his own personal car. As this is a 1996 Viper, it is a second-gen model, but changes over the first generation weren’t particularly significant. Leno’s car is a GTS that
Failure to strike a Brexit trade deal with the EU would be “extremely damaging” and cut profits by up to a quarter at Bentley, CEO Adrian Hallmark told Reuters, as the government urges companies to plan for potential disruption. Britain said on Monday there was still no basis for talks with Brussels to resume, just
DETROIT — The 2021 New York auto show is moving to August, four months later than planned, organizers announced Tuesday. The event, which was postponed and later canceled this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will take place Aug. 20-29, with a press day Aug. 19, officials said. The 2021 event was originally slated
The Toyota Mirai fuel cell-electric sedan is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted. The car is due for a reveal late this year as a 2021 model, and was previewed at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota called its L.A. show car a concept, but it was really just a
There is one less Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 out there after the Dearborn Fire Department destroyed one during a recent training exercise. Taking to social media, the fire department revealed they used the muscle car for training on vehicle extrication. As such, they cut off its roof, the driver’s door and the angular hood in
To drive business in the next decade, Mercedes-Benz is counting heavily on its premium subbrands. Part of that plan will see the luxury automaker introduce electric variants of its high-performance Mercedes-AMG brand, its ultraluxury Mercedes-Maybach brand and the G-Class off- roader. Electrifying those high-end nameplates would allow Mercedes to meet escalating vehicle emissions targets —
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 20, 2020 The year has been quite difficult for many companies, with the pandemic wreaking havoc on multiple industries. Yet even in these challenging times, there are companies that are still thriving. These are the brands that make up Interbrand’s recently-released 2020 Best Global Brands rankings, which is comprised
Canadian auto supplier Magna International Inc. named President Swamy Kotagiri. 51, as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1. The 21-year company veteran will replace Don Walker, 64, who will retire as CEO at the end of the year. “Given Swamy’s role in aligning the company’s strategy with the megatrends impacting new mobility and the ‘car
Editor’s note: All currency figures in this story have been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles workers represented by Unifor ratified a new three-year contract that includes up to $1.1 billion in planned investments in Canada, the union said Monday. The union said 78 percent of FCA
If there’s one model that defines Cadillac, it’s the Escalade. Everyone knows what it is and what it stands for. The name is so ingrained in popular culture that the Escalade has managed to survive not one, but two different naming conventions which saw traditional nameplates fall by the wayside. While the original model was
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