General Motors Co is planning to apply for a banking charter that would allow its lending unit to hold deposits and expand its auto-finance business, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The automaker’s finance arm, General Motors Financial Company Inc, has been talking to federal and state banking
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 27, 2020 Inasmuch as the Model Y seems to be on track to become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle to date, the attention given to the vehicle, seemingly even by the company itself, has been quite tempered at best. Its unveiling was subtle and not at all like the Cybertruck’s flashy,
Filming a car review in a professional way requires all sorts of expensive equipment. However, this Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante was actually filmed using a new flagship smartphone! The smartphone in question is Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro Max, which has some pretty impressive cameras. The actual ride is far more impressive, though, because
FRANKFURT — Volkswagen will ax its Passat sedan in Europe and the U.S. as the automaker increases its focus on electric cars and SUVs, company sources familiar with the plans said. In Europe, VW will keep only the Passat station wagon when a new generation of the midsize car is due toward the end of
We spent some time with the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette convertible; slid behind the wheel of the 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo; and the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E received EPA range ratings. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. After spending a week with the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, I admitted that I
A number of states ban offensive vanity plates, but a California judge has ruled the Golden State’s ban violates free speech. According to the Associated Press, California banned plates it deemed to be “offensive to good taste and decency.” However, that didn’t sit well with everyone as five people sued because their vanity plates were
Last March, Manheim was set to host a large event at its Pennsylvania namesake site to celebrate its 75th anniversary. There was to be an overview of the auction’s history, a special sale with more than 600 vehicles, and company leaders would be on hand to discuss the vital role the used-car market plays in
Nearly two years ago, Charlie Gilchrist, then president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, warned that the biggest threat facing the industry was a shortage of qualified body shop technicians. Even before Gilchrist sounded the alarm bells, Barton Ford in Suffolk, Va., was doing something about it. The dealership has been teaming up with nearby
Jonny Lieberman whips around Miami in the 1 of 1, $5 million Agera. Is this the fastest car in the world? #MotorTrend #Koenigsegg #Agera
Huawei Technologies, a major global supplier of communications equipment and smart phones, admonished managers this week who are pressing the company to build connected vehicles rather than only supply technology. The warning was included in a notice, signed off by Huawei’s founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, and posted in a section of the company’s website
We’ve spotted a number of third-party Tesla accessories on sale today at Amazon for Black Friday. Some prices are reflected with extra savings at checkout. Free shipping is available for all. Headlining is the TAPTES Model 3 USB Hub for $20. That’s down 20% from the regular going rate and the best price we’ve tracked
The 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye proves that no matter how old a car may be, people will buy it if it has something unique to offer. The seventh-generation Charger has been in production for 10 years and, much like the Challenger, continues to sell well. Earlier this year, it received a new range-topping
Hydrogen-fuel cell technology has been touted as a best-of-both-worlds mobility solution, combining the short fill-up time and longer range of an internal-combustion engine with zero CO2 emissions. But it’s been slow to catch on, and the cost of the components is a significant barrier. Plastic Omnium, which is pursuing a comprehensive fuel-cell strategy that it hopes
Ram is launching another round of its Built To Service Edition military-inspired pickup trucks. Arriving at dealerships in the first quarter of 2021, the fourth batch of these limited-edition Ram 1500 pickups adds two new colors—Tank and Flame Red. Built To Serve Editions are meant to represent the five United States armed forces. In a
What kind of car is the 2021 Genesis G70? What does it compare to? With the 2021 G70, Genesis has a legitimate luxury sedan rival for compact cars such as the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class. Is the 2021 Genesis G70 a good car? Review continues below It’s very good, bordering on great. We give
A man in the Russian port city of Vladivostok has escaped a brush with death after a slab of concrete smashed into his parked Nissan X-Trail. CCTV footage shows the 27-year-old man clearing ice from the windshield of his X-Trail. He suddenly looks up and moments later, a brick can be seen hitting the front
Beginning in 1959 with its transversely mounted engine, Mini has always been clever with space. With the battery-powered Urbanaut Vision Concept, the brand is going green and semiautonomous at the same time. Designers used augmented reality to create the digital-only concept. Interior space is maximized for lounging or social gatherings, with a footprint small enough
TOKYO — Japan’s state-owned export credit agency has agreed to give Nissan Motor up to $2 billion as part of a credit agreement to help it finance car sales in the U.S. The money should help Nissan sell cars in the world’s second-biggest auto market after China by allowing it to provide customers with loans
Carlos Ghosn was considered a brilliant CEO until Japan decided to arrest him. That led Renault and its alliance with Nissan to suddenly lose the guidance that made them work. Renault knew it needed another brilliant executive to run its business and hired Luca de Meo, who has just shown why he was a good pick
BEIJING — Tesla Inc. plans to start manufacturing EV chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the U.S. automaker that is seeking to expand sales in the world’s biggest car market. Tesla, which now sells its Model 3 sedan in China and expects to deliver its Model
By Joey Klender Posted on November 25, 2020 Tesla has officially launched a new Battery Jobs portion of its website, inviting engineers, manufacturing, materials, equipment, and operations workers to join its monumental push toward a “terawatt-scale battery production” effort. “Tera is the new Giga,” the page’s catchphrase says. It is no secret that Tesla has
McLaren has built some pretty remarkable cars over the last decade and the Senna GTR is one of its absolute finest. To give us an excellent idea of what it is like to drive it, the Novitec Group put together a rather amusing review. The first section highlights some of the wild aerodynamic components of
Renault will convert its factory in Flins, France, into a facility for recycling, retrofitting and research by 2024, as the money-losing automaker moves to trim its global production by 20 percent. The automaker said Wednesday in a news release that it aims to employ 3,000 people at the revamped site by 2030, including staff from its nearby Choisy-le-Roi reconditioning
British startup Naran Automotive on Wednesday revealed a 2+2 “hyper coupe” inspired by GT3 race cars. It’s scheduled to launch next year, with a production run limited to 49 units. GT3 cars are generally based on existing production models, but Naran is starting from scratch here. The company claims its first model—also called Naran—will “deliver
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Kia Niro EV? What does it compare to? The 2021 Kia Niro EV is a fully electric vehicle that offers well over 200 miles of range. The Niro EV is nearly identical in its cabin packaging and usability to the Niro hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models—and just as
A Tesla Model S was filmed traveling down a motorway in China when its roof flew off. The video was first shared online on Weibo and quickly gained attention on the popular Chinese social media website. It shows a Model S driving down the right lane of the motorway when, all of a sudden, the
The next great opportunity to own a dealership could be just around the corner, but it may be in a different state. Or a different climate. That can pose a dilemma for minorities looking to get into the business or expand their existing footprint: Move to a new locale or hope an opportunity eventually arises
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess is struggling to win support for his picks to fill top executive posts and is pushing the automaker’s board to back more significant reforms, according to people familiar with the matter. The automaker’s works council is opposing Diess’s candidates to succeed Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter and fill the vacant
It’s loud and fast, but is Roush’s 435 horsepower Mustang 427R enough to take out Shelby’s best? Read the story here: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0907_2010_roush_427r_ford_mustang_test/index.html
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday it has ordered a dozen ultra-cold freezers that can safely store Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a move aimed at ensuring the U.S. automaker’s workers have access to vaccines when they are rolled out nationally. Ford’s purchase mirrors efforts by U.S. states and cities to buy equipment to
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