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Ford Is One Step Away From A Full-Screen Head-Up Display
The automotive industry always has a keen focus on both safety and the advancement of technology, and the latest innovation from Ford is an example of both. Developed by Ceres Holographics in collaboration with Eastman and Carlex, Ford presented a prototype holographic display at the Vehicle Display and Interface Conference last week, showing how the novel HoloFlekt film can be integrated into an automotive windshield to create a transparent head-up display system with richer and more easily legible graphics than the systems currently on the market.
How The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Lost Its Luxury Car Crown
The luxury car segment has arguably never been better and at the forefront of an often pricey segment is the Mercedes S-Class. Unlike the performance-focused vehicle segment, inhabited by the likes of the Mercedes C63 S E Performance, which is being throttled by increasingly stringent emissions regulations, the luxury vehicle segment has been able to continue to flourish.
Another Sports Car Nameplate Is Becoming An Electric SUV
Over the years, automotive enthusiasts have been forced to accept that automakers are more than willing to use a once-sporty nameplate to sell a crossover or SUV. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a fine example, and so is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, and now it's Dodge's turn. Remember the Stealth from the 1990s? That's expected to become the reincarnated Dodge Durango SUV, according to a report from Automotive News Canada.
GM EV Owners Have Over 17,000 Reasons To Stop Hating Tesla
If you own an electric vehicle from General Motors, it's about to be much easier to charge it in public. GM just announced a solution to open up its EVs to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers in the United States and later Canada. As a reminder, Tesla uses a different charging standard called NACS (North American Charging Standard), while every other automaker uses CCS (Combined Charging System). After the White House offered Tesla funds to expand its charging network, NACS was chosen as the default standard and automakers soon announced that they would make the switch from CCS.
Mercedes' Special Edition AMG GT Could Teach Mansory A Thing Or Two
Mercedes-AMG has launched a highly limited special edition based on the AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ - the most track-focused variant of the AMG GT 63 Coupe currently available. Dubbed the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ "Motorsport Collectors Edition" and limited to only 200 units globally, the special edition model takes influence from the automaker's partnership with lubricant specialist Petronas. It arrives just in time for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix (Petronas is headquartered in neighboring Malaysia), where the Mercedes F1 team will run a special livery in honor of Petronas's 50th anniversary.
Tesla Finally Takes The Blame For Model 3 Performance Oil Leaks
One of the biggest upgrades made to the facelifted Tesla Model 3 Performance was the new rear drive unit, but just a few short months after launching, it appears there's a problem with this drive unit that Tesla has now seemingly acknowledged. In early August, a Model 3 Performance owner publicized a leaking rear drive unit via X (formerly Twitter) advising other M3P owners to keep an eye out for similar issues.
Gordon Murray's Ultralightweight EVs Are A Step Closer To Reality
Gordon Murray Automotive has delivered arguably the finest hypercar for keen drivers ever made in the form of the GMA T.50, and now the man behind the brand is preparing to offer a new experience that involves electrification. The UK government, via the Advanced Propulsion Centre non-profit, has awarded the Gordon Murray Group a share of a new £88 million ($116.3 million) innovation fund that will help pay for the development of "a production-ready, ultra-lightweight, low-CO2, monocoque architecture" that will be used to underpin "a portfolio of class-leading future vehicles."
Porsche Macan EV Rival Gearing Up For American Launch
French automaker Alpine is not especially well-known in America, but the small sports car manufacturer is evolving, and part of that evolution includes the introduction of new SUVs and other electric vehicles, several of which will be coming to America. The first is the Alpine A390, which was teased in concept form just two weeks ago, and despite the fact that this design study is yet to be presented in full, CarBuzz spy photographers are already coming across camouflaged development mules of Alpine's Porsche Macan EV rival.
Popular American Tuning Company Hit With $2.9 Million Fine For Mini Dieselgate
Well-known automotive aftermarket performance parts and software manufacturer COBB Tuning finally made good with the Environmental Protection Agency this week after a few years of uncertainty as the brand faced a slew of violations related to parts and devices that the EPA alleges worked as emissions bypass instruments. The company offers tuning solutions for various automakers and models, but Subaru upgrades are what it's best known for.
Mansory Transforms Audi RS7 Into A Lambo-Fighting Super Sedan
Mansory has introduced the most powerful Audi RS7 tune we've seen so far. Producing 1,036 horsepower, the German tuner's version trumps its previous work on the super sedan by a wide margin, almost doubling the output of the 621-hp top-spec RS7 performance that you can buy in showrooms. Its torque figure is equally impressive, rated at 885 lb-ft.
Audi's Most Power-Dense Engine Is Nearing Death's Door
Many interesting powerplants have found their way under the hoods of cars for decades, and up there with the best of them is the celebrated Audi five-cylinder. Most car companies have never even touched the design, instead opting for more conventional four, six, and eight-cylinder setups, but Audi believed the five-cylinder had its merits, and throughout the decades perfected the design until they created one of the most award-winning engines of all time: the 2.5-liter TFSI.
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Will Never Be Replicated Again
Saying goodbye is never easy, and the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is the perfect example. 2024 was meant to be the last year customers could buy a V8-powered Wrangler; Jeep even denoted it with a Final Edition as a special send-off to the engine. As it turns out, customers aren't ready to mourn their precious Hemi, so Jeep decided to keep it on life support for the 2025 model year. That makes it kind of awkward for the 3,700 people who bought a 2024 thinking their "Final Edition" would actually be the final V8.
The Cadillac With As Much Luxury As A Rolls-Royce
Although the new green world which was promised as inevitable by the automotive industry has its exact arrival time in doubt, it seems that most manufacturers are still planning to stay on the electric vehicle course, just delaying it slightly from their originally professed estimates and goals. This extends even to the luxury market, with Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Aston Martin all having revisited their previous estimates and stances, emphasizing that while their all-electric fleets are still coming, it'll simply be coming later than anticipated. Yet in this approach, there is an inherent risk in these brands choosing to delay their EVs. If another competitor is able to establish a strong foothold in the EV luxury market, then there's a legitimate chance that this is one sector where these luxury titans of industry will not be able to reclaim lost ground.
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler Will Keep Enthusiasts Happy
An interesting change has been made for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler. As before, a 3.6-liter V6 acts as the base engine, but it now comes linked exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission. Buyers who want the eight-speed automatic will have to upgrade to the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, plug-in hybrid 4xe, or V8 Rubicon 392. The V6 was previously the only engine to be paired with a manual, but now that will be the only way to get it.
Ford Has A New Way To Make Road Trips A Nightmare
First, there was audio entertainment, then the option of video, and then Tesla took the in-car entertainment game to a new level by having playable video games on its infotainment system, but now Ford will introduce a unique, family-friendly feature that you won't find in any other electric vehicle. Ford and Lincoln vehicles will soon be able to access the Stingray Karaoke app, which will allow passengers to sing along with their favorite songs. This feature will be available starting on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. It will later expand to the 2025 Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2025 Aviator, and 2024 Nautilus.
How Electrification Could Make Hardcore Off-Roaders Safer
For some drivers, the idea of a battery-powered off-roader is pointless. The whole idea of an adventure vehicle is shifting through first and second, giving it just enough gas to hop that log without shooting into the creek on the other side of it, and a one-speed electric transmission just isn't the same, even if the F-150 Lightning does offer 580 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque.
Nissan Is Finally On An Upward Trajectory Thanks To These Four Models
Nissan is in the midst of a revival. After several challenging years marked by internal issues and an outdated vehicle lineup, the Japanese automaker is once again making waves with a renewed range of vehicles. Four models in particular, the Armada, Kicks, Frontier, and Nissan Z, are driving this resurgence, showcasing that Nissan isn't content to rest on its laurels and let its competitors pass it by.
Kia Wants To Bring Back Its Coolest Model Ever
The Kia Stinger was arguably the coolest vehicle to emerge from the South Korean automaker, and ever since it ended production, there have been rumors of its return. A new report from Autocar claims that Kia is considering bringing the Stinger back, this time as an all-electric halo vehicle to sit atop the company's lineup.
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