So it’s a rare event when the pinnacle of automotive excellence, and the symbol of supremacy in everything wrought by human hands, heaves to in one’s driveway. The Rolls in this case was the 2020 Roll-Royce Cullinan, the most expensive SUV in the world. This Cullinan arrived in lustrous Jubilee […]
Month: August 2020
VW Lost $489 Per Car So Far In 2020, Porsche Made $11,800: Study
There’s more to profit and loss than just the number of cars you sell. The study comes from German website Handelsblatt, and it shows how various automakers are weathering the coronavirus pandemic from a deeper financial standpoint. By that, we mean the study looks at overall profits and losses, but […]
McLaren Just Sold Its 7,500th Sports Car In The U.S.
McLaren built its first road car back in 1992 with the legendary F1, but it wasn’t until the company rebranded as McLaren Automotive that sports car production really started taking off. After building its first car – the MP4-12C – in December 2011, McLaren just surpassed 7,500 sales in the […]
Bespoke 1950 Bentley Mk VI Special Is Automotive Artwork
Post-war cars marked a key evolution in car design thanks to their unique, passionate style, and this 1950 Bentley Mk VI Special is an example of how cars from this time period are true automotive art. Before the Mk VI, Bentleys were rolled off the assembly line as a bare […]
Keysight’s Connected Car Test Solutions Adopted by FAW Group
In July, Keysight expanded its Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) portfolio with two latest certification and test solutions for charging interfaces within an electric vehicle (EV) or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).With strong growth prospects in the autonomous vehicles space, Keysight’s connected car test solutions are likely to witness higher […]
The Sunbeam Tiger Was, and Is, The Next Best Thing
Two prototypes (One by Miles, one attributed to Shelby American themselves) later, Sunbeam had the Tiger. Company owner Sir William Rootes, the first of the title Baron Rootes, approved the car, but did not approve of a long-term relationship with Carroll Shelby and his company, so he licensed their design […]
The Second Coming of the Austin Mini
R&T: What do you love about it? R&T: Any future plans? Alex Nazar R&T: Tell us about your car. My Mini is inspired by Japanese Mark I Minis of the 1960s. I love the look of the original Mini from the 60s, specifically the interior and the front end. The […]
This 1968 Dodge Coronet Cop Car Has a Hellcat Engine Under the Hood
There’s also a custom GearStar GM4L85E transmission to handle that torque, upgraded brakes, new front suspension, and upgraded drivetrain components like a Dana 60 rear axle. The lights, siren, and radio all work, too, so you can role-play your super cop fantasy. All it requires is a $55,000 payout and […]
You May Not Get The Car Color You Want As Inventories Fall To New Low
Toyota suffers the lowest inventory level. According to a study conducted by Cox Automotive on vAuto Available Inventory data, inventory levels are on a new low, citing 2.33 million units of total unsold new vehicles in the U.S. at the end of July 2020. In comparison, there were 2.55 million units at […]
Android Auto vs Android Automotive: What’s the difference?
Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. There was a time when having an infotainment system and satellite navigation in your car was a luxury. Now, thanks in part to computer components being more affordable and […]
2021 Polestar 2 First Drive Review: An Electrifying Second Act
It’s not a Volvo. At least not according to the badge on the front. Two opposing V-shaped accents on the hood signify a new brand: Polestar. Actually, though, Polestar isn’t even a new brand. It’s been around for decades as an aftermarket arm for Volvo vehicles, before the bigger company […]
Coolest Cars For Sale As Summer Keeps Up The Heat
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Here are the coolest cars for sale to cool you off this August! The classic and collector car market is a fantastically diverse tapestry of vehicles from every breed and era. Delving into the classifieds reveals some real gems waiting to find a […]
Finding an Autos Fix When Everything Is Broken
From Car and Driver From the August 2020 issue of Car and Driver. It’s been six months since I went to a car show. As of this writing, I have not Meetup-ed, fun-runned, spring-flinged, drive-in-ed, or car-cruised—at least not with anyone else—in a long dang time. The closest I’ve come […]
Chevy Is Hosting a Week of (Chevy-related) Automotive Celebration
From Autoweek Chevrolet isn’t letting a little thing like the Woodward Dream Cruise cancellation kill its summer. The company is hosting a weeklong virtual car show called Cruisin’ the USA in your Chevrolet, hosted on the company’s social media channels all week. “Classic car events have served as a place […]
How much fuel does a Formula 1 car use? F1, NASCAR & more compared
Motorsport would be nothing without the fuel that powers it, but how much a car can use, and when, makes up a big part of each series’ regulations. Traditionally, high fuel consumption was deemed a good thing, proving that a car was being driven at the limit and that view […]
Cadillac’s New Lyriq Show Car is a Glimpse Into the Company’s Electric Future
From Road & Track After months of teasers, Cadillac finally revealed its Lyriq show car to the world last night. A concept meant to preview the production version, it’s our best look yet at what the luxury carmaker’s electric future will look like. Though this Lyriq is technically a concept, […]