Ireland has emerged as a candidate to rejoin the WRC calendar from as early as next year, having previously hosted WRC rounds in 2007 and 2009, both won by Sebastien Loeb.WRC officials revealed last year at the Acropolis Rally that Ireland was a potential viable candidate with discussions underway regarding a new project.Since then, Motorsport…
Happy Thursday! It’s January 4, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more…
Understanding the political situation is a complex undertaking as there are several different parties with different goals involved. The short basics are: VLN and the Russian Nurburgring owner NR Holding staged the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) together NR Holding proposed a new structure in spring 2023 with the Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD) joining the constructVLN …Keep reading
The weather outside is frightful, and the driving can be far from delightful. Winter brings the possibility of being out on the road during a snowstorm or in the immediate aftermath. Even capable drivers in a properly prepared vehicle could be collected by a hapless novice caught by the sleet and snow. Read more…
Filed under: Coupe,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,Performance,Sedan Continue reading The most disappointing cars of 2023 The most disappointing cars of 2023 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jan 2024 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Kia is sending out another theft deterrent for owners of its infamous Kia Boyz vehicles – an ignition cylinder protector – according to a statement from the automaker. It’s designed for vehicles with key-operated ignition systems that aren’t eligible for the security software upgrades Kia put out earlier this year. Read more…
Ford has confirmed that it’s going to be raising prices for its base-model 2024 F-150 Lightning by roughly $5,000. This isn’t the first time Ford has toyed with the pricing for its electric pickup truck, but with its biggest competitor, the Tesla Cybertruck, still undergoing countless delays and still more expensive… Read more…
F1 has committed itself in the next rules cycle from 2026 to turbo hybrid power units that will run on fully sustainable fuel.One of the big changes from now, though, will be an increased reliance on battery power, with there being a rough 50/50 split between electrical and internal combustion engine power. F1 is well aware…
Two-time IMSA DPi champion Cameron, 35, returns to IMSA competition after two years in the World Endurance Championship racing for Penske’s LMP2 and then Porsche 963 Hypercar squads.The Californian has been recalled to America for 2024 in a straight swap with its Australian young gun Matt Campbell, as Porsche Penske Motorsport looks to reap full…
Filed under: By the Numbers,Earnings/Financials,Plants/Manufacturing,Car Buying,Car Dealers,Electric Continue reading Auto sales: Industry records best year since 2019 Auto sales: Industry records best year since 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jan 2024 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
