Many carmakers claim that one of its different models was the first crossover, but as far as I’m concerned that’s like being the first locust in the plague. Curbside Classics says the Matra Rancho was truly the world’s first crossover passenger car, and goes on to explain that the two-wheel drive Rancho was inspired… Read…
Prazer also holds a similar title for the F1-run Las Vegas GP, having been a key player in the development of the street event ahead of last year’s inaugural race.She will work alongside chief financial officer Duncan Llowarch, legal counsel Sacha Woodward Hill and chief corporate relations and communications officer Liam Parker, all of whom…
Filed under: Motorsports,Ford,SUV,Off-Road Vehicles,Racing Vehicles,Performance Continue reading Ford will race a Raptor-branded off-roader in the 2025 Dakar Rally Ford will race a Raptor-branded off-roader in the 2025 Dakar Rally originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
2023 was a banner year for Honda’s hybrid lineup. Despite the brand’s only hybrid offerings being the Accord sedan and CR-V crossover, hybrids made up 25 percent of Honda’s total sales for the year, and those hybrid variants were more than 50 percent of each model’s individual sales totals. To capitalize on that… Read more…
Honda held a virtual press conference and Q&A session earlier this week to discuss business updates and new product plans for both the Honda and Acura brands in 2024. On the Honda side, the biggest news is the addition of a Civic hybrid and hydrogen-powered CR-V to the lineup, along with the launch of the…
Filed under: Green,Acura,Honda,Crossover,Electric,Future Vehicles,Hybrid,Sedan Continue reading Honda confirms Civic Hybrid, new small Acura crossover for 2024 Honda confirms Civic Hybrid, new small Acura crossover for 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,BMW,Technology,Emerging Technologies Continue reading BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Much of the East Coast just got its first real (read: vaguely measurable) snowfall in two years, and it got me thinking about something: winter cars. But, not just any old winter beaters. Where’s the fun in that? Where’s the hope for something better? No, no. A winter beater will simply not do, and that’s…
This is not a flying truck — it’s a demonstrator vehicle engineered to showcase the potential of the electric F-150 Lightning when it gets infused with Ford and RTR’s legendary performance prowess. The F-150 Lightning Switchgear is not the first time Ford has teased us with an exceptionally cool electrified… Read more…
Look at that cutie. That Saab and other cars just like it fill this slideshow to delight and entertain. Earlier this week, I asked what car do you love, not because it’s strong and powerful and well-engineered, but because it is a smol friend and you love it without reserve or reason. Read more…
