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Volkswagen is in the early stages of development of an electric hatchback to slot in below the compact ID.3 sold overseas, and a test mule has been spotted. A test mule is where engineers use the makeshift body of an existing vehicle to hide the new mechanicals. In this case they are using the body of the ID.3—a vehicle that’s also about to be updated. We know the test mule is for a smaller vehicle than the ID.3 by the shortened wheelbase and corresponding shortened rear door. Other differences visible on the test mule include a charging port on the…
When you hear the name ‘Yokohama port’ mentioned, the first thing that probably comes to mind are big-body Toyotas swinging across three-lane industrial roads in the early hours of the morning. The x100 chassis and street drifting at this location are almost synonymous with one another, even as the culture begins to fizzle due to a heightened police presence. I was lucky enough to spend a late Friday night in the port areas of Yokohama with these three – a unique group of JZX100 Crestas. Although not as popular as the Chaser or Mark II, the Cresta has become my…
Quick Tips on Exchanging Funds When Selling a Car Complete the transaction in a public place, no matter what payment method you use. Using cash is straightforward, but it can be risky, and sales of more than $10,000 require IRS disclosure. Digital payment services are a convenient option, but transaction fees and dollar amount limits might be restrictive. Many drivers choose to sell or trade vehicles with professional dealers, but taking the private sale route is the preference for others. If you decide to sell a car on your own, there are a few things to know about exchanging funds…
The smallest Cadillac crossover SUV just received an overhaul. On Monday, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 debuted with a refined exterior design and an revised dashboard featuring the automaker’s latest whiz-bang technology. Set to continue in three trim levels including Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, the refreshed XT4 will hit dealers this summer after production commences at GM’s Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas. Prices will be announced at the end of March. 2024 Cadillac XT4 All about that screen The biggest changes take place inside the XT4. The current model’s 8.0-inch touchscreen and dashboard that might as well have…
This year, Alfa Romeo celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Quadrifoglio becoming part of Alfa Romeo lore. In 1923, team racing driver and eternal second-place finisher Ugo Sivocci painted a four-leaf clover inside a white square on his RL “Corsa” single-seater developed to win the Targa Florio. Sivocci won the race, giving Alfa Romeo its first international victory. A few months later, Sivocci went to Monza to test the P1 for the Grand Prix of Europe. He hadn’t painted a four-leaf clover on the #17 P1 he drove, and he died during practice. True, correlation is not causation, but it’s…
Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane. All three are popular in Europe, although only the 3 Series is sold in the U.S., with 330e badging for the plug-in hybrid model. In tests conducted by the Graz University of Technology (and commissioned by T&E) that started with each car fully charged, the BMW emitted three times its official rating of CO2 while following a typical commuter…
Honda co-founder Takeo Fujisawa has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Detroit-area shrine to prominent auto-industry figures. Fujisawa was the business partner of Soichiro Honda and was instrumental in building Honda into a successful company. While Honda supplied the ideas, Fujisawa brought a pragmatic business sense to the operation. Born on November 10, 1910, Fujisawa originally thought of becoming a teacher but ended up as a salesmen for a steel products company and then a lumber company. He met Honda in 1949, about one year after he founded his eponymous company, which then was a small operation…
Whether you’re driving down the road in serious ’70s power or cruising around town in a gorgeous Model A, your classic car is a piece of beauty. For this reason, getting classic car insurance is a must before letting it leave the garage. Every owner of a vintage car should get collector car insurance to protect themselves from financial ruin in the event of an accident. So, let’s find out what insurance for antique cars is and who qualifies for it. What Is Classic Car Insurance? Insurance for collectible cars is known as classic, antique, or vintage car insurance. It…
Lucid Group said Thursday that customers will get a $7,500 credit on buying certain variants of the Air luxury electric car, joining a price war started by market leader Tesla. The battle has made it much more difficult for money-losing U.S. startups such as Rivian and Lucid to grab market share at a time when high borrowing costs and inflation have pinched consumer wallets. Ford has also slashed prices of its electric crossover Mustang Mach-E by as much as $5,900 in response to Tesla’s price cuts. Lucid’s credit will be available to customers from Thursday on. It applies to the Touring…
Icon founder Jonathan Ward is a frequent visitor to Jay Leno’s Garage. This time he brought the latest of his company’s Derelict projects, a purposefully distressed 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 with an LS heart, along with Steve Rulewicz, the client that commissioned it. Unveiled for the 2022 SEMA show, the Mercedes Derelict follows the pattern of previous Icon Derelicts, which have ranged from a 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud to a 1952 DeSoto wagon, by combining external patina with internal performance upgrades. Icon Derelict 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL on Jay Leno’s Garage Beneath the weathered paint, the Mercedes is a full-on…