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Cadillac’s slow rollout of EVs seems to be a precursor to a flood that’s on the way. On Wednesday during a media briefing, Cadillac Global Vice President Ron Harvey confirmed the luxury automaker will debut three new EVs in 2023. Harvey said all three EVs will go into production in 2024, but it gets complicated from there. Some of the undisclosed EVs will be global vehicles sold in multiple markets. This will lead to them being produced in multiple factories in different regions with staggered rollouts for various markets. Harvey would not comment on what type of vehicles these new…
Toyota is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrids to address an issue that could cause vehicles to stall in cold weather. The affected vehicles have hybrid-system software that could trigger a shutdown of the powertrain while driving in EV mode in cold temperatures “if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle,” according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, that’s dependent on “the battery parameters and the vehicle operating mode at the time,” the report said. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE The recall encompasses 16,679 vehicles, but not all were sold…
The Maserati GranTurismo has been redesigned for 2024, and we’ve just tested it ahead of the market launch this spring. The big coupe may feature evolutionary styling, but the previous model’s V-8 has made way for a twin-turbo V-6, and there will eventually be an electric option promising 760 hp. Ram revealed its electric 1500 pickup truck in an ad that aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII. The battery-powered truck is due in 2024 and features styling that’s much closer to the current internal-combustion 1500 than the electric 1500 Revolution concept shown during January’s 2023 CES. Toyota gets a new…
Mini has launched its second EV in the form of the Cooper SE Convertible. Unveiled on Wednesday, the electric convertible will be built in a limited run of 999 units and all examples are earmarked for Europe. For fans that miss out, Mini is close to launching a redesigned Hardtop, and the new hatch will likely spawn a redesigned Convertible. The new Hardtop is confirmed to be getting an electric option, and it’s likely any new Convertible will also have an electric option as Mini plans to go the fully electric route later this decade. Mini hasn’t pulled any surprises…
Want a fully electric convertible? There remain no options for the U.S.; but if you’re in Europe, you’re in luck, with a Mini Cooper SE Convertible that will likely be available for something less than exotic-car prices. Back in July, Mini teased the idea of an affordable electric convertible that’s part of a “completely electrified model family” that will coexist with internal combustion models for some years. Now it’s already charging that idea into a very special edition. Starting in April 2023, the Mini Cooper SE Convertible will be offered on the Continent, in a limited run of 999 vehicles. …
Production and shipments of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been stopped, though sales continue. On Tuesday, Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg confirmed to DriftBreath Reports a stop-build and in-transit stop-ship order has been given for the F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to a potential battery issue. Ford has not disclosed what the potential battery issue is at the time of publishing. Discovered during Ford’s pre-delivery quality inspections, the issue may affect trucks in production and those on their way to dealers. The automaker is unaware of any incidents or issues associate with customer-owned trucks at this time. Ford has not issued a stop-sale…
Quick Facts About Payload Payload is the combined weight of everything in the vehicle, including passengers. Towing capacity is different than payload capacity. It’s typically a higher number. Be aware that new tires can change a truck’s payload capacity. If you’re shopping for a pickup truck, or certain kinds of SUVs (more on that in a moment), you’ve likely heard some impressive claims about payload capacity. If you’ve been paying attention, you may have even noticed the payload capacities manufacturers claim roughly doubled in the past decade. So, what exactly is payload? Is payload capacity something different? What do you…
The McLaren 720S is no longer in production, but you can still purchase the GT3-spec racing version which has just been updated for the 2023 motorsports season and beyond. Revealed on Wednesday, the updated car is known as the 720S GT3 Evo, and it can be purchased as a new car or as an upgrade package for the current 720S GT3. The updates to the 720S GT3 are focused on the aerodynamics, with the front fascia and splitter featuring new designs aimed at increasing downforce levels. Flics have also been added to each corner of the front fascia. Other visible…
Someone called Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) on the late afternoon of January 31 about “a commercial structure fire,” and so Battalion 10 and a unit called Special Operations arrived at Ferrari of Palm Beach ready to rock. Instead of finding a fire, the first responders found all the elements of an action movie in progress, and they were suddenly main characters. Due to what was called “an elevator malfunction,” a Ferrari Roma had fallen tail-first into the empty shaft, the impact fracturing the coupe’s fuel lines, causing a leak. The dealership maintains a parking garage on the roof…
Buyers waiting for their Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck might have to wait a bit longer than anticipated. On Tuesday, Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg confirmed to Motor Authority that both a stop-build and an in-transit stop-ship order have been issued for the F-150 Lightning due to a potential battery issue. The nature of the battery issue was not disclosed by the automaker. Bergg said the potential issue was identified as part of Ford’s pre-delivery quality inspections. The automaker is unaware of any incidents or issues associated with this potential issue in the field with customer-owned trucks. A stop-sale has not…