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It’s been six years since Faraday Future first showed a prototype for its debut vehicle, the FF91 electric crossover. Since then the EV startup has changed plans on multiple occasions, and its management team has been reshuffled even more frequently. One of the company’s original backers also had assets seized in China over unpaid debts. Nevertheless, Faraday Future has a habit of raising funds at the 11th hour. After warning last summer it would need to raise funds just to keep the lights on through the end of 2022, and reporting last November that its coffers were down to $22.5…
Sono Motors announced Tuesday that it had completed the first crash tests of its Sion EV, which has solar cells integrated with every body panel. The company said in a press release that those panels “behave as predicted,” with no splintering of the polymer-based material in a 31-mph frontal crash test, confirming no additional risk to vehicle occupants or bystanders. This test, performed at specialist facility CSI in Italy, will be the first of many for the Sion. Sono anticipates conducting around 300 crash tests to homologate the Sion under the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), as it’s only…
Porsche is out testing prototypes for an updated version of its Cayenne mid-size SUV, which is confirmed to launch in the spring as a 2024 model. The German sports car brand released images of the Cayenne undergoing testing on Wednesday. The automaker said there will be tweaks to the powertrain lineup, chassis, connectivity, and list of standard features. The goal for engineers, the automaker said, is to deliver a vehicle with an even wider range between on-road performance, comfort, and off-road capability. There will be design tweaks, too. The popular performance SUV is set to take on a radical—at least…
From the February/March 2023 issue of Car and Driver.Lap Time: 3:07.3Class: LL1 | Base: $33,245 | As-Tested: $33,645Power and Weight: 276 hp • 3197 lb • 11.6 lb/hpTires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S; 245/35ZR-19 (93Y) HNAfter looking at the lap times, you may be wondering why the Elantra N couldn’t beat the Kona N. Great question. The answer is tires. Hyundai didn’t send the Elantra with extra tires—we ordered some, but they didn’t arrive in time—so the Elantra had to chase time on thoroughly abused rubber. We’ll confidently state that it’ll do better than its 3:07.3 on fresh Michelin Pilot Sport…
With so many options to choose from, these are our picks to get your photography career started! Car spotting has quickly transformed from a hobby into a full-time career for most passionate car enthusiasts, making dreams become a reality for those fueled by anything automotive. Listening to the success stories of influencers like Doug Demuro, Shmee150, and The Stradman, it all began with a camera and the drive to capture some of the world’s most exclusive supercars and hypercars out in the wild. MUST-READ: The Top 10 Automotive-Inspired Sneakers By Puma Motorsport Available Now With plenty of opportunities for aspiring…
Rolls-Royce revealed the Spectre, its first EV, last fall but the big silent-rolling coupe is still undergoing final testing ahead of the start of deliveries late this year. After testing for extreme cold near the Arctic Circle in the winter, and heading to the south of France to dial in the comfort tuning, Rolls-Royce engineers are now in South Africa during the summer season to conduct some hot-weather testing. The tests are taking place at two specific regions: the Augrabies in the Northern Cape and Franschhoek in the Western Cape. According to Rolls-Royce, the two locations provide a good contrast…
Cadillac revamped the Lyriq page on its retail website, but the brand still isn’t ready to share new information about what’s coming to the EV crossover yet. Small print says the production run for the 2023 Lyriq is sold out, advising shoppers to ask their dealers about the 2024 Lyriq — explaining why we can’t find any provision to make a reservation anymore. For now we turn to GM Authority for updates on what’s to come, the all-General-all-the-time site reporting two more important changes for the 2024 Lyriq. The first is a new entry-level trim called Tech, the second is…
The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is coming soon, and it will be topped by a new performance model called the Dark Horse. On Wednesday, Ford detailed the trim, color, and stripe options that will be available for the 500-hp version of its pony car. The Blue Oval will go with a blue theme for the Dark Horse. It will get Indigo Blue interior accents, an anodized blue titanium shift ball (for the 6-speed manual transmission), and available Blue Ember metallic paint. Unlike previous metal shift knobs, this one will be hollow to help it stay cool in warm weather. Buyers who…
Fast Facts 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid Powertrain 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with hybrid electric motor (437hp @ 5,200rpm, 583 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm) Transmission Ten-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 18 city / 20 highway / 19 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 12.9 city / 11.6 highway / 12.3 combined. (NRCan Rating) Base Price $68,500 US / $82,831 CAN As Tested $69,185 US / $82,894 CAN Prices include $1,695 destination charge in the United States and $2,021 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. Making…
BMW is working on a redesign for its 5-Series, and the latest prototype to be spotted is a wagon version of a planned electric i5 variant. Likely to be called the i5 Touring (Touring is the name BMW uses for its wagons outside the U.S.), the electric wagon will be sold alongside a regular 5-Series Touring powered by gas and diesel engines. Don’t look for either wagon to reach the U.S., as buyers here in need of cargo space mostly prefer SUVs. The redesigned 5-Series is expected to debut this year as a 2024 model. The i5 should arrive at…