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Audi’s latest A3 only started sales in the U.S. in 2021, but an updated version of the trendy compact is already out testing. That’s because the latest A3 has been on sale outside the U.S. since 2020, meaning it should be due for a mid-cycle update by late 2023 or early the following year. Prototypes spotted in the wild confirm an update is in the works. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for the updated A3 Sportback hatch sold overseas. Prototypes for the updated A3 sedan sold in the U.S. have also been spotted. We currently expect the updated…
Volkswagen has approved an EV slotting below the ID.4 for the North American market, and it’s considering a battery plant in Ontario, according to German business daily Handelsblatt. The report notes five recent entries in the Canadian province’s Registry of Lobbyists for VW, including one that mentions CEO Oliver Blume, who last year said that Canada was a logical option for battery cell production. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 The report also cited documents saying Ontario wanted to be “considered in competition with other locations” for the battery plant, and said the province had offered incentives to land the project. As for…
The modern Bizzarrini’s follow up to its 5300 GT continuation car has been confirmed as a V-12 supercar to be called the Giotto. The new car draws its name from Giotto Bizzarrini, who founded the original Bizzarrini in Italy back in 1964. That company built the stunning 5300 GT but only survived until 1969, with its name eventually revived in 2020 by Kuwaiti investor Rezam Al Roumi. The modern Bizzarrini is based in the U.K. and delivered the first of its 5300 GT continuation cars in 2022. Timing for the Giotto supercar hasn’t been announced but the company said testing…
Quick Facts About Free Charging Stations Buying an electric car opens an entirely new world of driving, like never needing to pay for a single drop of gasoline. Yet just because you bought an electric car or truck doesn’t mean you need to waste time and money when it’s time to charge. Juicing up the battery of an electric vehicle (EV) costs less than filling a gas tank. But when you do a bit of research and planning, you can potentially find a handful of free electric vehicle charging stations. According to the United States Department of Energy, 80% of…
Fast Facts 2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD Powertrain 3.5-liter V6 (295hp @ 6,400 rpm, 270lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm) Transmission Nine-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 11.9 city / 9.5 highway / 10.8 combined. (NRCan Rating) Base Price $64,275 US / $70,870 CAN As Tested $65,645 US / $72,415 CAN Prices include $1,025 destination charge in the United States and $2,625 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. Like it or not, the big crossover…
Ford’s not done building insane EV concepts to flex its electric muscles. On Friday, while announcing its return to F1 racing with Red Bull Racing in 2026, Ford released a graphic showing how racing leads to winning products. One of the images was the outline of a yet-to-be-revealed electric pickup demonstrator, presumably based on the F-150 Lightning. The other silhouettes are for new Mustang race cars and the previously revealed Ranger Raptor. Ford Strategic Global Motorsports Program Ford spokesperson Emma Berg wouldn’t comment on future product but told Motor Authority, EV demonstrators are a key component of our changing motorsports strategy. Just…
Volvo is planning to expand its EV lineup at the behest of parent company Geely, Reuters reported Thursday. The automaker plans to launch six new EVs through 2026, according to the report, which cites two anonymous sources with knowledge of Volvo’s product plans. Volvo was already no slouch in the transition. It was one of the first brands to announce that it’s going all-electric—by 2030, in its case, and just last year Volvo Cars’ top executive said that they’re expecting price parity with gasoline models around 2025. 2023 Zeekr 009 But now, in addition to electric versions of its current…
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a mid-cycle update for the GLE-Class to keep the popular mid-size luxury SUV looking and feeling fresh. The updates are mild, even for a mid-cycle update, though they do see electrification added across the lineup, in addition to the return of a plug-in hybrid grade. The current GLE-Class arrived in 2019 as a 2020 model and this updated version should reach dealerships later this year as a 2024 model. There’s a new front fascia and new internals for the lights at both ends, and the available AMG Line exterior design package, which is standard on the GLE…
Ford CEO Jim Farley has already upped F-150 Lightning production to 150,000 a year, and he’s pressing production of its Mustang Mach-E toward 200,000 a year, effectively seeing it reengineered along the way. At the same time, this ramp has been part of a heavy lift at Ford—literally airlifts of parts at times—that’s costing the company. In a quarterly report and corresponding financial call with analysts Thursday, the company and its top executives noted with unusual bluntness that Ford is underperforming in one simple measure: that by the cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue, versus the competition,…
A modified Nissan Ariya electric crossover will journey from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in an attempt to prove the capabilities of EVs. The 16,777-mile, 10-month trip is expected to kick off in March, Nissan announced on Wednesday. Modifications to the Ariya include 39-inch BF Goodrich tires, widened wheel arches (to clear the new tires), and suspension changes, but the powertrain and battery pack were left unmodified. The Ariya will be driven from Pole to Pole by the husband-and-wife team of Chris and Julie Ramsey, who previously completed the 10,563-mile Mongol Rally in a Nissan Leaf. Aside…