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The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published Tuesday. In the filing, which was reported on by multiple media outlets, Tesla confirmed that the Justice Department had requested documents, but it indicated it wasn’t anticipating prosecution. “To our knowledge no government agency in any ongoing investigation has concluded that any wrongdoing occurred,” Tesla said in the filing. 2023 Tesla Model X – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. Tesla has come under fire multiple times over the years for its driver…

Audi has purchased a stake in the Sauber Formula 1 team, ahead of its plan to compete in the sport from 2026 as both a constructor and power unit supplier. The purchase was announced on Monday by Sauber, which described the deal as a minority stake. Audi could gradually increase the stake in the lead-up to its 2026 entry in an effort to gain more control of the team. Sauber currently competes in F1 as Alfa Romeo but the automaker last August announced the arrangement would end after the 2023 season. Alfa Romeo hasn’t said whether it is quitting F1…

Own the pinnacle of 911 performance. In its current generation, the GT3 version of the Porsche 911 represents the ultimate track-focused version of the celebrated performance machine. However, with a designation that has rarely been used for the car, the 991-generation’s GT2 RS was a version of the car that eclipsed even the GT3 and GT3 RS in power and speed. With its incredible 700 horsepower coming from its twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, the car’s 6:47.2 Nürburgring lap time makes it one of the fastest cars on a track. Period. As a matter of fact, the 911 GT2 RS held the…

Fast Facts 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel G/T Crew Cab 4×4 Powertrain 5.7-liter V8 (395hp @ 5,600 rpm, 410lb-ft @ 3,950 rpm) Transmission Eight-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 18 city / 22 highway / 19 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 13.4 city / 10.5 highway / 12.1 combined. (NRCan Rating) Base Price $55,690 US / $70,190 CAN As Tested $75,560 US / $82,805 CAN Prices include $1,795 destination charge in the United States and $1,895 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly compared. Step back in time…

BMW has filed a patent application for grilles that include headlights and other lighting elements, Auto Express reported on Monday, citing information found in patent documents. Documents filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization show designs that could incorporate headlights, as well as sensors for driver-assist features, into BMW’s signature twin-kidney grille, the report said. Accompanying drawings from the patent application show the traditional headlight and grille shapes blended together into contiguous sections. Patent image of a BMW grille incorporating headlights The documents also mention “light conductive tech,” a material covering the grille that can switch from opaque to transparent,…

The Mercedes CLA is a hugely desirable small car with the aspirations of something much bigger. It’s not the sharpest car to drive, but it handles neatly and predictably, and is perfectly suited pounding up and down the motorway, where it proves a refined and comfortable commuter no matter which spec you go for.The beautifully built, tech-laden interior is a real selling point; little this side of an E-Class feels quite so special inside. If you’re after a small, stylish saloon (or estate) that offers something a bit different to the norm, the CLA might be worth a look.About the Mercedes CLAThe Mercedes CLA…

GM Authority dug up the price list for the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. As with the performance specs and base price we reported earlier, the trim walk stays in sight of the enthusiast special Z06, but the MSRP gap grows the further one climbs the six-figure ladder. The spec recap is: A 6.2-liter V8 powering the rear wheels with 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, and an e-motor turning the front wheels with 160 hp and 125 lb-ft. Combined output hits 655 hp, a tiny stable shy of the 670-hp Z06, combined torque around 595 lb-ft, at least 100…

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is EPA-rated at up to 361 miles of range and 140 MPGe combined, Hyundai confirmed Tuesday. Those figures apply to the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range model with the larger 77.4-kwh battery pack (a 53.0-kwh pack is the base offering). Opting for all-wheel drive results in 316 miles of range and 121 MPGe. Note that the SE has 18-inch wheels, while all other rated Ioniq 6 trim levels have 20-inch wheels. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 With those larger wheels, the Ioniq 6 SEL and Limited models are both rated at 305 miles and…

Mazda just potentially leapfrogged Toyota, which as of yet has no Highlander Prime in sight. On Monday, the Japanese automaker unveiled the 2024 Mazda CX-90 lineup, consisting of a plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, and three rows of seats with three different seating configurations. Mazda said all variants of the 2024 CX-90 will arrive in dealerships this spring but as of yet it’s light on details. 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV or MHEV is the question Buyers walking into the Mazda showroom will have a choice between two engines under the hood of the CX-90. Both will be electrified, and every model…

Chevrolet is jumping into the customer racing game. The Bowtie brand will offer a GT3-spec customer race car based on the C8 Corvette Z06 in time for the 2024 motorsports season, and the covers came off this past weekend at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona. The Daytona race served as the opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship, meaning it was the first race for the new GTP premier class open to both LMDh and LMH race cars. There were only LMDh cars present, with Acura’s ARX-06 proving to be the fastest. Genesis dealers have been asking for…