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Formula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports. Honda has confirmed that the Civic Hybrid is due as a sedan and hatchback in 2024—and to be competitive, look for combined fuel economy in the vicinity of 50 mpg. And aside from the CR-V Fuel Cell, the brand still has no plans to offer plug-in hybrids anytime soon. The Gen 3 race car for Formula E takes tech from the production Lucid…
Volkswagen has been spotted testing an updated version of the ID.3, the compact hatch whose 2019 launch marked the arrival of VW’s ID family of electric vehicles. The updated ID.3 is confirmed for a debut in the spring, and while it isn’t expected to be added to VW’s U.S. lineup, its updates may eventually filter across to other ID models sold here. The visual tweaks will be minimal. The prototype sports a new front fascia, and we know from teaser sketches the interior will feature a revised dash with a larger infotainment screen spanning 12.0 inches, up from the current…
As part of a business update focusing on the U.S., Honda has confirmed that hybrid versions of its Civic compact car family will be arriving in the U.S. in calendar year 2024—potentially earmarking it for the 2024 model year. The U.S. Civic Hybrid, which was confirmed with the discontinuation of the Insight hybrid sedan back in April, but with no exact timeline, will receive excellent fuel economy ratings and offer great driving dynamics, according to Mamadou Diallo, American Honda Motor VP for sales, in a presentation Wednesday. The models to beat in fuel economy would be the Toyota Corolla Hybrid…
A 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS race car driven by NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson is heading to auction with RM Sotheby’s. It will be offered at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona, sale on Jan. 26. Johnson won seven NASCAR Cup Series championships during his full-time career with Hendrick Motorsports, tying Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for most titles in NASCAR’s main series. That included a record five-season championship streak between 2006 and 2010. This car, chassis number 48-461, is part of that history. Wearing the blue and silver Lowe’s scheme and number 48 most associated with Johnson, it was driven to victory…
Quick Facts About Brake Line Repair Brake lines may need repair due to issues like corrosion, deterioration, fatigue, and accident related damage. Key signs you need a brake line repair include a spongy brake pedal. A brake line repair is cheaper than most braking system repairs. Your braking system comprises multiple components, from the large chunks of metal like the rotors to rubber or metal tubes like the brake lines. All the parts work together to bring your car to a stop, making them an important safety feature. However, your braking system requires maintenance over time, which can get costly.…
We heard them before we saw them.Our merry band of journalists and PR folks were walking to dinner in Bozeman, Montana on the second night of the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer L press launch when we crossed paths with a bunch of college-aged folks who were walking the opposite way shouting “hi-ho, hi-ho, fossil fuels have got to go!”If only they could lay eyes on this particular Jeep, which caused one colleague to tweet out a reference to The Simpsons’ Canyonero. Jeep folks will tell you that the long-wheelbase Wagoneer has moved towards turbocharged six-cylinder power in part to improve…
In 2018, Porsche built a replica of its first 356 sports car to mark the 70th anniversary of its registration. The first unassuming 356, known as No. 1, was the start of a sports car legacy that continues to this day. For this year’s 75th anniversary, Porsche has once again looked back at the 356, this time imagining what the sprightly sports car might look like if launched today. The result is the Porsche Vision 357 concept unveiled on Wednesday. Porsche Vision 357 conceptPorsche Vision 357 concept Naturally, there are multiple nods to the 356 in the concept’s design. These…
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Senior Editor James Riswick and Associate Editor Byron Hurd. This week, they pick up from last week and dig deeper into some of the reveals and news coming from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) including the Ram 1500 Revolution, the Afeela EV collaboration from Sony and Honda, Peugeot Inception, BMW i Vision Dee and VW ID.7, among other highlights and musings from the show. They also discuss the cars they’ve been driving, including the BMW iX, Mercedes EQS SUV, two-door Bronco Badlands, Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition…
Uber is working with unnamed automakers to design EVs customized for its ride-hailing and delivery services, according to The Wall Street Journal. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the project last week at an event hosted by the paper, but declined to say which automakers the company was working with. Ride-hailing could have seats that allow passengers to face each other, while two- or three-wheeled vehicles are being considered for delivery services owing to their smaller footprint, the Uber CEO said. Arrival Car prototype All vehicles would be optimized for city use, meaning lower speeds than conventional cars. Higher top speeds…
We took a ride in the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, we drove the 2023 Genesis G90, and our spy photographer spotted the 2024 Lincoln Aviator. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray broke cover this week. We got a ride in the passenger seat and found the power is immense and the hybrid system isn’t meant as a fuel economy play. We look forward to driving the $104,295 E-Ray soon. Wyoming lawmakers proposed a ban on electric vehicle sales by 2035. The elected officials noted the importance of oil and natural gas…