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Lamborghini in 2021 confirmed plans to launch an EV later this decade as a fourth model line, but don’t count on it being a supercar. In an interview with Motor1 published on Monday, Rouven Mohr, Lamborghini’s R&D chief, said EV technology hasn’t advanced to the point where it is truly ready for supercar applications. He also said it still might not be ready even five or six years down the line. “On the super sports car, we believe that at the moment it is not the right time [for EVs], and also probably the next five, six years,” he said.…
Welcome to Part 2 in my series ‘Super Cool-Looking Race Cars That Weren’t Actually Any Good At Being Race Cars’. Okay, so the title needs a little work, but following on from Part 1 – where I featured a Sard MC8 – the homologation model for the Sard MC8-R – Part 2 is equally as paradoxical. Suza-san has created a stunning tribute to the Nismo GT-R LM – another race car that looks like it has annual reservations at the Podium Hotel, when in actual fact it didn’t quite make it onto the A-list. Much like the Sard MC8-R, the Nismo GT-R LM race car was Nissan’s attempt at world domination.…
Audi has listened to customer feedback and made the A4 softer and more comfortable, and as a result it’s easier to live with. There’s still plenty of performance on offer to keep you entertained, but if you’re after driving thrills you’re still better off with the BMW 3 Series or Jaguar XE.Few of the A4’s rivals can compete with its beautifully crafted interior, and it’s a place than can transform the most arduous journey into an enjoyable one. If you’re happy cruising and prioritise a particularly classy-looking cabin, the A4 could be for you.About the Audi A4The A4 range was facelifted in 2019…
Ford’s now-defunct Mercury Division first began using the Marquis name in 1967, on a sporty full-size hardtop based on the Ford LTD, then began offering the Grand Marquis beginning in the 1979 model year. These big, boxy luxury sedans were replaced by big, curvy luxury sedans (on the same platform) starting with the 1992 model year, so today’s Junkyard Gem is one of the very last squared-off Grand Marquises ever built. The 1991 Grand Marquis (or “Grandma Keith,” as many refer to it today) looks nearly identical to its 1979 predecessor at a glance, just as the 2011 model doesn’t differ…
GM has built a strong argument around the idea that one specific battery cell format, co-developed with LG, is a key for the company realizing certain economies of scale as it ramps up EV production. But recent reports have suggested that GM is shopping around, and may be considering a shift to cylindrical cells for some upcoming vehicles. And while remarks this week from the company’s top executive didn’t confirm that, they suggested that the company may no longer be as focused on that singular solution as it was two years ago, when it revealed its Ultium propulsion strategy for…
Recent extreme winter weather in much of the western U.S.—not to mention a brutal snowstorm in Buffalo, New York, that left dozens dead, some of whom were in their cars—has sparked fresh concerns about what happens to electric vehicle drivers who get stranded in snowstorms. Will they be able to stay warm and safe in their vehicles for any length of time? Or will they need to abandon them at the side of the road and attempt to seek safety elsewhere? We’re here to tell you the heartwarming—literally—truth about your safety when stranded in an EV on the interstate or…
Quick Facts About Shocks and Struts Shocks absorb the brunt of the force after a vehicle hits a pothole or bump in the road. Struts help keep tires aligned. Regularly driving too fast over speed bumps can harm your shocks and struts, among other components of your suspension system. It’s easy to self-inspect many visible car parts on your vehicle, but it becomes more challenging when those parts, like shocks and struts, are under the vehicle. Still, your car will give you signals when they’re starting to wear down. The best way to diagnose if something seems amiss is to use…
Give the green light to these beautiful machines. While many drivers might think of it as a superficial decision, one of the most important factors having a luxury or performance car is a paint color that expresses the driver’s taste and aesthetic, whether or not we want to deny it. Whether you’re looking for timeless elegance, or a bold and bright hue that will undoubtedly thrust your car into the limelight, the color of your exotic car is a personal, deliberate, and not to mention tough choice to make. However, it’s hard to go wrong with green. Imbued with historical…
Enjoy your Sunday evening with a look at the 2018 Lincoln Navigator Black Label, words courtesy of our own Chris Tonn.Did Chris play Uber driver with the nearly $100K Navigator? Or was his experience a bit different? Click here to read on and find out.[Image © 2018 Chris Tonn/TTAC.com]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter. Source link
Nissan throughout the month of February will host an event at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, showcasing its future endeavors, particularly in the area of sustainable mobility. Called Nissan Futures, the event will also see the display of a concept car that Nissan first presented in virtual form in 2021. The concept is the Max-Out, a roadster that was shown alongside the Surf-Out pickup truck, Hang-Out SUV, and Chill-Out coupe-like crossover concepts in 2021 to tease potential designs for the brand’s upcoming EV portfolio. Nissan plans 15 EVs across the Nissan and Infiniti brands by 2030, with the first expected…