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Rivian is looking to patent wheel covers with active aerodynamic elements to further improve the efficiency of its electric vehicles. Smooth wheel covers—like the ones available on the updated 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T—can help reduce aerodynamic drag, but they’re generally fixed in place, and thus not optimized for all scenarios. In its patent filing, which was submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in August 2023, but only published by that office Mar. 6, Rivian discusses giving aero wheels movable elements to gain flexibility. Rivian active aero wheel cover patent image As described by Rivian in…
Brawn GP’s sweep of the 2009 Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships during its only season of competition remains one of the most sensational stories in racing history. One of the cars from that historic season is heading to auction. Set to be a feature lot at a Bonhams auction happening May 3, during F1’s 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend, Brawn GP Chassis 001/01 is one of just three complete cars built by the team. It’s the first time a Brawn GP 001 has been offered for sale, according to the auction house. 2009 Brawn GP Chassis 001/01 (image via…
Earlier Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks may charge at a faster rate at DC fast chargers thanks to an over-the-air (OTA) update. DriftBreath of the update, available for 2022 and 2023 models, was first reported by InsideEVs Thursday and confirmed to DriftBreath Reports by Ford spokesperson Sam Schembari, who explained that the update raises the maximum current for DC fast charging, from 450a to 500a, which can result in quicker charging in certain situations. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning The update launched for the 2024 model year, and is still included on 2025 models, but Ford has also been rolling…
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR W 196 S served as a development car for sports car racing Junkyard 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster sold for $1.19 million 1997 Renntech E60 RS was owned by Jerry Seinfeld 2009 Mercedes-McLaren Stirling Moss Edition hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds Ask the head of Mercedes-Benz Heritage what the heritage of the brand is and performance isn’t top of mind. “The real heritage is the pioneering spirit, the top execution, the timeless design, the top materials, and it’s the same today,” Marcus Breitschwerdt told me last weekend at the Moda Miami concours. And yet, many…
Premium SUVs are big business. Desirable badges, chunky designs and space for all the family mean that wealthy buyers can’t get enough of them. And nowhere is that more evident than among the upmarket German brands. In the past couple of years, some of the greatest successes among the “big four” have been with their mid-size SUVs; Audi’s most popular car is the Q5, for Mercedes it’s the GLC, for Porsche it’s the Macan, and BMW’s top seller is the X3, having initially created the formula that many others now emulate. So, when an all-new X3 is let loose, it’s…
Cadillac will become F1’s 11th team in 2026 GM and F1 announced an agreement in principle in November Cadillac plans to become a full works team with its own power units in 2030 Cadillac on Friday announced that it had received final approval from Formula One Management to join the F1 grid in 2026 as the series’ 11th team. “We’re thrilled the Cadillac Formula 1 Team is official, as the team has been accelerating its work,” GM president Mark Reuss said in a statement. “The excitement only grows as we get closer to showcasing GM’s engineering expertise on the prestigious…
Genesis is developing an LMDh race car Genesis will power the LMDh with a V-8 formed from two Hyundai World Rally Championship 4-cylinder engines Genesis plans an assault on both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship Genesis announced last December plans to enter the top level of endurance racing with a new factory team and race car. On Friday, the automaker provided an update, confirming that the race car, named the GMR-001, will be unveiled in April ahead of the start of testing in August. The car will be fielded by Genesis Magma Racing, led by…
The Fiat 500e is one of the cheapest electric vehicles available in the U.S., and it gets even cheaper in its second model year since returning to this market in redesigned form. The 2025 Fiat 500e costs $2,000 less than it did for 2024, bringing its base price down to $30,500 before destination. That makes the two-door hatchback the second-lowest-priced EV in the U.S. after the 2025 Nissan Leaf, which is priced from $28,140 before destination. 2025 Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition The price cut was first reported by CarsDirect, which later received an official statement from a spokesperson…
Maserati has canceled a planned all-electric version of its MC20 supercar, citing lack of customer interest. The news was first reported on Mar. 6 by Evo, which referenced an official statement from the automaker. It’s an indication that Maserati’s commitment to phasing out gasoline cars by the end of the decade is already weakening. “The project was stopped due to the current forecast for insufficient demand in the super sports car market for a battery electric vehicle,” the statement read. 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo Maserati in 2022 said it would offer fully electric versions of every model by 2025, and…
The 2025 Nissan Z has been announced Changes include new two-tone color options, along with the GT-R’s Bayside Blue signature hue The starting price is unchanged from the previous year at $44,110, including destination With the Nissan GT-R set to bow out of production this summer, Nissan has decided to make its iconic Bayside Blue color available on other models, starting with the Z. This particular shade of blue, made famous by the R34-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R, is now available on the 2025 Z, with order books opening this week. Also new for 2025 are two two-tone exterior color options:…