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Fewer automakers than usual spent money advertising during Super Bowl LVII. In total, there were only five traditional ad spots from three big OEMs. A number of car-adjacent ads aired during the Big Game, too, and we’ll bring you those ads in this roundup alongside the more obvious ones. We’ve compiled all of the automotive-related commercials for you here in this post so you don’t have to go searching for them elsewhere. Read on below to see what aired as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles. Ram’s Super Bowl spot offers a cure for ‘Premature Electrification’ This commercial…
The long-awaited arrival of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz in the U.S. is edging closer with the recent sighting of a prototype for the long-wheelbase version bound for these shores later this year. The electric van, which many are calling the spiritual successor to VW’s iconic Microbus, has been on sale in Europe since last fall, though the only version available is the standard-wheelbase model that measures just 185.5 inches in length, or about 1.5 inches shorter than Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover. The U.S. will get as standard this long-wheelbase version, which is expected to have an extra 10 inches…
Buyers in the market for a compelling electric vehicle that won’t break the bank have a great option in the new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The sleek sedan is due at dealerships in spring and has been priced from $42,715, including a $1,115 destination charge. That starting price is for an SE grade with rear-wheel drive, 149 hp, 53 kwh of battery capacity, and an EPA range estimate of 240 miles. This particular option will only be available starting in summer. A smarter buy is the SE grade with rear-wheel drive, 225 hp, 77.4 kwh of battery capacity, and an…
Toyota could start building electric cars in Kentucky as soon as 2025 by updating an existing factory, Nikkei reported Tuesday. The move could allow Toyota vehicles to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules, instituted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), requiring North American assembly of vehicles and battery packs. Toyota previously announced plans to make EV batteries in the U.S. at a new North Carolina factory by 2025. Located in Georgetown, Kentucky, the factory reportedly eyed for EV production opened in 1988. It currently builds Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid models for the main Toyota brand,…
Bentley’s twin-turbo 6.0-liter W-12 engine will soon be a thing of the past, as the automaker on Tuesday announced that production of the unique engine will come to an end in April 2024. The final and most powerful version of the engine will be in the Batur, which Bentley said during last year’s reveal serves as a bridge between the automaker’s internal-combustion past and electric future. The limited-edition coupe has a 740-hp rating (previously 730 hp) that makes it Bentley’s most powerful road car to date. It previews design themes pegged for Bentley’s upcoming EVs, the first of which will…
Quick Facts About Automobile Theft Some thieves use technology, from stealing key fob signals to using tile tracking devices. To prevent thieves from stealing your older Hyundai or Kia with a push-button start, you can purchase a kit at a dealership or other authorized installer at a cost of about $170. Avoid “puffing” or keeping your vehicle switched on while you run an errand. It makes the vehicle an easy target for thieves. Car theft increased dramatically in the United States during most of 2022. According to the nonprofit National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), thieves stole nearly 745,000 vehicles through…
Jacques Villeneuve will try to achieve what he considers to be racing’s Triple Crown by adding a 24 Hours of Le Mans win to his Indianapolis 500 victory and F1 driver’s championship. The Canadian, 51, will join the Floyd Vanwall Racing Team to compete in the top Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) prototype class for the full 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), which includes Le Mans. ByKolles Le Mans Hypercar race car “My goal was to get back into full-time professional racing and not just do the odd races that I’ve been doing for the last 15 years,” Villeneuve said…
The MG4 is an electric car that’s perfectly pitched to steal customers away from mainstream manufacturers such as Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen with its impressive blend of practicality, decent performance and attractive pricing or lease rates. At a time when most households are facing rising living costs, the MG4 provides an affordable opportunity for buyers to make the transition to an all-electric car that offers low day-to-day running costs and great flexibility.There are often sacrifices to be made when looking for the best-value option in any market sector, but in the case of the MG4 you’ll be more than pleasantly…
Pros: Affordable entry point for a Cadillac; engaging steering and handling; Blackwing is incredibly fun Cons: Lackluster interior; cramped rear seat; small trunk What the 2023 Cadillac CT4 sedan lacks in space and refinement, it makes up for in value and character. The compact four-door is based on an entertaining rear-drive layout, but also offers all-wheel drive for those who live in the snow belt or just prefer the stability of four driven wheels. It’s good to steer, and its suspension is hard to trip up. But the most exciting prospect is certainly the CT4-V Blackwing, with a twin-turbo V6…
Hyundai has put a price tag on the Ioniq 6 electric sedan for the U.S., and its starting price lands just $70 less than the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover. The price of the 2023 Ioniq 6 Standard Range is $42,715, including the $1,115 destination fee. This version carries a 53-kwh battery pack and an estimated EPA driving range of 240 miles. Especially of note is the Ioniq 6 SE Long Range—the version that offers an EPA-rated driving range of 361 miles, beating the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, from a 77.4-kwh battery pack. It starts at $46,615. Both…