The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted earlier this week with some impressive features, including the most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 ever. Engineering Explained host Jason Fenske provides a deep dive into this 5.5-liter V-8, and compares it to the old Z06’s supercharged engine. Code-named LT6, the C8 Z06 engine produces 670 hp at 8,400
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What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Cadillac CT5? What does it compare to? The 2022 CT5 is a stylish sport sedan with a fastback shape that ranges from entry luxury to high-end performance. It competes against strong rivals like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6, plus the Acura TLX and Lexus ES.
A BMW driver from Boston claims that he was “terrorized” by a group of 20 to 30 bicycle-riding teenagers who surrounded his car at a red light. The incident, reported by CBS Boston, was caught on video by his girlfriend who was in the front passenger seat. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said
Award-winning Premier Taxis was named GreenFleet Private Hire/Taxi Company of the year thanks to its EV initiative after it began operating electric taxis in 2015. To boost their eco- credentials the firm have added five MG5 EVs to its fleet to replace Toyota Auris Hybrids. The new additions will be used across the Lancashire firm’s
The underbody of an ID.3 electric vehicle is assembled at a Volkswagen facility in Dresden, Germany, on January 29, 2021. Matthias Rietschel | picture alliance | Getty Images LONDON — The global chip shortage is continuing to wreak havoc on the automotive sector, with several of the world’s biggest carmakers blaming the crisis for disappointing
On this installment of Motor Trend Presents, we reveal the true story of rookie driver Alexander Rossi’s improbable comeback win in the 100th running of the Indy 500. Co-owner Bryan Herta’s risky fuel-saving strategy helped power Rossi as he outlasted the leaders and crossed the finish line moments before his fuel ran out. Featuring interviews
9:39 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Alexis DeJoria topped Funny Car qualifying for second straight event Saturday in the Dodge/SRT NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. DeJoria took the No. 1 with her Friday pass of 3.896 seconds at 327.03 mph in a Toyota Camry. She’ll try for her
Motorists on Toronto’s highway 407 on Wednesday were surprised to discover that the left-lane hog slowing traffic on the toll road was actually a small, single-engine airplane. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the stretch of highway, shortly after taking off from Buttonville airport in Markham, Ontario, just north of Toronto.
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In this article DAI-DE VOW3-DE TSLA A Volkswagen ID.4 on display at a press event in Germany on October 26, 2020. Peter Steffen | picture alliance | Getty Images The CEO of Volkswagen Group has praised Elon Musk’s Tesla and welcomed the fact there will be competition between the two firms going forward. Earlier
Land Rover revealed a redesigned Range Rover this week, with the new fifth-generation model to arrive at dealerships next spring as a 2022 model. While the exterior styling hasn’t changed all that much, underneath is a new platform that supports battery-electric powertrains and perhaps eventually hydrogen-electric powertrains. 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Chevrolet’s new Corvette Z06
A video has surfaced online showing the moment police fired a Taser at the driver of a Hyundai Sonata in Brooklyn last week. Local media reports that police officers initially spotted the white Sonata parked in a no-parking area in Crown Heights with three occupants inside. They approached the car and immediately smelled marijuana and
Intentional or non-intentional blocking of charging stalls (aka ICE-ing) happens from time to time, but here is some kind of record-breaking attempt. A photo shared by The Girl With the Mozart Tattoo @phibetakitten (via Teslarati) shows a large pickup truck with another car on a trailer that has parked across multiple Tesla Supercharging stalls at
In this article GM Chevrolet Corvette Z06 team members from left to right: Aaron Link, lead development engineer; Dustin Gardner, assistant chief engineer, small block; Harlan Charles, product marketing manager; Josh Holder, chief engineer; Tadge Juechter, executive Chief engineer; Kirk Bennion, exterior design manager. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – General Motors’ new 2023 Chevrolet
Pro driver Randy Pobst hot laps the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Motor Trend’s 2016 Best Driver’s Car Powered by Mothers. The Dodge Viper ACR is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 Best Driver’s Car. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd on the
8:56 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Brittany Force put herself in position for her 12th No. 1 qualifier of the season Friday in the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Force had a 3.693-second run at 333.41 mph to close out the Top Fuel qualifying session. “That was
By Joey Klender Posted on October 29, 2021 Malaysian government officials are petitioning and working toward making electric vehicles exempt from taxes, including import and excise duties, as well as road taxes. During his address to Parliament earlier this week, Malaysian finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz cited the reduction of pollutants
In this article TSLA Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Friday defended the Biden administration’s proposal to give tax credits for electric vehicles made by unionized automakers, a move that excludes non-union Tesla. “This president is very, very favorable toward organized labor, because organized labor has raised the standard of living of so many Americans and
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted, the Mazzanti Evantra Pura broke cover, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL was announced. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrived to take on the world. With a flat-plane crank 5.5-liter V-8 that revs to 8,600 rpm and produces 670 hp
What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chevy Suburban? What does it compare to? The 2022 Chevy Suburban is a full-size SUV that can seat nine passengers. The largest passenger vehicle on the market dwarfs the related Chevy Tahoe, as well as rivals such as the Lincoln Navigator, Nissan Armada, and the Jeep Wagoneer that’s
EPA/Fredrik Sandberg Swedish car company Volvo is now valued at more than $22bn (£16bn) after its shares jumped in the first hours of trading of its market debut. Volvo, majority-owned by Chinese firm Geely, offered up shares in a slice of the company on the Stockholm stock exchange on Friday. Shares jumped from an initial
The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing, the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company, will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now
An electric Amazon delivery van from Rivian cruises down the street with the Hollywood sign in the background. Amazon Amazon on Friday announced a sizable stake in Rivian Automotive, a start-up developing electric vehicles, including the retail giant’s commercial delivery vans. As of Sept. 30, 2021, Amazon held equity investments, “including preferred stock of Rivian
Did anyone think the Corvette Stingray wasn’t fast enough? For those who did, there’s the new Z06 with performance and engine sounds to rival the best from Ferrari and Lamborghini. Join Technical Director Frank Markus for an early look. Get our first look impressions right here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3nLbAAb #Corvette #CorvetteZ06 #MotorTrend MotorTrend is the ultimate
After being cut in half, a proposed US tax credit for new electric bicycle purchases has been bumped back up to a full 30%. The move comes as electric bicycles sales continue to grow, making the alternative form of transportation an increasingly popular option as a car replacement. That led several members of the US
In this article GM F The General Motors world headquarters office is seen at Detroit’s Renaissance Center. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images DETROIT – Both Ford Motor and General Motors beat Wall Street’s expectations for the third quarter but shares of GM are flat as Ford’s stock surged to a new 52-week high
The first customer examples of GMC’s 2022 Hummer EV should be rolling off the line at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck plant by the end of the year, and GMC is keen to preview some of the accessories that it will offer for the electric pickup truck and the planned SUV variant once the first examples are
What kind of car is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair? What does it compare to? The 2022 Corsair packs its compact crossover body with luxurious style and features, and brings plug-in hybrid power to play this year, too. It rivals vehicles like the BMW X3 and Acura RDX. Is the 2022 Lincoln Corsair a good car?
San Francisco has a serious issue with car break-ins and new dashcam footage shows a brazen thief stealing bags from two vehicles in broad daylight. The video initially shows an individual wearing a hoodie breaking the window of a Toyota Sienna and proceeding to steal a backpack from the second row. The thief, along with
Hello again, and welcome back to another busy installment of the ABC of EVs. We’ve done a few videos in this series on batteries and some of the terminology such as amps, capacity and elements such as Cobalt. Today we’re turning our attention to voltage. Stay tuned for the details! The basics So we know from a previous video that electricity is the
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