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Tesla Chief Executive, Elon Musk enters the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, U.S., January 6, 2017. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Tesla is set to report third-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting Elon Musk‘s automaker to report about 463,310 deliveries, according to estimates compiled by FactSet StreetAccount. That
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorOct 1, 2024, 06:24 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Charles Leclerc is curious to see how he compares to Lewis Hamilton when the pair become Ferrari teammates next season. Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 world in February when he announced he
Brad Anderson’s lifelong affair and fascination with cars started young. Before even graduating high school, he was cutting his teeth on automotive writing at High Gear Media. His byline has since graced the pages of Topspeed and GTspirit. After earning his degree in Melbourne, Australia, Brad shifted gears to join Carscoops, where he’s been fueling
Alex Tovstanovsky, owner of used-car dealer Prestige Motor Works, checks on inventory with his general manager Ryan Caton in Naperville, Illinois, May 28, 2020. Nick Carey | Reuters DETROIT — The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years is expected to eventually boost new vehicle sales,
Sep 30, 2024, 04:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Renault will end Formula 1 engine production at their Viry-Chatillon factory after the 2025 season, with the French carmaker’s Alpine team set to race with power units made by another manufacturer. Alpine announced in a statement on Monday that the facility outside Paris, which employs more
Hailing from Metro Detroit, it was practically destiny for Michael Gauthier to dive headfirst into the automotive industry. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has graced publications like Worldcarfans and its successor, Motor1. In a twist of fate, he landed at CarScoops in 2017, where he now spends his days crafting reviews, offering
By Maria Merano Posted on September 29, 2024 Hyundai Motor Company hit its 100 million-unit milestone on Monday, about 57 years after it was founded. The Avante compact sedan was Hyundai’s 100-millionth unit to cross the production line. According to local records, Hyundai’s most-sold vehicle is the Avante, with over 15 million units sold as
The fourth-generation Continental GT Speed and GTC convertible tap into plug-in hybrid power The GT Speed First Edition as tested costs $302,100 The GTC Speed First Edition convertible as tested cost $332,200 The Swiss Alps are objectively beautiful. With their ragged glacier peaks coursing with waterfalls like veins into verdant valleys clanging with livestock and
Mike Spiering holds Francesca Spiering as he stands in the flood water around his home after record rains fell in the area on April 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The cost of insuring your most expensive assets has skyrocketed. While overall inflation has slowed, insurance costs are taking a bigger
Sep 30, 2024, 03:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari from Mercedes next year. Clive Mason/Getty Images Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton battled with depression for years from an early age as he dealt with the pressure of pursuing a career in motor racing and faced bullying at school. Hamilton, who
Lawsuit Claims Mazda’s Heated Seats Are So Hot They’re Burning Drivers | Carscoops The class action claims Mazda knew about the problem for years but chose to keep consumers in the dark https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson September 29, 2024 at 16:00 A Mazda6 owner claims to have suffered serious burns due to malfunctioning heated seats.
Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane. With an absolutely massive, 6,000 tonne lifting capacity (over 14.5 million lbs.), Mammoet says its new SK6000, “redefines the scale of human construction, allowing
Associated Press Sep 29, 2024, 04:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Motorsports icon Michael Andretti told The Associated Press on Sunday he’s at a point in his life where he no longer wants to run the day-to-day of his global operation and that’s why he turned over leadership to his business partner. No, Dan Towriss
Stephen, affectionately known as Rivers, has gracefully transitioned from being a repair shop manager and autocross enthusiast to a full-time writer. He’s unleashed his literary prowess on a number of publications like Road & Track, The Autopian, HotCars, CarsForSale, AutoEvolution, VINSmart, BadVIN, and a plethora of other small businesses brave enough to handle his wit.
Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has released another 6-wheeled creation. This time it’s a Land Rover Defender dubbed “World Ender.” Apocalypse claims to be the first to build a 6×6 version of the current-generation Defender. The goal was to create a rival to the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 that has become a high-value collectible since its
2024 Dacia Duster Review: Is It Still The King Of Budget SUVs? | Carscoops We test the new Dacia Duster Extreme with the entry-level 1.0-liter bi-fuel powertrain, which offers an impressive combined range of up to 1,300 km (808 miles) 1 hour ago Dacia is steadily transforming into a desirable brand for a specific type
Open Extended Reactions Red Bull racing adviser Helmut Marko said he believes Daniel Ricciardo lost his killer instinct when he left Red Bull for Renault in 2019. Ricciardo claimed seven of his eight race victories at Red Bull, before spending two years apiece with Renault and McLaren — winning the 2021 Italian Grand prix for
Nissan Rogue Owners Sue Over Smelly Gas Fumes Entering Cabin | Carscoops The claimed defect only impacts models fitted with Nissan’s 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson September 28, 2024 at 19:25 Owners of 2021-2023 Rogues are suing the automaker due to strong gas fumes infiltrating the cabin. They claim that they’ve been knocked
By Zachary Visconti Posted on September 28, 2024 A former Tesla executive went in-depth about his time at the company over the weekend, including discussions on electric vehicles (EVs), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Elon Musk’s politics, China’s EV market, and more. Former Tesla Vice President of Public Policy Rohan Patel was hosted on the
Associated Press Sep 28, 2024, 07:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Aric Almirola crashed victory lane in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff opener Saturday at Kansas Speedway for his second victory of the season. Almirola, the 40-year-old former Cup driver running a limited Xfinity schedule for Joe Gibbs Racing, has six
Stephen, affectionately known as Rivers, has gracefully transitioned from being a repair shop manager and autocross enthusiast to a full-time writer. He’s unleashed his literary prowess on a number of publications like Road & Track, The Autopian, HotCars, CarsForSale, AutoEvolution, VINSmart, BadVIN, and a plethora of other small businesses brave enough to handle his wit.
Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power. Komatsu continues to develop alternative engine technology with the release of its first commercial rigid-frame dump truck with a “power
Kia plans to have 14 electric vehicles in its lineup as soon as 2027, and some of these will be purpose-built vehicles designed to meet a customer’s specific needs, such as delivery vans or shuttles. Kia previewed some of its upcoming purpose-built vehicles with concepts during 2024 CES, albeit without any powertrain details. Now a
Open Extended Reactions New RB driver Liam Lawson said he did not enjoy being on the sidelines at the Singapore Grand Prix as the situation with Daniel Ricciardo unfolded. On Thursday, Red Bull’s second team confirmed that Lawson will replace Ricciardo for the rest of the year. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The likelihood of that
How Did This Jeep Grand Wagoneer Slip Through QC With Mismatched Seats? | Carscoops The differing patterns on the third-row seats of this Grand Wagoneer somehow slipped past Jeep’s quality inspection September 28, 2024 at 09:55 A Jeep Grand Wagoneer left the factory with two different third-row seat backs. A photo shared on Reddit sparked
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil suspends Elon Musk’s social network after it fails to comply with orders from Minister Alexandre de Moraes to block accounts of those being investigated by the Brazilian justice system. Cris Faga | Nurphoto | Getty Images X has to pay one last fine before the social network owned
Ask Us Anything About The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport | Carscoops We’re about to drive Subaru’s most popular model on sale and we’re taking your questions 3 hours ago The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek introduced a new Wilderness trim but discontinued the manual gearbox option. Our tester is the Sport model, equipped with a 2.5-liter boxer
Associated Press Sep 27, 2024, 03:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization while Andretti will stay on as a strategic adviser of the team he has led since 2002. Andretti in early 2023 confirmed he had sold part of the company
After Barbie, Mattel Is Making A Matchbox Cars Film With John Cena | Carscoops John Cena in a car-themed movie sounds like a fine match to us https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson September 27, 2024 at 19:12 John Cena will star in the upcoming Matchbox Cars movie, reigniting childhood nostalgia for many. The Matchbox film follows