Category: Speed
Porsche might develop gas and hybrid versions of its EVs
Porsche will continue developing internal-combustion engines longer than planned, including potentially adding hybrid variants to some planned all-electric models, CFO Lutz Meschke said during a Q&A session with Automotive News and other media on the automaker’s third-quarter financial results. Porsche previously said that it expected 50% of…
Modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale hits 207 mph at Nardò
Alfa Romeo has completed some of the final tests for its modern 33 Stradale supercar Final testing for the 33 Stradale is taking place at Italy’s Nardò and Balocco proving grounds Only 33 examples are planned for production, which will be handled by coachbuilder Touring Superleggera Testing of Alfa Romeo’s modern 33 Stradale reached a high…
Feds say no to rethinking new car automatic emergency braking rules
The NHTSA on Monday said it would not reconsider a new rule finalized in April that would set minimum performance standards for automatic emergency braking systems by 2029. This came after the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing many major automakers, asked the NHTSA to rethink the new rule, which stipulated that new…
Rivian awarded $6.6B conditional loan for Georgia EV plant for 2028
Rivian postpones, but confirms Georgia plant thanks to fresh loan money Planned for assembly of new R2 and R3 product lines Will supplement Rivian’s existing Illinois facility How will new Trump era impact plans? Rivian on Monday announced a conditional commitment from the federal government for a loan of up to $6.6 billion under the Department of…
2027 Audi SQ7 spied for first time
The upcoming third-generation Audi Q7 has been spotted testing in sporty SQ7 guise A debut for the new Q7 is expected in late 2025 or early the following year The new midsize three-row SUV may be among the last Audis launched with a gas engine Audi is working on a redesign for its Q7, and the new generation’s sporty SQ7 variant has been spotted…
2025 Toyota Highlander
What kind of car is the 2025 Toyota Highlander? What does it compare to? The Highlander and Grand Highlander are three-row SUVs. The Grand version, introduced in 2024, rides on a wheelbase several inches longer for more passenger and cargo space, resulting in utility similar to Toyota’s Sienna minivan. With three powertrains in the…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV? What does it compare to? The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric crew-cab pickup truck. Compare it to the Ram 1500 REV and the Ford F-150 Lightning. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV a good truck? It brings a lot to the table, for a hefty price. The 2025 Silverado EV earns its 8.2…
Toyota confirms new Celica
Toyota is working on a modern Celica The new sports car is expected to complement, rather than replace, the GR86 and Supra. The jury is still out on whether the car will pack a gas engine or be an EV Toyota’s renewed interest in performance and sports cars may bring yet another gift to enthusiasts: a new Toyota Celica. Speaking during last week’s…
2025 Dodge Durango
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Dodge Durango? What does it compare to? The 2025 Dodge Durango is a three-row midsize SUV with the option for ample—and another option for extreme—power underhood. It’s comparable to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, and Kia Telluride. Is the 2025 Dodge Durango a good SUV? The Durango can be…
GM developing adaptive springs for suspension systems
General Motors is looking to apply technology from adaptive dampers to springs for future suspension systems, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. GM was a pioneer of magnetorheological dampers, which use a magnetic fluid to quickly alter damper firmness. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office…