Category: Speed
DOT contradicts itself, claims cleaner cars will jeopardize safety
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has ordered NHTSA to reconsider fuel economy standards DOT says higher fuel economy standards will lead to higher prices and therefore an older, less-safe fleet Previous Trump agencies said higher mpg brought cost reductions and safety improvements The Trump administration is wasting no time in attempting to…
Rezvani Retro almost ready to show first 911-based RR1
Rezvani’s new division, established to build modern cars with retro styling, is almost ready to unveil the first completed example of its debut creation, the Porsche 911-based RR1. On Wednesday, the new Rezvani Retro division announced that the first production RR1 will debut on Feb. 5. The RR1 is based on the current 992-generation 911, with a…
2026 BMW iX gets updated styling and a lower price
The refreshed 2026 BMW iX lineup expands Every iX has more than 300 miles of range The revised BMW iX costs $76,325 and arrives in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX marks the first major update since the electric midsize SUV debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing power and efficiency upgrades as well as refreshed styling and a new base model…
What’s New for 2025: BMW
New BMW models for 2025 include the 2-Series Gran Coupe, X3, and M5 The 2026 model year will usher in the redesigned BMW iX and the Neue Klasse suite of EVs, starting with the iX3 This may be the last model year for the 8-Series and the X4 This year, BMW celebrates its 50th anniversary in North America as it prepares for a whole new spate of…
BP opens first 400-kw TA travel center location, along I-95
BP on Monday unveiled the first of more than 40 planned electric-vehicle charging hubs to be co-located with TravelCenters of America (TA) highway rest stops. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, along the busy I-95 corridor, the first site features six CCS DC fast chargers, configured into 12 bays that each offer a connector. BP, which acquired TA…
2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV spied for first time
Porsche has been spotted testing an electric 718 Cayman Expected to debut in late 2026, it will trail an electric 718 Boxster by about a year The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman end production in 2025 Porsche fans will soon have to get used to the idea of an electric sports car from the brand. Porsche is close to launching its first electric…
Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Broncos because shocks could corrode
Ford is recalling 149,449 Bronco SUVs because of rear shock absorbers that could corrode and shed parts—but it hasn’t yet devised a remedy. The recall covers 2021-2024 Badlands models, and models equipped with the Sasquatch off-road package. Both configurations include long flange rear shocks that can experience corrosion between the…
Infiniti down to 2 models; QX50 and QX55 cut in 2026
Infiniti will discontinue its QX50 and QX55 compact crossovers at year’s end, temporarily reducing its lineup by half until a new crossover arrives next year, reports Automotive News. Per the industry trade journal, Infiniti told dealers at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New Orleans that production of the QX50…
This Genesis GV60 Has Snowmobile Tracks To Rescue Stranded Mountaineers
Its all-electric powertrain delivers instant torque–just what you need when searching for lost hikers in the snow.
Audi Q6 E-Tron Offroad concept teases a wild rugged EV
Audi has provided a first look at its rugged Q6 E-Tron Offroad concept The concept features portal axles for increased ground clearance, along with other modifications aimed at off-roading Audi hasn’t announced whether production is planned Audi used last week’s Ski World Cup event in Kitzbühel, Austria, to provide a first look at its Q6…