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Audi to End On-Demand Rental Car Program by End of September

Audi has quietly announced plans to eliminate the “current” version of their rental car program. Known as Audi on Demand, the program traces its roots back to 2012 when it was then called Silvercar.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 3:16 p.m.
Volvo Shuts Down Its Vehicle Subscription Service

Volvo has officially ended its vehicle subscription service, Care by Volvo, in both Europe and the U.S.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 3:08 p.m.
Chinese Authorities Unveil Mini Cooper JCW E Ahead of Fall Debut

Mini is preparing to launch its new JCW lineup this fall, but China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has leaked details about the upcoming electric Mini Cooper JCW E.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 2:35 p.m.
Here’s Our Best Look Yet at the Production Version of Toyota’s bZ3C EV

The production-spec Toyota bZ3C is closely resembles the prototype shown five months ago, with production slated to begin in late 2024.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 1:35 p.m.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spied with Split Headlights and Rear Wing

Hyundai is cooking up something special with its Ioniq 6 electric sedan. A new spy video caught the high-performance N version being put through its paces at the Nürburgring, giving us a sneak peek at what's to come.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 11:53 a.m.
VW swapped the Taos' DSG for a classic automatic transmission because drivers thought it felt broken

Volkswagen has decided to swap out the DSG transmission in the Taos 4Motion for a regular 8-speed automatic. This change will happen for the 2025 model year facelift, making all Taos models use the same transmission.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 10:47 a.m.
GM Could Use Chinese Battery Cells Manufactured by Japanese Brand in U.S.

General Motors (GM) is looking into new ways to get batteries for its electric vehicles. The car giant might team up with TDK Corp, a Japanese company, to make batteries in the United States using technology from CATL, a Chinese firm.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
BMW Is Shaking Up Its Design Team

BMW Group is shaking up its design teams. The company will make big changes across its brands starting October 1. Adrian van Hooydonk will stay in charge of the overall design direction.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 9:47 a.m.
Police Department Faces Backlash After Spending $150,000 on Tesla Cybertruck

The Irvine Police Department in California has sparked outrage after spending $150,000 on a Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series, which will be modified for police use. The Cybertruck will join the fleet of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) unit.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 4:18 p.m.
Europe Overtakes America with First 3D-Printed Metal Parts in Space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully 3D printed metal parts in space, marking a major technological breakthrough that could reduce reliance on Earth-based resupply missions and enable more sustainable, long-term space exploration.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
Stellantis to pause production of the electric Fiat 500e

Stellantis has decided to pause production of the electric Fiat 500e for four weeks. The company will stop making it starting Friday due to slow demand and a lack of orders in the European market.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 3:13 p.m.
Nissan cuts production of its top-selling vehicle in America

Nissan plans to cut production of its Rogue and Frontier models in the coming months. The company told dealers it will reduce output by up to 40,000 units in September and October.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 1:39 p.m.
First retail production fully electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson

Cadillac will auction off its first Escalade IQ at the Scottsdale Fall Auction in October. The proceeds from the sale will go to the Detroit Children's Fund, with 100% of the hammer price donated to the charity.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 12:11 p.m.
Škoda Fabia celebrates its 25th anniversary

Škoda Fabia turns 25 this year, marking a quarter-century of success for the small car. The model has sold nearly five million units across four generations since its debut in 1999.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
China Becomes First Country To Hit 1 Million Monthly EV Sales

China has hit a major milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The country sold over 1 million EVs in August 2024, making it the first nation to reach this monthly sales figure. This achievement marks a 33% increase compared to the same period last year.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
Nokian to add birch bark to tyres

Nokian Tyres has teamed up with Swedish company Reselo AB to make tires more eco-friendly. The two firms will work together to develop Reselo Rubber, a new material made from leftover birch bark.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
Refreshed 2025 VW Taos arrives with new look, upgraded technology and more power

Volkswagen of America has given its Taos model a fresh look for 2025. The compact SUV gets a new face, an updated interior, and more power under the hood.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2024, 6:05 p.m.
Hyundai announces factory LMDh program under Genesis brand

Hyundai's getting ready to jump into endurance racing with its Genesis brand. The company will build a new LMDh prototype car for the big leagues of sports car racing.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2024, 5:57 p.m.
Hyundai and GM could jointly develop and build cars

General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2024, 4:52 p.m.
Toyota Prius Sets Guinness World Record for Highest MPG for a Coast-to-Coast Drive

Wayne Gerdes drove a Toyota Prius LE from Los Angeles to New York City and set a new Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption across the U.S. The car got 93.158 MPG (2.5 l/100 km) combined, beating the old record in the mid-70s MPG (3.36 l/100 km).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2024, 2:55 p.m.

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