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2023 World Car of the Year finalists announced for six categories

The World Car of the Year jury, consisting of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries, has narrowed down the list of finalists to three for each of the six categories.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2023, 11:57 a.m.
Kia Niro crowned 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year

Kia Niro has been named as the Women’s World Car of the Year 2023 by a panel of 63 women motoring journalists from 43 countries across five continents. The announcement was made on International Women’s Day, highlighting the significance of the link between the automobile and personal autonomy for women.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Ford E-Transit Emerges as America's Top-Selling Electric Van

A year after making its North American debut, the Ford E-Transit van has established itself as the leader of the pack in the all-electric commercial cargo van market.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2023, 10:43 a.m.
Porsche Offers Brand New Engine Parts for Classic 911s

Porsche has announced that it is now selling new magnesium crankcases for 911 models built between 1968 and 1976, which can be purchased for F and G series vehicles equipped with 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.7-liter engines, including the legendary Carrera RS 2.7.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2023, 10:23 a.m.
Volkswagen of America Starts Offering Free Emergency Services After Incident With a Child In a Stolen Vehicle

Volkswagen of America has announced that it will be offering its Car-Net Safe & Secure connected vehicle emergency services for free, for five years to most 2020 and newer Volkswagen models, effective June 1, 2023.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 8, 2023, 10:08 a.m.
Wyclef Jean Launches Attucks Apex AP0 Electric Supercar with a Shockingly Reasonable Price

Wyclef Jean, the Haitian-born musician, and entrepreneur, unveiled the Attucks Apex AP0 electric supercar, the first product from his new automotive company, Attucks. The car's name is a tribute to Crispus Attucks, a black man who died in the Boston Massacre and is claimed to be the lightest electric supercar in existence, weighing only 1,200 kilograms.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 7:57 p.m.
Hyundai unveils 2024 Kona Electric with two battery options and 304+ miles range

Hyundai has announced new details about the 2024 Kona Electric. The Euro-spec model offers two battery configurations, with the Long Range option offering more range and performance. The vehicle boasts 400V technology and a range of advanced features.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 4:11 p.m.
Next-Gen BMW X2's Interior Spotted for the First Time

The next-generation BMW X2 is set to arrive this year, and spy shots have revealed its interior for the first time.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 3:38 p.m.
V12 And Three Electric Motors For 1,000 HP: Lamborghini LB744 Specs Revealed

Lamborghini has revealed the specifications of the highly anticipated successor to the Aventador. Named LB744, the car features a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a new naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine and three electric motors, making it a powerful all-wheel-drive supercar.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 1:14 p.m.
Renault Unveils Massive Panoramic Glass Roof for Upcoming Espace SUV

French automaker Renault is set to launch its sixth iteration Espace as an SUV body style on March 28th. Ahead of the debut, a teaser has revealed that the new model will boast an "immense panoramic glass roof", which Renault claims is the largest in any car.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 12:57 p.m.
Hyundai develops sliding pedals to enhance safety in Level 4 autonomous vehicles

Hyundai has filed a patent for brake and throttle pedals that slide left and right to move out of the way of the driver's feet when not in use, aiming to improve safety in Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 12:27 p.m.
This 1,331-horsepower Mercedes-AMG GT63 claims to be the fastest in the world

A European owner has modified a Mercedes-AMG GT63 4-Door to become what is believed to be the world's fastest luxury sports sedan. With a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 boosted to 1,331 horsepower and 886 lb-ft of torque, the car has managed to achieve a Dragy-verified 0-62 mph time of just 2.6 seconds and can do 62-124 mph in only 4.35 seconds.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Phantom Syntopia is the most ambitious, singular and highly Bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom ever created

Rolls-Royce and Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen have collaborated to create the Phantom Syntopia, the automaker's most bespoke Phantom build yet. This one-of-a-kind vehicle was created for an American buyer and features unique design elements.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 11:10 a.m.
Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle Prototype Debuts With 2,000-Pound Payload

Honda has showcased its latest Autonomous Work Vehicle prototype at the 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, aimed at businesses looking to improve worksite efficiencies and safety. The vehicle offers a solution for the challenges of moving heavy loads from one place to another, and can be navigated to a location with all necessary sensors without additional human input.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 7, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Tesla cuts Model S and X prices for second time in 2023

Tesla has once again reduced the prices of its more expensive models, the Model S and X, just days after CEO Elon Musk claimed that previous cuts had sparked interest in the company’s electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 4:56 p.m.
Smart Brabus #1 Fails Moose Test, Struggles With Handling

The electric crossover struggled with heavy oversteer and was only able to achieve a safe speed of 65 kmh (40 mph).

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 4:13 p.m.
Toyota's New Electric Sedan bZ3 Begins Production in China, Price Starts at $27,000

Toyota's new electric sedan, bZ3, has officially started production in China. The car is based on the same e-TNGA platform as the bZ4X and has a claimed range of 373 miles (600 km). However, the range estimate is expected to be around 200-250 miles (320-400 km) in reality, which is still impressive given the starting price of just over $27,000.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 2:13 p.m.
Tesla plant in Mexico will be almost twice the size of the Gigafactory in Texas

Tesla's upcoming Giga Mexico factory is set to be two times larger than Giga Texas, making it one of the most significant projects in the automotive industry's history. While Tesla has only released an image of the planned site, the Mexican government has revealed more details about the project, including its purpose, location, and investment.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
Baby Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Replica Found in China

A mini version of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has been spotted in China, with images of the bizarre creation shared on Chinese social media site Weibo. While the manufacturer of the vehicle is unknown, it appears to be a blatant rip-off of the original design and has raised questions about its intended purpose.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
The Most And Least Popular Car Brands Among Women In The US - Study

Buick has been named the most popular car brand among female buyers in the United States, with 55% of its sales going to women, according to a new study by S&P Global Mobility. The study analyzed the share of male and female buyers for certain car brands and determined the highest volume of registrations among women.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 11:51 a.m.

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