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Toyota Thinks It Needs To Build The GR Corolla Of SUVs

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 11:30am

Ask 100 people, and we’d be surprised if more than one of them had any idea what Gazoo Racing was or how it is related to Toyota. And yet, from the GR 86 to the GR Corolla, Toyota’s GR division has been turning out some incredible performance cars lately. We’re big fans even if the GR Supra has BMW DNA. So what’s next…

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Mercedes‑AMG SL turns into speedster with PureSpeed concept

Motor Authority - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 11:23am
Mercedes-Benz in 2022 announced a new strategy of focusing on lower-volume but higher-margin vehicles like those offered through its AMG and Maybach sub-brands. The strategy will also include the launch of a new Mythos series offering highly bespoke limited-edition cars. The first of these is scheduled for launch next year, and Mercedes on...

Audi RS 5 Avant, Ford Mustang GTD: Today's Car News

Motor Authority - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 11:00am
Audi has once again been spotted testing a prototype for its new RS 5 Avant, this time while it was lapping the Nürburgring. The test vehicle was heavily camouflaged but the general shape of the new RS 5 Avant and some finer details like the intakes of the front fascia and the wide wheel arches could clearly be seen. Despite a planned price...

Watch A Cybertruck Struggle Up An RTI Ramp

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 11:00am

For a couple of months now, the Tesla Cybertruck has been out there clogging our roads, struggling with puddles and falling apart in myriad ways. Now, the truck has taken on a pretty basic off-roading test and failed quite spectacularly.

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This Guy Building A Jeep Out Of Neon Light Is From The Good Part Of YouTube

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:45am

One of my good friends recently took up the art of bending neon, and I’ve taken something of an interest in the subject myself, without actually committing to working in a hot glass shop or learning a new skill myself. As a result I’ve gotten into some pretty deep YouTube holes watching people use fire for the purpose…

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Electric Vehicles Are Three Times More Likely To Hit Pedestrians Than Gas Cars

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:30am

An analysis of British road traffic accidents in a recent study concluded that battery electric vehicles and hybrids are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than gas or diesel vehicles. According to data compiled from 32 billion miles of BEV and HEV travel and over 3 trillion miles traveled in gas and…

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These Are The Things You Want To Cross Off Your Automotive Bucket Lists

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:15am

Car folks love to talk about their automotive bucket lists, but they always seem to miss out on a crucial aspect: Prioritization. Parts of that list are going to be more attainable than others, parts less, so it makes sense to arrange them in order of achievability. That’s the question we posed to you all earlier this…

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Large Pile Of Meat Found On Side Of Ohio Road, And No, It’s Not Your Mom

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:00am

A large pile of meat was seemingly dumped on the side of the road in Ohio, and contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t your mom. I know, I’m as surprised as everyone else is right now.

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Bloomington Gold’s 2024 Gold Collection will Salute Fuel Injection

Corvette Blogger - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:36am

The granddaddy of all Corvette Shows, Bloomington Gold will be held June 21-22 and the theme for this year's Gold Collection is "Fuel Injection."

Continue reading Bloomington Gold’s 2024 Gold Collection will Salute Fuel Injection at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

You Can Get A Brand New V8 Muscle Car For The Price Of A Camry

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:30am

As more models shift towards hybridization and electrification, there are going to be some drivers that still prefer horsepower over mpgs. For buyers that aren’t going for the rational choice, this is a great time to score V8 power at Toyota Camry pricing.

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The Electric Vehicle Tariff War Will Just Make Everyone Poor

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:15am

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.

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VW delays ID.7 in US, citing changing market dynamics

Motor Authority - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:00am
The Volkswagen ID.7 was scheduled to reach the U.S. later this year as a 2025 model, but that's no longer happening. VW on Wednesday announced that it has delayed the electric midsize hatchback's release in the U.S. and in Canada, citing changing market dynamics as a reason. The ID.7 has been on sale in other markets since last year. VW also said...

What City Has The Best Car Culture?

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:00am

If you ask anyone where the car capitol of the world is, they’re bound to say Los Angeles, right? What makes LA great? Is it the year-round driving roads, the thousands of hot rod shops, or the wide variety of cars and enthusiasts? If you listen to Los Angelinos, anyway, they’ll say that the car culture there can’t…

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World’s First Traffic Lights Were Exploding Gas-Powered Lamps That Killed People

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 8:45am

In almost every country in the world, you’ll find traffic lights when you’re driving around. These towers of red, green and orange lights tell you when to go, when to stop and when to let pedestrians cross. But did you know the first traffic signals ever used were deadly lamps that could explode and kill the police…

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These Are Consumer Reports' Lowest Ranked Cars

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 8:30am

Consumer Reports is a trusted resource among car buyers, having provided thorough and comprehensive car reviews for decades. In contrast to many automotive publications, Consumer Reports tends to focus on the average driver rather than the enthusiast. The outlet considers many factors that other reviewers don’t…

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Look On My Subaru Hood Scoop, Ye Mighty, And Despair

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 8:15am

How much air could a ram air intake ram if a ram air intake could ram air? The question has long mystified scientists, so the folks at Garage 54 decided to test it out the only way they know how: Experientially. By which I mean they replaced the turbo on a Forester XT with a massive intake in hopes of matching boost…

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Hennessey's 850-hp Mustang Dark Horse drops 0-60 mph by a half-second

Motor Authority - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 8:00am
Hennessey last summer announced a performance upgrade for the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, which promised to lift output from the stock 500-hp rating to a supercar-worthy 850 hp. Ford hadn't delivered any examples of the Dark Horse at the time, and as a result Hennessey didn't have any performance numbers to publish. Fast forward to today and...

At $9,500, Does This 1989 Buick LeSabre Cut The Mustard?

Jalopnik - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 8:00am

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Buick wagon almost has it all: a two-way tailgate, eight-passenger seating, and a V8 under the hood for serene motoring. Let’s see what such an all-encompassing throwback might reasonably be worth.

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30 years on, McLaren marks Senna's death with special livery

Motor Authority - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 7:00am
It's been 30 years since Ayrton Senna's death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix behind the wheel of a Williams, and McLaren will mark the milestone with a special livery honoring the Brazilian Formula 1 icon during this weekend's 2024 Monaco Grand Prix. The livery will feature on the F1 cars of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri throughout the...

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