End of an Era: Lamborghini’s New Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Will be Last to Get a V-12

The EV era is upon us, like it or not, and some familiar features are heading off into the sunset – like Lamborghini’s V-12 engines. With the Italian automaker among those planning to shift to hybrids and all-electric models over … Continue reading

What Chip Shortage? Tesla Posts Strong Q2 Sales Results

Tesla raised the price on its Model Y Long Range by $10,000 due, in part, to supplier issues. As many automakers struggle to find semiconductor chips for their high tech vehicles, Tesla Inc. clearly has the issue taken care of … Continue reading

Automakers Dropping Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Union Workers Next Month

Detroit’s automakers and the United Auto Workers reached an agreement to loosen the mask mandate used to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19.  A masked employee in the body shop at Stellantis’ Mack plant inspects the body of a … Continue reading

Hagerty Buys the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Classic car insurance company Hagerty announced Wednesday it acquired the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, held each March on tiny Amelia Island, off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The shows founder, Bill Warner, 78, … Continue reading

Canoo Reveals Plans to Build Vehicles in Oklahoma, Netherlands

Nascent EV maker Canoo is using a multipronged approached to producing its new vehicles, building some in the U.S., and others in Europe. Canoo revealed that its’ building a new plant on a 400-acre site in Oklahoma to build some … Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Developing Hydrogen-Powered Defender Prototype

Jaguar Land Rover is the latest automaker to jump on the fuel cell bandwagon.  The company announced late Monday it is developing a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle using the new Land Rover Defender. Testing should begin later this year, … Continue reading

New Nissan Z Car Finally Breaking Cover Aug. 17

The next-generation Nissan Z Car will make its formal debut Aug. 17, the Japanese automaker confirmed today. Nissan plans to show off the production version of the new Z car ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The debut … Continue reading

First Look: 2022 Ford Maverick

The new 2022 Ford Maverick might trigger a sense of déjà vu, especially for Baby Boomers. Ford’s looking to ensure its at the forefront of a new truck segment with the new Maverick. While the name was originally used for … Continue reading

Fisker Set to Deliver Electric Popemobile

What to give a globe-trotting pontiff who frequently speaks out on environmental matters? California EV startup Fisker Inc. apparently has the answer: an all-electric popemobile. Company founder Henrik Fisker and Geeta Gupta-Fisker met with Pope Francis on Thursday to reveal … Continue reading