Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Nissan Hyper Tourer Concept Is The Electric Minivan Of The Future

Nissan Hyper Tourer Concept Is The Electric Minivan Of The Future

Nissan has unveiled the third of its electric vehicle concepts coming to the Japan Mobility Show 2023 starting next week. This latest creation is dubbed the Nissan Hyper Tourer Concept and takes the form of an electric minivan. Much like the Hyper Adventure Concept and Hyper Urban SUV Concept introduced by Nissan over the past couple of weeks, the Hyper Tourer Concept has a sharp exterior design quite unlike any current Nissan production models. The front end has a particularly … Continue reading “Nissan Hyper Tourer Concept Is The Electric Minivan Of The Future”

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on America’s Number One Source Of Stolen Firearms In 2022 Was Parked Vehicles

America’s Number One Source Of Stolen Firearms In 2022 Was Parked Vehicles

As the culture war around firearms has intensified, a subset of gun owners has taken to putting bumper stickers on their vehicles emblazoned with the message “Come and take them.” To some thieves, that’s less of a defiant provocation than it is an open invitation. That’s because over the last decade, parked vehicles, especially those that have bumper stickers with pro-gun messages on them, have become increasingly targeted by thieves. In fact, in 2020, parked vehicles were the largest source … Continue reading “America’s Number One Source Of Stolen Firearms In 2022 Was Parked Vehicles”

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Volkswagen Recalls Two Atlas SUVs Over Faulty Airbags

Volkswagen Recalls Two Atlas SUVs Over Faulty Airbags

Volkswagen has opted to initiate a recall for the 2019 Atlas SUV following a cautionary notice from its supplier regarding potential airbag defects in a limited number of units. Fortunately, the automaker has confirmed that only two vehicles are impacted. The company initially became aware of this issue on July 28 when its supplier raised concerns about a potential problem. The supplier warned the automaker that some side impact airbags may have been incorrectly manufactured at its facility. The supplier … Continue reading “Volkswagen Recalls Two Atlas SUVs Over Faulty Airbags”

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Stella Terra Solar-Powered EV Drives 621 Miles In Sahara Desert On Sunshine Alone

Stella Terra Solar-Powered EV Drives 621 Miles In Sahara Desert On Sunshine Alone

While there’s no denying the growing appeal of electric vehicles, the stark reality remains that many regions are plagued by inadequate charging infrastructure, posing a major hurdle for owners. Enter Stella Terra, the world’s first solar-powered off-road EV that could be the game-changer that addresses this challenge. A road-legal prototype of the Stella Terra recently completed an impressive 621-mile (1,000 km) journey across the challenging terrain of North Africa without recharging solely, relying instead solely on the power of the … Continue reading “Stella Terra Solar-Powered EV Drives 621 Miles In Sahara Desert On Sunshine Alone”

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Future Audi RS Models To Have Greater Differentiation And “Radically Changed Interiors”

Future Audi RS Models To Have Greater Differentiation And “Radically Changed Interiors”

Audi Sport GmbH is celebrating its 40th anniversary by looking into the future. As part of the festivities, the company published an interview with Marc Lichte, who is Audi’s head of design. In it, Lichte said “the muscles, the blisters, the extra wide fender flares, can be found on every current [RS model]” and “will be found on every future RS model” as well. He went on to say these elements are “so deeply anchored in Audi’s DNA” that they … Continue reading “Future Audi RS Models To Have Greater Differentiation And “Radically Changed Interiors””

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on 2025 Toyota Supra GRMN Spied With Canards And Rear Wing, Could Pack BMW M4 Power

2025 Toyota Supra GRMN Spied With Canards And Rear Wing, Could Pack BMW M4 Power

The Toyota Supra returned for 2020 and the lineup has grown over the years thanks to the introduction of a manual as well as a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. However, the biggest news is yet to come as spy photographers have caught what appears to be a Supra GRMN. Spied testing on and around the Nürburgring, the prototype wears distinctive camouflage that is reserved for GR variants. However, it’s not hiding much as we can see the car has been … Continue reading “2025 Toyota Supra GRMN Spied With Canards And Rear Wing, Could Pack BMW M4 Power”

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Tesla Owner Shocked By $21,000 Repair Bill After ‘Driving In The Rain’

Tesla Owner Shocked By $21,000 Repair Bill After ‘Driving In The Rain’

A Scottish couple is letting the world know about their discontent after being quoted £17,374 (equal to around US$21,200 at current exchange rates) to replace their Tesla Model Y crossover’s batteries. The reason their EV’s power supply needed replacing? For driving while the weather was bad, they claim. Johnny Bacigalupo and Rob Hussey said the trouble started after they went out to eat dinner earlier this month. Admitting that it was quite rainy in Edinburgh, where they were dining, they … Continue reading “Tesla Owner Shocked By $21,000 Repair Bill After ‘Driving In The Rain’”

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Shows Up Early With A Refined Design

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Shows Up Early With A Refined Design

The Kia Sonet is a sub-compact SUV that’s closely related to the Hyundai Venue and positioned below the Seltos in the brand’s lineup. It made its debut in 2020 with a primary focus on India, China and emerging regions. However, as trends have evolved, some of its original design elements have fallen out of fashion, prompting the need for a facelift. Prior to its official debut that will follow later this year, China’s MIIT has offered a sneak peek at … Continue reading “2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Shows Up Early With A Refined Design”

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Bill Ford Calls For UAW To End Strike, Union Threatens To Stop F-150 Production

Bill Ford Calls For UAW To End Strike, Union Threatens To Stop F-150 Production

The UAW has been on strike for more than a month and Ford Executive Chairman, Bill Ford, has called for it to end as the union is harming “tens of thousands of Americans” as well as putting the American automobile industry at risk. In a high-profile speech at the Rouge Center in Michigan, Bill Ford said the plant “tells the story of Ford, the UAW, and America itself like rings on a tree.” He added it’s a “living history of … Continue reading “Bill Ford Calls For UAW To End Strike, Union Threatens To Stop F-150 Production”

Posted on October 16, 2023October 17, 2023   Leave a comment on Volkswagen Now Offers Baseline Accessories On The Atlas Cross Sport

Volkswagen Now Offers Baseline Accessories On The Atlas Cross Sport

Way back in the heady days of 2019, Volkswagen showed off the Atlas Basecamp concept, a rugged, off-road-ready version of its big SUV at the New York Auto Show. In 2020, it brought many of the ideas proposed by the concept to reality with the Basecamp accessories package. Now, it will finally offer those accessories for the more stylish Atlas Cross Sport. Available as a series of individual accessories, or as an entire appearance package, the Basecamp kit offers a … Continue reading “Volkswagen Now Offers Baseline Accessories On The Atlas Cross Sport”