This Gigantic 1971 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Frua All-Weather Cabriolet Is The First Real Crossover Convertible
[ad_1] One of the featured classes at last weekend’s 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was the Italian coachbuilder Frua. There was a Maserati-specific Frua class, as Maserati is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, and a class for Frua designs of other brands. My favorite car of the bunch (and certainly the largest), was this […]
Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech
[ad_1] Some automakers do a much better job at integrating advanced tech than others. That’s the major finding from J.D. Power’s 2024 Tech Experience Index Study, which asked new car owners which tech features cause headaches and which they truly value. J.D. Power ranked the problems that owners had with new tech features on a […]
Bahrain Victorious remove comments about new signing as UCI reiterates anti-doping ruling
[ad_1] WorldTour team Bahrain Victorious appear to have removed comments pertaining to their new signing Robert Stannard, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) issued a statement rebutting the team and rider’s claims about the Australian’s recent anti-doping case. Stannard, 25, was announced as a Bahrain Victorious rider on Tuesday, joining the squad with immediate effect […]
GM developing Endurance Mode for EV racing
[ad_1] General Motors has filed a patent application for an “Endurance Mode” to help stretch range during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 22, 2024, and originally filed by GM Feb. 22, 2023, the patent filing discusses configuring onboard controllers to emphasize the completion of a certain number of […]
How much Australia’s 10 best-selling cars cost to service
[ad_1] It’s one thing to compare car sticker prices on the showroom floor, but that’s far from the only variable at play when purchasing a new car. Manufacturers are also competing to offer the best value ownership experience long after you’ve signed on the dotted line. Whether it’s a long warranty, more affordable servicing, or […]
Korean EV owners angered by Seoul gov’t plans to ban fully-charged EVs from basement parking after fire
[ad_1] The much-publicised August 1 electric vehicle fire in Incheon, South Korea – in which a Mercedes-Benz EQE spontaneously combusted and torched around 140 nearby cars – has resulted in an immediate reaction from the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The neighbouring capital city has announced plans to ban cars charged to over 90% from entering basement […]
Worst Concept Cars, Best Off-Roaders And Most Useless Tech In This Week's QOTD Roundup
[ad_1] We asked our readers earlier this week to name the worst concept cars ever showcased by an automaker. Readers submitted various answers ranging from the Tesla Cybertruck and its smashed windows to a defense of the very concept of a concept car. However, most comments highlighted the most hideous wheeled machines… Read more… [ad_2] […]
New tech features can cause significant headaches for buyers, study says
[ad_1] New cars are packed with all sorts of tech and safety features, but more isn’t always better for buyers. J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study found that the loads of features in new vehicles can be polarizing for owners, with some praising the tech and others saying it was frustrating. The organization […]
Police stop another e-bike rider from delivering food via M6 motorway
[ad_1] Police stopped a delivery rider on the M6 motorway near Preston, Lancashire (UK), on Friday night. The rider was using the hard shoulder of the motorway as they attempted to deliver fast food, according to Lancashire’s Road Policing Unit. The police later added that a “brief examination” of the bike led them to believe […]
Have you seen this missing 109-year-old Aston Martin?
[ad_1] The Aston Martin Heritage Trust (AMHT) is searching for the first car ever built by the British brand. The only problem? It’s been missing for 100 years. Officially coined ‘A1’ – but colloquially known as ‘Coal Scuttle’ – Aston Martin (known then as Bamford and Martin) built its first vehicle back in 1914, a […]