Look At This Qatar-Plated Nissan Patrol I Saw In Beverly Hills
[ad_1] Photo: Daniel Golson/Jalopnik I live about ten minutes away from Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, so I’m always driving around or walking through to see what cars are out and about. There’s always rare, cool and weird stuff running around, and even on a slow day I’m likely to see at least a few […]
Junkyard Gem: 1984 Grumman Olson Kurbside Krew Kab, Frito-Lay Edition
[ad_1] Most of the vehicles you’ll find in the Ewe Pullets of the land will be ordinary cars and trucks, but unexpected surprises can show up in the mix. I’ve documented ice cream trucks, TV stars, art cars, military staff vehicles and even a tank over my years of exploring automotive history in junkyards. Today’s […]
Suzuki Swift Sport: Affordable hot hatch will live on – report
[ad_1] Suzuki recently revealed a new-generation Swift, but conspicuous by its absence was a hotter Sport version. Japanese publication Best Car reports a new-generation Swift Sport is coming after all, however, and will be revealed in September before being launched in the Japanese market by the end of 2024. According to the publication, Suzuki is […]
Tesla recalls over 1.8M vehicles due to unlatched hood issue
[ad_1] Tesla has issued a recall for a problem with hood closure across all its model lines. The problem could lead to the vehicle’s hood opening while in motion. On Tuesday, Tesla and the NHTSA announced a recall for 1,849,638 vehicles, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The issue stems […]
Seres 7 in Indonesia – rebadged Huawei Aito 7, 6-seat range-extender EV SUV, up to 449 PS, 1,150 km range
[ad_1] Aside from the Seres 9, Dongfeng Sokon Automobile (DFSK) also previewed the Seres 7 at the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Just like its sibling, it ditches the Aito branding – a collaboration with telecommunications equipment and smartphone maker Huawei – used in the Chinese market. The Seres 7 may be smaller than […]
2024 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance PHEV Adds New Dimension To The Roadster Experience
[ad_1] Somehow we’re already halfway through 2024, and the automotive world is chugging along towards electrification. Pretty much every automaker offers multiple fully electric and hybrid models at this point, but there’s a distinct lack of plug-in versions of one particular body style: Convertibles. Aside from a few mid-engine supercars, almost no brands will sell […]
Report: Premium fuel is now recommended for most light-duty vehicles
[ad_1] Many of us will remember the days when you could stop at a gas station, throw in $5 of 87 octane, and hit the road for miles without worry. Those days are over and have been for quite some time, as Energy.gov’s recent Fact of the Week showed that automakers have recommended premium fuel […]
Renault will refund new car buyers who get a divorce
[ad_1] Renault is pitching its Scenic E-Tech SUV as a relationship saver by offering a refund to UK couples who purchase the car and subsequently get divorced. In an offer cooked up by PR firm Publicis London, Renault UK is offering Relationship Breakdown Cover with the purchase of all Scenic E-Tech models until December 31, […]
First all-electric police fleet coming to California
[ad_1] The City of South Pasadena’s police fleet is going all electric The fleet will consist of 20 EVs with 10 Tesla Model Ys and 10 Model 3s The project will cost the city $1.85 million Even cop cars are going electric. On Monday, the South Pasadena Police Department in California announced it’s the first police […]
2025 BMW M5 Touring debuts Aug. 15 in Monterey
[ad_1] BMW is set to unveil the new M5 Touring next month during 2024 Monterey Car Week. The debut will take place on Aug. 15 in Pebble Beach, and BMW has already confirmed sales of the super wagon are planned for the U.S. The new M5 sedan made its debut in June and is due […]