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Jun 02, 2020

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Auto executives call for unity and social justice in the midst of national turmoil

Detroit's automakers are calling on their employees to encourage dialogue in the midst of the international health crisis and America's social upheaval.  "There is a big difference between seeing what's wrong and doing what's right," began GM CEO Ma…

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2021 BMW 4 Series says hello to big grilles, goodbye to manual transmission

Here it is, folks, the 4 Series coupe with its Harvard-endowment size grille. Indeed, the car looks pretty much just as the Concept 4 predicted , with slightly smaller outboard grilles and a few of the bulges ironed out. It also takes a modern, minima…

2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave First Drive | The one you'll want

Unless your house is at the end of a really long, rutted and rock-strewn dirt driveway, you don't need a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave . And you probably shouldn't buy one, either. It's awfully expensive, gets dreadful fuel mileage, and isn't all that co…

Watch a Tesla Model 3 drive into a flipped truck on a Taiwan highway

Today, a video that surfaced on Twitter shows a Tesla Model 3 driving, without waiver or interruption, directly into a flipped-over truck on the highway. The clip, which occurred in Taiwan, has some viewers questioning and speculating what happened t…

Bollinger Motors adds Passthrough/Frunkgate patent to growing collection

Bollinger Motors ' B1 and B2 electric off-roaders stand apart from other vehicles in a lot of ways, thanks to their styling, capabilities and a number of unique features. Among their distinguishing details are their storage solutions. Sure, we've seen…

2021 Toyota Corolla hatchback gets new features and a sharp special edition

The 2021 Toyota Corolla hatchback doesn't see many updates for the new model year, but it does get a spiffy new limited edition with the unimaginative "Special Edition" moniker. Despite the name, the car is rather bold looking, gaining a unique front…

[UPDATE] Three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee sheds camo in new spy photos

Update: This article originally said these photos were of the new full-size Jeep Wagoneer, but upon closer examination, they appear more likely to be photos of the upcoming Jeep Grand Cherokee redesign. The text has been updated to reflect this.  Je…

BMW could alchemize the next-generation M5 into a 1,005-hp electric hot rod

BMW might have a shocking surprise for the purists who devoted a considerable amount of energy to panning the current M5's all-wheel drive system. An unverified report claims the company's next-generation sports sedan expected to make its debut in 20…

Porsche introduces 2021 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition

A Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition will join the 2021 Porsche 911 lineup, the German automaker announced late Monday, adding yet another model to the ever-growing stable of special-edition 911s from the company's Exclusive Manufaktur division. The H…

Bentley builds its final 6.75-liter V8, ending a 61-year production run

Bentley has just finished its very last 6.75-liter V8. While engines come and go, this is significant because Bentley has been building this engine, known as the L-series, for 61 years. This final engine will go in the 30th and last Bentley Mulsanne,…