Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Sep 10, 2020

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Lucid Air production electric luxury sedan is a dream revealed

The slow drip of Lucid Air sedan teasers culminated Wednesday with the world debut of the production version of the startup's electric car with a range of up to 517 miles . Starting below $80,000 and available in four initial variants, the first examp…

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Mid-engined, 621-horsepower MC20 inaugurates a new era for Maserati

No longer embedded in the gap separating Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, Maserati is preparing to give its range of models an overhaul that's so comprehensive it merits its own chapter in the firm's history. The first car in this installment isn't a volume-g…

Nissan Z Proto manual transmission confirmed, and here's how the engine sounds

Nissan is marching on with its teaser campaign for the Z Proto that will be fully revealed on September 15. Today, Nissan has confirmed in a YouTube video that it will feature a manual transmission. The video pans sideways to a manual gear lever, th…

Short-seller accuses Nikola of fraud after its $2 billion GM deal

If you read the account earlier this week of GM's $2 billion investment in Nikola , saw that GM was doing all of the manufacturing, and wondered what the startup was bringing to the table, you weren't the only one.  Shares of Nikola Corp fell 8% on T…

Ford Maverick test mule exposed by spy photos of rear window

A fresh round of spy photos has outed the new Ford Maverick — a new pint-sized pickup based on the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport platform — thanks to a photo that clearly shows the little utility vehicle's sliding rear cab window. The mystery prototy…

'Top Gear' shows off its socially distant live setup, and everybody's car gets to go

Fresh episodes of "Top Gear" are right around the corner. For the long-running British motoring show's 27th season, the coronavirus pandemic has the crew switching up the format, and while we'll have to wait and see how well it works, our initial rea…

2020 Volvo XC90 Inscription Interior Driveway Test | A lesson in minimalist luxury

We tend to love Volvo interiors. They're beautiful, simple, inviting and a relaxing place to spend time in. Designers needed to get it right, too, because Volvo has applied the same styling and design language to every vehicle in its lineup. We're f…

Maserati Grecale announced as new compact crossover set to debut next year

Maserati is on a roll right now , and the Italian brand has just teased another new model: Grecale. Judging by the silhouette (and the information Maserati provided), it's a smaller SUV than the Levante . Think Porsche Macan or BMW X3 size. Its stubby …

Citroen Ami $7K plastic car's intended buyers: 14-year-old drivers

PARIS — France's Citroen has a new vehicle it hopes will reach a market most major carmakers have not tapped — drivers as young as 14. The French automaker's tiny two-seater Citroen Ami vehicle is powered by a modest 6 kilowatt electric motor, so un…

Sebastian Vettel signs with Racing Point for the 2021 F1 season

LONDON — Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel will drive for Racing Point starting next season. The team, which will be renamed Aston Martin, announced the move Thursday, a day after driver Sergio Perez said he was on his way out. The tea…