1900, Porsche develops in-wheel electric motor
In-wheel motors are currently a hot topic in high-performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the Porsche engineering company and...
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Nissan GT-R to debut electric car at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
While it remains to be seen whether or not Nissan will include an electric powertrain in the next-generation R36 GT-R, the automaker has already built...
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Jay Leno rebuilds engine for Chrysler Turbine Car
In the 1960s, Chrysler built one of the few cars with an aircraft-type turbine engine. When that turbine was in need of a rebuild, where could it be b...
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Nissan Exterra may be revived to compete with Toyota 4Runner
The Nissan Xterra trademark has been renewed, hinting at a possible revival of the rugged SUV.On December 23, 2024, Nissan filed an application in the...
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Genesis testing 48-volt metal-coated heated windshield technology
Windshield heaters are a fairly common feature, but Genesis is testing new hardware that it claims can defrost windshields faster using less energy.In...
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Rivian patents heated headlight lenses
The latest LED headlights have problems. They are bright, compact, and energy efficient, but they do not generate as much heat as HID or halogen light...
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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh spotted.
The Tesla Model Y is about to receive its first real refresh.Recently spotted testing on public roads, these photos indicate that the updated Model Y ...
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Ford Receives Patent for Steer-by-Wire System
Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent application reveals.The application in question ...
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GM draws up a configuration diagram for a high-performance quad-motor EV.
General Motors is looking at ways to add a quad-motor powertrain to its electric vehicles that can perform both on-road and off-road.The patent applic...
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Genesis Goes from Scale Model to Le Mans in 18 Months
In December, Genesis launched its own motorsports division, Genesis Magma Racing (GMR), and confirmed plans to enter its newly developed LMDh racing c...
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Aston Martin to convert the “Valkyrie” race car into a straight pipe?
Aston Martin's Valkyrie AMR-LMH racing car may replace its mufflers with straight pipes in order to compete in the IMSA sports car championship, Racer...
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CA Dealer Cries Foul, Tries to Stop Scout's Direct Sales Model
The Volkswagen Group and its new EV brand, Scout, have drawn the ire of existing dealers in the state over California's dealer franchise law.Dealers i...
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid returns to the hybrid segment
Subaru is hoping to capture renewed interest in hybrid vehicles next year with the launch of the 2025 Forester Hybrid.Subaru's website already offers ...
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid unveiled for the first time
Subaru has long offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover has finally arri...
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Maserati GranTurismo to cease production until February 3.
Sterantis has temporarily halted production at its sprawling Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. [Its vehicles include the Fiat 500e electric hatchback a...
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Rolls-Royce Restomod electrifies classic luxury cars
A U.K.-based company plans to electrify classic Rolls-Royce luxury cars beginning in spring 2026.Evice recently unveiled a prototype of its conversion...
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Why the Nissan GT-R is called Godzilla
The Nissan GT-R's “Godzilla” nickname, which has been embraced by car enthusiasts in the United States, has its origins in Australia. As Nissan's ...
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McLaren 765LT recalled due to rear window falling out.
McLaren has issued a recall of its 765LT hardcore supercar due to a rear window that may come off.The recall involves the 2021 model year 765LT coupe ...
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Original Ford GT40 Mk I road car to be auctioned
If you're within driving distance of Kissimmee, Florida, mark your calendar for mid-January, when Mecum's collector car auctions are held.Why? Because...
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