A solar-powered car is set to enter into production in 2020. The Sono Motors Sion is a small electric utility vehicle geared up with solar panels on all of its surfaces that are able of including 21 miles of range to the battery pack on a sunny day, as per the German company. While small […]
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Qiantu K50 by Mullen coming to US roads in 2020
The U.S. version of the K50 shall be priced around $149,000 when it reaches showrooms in 2020. About 40 battery-electric vehicles are on display at this week’s New York International Auto Show, and contrary to their popular image as slow and stodgy, many of them put an emphasis on efficiency, including the new Qiantu K50 […]
Car sales dropped 13 percent in first quarter in Indonesia
Domestic car sales of Indonesia reduced by 13 percent in the first quarter of 2019 from the same period in 2018, according to the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo). Sales from January to March was recorded at 253,863 units, a major reduction from 2018’s figure of 292,031 units. March sales reduced 11.4 percent year-on-year […]
Major automakers worry about Trump ‘grenade’ – auto tariffs
Significant automakers are hopeful on the outlook for the U.S. economy and auto sales, but a huge concern remains – will President Donald Trump throw a “grenade” into the auto sector by imposing sweeping tariffs of up to 25 percent on auto-related imports? The industry is in “wait-and-see mode,” however the tariffs would be a […]
U.S. trade agency sees 76,000 new auto jobs following North American trade deal
The Trump administration on Thursday estimated that its recent North American trade deal will generate 76,000 automotive sector jobs under five years as automakers invest some $34 billion in new plants to adhere to the pact’s new regional content regulations. The forecasts from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office were released before an independent trade panel’s […]
Apple in talks with potential providers of sensors for self-driving cars
Apple Inc has held discussions with about four companies as possible providers for next-generation lidar sensors in self-driving cars, reviewing the companies’ technology while also still contributing on its own lidar unit, three people familiar with the talks stated. The moves provide fresh proof of Apple’s renewed ambitions to get into the autonomous vehicle derby, […]
Tips To Get The Best Resale Value Of Your Car
When you want to sell your car, the factor that plays the most crucial time is the trade-in time. If you plan to sell it after few years of acquiring the car, it is essential to ensure that you keep the value as high as possible, but always within reason. There are also some wise […]
Patriotic patrol-car draws praise and backlash in California city
A Southern California police department is attracting both praise and backlash for the new star-spangled logo on the sides of its patrol cars. The Laguna Beach Police Department in Orange County had just added American-flag-style lettering for the word “police” on the sides of the cars, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. However, local artist […]
Used car sales grow times more than new ones in India
Apparently, new car market and used vehicles are now a better value proposition after regular price hikes taken by vehicle companies. While new passenger vehicle sales are not so quick from moving from first gear, clocking only 2.7% increase in financial year 2019, used vehicles are grooming away with four-times that of new car sales, […]
Daihatsu to recall 1.9 million cars in Japan due to brake issue
Daihatsu Motor stated Thursday it will recall about 1.92 million cars in Japan because of faults that can impact the vehicles’ braking system. The recall affects 1,916,973 cars throughout 22 models, including the Move and Tanto mini vehicles manufactured from December 2010 to September 2018. It also covers the Stella and Pixis Mega minicars, which […]
High school robotics team builts a custom car for a 2-year-old
Cillian Jackson, a 2-year-old, can’t walk because of a genetic condition. But the Minnesota kid now motors around in style, much because of some enterprising students at his local high school. It all started after Cillian’s physical therapist informed his parents about a program called Go Baby Go, which offers modified toy cars to children […]
Ford to launch over 30 new models in China for next three years
Ford Motor plans to launch over 30 new models in China for the next three years of which more than a third will be electric vehicles, the U.S. automaker stated on Wednesday, as it seeks to reverse decreasing sales in the world’s top auto market. Ford had stated earlier it would introduce 50 new or […]
5 Ways to Customize Your Car on a Budget
If you love your car, then you’ve probably considered customizing it to fit your personality and lifestyle. Whether you want to revamp the family car or give your sports car a new body look, there are countless customizations available for your car. But they don’t always come cheap. Forget the “Pimp My Ride” super mods. […]
Vietnam’s gas station leader eyes on EV chargers
Vietnam’s state-controlled Petrolimex, the leading distributor of gasoline to the country’s over 40 million motorbikes, intends to diversify operations ahead of a projected long-term downturn in demand for the fuel. Previously called Vietnam National Petroleum Group, the company operates an estimated of 5,000 gas stations nationwide and has added locations at a pace of 70 […]
A Look Back at Rètromobile
Now that this year’s Rètromobile extravaganza is over, it’s time to look back at what makes the show truly amazing. 2019 was a record year for Rètromobile in both grandeur and attendance. With gorgeous classic cars everywhere, it seems to be just a classic car show. But lo and behold, it’s actually a trade show, […]
