Taking place at the Santa Clara Marriott, Fleet Safety Conference is arranged and convened by the publishers of Automotive Fleet, Heavy Duty Trucking, and Work Truck. Photo: Santa Clara Marriott Entering its 11th year, Fleet Safety Conference returns to an in-person format as part of the Fleet Forward Conference Nov. 9-11 in Santa Clara, California. Brought […] More
If you want a potent off-roader that makes just as a big of a statement on the road as it will along a mountainous trail, the Ford Bronco Raptor and Jeep Wrangler 392 are two of the best options. However, which is quicker in a straight line? While some had anticipated that Ford would equip […] More
A new Manthey Performance kit is now available for the current Porsche 911 GT3 from Porsche Tequipment. The 911 GT3 lapped at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:55 minutes with the Manthey Performance kit. This is exactly 4:19 seconds faster than the 911 GT3 without the performance kit. The new performance kit was developed in collaboration […] More
Retreaders inspect casings to determine their suitability for retreading. Well-maintained and properly repaired casings will go on to fight another day. Photos: Jim Park If retreaded tires are such a bad idea, why do North American retreaders sell more than 15 million of them every year? More to the point, if they are so unreliable […] More
In an era where supply chain issues are a constant headache for automakers, it’s remarkable to learn the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq doesn’t feature a single parts bin interior component. It’s a welcome change and one that has been long overdue for GM’s luxury brand. Interior quality has long been Cadillac’s Achilles’ heel as they’re a […] More
Piquet – who is the father of Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Piquet – used a racial slur to describe Hamilton in an interview given last year, the contents of which surfaced this week. It led to widespread condemnation from the F1 community over the past week as the majority of drivers and teams rallied around Hamilton, […] More
After struggling to adapt to the car in the first part of the season, Sainz had strong weekends in both Monaco and Baku before a valiant but unsuccessful chase of Max Verstappen in Montreal saw him finish runner-up. The Spaniard says that, after the three street or temporary tracks, Silverstone is more akin to Barcelona, […] More
BMW is calling time on its i3 and celebrating the model’s nine-year run with a handful of special Home Run Editions. Just 10 units have been built, each based on an all-electric i3S finished in Frozen Dark Gray or Frozen Red II paint from BMW’s Individual personalization program. Home Run cars also get 20-in double-spoke wheels, […] More
Magnussen was ordered in to the pits early in the Montreal race a fortnight ago after the FIA felt that his damaged front wing posed a potential danger to other drivers. Having brushed against Lewis Hamilton just after the start, the state of Magnussen’s front wing was highlighted when Alpine’s Esteban Ocon complained over team […] More
There are five levels in the Hierarchy of Success. Each one requires fortitude, patience, honesty, and hard work, and every level yields happier clients, more efficient and motivated teammates, and more business surging forward. Photo: Gettyimages.com/sesame In the years following my career, I spent a lot of time reflecting on our fleet’s success; both how we […] More
Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… American Buyers Are Paying 22% More For Electric Vehicles Compared To Last Year It’s widely recognized that the price of EVs must decrease if more converts are to be made. But it turns out that in 2022, American […] More
Albon’s car will be fitted with a major package of floor and bodywork changes from the start of Friday practice for the British Grand Prix. Teammate Nicholas Latifi will have a standard car, enabling the Grove team to run a proper back-to-back comparison through the weekend. “It’s an interesting weekend for us, we haven’t had […] More
The three-time Formula 1 world champion has been widely condemned by the grand prix paddock after a Brazilian interview from November 2021 surfaced in which Piquet directed racist language towards Hamilton. Piquet has since issued an apology in which he acknowledged what he said in his native Portuguese was “was ill thought out, and I […] More
The California State Assembly voted for a resolution encouraging cities to overturn bans on cruising and embrace lowrider culture. The resolution, introduced by Assemblymember Luz Rivas passed without opposition with 71 of 80 assembly members signing on to it, reports the Los Angeles Times. With that, the measure is now headed to the state senate. […] More
The two drivers collided on the opening lap of last year’s British Grand Prix, resulting in a 51G impact for Verstappen’s Red Bull car with the barrier at the exit of the high-speed right-hander. Verstappen had to be taken to hospital for precautionary checks as a result of the accident, and while Hamilton was given […] More
The Sheriff’s Office in Escambia County, Florida, USA has a new addition to its patrol car lineup, but it’s not your typical Dodge Charger or Ford Police Interceptor. After a drug dealer had his Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 seized by police, the car was donated to the sheriff’s office. The Corvette with its 642bhp 6.2-litre […] More
The next-generation Hyundai Nexo has allegedly been pushed back until 2024 due to issues with the development of its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. A report from the Seoul Economic Daily claims that Hyundai had originally planned to begin sales and production of the second-gen Nexo in the latter half of 2023. While it’s not known […] More
The initiative was launched last July by Hamilton and his Mercedes team, and is co-ordinated by his Mission 44 charitable foundation. The first recipients are Motorsport UK and the Royal Academy of Engineering, who will receive over £500,000 from an initial total of £5 million of seed funding. The Motorsport UK programme is focussed on […] More
The Munich-based carmaker took to Twitter to remind drivers to indicate before turning We all love a BMW, but drivers behind the wheel of the Munich-made driving machines have garnered a bit of a reputation for their, let’s say, ‘irregular’ use of turn signals over the years. While the stereotype doesn’t apply to every BMW […] More
Kia published the first official photos of the facelifted Seltos, showing fresh design cues alongside modern tech inside the cabin. It might not seem like too long ago, but the Seltos is already three years old, having debuted in 2019. This makes 2022 a fitting time for a mid-lifecycle update, bringing it closer to the […] More
The ex-Toyota Formula 1 test driver will be taking over the wheel of the #19 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 for what is the most prestigious round of the DTM calendar on July 1-3, reuniting with his 2018 Rolex 24-winning teammate Mirko Bortolotti at the four-car GRT team. Perera has past experience of racing at the Nuremberg-based […] More
On Thursday morning, the Enstone-based squad announced the launch of its Rac(H)er programme, which aims to open up more opportunities for women within its organisation. It wants to make jobs in motorsport more appealing to young females, and will include programmes in schools and a proper path for them to carve a career at the F1 […] More
Citroën proudly revealed the all-electric New ë-C4 X. Following in the footsteps of the stylish New Citroën C5 X, the design of New ë-C4 X offers customers a cross-segment design that combines the elegant silhouette of a fastback with the modern attitude of an SUV, whilst maintaining the timeless refinement and spaciousness of a four-door […] More
Motorsport Australia last week announced an ambitious plan to introduce a new-spec Formula Ford to the national championship in 2024. The new cars will be open to multiple manufacturers to build and will be underpinned by a traditional space frame, but with beefed up safety structures. They include a halo, side and rear crash structures […] More
Starting up an EV company from scratch right is significantly tougher in these economically uncertain times than it was a couple of years ago when investor cash was easy to come by. But that hasn’t dissuaded newcomer AEHRA from throwing its tailored Italian hat into the ring. The Milan-based company launched today promising to inject […] More
Ferrari recently stopped taking orders for the F8 Tributo and Spider, but Taiwanese tuner Zacoe has just presented a new styling package for the mid-engined supercar. Zacoe says they wanted their add-ons to create a harmony with Ferrari’s original design language while evolving the aerodynamics “to the level of motorsports”. The kit is presented in […] More
After more than 3,000 hours of work, Jaguar is finally putting the finishing touches on the first customer-bound C-Type continuation car. And its completion comes on an auspicious occasion. The car got the seal of approval on June 29, 2022, exactly 70 years to the day after Sir Stirling Moss celebrated his victory at the […] More
The Ford Bronco is one of the most capable and rugged SUVs on the market today. Try finding one for sale though and you might be disappointed whether that’s because of the parts shortage, insane dealer markup prices, or other reasons. Never fear though because we just found one that’s lightly used, has some of […] More
BMW today announced that one lucky Australian customer will be allowed to buy a right-hand-drive version of The 8 x JEFF KOONS that was created by renowned American pop artist Jeff Koons. A special art car version of the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, the model is limited to just 99 examples worldwide. It was unveiled […] More
If you’ve been dreaming of a way to experience the Lucid Air then you might be just a few weeks or months away from having the automaker visit your local area. The all-electric luxury brand is taking the show on the road and visiting different cities throughout the rest of the year. It’s just the […] More
The next-generation Honda CR-V is just around the corner and to stroke some life into the outgoing model, Honda Australia has launched two special edition variants of the popular SUV. The first of these new variants is the CR-V Black Edition. It is based on the CR-V VTi and comes standard with a number of […] More
D’Amato joined Manheim in 2019, heading up retail reconditioning operations for the Texas Market Center. He brings to the company nearly 20 years of experience leading large operational efforts for companies such as Amazon and Serta Simmons Bedding. Photo: Manheim Further enhancing its one-stop-shop strategy to provide wholesale and retail reconditioning services in an evolving […] More
The Italian company became the official supplier of the sparkling wine for the post-race celebrations during the early phase of the 2021 season, as part of a three-year deal. However, following the success of the partnership for the company, which has benefitted from F1’s booming interest, Ferrari Trento announced at an event in London on […] More
The Impreza is built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana, along with the Ascent, Legacy, and Outback. Photo: Subaru Subaru of America, Inc., announced pricing on the 2023 Impreza sedan and 5-door models, both equipped with standard all-wheel drive. Offered in four trim levels — Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited — the 2023 Impreza will arrive at […] More
The 2022 Toyota GR Corolla is the latest and most anticipated hot hatchback to come out. We know it has a 300-horsepower version of the 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-three from the GR Yaris and shares the same GR-Four all-wheel-drive system. While we don’t have official performance figures, we know that the smaller, less powerful GR Yaris […] More
Making EV carsharing, rental, and subscription programs more accessible and an attractive alternative to EV ownership will have a significant impact in shifting gasoline miles to electric miles. The more options offered to end-users will help to accelerate the transition and reduce emissions. Photo: (Joenomias) Menno de Jong/Pixabay Some are proclaiming this the “Year of […] More
It does not take long to steal a catalytic converter. With the right tools, an experienced thief can hack one off in under 30 seconds using a battery-operated reciprocating saw and a metal-cutting blade. In the time it takes to make a late snack or go to the bathroom, the thief may be long gone […] More
A man at the center of a diesel tuning company has just been sentenced for selling thousands of tuners, or “tunes”, that are capable of defeating emissions controls in the quest for more power. After pleading guilty to violating the Clean Air Act and tax evasion, Matthew Sidney Geouge, of Hendersonville, N.C. is facing the […] More
A typical fleet vehicle averages 20,000 – 24,000 miles per year. Photo: Gettyimages.com/adrian825 The industry rule of thumb has been to replace fleet vehicles before the trend line for operating costs exceeds those of fixed costs. But what happens when you can’t source replacement vehicles as we’ve experienced for the past several years due to […] More
“Today, what drives the market is the best price for the best vehicle in the right timeframe,” said Bob Martines, CEO of CCM, whose company over the years has been increasingly sought out by clients to help manage their fleets. Photo: Gettyimages.com/freie-kreation There are many dynamics influencing today’s fleet budgets. As we all know, fleet […] More
Motorsport.com understands Dixon’s current contract with Ganassi is through to the end of 2023, and that it is IndyCar-specific, whereby he can’t be moved sideways into CGR’s Cadillac sportscar operation full-time – although he’ll likely remain as one of the extras for endurance races. However, there are rumors that when his contract is up, he […] More
One top priority is to develop a common platform for the two merged companies, which currently operate on separate and independent platforms. During a six-month investigation, Wheels Donlen interviewed or surveyed more than 1,000 clients. Photo: Gettyimages.com/mikdam On Oct. 28, 2021, Wheels, Inc. and Donlen LLC merged into one company. Athene, a major financial services company, […] More
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office showed off the “newest and freeist” addition to their fleet over the weekend, and it’s a C7 Corvette Z06. Bound to be the envy of everyone stuck in a Ford Police Interceptor Utility, the car was seized from a felony suspect and given an eye-catching wrap. The model was also […] More
Russell joined Mercedes for 2022 after spending his first three years in F1 at Williams, but has spent the early part of this season working with the team to ease its car struggles. Under the new regulations for this year, a number of teams have been struggling with cars bouncing and porpoising, with Mercedes being […] More
The 11th-gen Honda Civic made its debut not too long ago. Although it was a pretty big deal and became the talk of the town because of its dialed-down, subtle, overall design, what mattered to us enthusiasts the most was the arrival of the Type R model. A new Civic meant a new Type R, […] More
No less than 360,379 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles from the 2013-2016 model years are being recalled globally due to a defect with the hood. A recall notice issued with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that dust and dirt could accumulate on and around the bell crank lever pivot joint used to operate the […] More
The plunge in quality is tied to lingering industry issues from COVID, according to analysts. However, nine of the 33 OEM brands improved in quality from last year. Photo: Canva It’s not great news for the auto industry coming out of the most recent study from J.D. Power. Key findings from the consumer insights company’s […] More
Since the turn of the century, the automotive landscape has changed dramatically. Cars are faster, safer, and more capable than ever before and their abilities are growing constantly. At the same time, there have been quite a few serious duds over these first 22 years and that has us wondering which one has been the […] More
The traditional end-of-year jamboree for junior single-seater racers at Macau’s Guia Circuit was slated to be staged on 18–20 November, with hopes that it would be held as normal this year as global travel restrictions loosen. The event has formed part of the Chinese Formula 4 championship since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, […] More
Following the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting on 29 June in Paris, two of the three new projected venues for Formula E’s ninth season have been rubber-stamped and appear on a calendar spanning 13 rounds and 18 races – an all time high for the championship. The season commences on the 14th January in […] More
