autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Certain car manufacturers have brought back all kinds of iconic monikers from the dead. Some stay true to the ICE recipe, albeit with different body styles, whereas others have become EVs, as their respective makers are trying to cash in more on them. Various companies will still use this strategy in the future, and if you ask petrolheads what nameplate they'd want to see on an upcoming product, you'd get different answers.

Car 130

Car Manufacturing 130

Autoblog: Car News

JUNE 29, 2024

Filed under: Government/Legal , Plants/Manufacturing , Weird Car News Continue reading The car Putin gifted to Kim Jong-un was built with South Korean parts The car Putin gifted to Kim Jong-un was built with South Korean parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Car 118

Car Manufacturing 118

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

A bullet-resistant pickup truck with rock-proof glass, a top-notch sound system, an impressive A/C system, bidirectional charging, and the dystopian look of a workhorse that escaped a digital realm envisioned by a kid who is very fond of angles, edges, and simple shapes – that's the Cybertruck. Who wouldn't want that, right? Well, it appears that not as many people as previously thought.

Trucking 119

Trucking IT 119

Autoblog: Repairs

JUNE 29, 2024

Filed under: Car Dealers , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Technology Continue reading Who are the 'BlackSuit' hackers behind the CDK cyberattack hitting U.S. car dealers? Who are the 'BlackSuit' hackers behind the CDK cyberattack hitting U.S. car dealers? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Auto Repair 90

Auto Repair Car 90

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Kudos to Cadillac for remaining committed to the sedan game, as while some American car manufacturers have long ditched this body style, in our market anyway, GM's premium auto brand still has a few such rides in its current portfolio. The future-proof Celestiq joins the CT5 and CT4 in Cadillac's U.S. lineup, and in this story, we'll focus on the la. ( continue reading.

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Car IT 116

Motor Verso

JUNE 29, 2024

Volkswagen’s funky ID. Buzz electric Kombi van revival has been a surprising runaway success for VW, with demand far outstripping… Read more » The post VW’s ID. Buzz Van Gets A Sportier And Long-Wheelbase Update appeared first on Motor Verso.

Electricity 52

Electricity Electric Cars Car 52

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Two brothers brought a crashed and smashed 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye to the dealership and joked that they were going to rebuild it. The car looked as if it had just come out of the crusher. What is left of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is coming off at the touch. ( continue reading.

IT 115

IT Car 115

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

In today's busy and dynamic yachting world, new superyacht launches tend to get the most attention as seasoned seafarers and prospective owners seem to be obsessed with newer, bigger, and faster watercraft. However, for some passionate owners, there is nothing more precious than the magnificent yachts of yesteryear. Classic vessels might not match their modern counterparts in terms of speed and amenities, but they are certa. ( continue reading.

111

111

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 29, 2024

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation ( AACF ) has announced the first AACF Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Nexus North America. The foundation said this award aims to recognize and honor individuals, companies, associations, or groups within the automotive aftermarket industry who have demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of others through humanitarian efforts.

Software 52

Software Automotive Management IT 52

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Sometimes forgotten, particularly by younger enthusiasts, the Thunderbird was a game-changer for the American automotive industry. Nearly seventy years ago, in the fall of 1954, Ford commenced production of an all-new two-seat convertible dubbed Thunderbird. Available with potent V8 power, it was never marketed as a sports car but as a Euro GT-like luxury car, which eventually coined the ( continue reading.

Automotive 111

Automotive Car IT 111

AutoSuccess

JUNE 29, 2024

When a new sales consultant starts at a dealership, he or she feels the excitement in the air. A new position is filled with opportunities, and the sky is the limit. In most dealerships after a few days or weeks in, their initial excitement wears off, and the day-to-day activities start to feel more mundane. The sales consultant might still have big dreams, but the initial surge in learning the job has burned down, and the realities of the position have taken hold.

Consulting 52

Consulting Management Vehicle IT 52

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Produced from 1968 through 1975 (before it became a package on a compact), the Plymouth Road Runner spent four years in the golden muscle car era. Plymouth sold nearly 176,000 units from 1968 to 1971, so the Road Runner is quite the common performance classic overall. However, things take a different turn if w. ( continue reading.

Car 105

Car IT 105

Miracle Body and Paint

JUNE 29, 2024

Rust really matters when you care about how your car looks and works.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle Car Auto Body Shop Collision Repair 52

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

The only midsizer that comes by default with six cylinders for 2024, the Frontier has been hit with a safety recall. According to Nissan, a little under 6,000 units were produced between January 29, 2024 and March 4, 2024 with an oversized ball joint for the front right-hand lower link. Back on March 1, a routine part evaluation at the supplier of the front right-side lower link revealed the recall condition.

Automotive 105

Automotive 105

Jalopnik

JUNE 29, 2024

Good things come in twos. Peanut butter and jelly, Calvin and Hobbes, pizza and more pizza — you can never have just one. Sometimes, though, one of those good things is just a little bit better than the other. Earlier this week, we asked you for the automotive twins that were better than their siblings , and today… Read more.

Automotive 35

Automotive 35

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Formed in 1952, Lotus quickly became famous for its lightweight sports cars and reliable Formula One rigs. Lotus won seven constructors' championships between 1963 and 1978 and gave us iconic vehicles like the Seven, Elan, and Esprit. Come 2024, Lotus has taken the electrification route. It unveiled the Evija supercar in 2021 and began producing its first SUV, t. ( continue reading.

Vehicle 105

Vehicle Car IT 105

Jalopnik

JUNE 29, 2024

Apparently, you sickos love a good stuck cargo ship story. And as the saying goes, if y’all keep on clickin’, the ships’ll keep on stickin’. OK, that’s not actually a saying, but we do have another stuck cargo ship post for you, and this time, it’s in England. Cambridgeshire, to be exact. The BBC reports that… Read more.

Car 31

Car 31

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

As they’ve proven with many of their projects, the French bike-modding gurus at Hedgehog Motorcycles are not afraid to create something wild. Colorful liveries and unconventional design cues are consistent parts of their repertoire, never looking out of place or overdone in even the slightest way. Take, for instance, the rad eighties-inspired cafe racer shown here – a perfect example of Hedgehog’s signature style. ( continue reading.

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105

Jalopnik

JUNE 29, 2024

WagonFest SoCal 2024 was beautiful. To walk out onto the top floor of the Petersen Museum’s parking garage and into a sea of unique wagons parked side by side was wonderful. Attending on behalf of Volvo — one of the last remaining wagon makers in the U.S. — I spent four hours walking around, talking to owners and… Read more.

Car 27

Car Finance 27

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

You think AMG, and you think of modern German battlecruisers with roaring V8s, all-wheel-drive traction for days, and enough tech under the hood to slay supercars, muscle cars, and anything in between without even trying. At least, that's the image Mercedes-Benz's performance partner holds today. Back in the late 70s, AMGs ambitions were a bit more humble in origin.

Car 105

Car 105

Jalopnik

JUNE 29, 2024

For reasons unknown, a man named Salvatore Salerno chose to use a Willys “ Hurricane ” 2.6-liter inline-six cylinder engine to power his homemade sports car. The body, a fiberglass Devin shell , was draped over a Triumph TR-3 chassis and the full heart of the Willys was pulled out and transplanted into the lightweight… Read more.

Car 27

Car Engineering Finance 27

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Class C RVs are one of the industry's go-to vehicles for year-round living on the road. With that in mind, I've decided to bring to light Fleetwood RV's least expensive mobile habitat, the 2025 Altitude. Folks, if you ever make it across Fleetwood RV's website, you'll find that they craft an array of motorhomes and RVs designed to give Americans the ability to live on the road for as long as they want.

Vehicle 103

Vehicle IT 103

Jalopnik

JUNE 29, 2024

A new Tesla Cybertruck owner experienced a seemingly new issue: an unresponsive throttle. He took to Twitter to voice his concerns about the defect and the automaker’s lack of action earlier this month. Now, I should be clear, this fault is unrelated to the slippery pedal pad that would wedge itself in the footwell… Read more.

Car 26

Car 26

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

If you want a good EV, chances are you might be already considering Rivian's pickup truck or three-row SUV as new members of your household. Both have made a name for themselves and are pretty popular, even though production only started around three years ago. But now that the Irvine-based brand has carved a clear path forward for itself and assured everyone that it would remain in business, it's customers' turn to make the right choices.

Trucking 102

Trucking IT 102

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

My nephew celebrated his second anniversary this month. He's already into cars and bikes, but he gets anxious around me as we rarely see each other. But I'm sure we'll be best pals when he realizes we share a common passion. He is already an honorary member of our Mazda Rotary Club. And I will always find it hilarious that he makes my dad show him racing videos on YouTube.

Car 100

Car IT 100

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

The GTX remained the icing on the Road Runner cake in 1969, but its sales nosedived, with only 14,902 hardtops and 700 convertibles finding new owners this year. Meanwhile, the regular Road Runner had the time of its life, with yearly sales doubling in 1969. Plymouth shipped 48,549 hardtops and 33,743 coupes to buyers in the United States. The convertible was significan. ( continue reading.

Engineering 98

Engineering IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Few nameplates in the pantheon of automotive all-time greats could contest Plymouth’s supremacy to the throne of piston unicorns. Obviously, we’re not talking about a Valiant, but a moniker that lasted for ten straight years precisely and left us with a legacy of magnificence that goes beyond time. The Barracuda is the name, but not just any pony – the legendary hemicuda convertible from 1970-1971.

IT 98

IT Car Automotive 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Many cars can make you go bankrupt quickly, usually from the blue-blooded or the luxury segments. Case in point, if money is the least of your concerns, we have come across a classic Rolls-Royce that’s worthy of your attention, as it looks great and does not seem to have any issues. Truth be told, this is not the first time we have dedicated. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

To date, the Mopar community has known four 'Demons.' The latest is the Demon 170, which is not exactly just a follow-up to the SRT Demon from 2018. Instead, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 'Last Call' special edition is one of the greatest. ( continue reading.

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98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Kaspeed (not to be confused with Thailand’s K-Speed) is a three-man crew consisting of Karsten Dressel and his two sons, based in the German town of Glauchau. They probably wouldn’t be able to build a bad custom bike even if their lives depended on it, and this won’t be the first time we bring up their work here on autoevolution. Oh, and of course, it most certainly won’t be the last, either!

IT 98

IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

The good folks over at the Freedom Street Garage channel on YouTube are usually preoccupied with tuning stuff and lotteries, but they also enjoy an unprepped quarter-mile brawl from time to time. On this occasion, it's of the Mopar versus GM variety. However, everything started a bit earlier when the channel manag. ( continue reading.

Management 98

Management IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Some of you might find it hard to believe, but there are people out there who feel anxious about going on holiday. It's not only the total disconnecting from the things they do every day but also the road trip (which is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable) that drivers must deal with before they arrive at their holiday destination. Travel stress is a real thing, especially during the most crowded times of the year.

IT 98

IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

While camper vans have become wildly popular due to individuals who spend their lives on the road, the so-called van-lifers, for many people, these rolling tiny homes are becoming an alternative to moving around on a daily basis. With a clever interior configuration, these vehicles can eliminate the need to own a second passenger car, as they allow you to transport several people, run your errands, and even go on business trips without worrying about where you'll spend the n. ( continue rea

Transportation 98

Transportation Vehicle Car 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

The current M3 and its two-door sibling, the M4, are two of the hottest performance cars right now, but if you're a fan of older M-badged Bimmers and only have a limited budget, here are five awesome modern-classic M cars that you can buy for less than half the price of the current M3 and M4. Established in 1972, BMW's M (short for motorsport) division has been in charge of the company's racing programs as well as the devel. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

The Internet is truly one of humanity's greatest achievements. Through it, we can keep in touch with people on the other side of the globe, find the latest information we need, buy stuff, and even make a living. Imagine being a Hot Wheels collector in the '70s. The only way you'd find out about a new product may have been via a TV commercial or just seeing it suddenly in a store.

IT 98

IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Once you become a Hot Wheels collector, it's almost impossible to stop. Collectible after collectible, you'll soon find yourself in need of more space to store them all. And there's always something exciting to hunt for. Being part of the game for over a decade, I've met all kinds of enthusiasts. Everyone has a different style of approaching the hobby, that's why their collections are so diverse.

Car 97

Car IT 97

autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

PC Classic Cars, a Sherman, Texas-based old-school dealership, has an interesting proposal for the enthusiasts of the General Motors C/K pickup truck series – all over again. Not long ago, we discussed the apparition of a white K in shiny chrome armor – ( continue reading.

Trucking 97

Trucking Car 97