automotive industry news 2020
- Automobile
Hyundai Motor Group breaks from EV pack
First-quarter registration data from Experian puts Tesla way out front in the EV race, with 113,882 registrations across its four…
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Commercial trucks are hot for Buffalo market multistore dealer
While that aspect of the business has remained constant, the way the dealership group connects with customers is completely different…
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Bosch bets $528 million on ‘green’ hydrogen technology
The chemical reaction in fuel cells is facilitated by a polymer electrolyte membrane, or PEM, and Bosch will use the…
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Global microchip shortage will fester into 2024, VW CFO says
Automakers are dealing with the double challenge of the microchip shortage and disruption of wire cable harnesses manufactured in Ukraine…
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Draken’s Adversary Air Support Contract For Nellis AFB Won’t Be Renewed
After years of praise for helping the Air Force fulfill a huge training gap at its most prestigious training installation…
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Here’s Why the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Has Three Exhaust Pipes
Remember, the powertrain in the GR Corolla is the same 1.6-liter, three-cylinder engine found in the GR Yaris, though it’s…
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$5000 First Motorcycle: Is It Better to Buy New or Used? – MotorBiscuit
Whether you choose to lease or outright buy your first motorcycle, it’s understandably a big moment in any rider’s life.…
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‘Shang-Chi’ Star Simu Liu Calls This ‘the Second Most Asian Car There Ever Was, Outdone Only by the White Camry’ – MotorBiscuit
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor most recently thrust into the spotlight for his work as Shang-Chi in the Marvel…
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Rivian’s Forever Fund Will Turn Nature into an EV Shareholder
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe announced a new fund called Forever that will put money from the young electric-vehicle company into…
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For Drivers, Ticket Amnesty Programs Can Ease Financial Burden
Education ImagesGetty Images “[I] can’t get a job because of these tickets. I have to pay my bills or I’d…
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Lamborghini Countach: Why ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Crashed a Real Supercar – MotorBiscuit
Did The Wolf of Wall Street movie make the Lamborghini Countach cool again? Definitely not, but it did use one…
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The 2022 Rivian R1T Is More Capable Than You Think
We’re glad that the 2022 Rivian R1T has the chance to answer the call of the wild. The new Rivian…
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Watch Us Talk K5 Blazers, Bentleys, and Scooters on The Smoking Tire Podcast
It’s already been six months since I started here at The Drive if you can believe it! I’m loving every…
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Aston Martin DB5 Stunt Cars from ‘No Time to Die’ Prove Mettle on Silverstone Track
Aston Martin laid out a buffet of James Bond cars for us to drive at Britain’s Silverstone Circuit several months…
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McLaren 720S vs. Tesla Model S Plaid: Supercar Race From Hoonigan – MotorBiscuit
Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to participate in a high-speed race between the McLaren 720S and a Tesla Model…
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Stellantis prioritizes making EVs in Europe amid chip shortage
With only so many semiconductors to work with, Stellantis is putting electric cars before combustion-engine vehicles as consumers respond to…
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Rhode Island Residents Love the Mercedes-Benz S-Class – MotorBiscuit
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship vehicle in the German automaker’s lineup. It’s a symbol of class and refinement, especially…
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What Motorcycles Appear in ‘The Matrix Resurrections’? – MotorBiscuit
When The Matrix movie originally came out in 1999, it inspired Hyundai to produce its own Matrix hatchback. Over twenty…
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Faulkner group’s mentor program sets up techs for success
As Komar and Long interviewed Faulkner’s master techs and service department managers on ways to improve the mentor program, they…
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You Are Buying a Car at the Worst Time; Here’s What to Do – MotorBiscuit
Now is not the time to buy a car. New and used cars alike are scarce and overpriced. As many…
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The Rolls-Royce Spectre Proves Electric Is the Way Forward for Luxury Cars – MotorBiscuit
Rolls-Royce is finally going electric. Recently, the brand released a set of teaser images for what they call the Rolls-Royce…
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs. 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid – MotorBiscuit
Jeep has officially announced the first-ever plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee variant, the 4xe. This further moves the Jeep brand down…
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Asbury to buy Larry H. Miller Dealerships for $3 billion
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. said it will pay about $3 billion to buy the Larry H. Miller Dealerships group, one…
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Waiting to Buy a New Car? So Are Half of Car Shoppers – MotorBiscuit
If you know anything about the new car market right now (and studies show you do), then you’re well aware…
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The 2022 Lexus IS 500 is a 472 HP V8 Luxury Car – MotorBiscuit
The 2022 Lexus IS 500 is part of a dying breed. As cliche as that might sound, it is true.…
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How Much Does the 2022 Ram 1500 Cost? – MotorBiscuit
The Ram 1500 continues to be a top choice for the large light-duty pickup truck segment. It has powerful engine…
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Recalled for Windshields That May Detach
Ford is recalling thousands of 2021 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers due to windshields and panoramic sunroofs that could detach while…
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Could the Dodge Durango Be Replaced by a Hellcat Minivan? – MotorBiscuit
Dodge recently announced that the beloved Durango SUV will stop production completely after the 2024 model year. The Durango has…
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Lincoln Really is Going to Produce New Sedan Based On Zephyr Reflection Concept – MotorBiscuit
Lincoln doesn’t make a sedan anymore. But earlier this year it debuted a sedan concept called the Zephyr Reflection. The…
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How Heavy Is the Average Traffic Light? – MotorBiscuit
Just about every American sees a traffic light daily. However, few have put much thought into them other than wishing…
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Coal-Rolling Teen Pickup Truck Driver Hits Six Cyclists, Hospitalizing Four: Report
Six cyclists were struck by a Ford Super Duty near Waller, Texas on Saturday, leading to four hospitalizations. Two riders…
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Drivers Have Found Ghostly Handprints After Leaving Their Cars by a Haunted Texas Intersection – MotorBiscuit
Most towns have a house or stretch of road that is reportedly haunted. San Antonio is home to one such…
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Used-car pandemic hangover could last for years
The relative low numbers of new vehicles produced during the past 18 months likely will keep prices elevated well into…
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The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Loss projection passes 10M
The number of global vehicle production losses related to the microchip shortage surged by 576,500 vehicles last week, pushing the…
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The Apple Car Could Be Back on Track After a Potential Deal With Toyota – MotorBiscuit
Apple CarPlay isn’t enough for the company, as rumors of an Apple vehicle have been floating around for a while…
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About Half of Car Shoppers Aren’t Buying Until the Chip Shortage Clears Up: Report
What’s up is down and what’s down is up in the car buying market lately. Old trucks with low mileage…
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Watch 500,000 Bricks Become World’s Largest Lego Formula 1 Car
The Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix isn’t happening in the next two months but its promoter, the Saudi Automobile &…
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BMW i Vision Circular: Addicted to Obscene Grilles, Even on EVs – MotorBiscuit
Known for performance and luxury, BMW is also known for its current obsession with giant, kidney-shaped grilles. The focus extends…
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AMG Boss Says Mercedes-Benz V8s Face “Quality Issue” – MotorBiscuit
By now news has circulated 10-fold regarding Mercedes-Benz’s intention to suspend all V8 development. It came as a shock and…
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Land Rover’s TReK Tour, Where New Defenders—and Competitors—Are Put Through the Wringer
One stop required the teams to make use of the Hi-Lift Jack, recovery strap, and chains to pull the Defender…
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A Major Car Crash Played a Pivotal Role in Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Lawsuit Testimony – MotorBiscuit
One of the most iconic rock songs is Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” First released by the celebrity in 1971,…
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Here Are 5 Discontinued Minivans You Forgot About – MotorBiscuit
2021 model year minivans are luxurious, spacious, and filled with technology features. They’ve come a long way in recent years,…
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Here’s Why Ford Didn’t Make a Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible
“When we designed the (S550 platform Mustang) we really looked at the high end and projected what we’ve historically been…
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Tesla Drivers Using Autopilot Watch the Road Less, MIT Study Shows
Any news story with Tesla in the headline gets attention. So it’s not surprising crashes involving the company’s “Autopilot” function…
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700-Horsepower Nissan Juke-R With GT-R Engine Wants Nearly $280,000
The Nissan Juke has been dead since 2018 Well, at least in the US where it’s practically replaced by the more…
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Still the Fresh Prince: Is the Maybach 57 S Will Smith’s Favorite Luxury Car? – MotorBiscuit
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air doesn’t need a taxi anymore; he’s got much cooler wheels these days. Some of the…
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One Of 100 Zagato-Designed Toyota MR2 Up For Auction In Japan
You probably know Zagato for its works with various automakers in its over 100 years of existence, particularly with Aston…
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Infamous Antarctic Snow Cruiser Recreated In CGI For Excellent Mini-Doc
Vehicles built for a specific purpose are always the most exciting. Whether it’s a track-focused hypercar or desert-busting trophy truck,…
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This Full Size Luxury SUV Is Super Cheap to Own – MotorBiscuit
The 2021 Infiniti QX80 is a full size luxury SUV that won’t cost you thousands of dollars down the road.…
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2021 Toyota Sequoia: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications
There are six models to choose from, ranging from family-friendly suburban runabout to hardcore off-roader. All models come as standard…
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