People are slashing the autonomous vehicles’ tires and trying to run them off the road. People in Arizona are fighting back against the rise of the machines, specifically Waymo’s autonomous Chrysler Pacifica minivans testing there. There have been at least 21 incidents of people attacking the vehicles in the last two years, including slashing tires and throwing rocks at […]
Author: Chris Bruce
Pininfarina Picks Battista As Official Name For PF0 Hypercar
The name comes from Battista Pininfarina founder of the famous coachbuilder. Forget the PF0 because Pininfarina now announced that its upcoming electric hypercar officially goes under the model name Battista. The vehicle’s moniker stems from the first name of Carrozzeria Pininfarina founder Battista Farina Pininfarina promises the Battista to be “fastest and most powerful car” ever to come from Italy, which is […]
Porsche Taycan Rendered As 600-HP Electric Super Sedan
The EV will reportedly be able to hit 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds In 2015, Porsche presented the Mission E concept car, a vehicle that anticipated the design and technical characteristics of the brand’s first electric car. In June 2018, the German brand announced the moniker Taycan for the production version. The company has been […]
Porsche Taycan Rendered As 600-HP Electric Super Sedan
The EV will reportedly be able to hit 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds In 2015, Porsche presented the Mission E concept car, a vehicle that anticipated the design and technical characteristics of the brand’s first electric car. In June 2018, the German brand announced the moniker Taycan for the production version. The company has been […]
Chevy Camaro Chief Engineer Shifts Gears, Joins Electric Car Team
Al Oppenheiser helped make the modern Camaro so great. Now, let’s see what he can do for GM’s EVs. General Motors’ next generation of electric vehicles might be a little more exciting to drive because Chevrolet Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenheiser is moving away from the muscle car to join the automaker’s team focusing on future autonomous tech […]
Kia Teases New Soul Ahead Of Reveal: Confirms Limited EV Availability
Buyers will be able to get a 2.0- or 1.6-liter four-cylinder, in addition to the EV. Kia’s new batch of five teaser shots of the 2020 Soul provides a fantastic look for the latest generation of the brand’s popular, boxy model. The full debut will be at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, November 28. The photos […]
Baby Benz Concept Would Make An Adorable Addition To EQ Range
There would be a Smart version on the same platform, too. Mercedes-Benz has a wide range of crossovers in its lineup ranging from the little GLA-Class to the rugged G-Class, but designer David Voltner sees room for one more. He would add a tiny Smart SUV, too. Voltner came up with this idea during his internship at Mercedes’ design studio […]
Hispano Suiza Teases Revival With Electric Supercar For Geneva
The Spanish automaker is keeping quiet for now, other than releasing a shadowy teaser. Hispano Suiza was a Spanish firm that specialized in creating lavish luxury cars and aircraft engines in the early 20th century. Now, the historic name is preparing for a return next year by debuting a new electric supercar at the 2019 Geneva Motor […]
Chevy FNR Trademark Hints At Possible New Electric Concept
The last two FNR concepts have been future-looking concepts showing off cutting-edge technology. A new one would surely be electric. General Motors used the Chevrolet FNR name on a pair of concepts that both premiered first in China. Now, GM filed the necessary paperwork with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to apply for a renewal for […]
Porsche Taycan Could Be Even Less Expensive Than We Thought
The Taycan’s starting price would reportedly be between the Cayenne and Panamera. Porshe previously said that the upcoming Taycan EV would have a price roughly in line with the base Panamera, but the German brand has now decided to make it even less expensive, according to Automotive News Europe. “We’re expecting a price somewhere between a Cayenne and a […]
