Only a few years ago it looked as if the days of the petrol-fired engine were numbered. Now makers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Toyota are saying they expect to sell combustion-engine cars for longer than expected amid disappointing sales of electric vehicles (EVs). Carmakers are feeling the pain of the EV slowdown after governments … Read more
Today, being Thanksgiving here in the U.S., most of us are thinking about one kind of bird: the turkey. I will offer you an alternative: the screaming chicken on the hood of today’s Nice Price or No Dice classic Trans Am. Between eating, watching football, and naps, let’s decide what this bird might be worth. … Read more
Image: BMW Charley finally bought his dream car for over 20 years, a BMW M5. But then a bunch of thieves broke into his house took his keys and stole his car. He wants to replace it with something just as quick, but less desirable to hooligans. What car should he buy? – Tom McParland … Read more
Bentley has pushed back its plans to have its entire lineup be fully electric only from 2030 to 2035, but the brand is still working hard on its first EV production model, which will be revealed in 2026 and go on sale in 2027. Not only will the new electric SUV be in a segment … Read more
Porsche is giving EVs a major vote of confidence. While the brand will continue to sell non-EVs for many years, including the emblematic 911, it developed the second generation of the Macan exclusively with electric power in mind. You won’t find a twin-turbocharged V6 or a plug-in hybrid system on the specifications sheet; it’s all … Read more
Craig lives in Georgia and wants to swap his Outback for a truck that can haul some lumber but still be manageable with a kid in a car seat. With a budget of up to $25,000 what car should he buy? – Tom McParland Read More Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more
Image: Porsche It isn’t exactly common for automobile manufacturers to focus on continued development of its decades-old long-dead product lines, but Porsche is serious about keeping its Carrera GT owners happy. Porsche factory racing driver Joerg Bergmeister worked directly with Michelin to develop a new sticky tire specifically formulated to make the car even better … Read more
Image: Mitsubishi Joseph lives in Colorado and needs to replace his Eclipse Spyder with another droptop that can handle a road trip. He has a budget of up to $14,000 but would really prefer something with front or AWD. What car should he buy? – Tom McParland Read More Read original article here Denial of … Read more
Image: Porsche It took Porsche a year and five months to come up with a fix to the recall and stop-drive order it issued for every single Carrera GT built. The suspension failure–related recall addressed a particular propensity for control arms to corrode and fail, which could lead to a crash. If you are one … Read more
Pune: Two persons arrested last week in connection with the May 19 Pune Porsche car crash case were on Monday remanded in judicial custody by a court here. Aditya Avinash Sood (52) and Ashish Satish Mittal (37) were held on August 19 as their blood samples were used for tests in connection two minors who … Read more
