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Dealership marketing company AutoWeb completes sale to One Planet Group

Non-public fairness organization A person Earth Team has finished its acquisition of dealership advertising business AutoWeb Inc. , which no for a longer time will be publicly traded. Walnut Creek, Calif.-dependent A person Earth Team mentioned Wednesday that AutoWeb &#x2014 a service provider of shopper sales opportunities to vehicle dealerships &#x2014 will work as a standalone small business inside A person Planet’s portfolio. “I am so energized to welcome AutoWeb into the A person Earth Team spouse and children,” CEO Payam Zamani mentioned in a assertion. “AutoWeb has an amazing legacy in the automotive room, and I believe that that its manufacturer, belongings and abilities present a basis that will allow for us to establish it again into a small business that will guide the subsequent evolution of the field.” In July, AutoWeb, of Tampa, Fla., disclosed the acquisition plans soon after previously stating its board would discover strategic possibilities for the busines

Scottish Startup Munro Electric Off-Roader Production Starts In 2023

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Munro Motor vehicles is an automotive startup established in 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland and its very first giving, the Munro Mark one, is a rugged electric powered off-roader developed to have people today and tools around tricky terrain. The approach was to make a motor vehicle that is attention-grabbing for industrial functions like gold mining, forestry or even just farmers and fifty percent of very first calendar year creation operate is by now spoken for and heading to the US where by it by now has a distribution offer in area. The Munro Mark one has a one 371 horsepower / 516 pound-foot (700Nm) electric powered motor that sends electric power to all 4 wheels by Land Rover Defender &#xA0solid axles. The motor vehicle is mostly centered on an off-street package vehicle referred to as the Ibex and what Munro Motor vehicles has finished is reengineer that motor vehicle to accommodate its personal electric powered powertrain. Battery capability is 80.one kWh and they say it is

VW Group to trim executive board, report says

HAMBURG — Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board agreed on Tuesday evening to remove two seats from the automaker’s 12-person management board, sources familiar with the matter said. The news comes as Porsche CEO Oliver Blume takes over as VW Group CEO from Herbert Diess on Sept. 1. The move signals a sharper focus under Blume’s leadership following Diess’ turbulent four-year tenure that saw the board swell to its current level. VW’s supervisory board discussed the move in a meeting on Tuesday evening but must still confirm a final decision in writing, the sources said. VW declined to comment. VW brand’s procurement boss Murat Aksel and group sales boss Hildegard Wortmann will lose their board seats under the reshuffle, German media reports said. Other management board members such as Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, VW brand CEO Thomas Schaefer and technology chief Thomas Schmall will keep their board seats, the reports said. The appointment of the 54-year-old Blume as VW Group CEO re

Ariel Hipercar revealed as 1,180-hp EV with gas turbine range extender

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Hypercar maker Ariel has offered a glimpse of what can be achieved with batteries and backup engines in the form of the new Hipercar. The small British firm in 2017 announced plans for a high-performance extended-range electric vehicle code-named the Hipercar, one outfitted with a gas-turbine range extender. It seemed to be the trend back then as there were a handful of companies with similar concepts that year . Hipercar, which stands for “High Performance Carbon Reduction,” is a fitting code name as the car should deliver hypercar-like performance. Things are still at the prototype stage but Ariel has already locked in some of the specs. Ariel Hipercar There will be multiple variants of the Hipercar, with the range-topper to feature a four-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain consisting of two electric motors at each axle. Each motor drives a wheel via a single-speed transmission, and combined output of the system is 1,180 hp and 1,342 lb-ft of torque—impressive when you consider

2023 Volvo XC60

What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Volvo XC60? What does it compare to? The 2023 Volvo XC60 is a five-seat compact SUV. It compares to the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and Audi Q5, among others.  Is the 2023 Volvo XC60 a good SUV? Review continues below It’s an excellent choice. A broad array of engines, a comfortable ride, artfully spare styling, and a great safety record are all assets balanced by price tags that reflect Volvo’s obvious pride in this model. This year, we rate the 2023 XC60 at 7.3 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars .) What’s new for the 2023 Volvo XC60? After a powertrain update last year, Volvo for 2023 revamps its lineup with new Core, Plus, and Ultimate trim levels that vary slightly by powertrain. Additionally, the T8 plug-in hybrid gains a bigger battery for more power and more range.  The XC60 is a five-seat compact SUV with uncanny style inside and out. It’s a gorgeous piece of work, especially with extra-cost wool or fabric upholstery and r

Behold The Horror And Glory Of The Mercedes S63 Brabus V12 Maybach, Complete With 12 Exhaust Tips

The Mercedes S-Class embraces the idea of understated luxury, but one owner definitely didn’t get the memo. Noticed by a TikTok user, this monstrosity is an insult to eyeballs as well as every fiber of our being. It’s hard to know where to start, but the model has been equipped with an “S MAY BACH” branded grille featuring the world’s ugliest three-pointed star. It’s joined by a Maybach hood ornament as well as multiple AMG badges. Also Read: What’s The Most Annoying Tuning Mod These Days? Speaking of badging, the front fenders are ridiculous as they read like a bullet list with entries including V12, 900, 6.3, and AMG. This is echoed further back with Rocket, 900, 6.3, and Maybach badging on the rear pillars as well as S63, Brabus, V12, and Maybach lettering on the trunk. The insanity doesn’t end there as the car has been equipped with chrome mirror caps and a bright fuel filler door. On top of that, there’s enough cheap chrome trim to deplete an AutoZone. Elsewhere, there

Many auto-brake systems are unreliable at night, IIHS study finds

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said many models’ automatic braking systems perform poorly in nighttime tests. The study, released Tuesday, comes amidst climbing traffic deaths in the U.S., with 2021 having the highest number killed on U.S. roads in a single year since 2005. Of the 23 models tested, only four earned a Superior rating from the IIHS, and more than half earned a Basic Score or No Credit. David Harkey, president of IIHS, likened the study’s four-level grading scheme to letter grades in academics – with Superior being an A and No Credit being an F. In essence, this means a majority of models either failed or came near failing the nighttime test. The four vehicles that earned Superior were the Ford Mustang Mach-E , Nissan Pathfinder , Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander . The Chevrolet Malibu , Honda Pilot , Nissan Altima and Toyota Tacoma all received No Credit. Despite their poor performance at night, 19 of the 23 vehicles earned high marks in sim

Boulder City Police shares why they bought 4 Teslas and a Mach E GT

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By Johnna Crider Posted on August 30, 2022 The Boulder Metropolis Law enforcement Office purchased several new EVs for its fleet and we just lately reported on the purchase of its Tesla Product Ys. Boulder Metropolis ordered the new EVs with a little part of the American Rescue Approach Act resources and the metropolis reported that this was a strategic selection contemplating that the law enforcement section is the metropolis&#x2019s premier fuel person. Teslarati arrived at out to the Boulder Metropolis Law enforcement Office and we required to know how a lot of Product Ys they ordered and also, what produced them pick Tesla. At the time, we didn&#x2019t know about their buy of the Ford Mustang Mach E GT. Lieutenant Vincent Albowicz informed Teslarati in an e-mail that the section ordered two Tesla Product Ys, two Tesla Product 3s, and a person Ford Mach E GT. &#x201COur prepare is to exam and review the Product Y from the Mach E (in pat

Former Chrysler sales exec Tom Pappert dies at 82

Tom Pappert, a longtime Chrysler profits government who earned a reputation as an outspoken advocate for dealers the two during and after his tenure, died Monday in suburban Detroit soon after a 3-calendar year fight with most cancers. He was 82. A indigenous of Pittsburgh and a graduate of Duquesne College, Pappert joined Chrysler in 1962 as a trainee in a regional profits place of work in his hometown. He expended the to start with 14 several years of his vocation with the automaker’s regional profits functions going with his spouse, Joyce, and their youthful spouse and children throughout the mid-Atlantic area, then to Florida, the Midwest, then the West Coastline ahead of landing in Detroit in 1976. Pappert was 1 of the number of prime Chrysler executives to keep on being when Lee Iacocca was recruited to come to be CEO, and stayed on via the automaker’s first brush with bankruptcy , in 1979. He turned the firm’s head of profits in 1980, and held the work until finally he re

Mary Barra confident in GM’s self-driving vehicle tech and goal to beat Tesla in EVs

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As we roll alongside in the 3rd quarter of 2022, GM’s prolonged-promised EV lineup is starting to materialize and obtain some critical momentum. The American automaker now has various EVs on the current market and has even a lot more in its output pipeline. In new media appearances, CEO Mary Barra has relayed self confidence in GM&#x2019s autonomous technologies and has reiterated the firm&#x2019s purpose to usurp Tesla as the chief in EV output. Can GM pull it off? Typical Motors is an American brand name that requirements no introduction. As a legacy automaker, GM was a tad gradual to be a part of the EV revolution or, at the quite minimum, took a little bit for a longer period than some to get &#x201Ceverybody in.&#x201D It&#x2019s really hard not to argue that a big issue in the determination to choose a $35 billion gulp of the lithium ion Kool-Aid was to obtain some current market share back again from Tesla , which has been donning the crown as The unite

Review: 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport hyperactivates the hypercar experience

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They say you never forget your first. In this case, my first is a hypercar and it’s a doozy. It boasts an 8.0-liter engine with 16 cylinders and four turbochargers, a price tag of more than four million dollars, and a top speed of 273 mph. Yep, my first hypercar drive is in the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. The Super Sport fits in the middle of the Chiron range, though there is nothing middle-of-the-road about it. With more power than the base Chiron, it’s faster, but it doesn’t have the bonkers top speed of the Super Sport 300+ , which reached 304.773 mph. The Pur Sport is the Bugatti for dynamic handling, and this Super Sport functions more as a grand touring car. You know, a 1,578-hp GT. Sounds perfect for a relaxing drive up the coast. Approaching the car I’m pretty anxious. I don’t have the kind of insurance that will cover me if I $#%* up this beautiful car. The long tail means it will take up 10 more inches of linear space in collectors’ palatial garages than the standar

2023 Genesis G90

What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Genesis G90? What does it compare to? The 2023 Genesis G90 four-door takes the top spot in the South Korean luxury brand’s lineup. The flagship sedan competes with full-size luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS, and Audi A8.  Is the 2023 Genesis G90 a good car? Review continues below With the growth in its sticker price and our revised fuel-economy ratings, the G90 doesn’t stand out as much as it did in the past. It’s still a fabulously finished car with a strong powertrain, but it’s less a value than ever, with prices hovering near $100,000. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.6 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars .) What’s new for the 2023 Genesis G90? New for this model year, the G90 comes in a standard and a mild-hybrid edition. Both wear a revamped exterior with a massive shield-shaped grille, thin bands of LED headlights that stitch the nose to the fenders, and a sweeping line that tapers toward the tail.

Cookie Craving New Jerseyans Bug Couple After GPS Sends Them To Their Home

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If you can tell the difference between a house and a store selling gourmet cookies, pat yourself on the back as you’re apparently smarter than some New Jersey drivers. In yet another case of common sense being not so common, KYW News Radio is reporting that a new Crumbl Cookies recently opened in Cherry Hill, New Jersey much to the delight of locals. However, the Jaroslaws aren’t among them as the company apparently listed their address as the location for their newest franchise. As a result, when drivers would put Crumbl Cookies into their navigation system, they would be taken to the Jaroslaw’s house. While most people would probably be smart enough to realize that Crumbl Cookies wouldn’t open a location in a house, in a residential neighborhood, completely devoid of signage, some cookie fans aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed. Also Read: Family Gets Stuck In Australian Outback For 2 Days After Google Maps Reportedly Gives Bad Directions As Joe Jaroslaw told the station, “

Musk says he wants to get Tesla’s self-driving tech in wide release by year-end

STAVANGER, Norway — Tesla CEO Elon Musk aims to get the automaker’s self-driving technology ready by year-end and hopes it could be in wide release in the U.S. and possibly in Europe, depending on regulatory approval. Speaking at an energy conference in Norway on Monday, Musk said his attention was currently focused on his SpaceX Starship spacecraft and self-driving Tesla cars. “The two technologies I am focused on, trying to ideally get done before the end of the year, are getting our Starship into orbit … and then having Tesla cars to be able to do self-driving.” “Have self-driving in wide release at least in the U.S., and … potentially in Europe, depending on regulatory approval ,” Musk told the audience. Oil, gas needed Earlier, Musk said the world must continue to extract oil and gas in order to sustain civilization, while also developing sustainable sources of energy. “Realistically I think we need to use oil and gas in the short term, because otherwise civilization will

Official: Honda And LG Energy Solution To Form EV Battery JV In The US

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Honda and LG Electricity Remedy jointly declared these days an settlement to set up a joint enterprise (JV) business, in 2022, to create lithium-ion EV batteries in the US. The two organizations intend to commit a full of $four.four billion in the joint enterprise battery gigafactory, which is envisioned to have an yearly manufacturing ability of about 40 GWh of pouch-variety cells. Which is equal to about 400,000 battery packs – 100 kWh each and every. The batteries from the JV will be applied solely in the future Honda and Acura electric powered vehicle types for the North American industry. The locale for the new gigafactory is but to be finalized, but we know the goal dates of building get started (early 2023) and mass manufacturing (by the close of 2025). It means that the rumors from January 2022  &#xA0were quite near to the fact, at the very least about the quantity of about 40 GWh every year. In accordance to Bloomberg , Honda discovered in a submitting that it will

Tesla & Core Lithium extend agreement until October 2022

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By Johnna Crider Posted on August 28, 2022 Tesla and Main Lithium agreed to lengthen their lithium offtake arrangement. Main Lithium created the announcement on Monday, August 29, 2022 (AEST) according to Kalkine Media . The two businesses agreed to lengthen the offtake time period sheet right until Oct 26, 2022, which will make it possible for both equally to finalize conversations for the binding offtake arrangement. Less than the arrangement, Main Lithium will present Tesla with up to 110,000 dry metric tonnes of lithium spodumene focus created at its Finnis Lithium Job for 4 many years. Creation of the concentrated mineral begins in 2023. Tesla will also guidance its provider with the progress of lithium chemical processing ability. In March, both equally businesses entered into a binding term sheet for the source of lithium. The time period sheet was at first anticipated to be done by August 27, 2022. In the previously push launch, Main Lithium&#

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class spy shots and video: New nameplate to replace C- and E-Class coupes

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Sedan revenue might be on the decrease, but the condition is even even worse when it arrives to sporty two-doorway vehicles. As a consequence, most automakers have possibly scaled again the variety of coupes and convertibles they provide or dropped the entire body types completely. Mercedes-Benz is 1 automaker scaling items again. For instance, it really is planning a solitary nameplate to swap the latest C-Course and E-Course coupe and convertible designs. [embedded content] The new nameplate is envisioned to be known as the CLE-Course, and we have previously spotted it testing in convertible form . Now refreshing prototypes for the coupe entire body model have been noticed. Each must get there on the current market up coming yr, most likely as 2024 designs. The car or truck is intently linked to the redesigned 2022 C-Class , however it appears to be to function a extra muscular stance and a little slimmer headlights. This must consequence in a sportier visual appeal total. 2024