(March 26, 2024) POMONA, Calif. — One of the goals with Ford Performance Electric Vehicle Demonstrators is to redefine what’s possible in racing with electric powertrains. With the Cobra Jet EV demonstrator, that has now be done  twice.  The electric car has broke the world record for the fastest quarter-mile pass with a full bodied-drag car with a blistering time of 7.759 seconds at 180.14 miles per hour at the National Hot Rod Association Winter Nationals.

New road car lap record surpasses
McLaren P1 time by almost 7 seconds
    
(March 26, 2024) Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set a new road car lap record at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) with a blistering 2:10.90 lap of the 3.41-mile-long racetrack.

(March 26, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — Hot laps, line lock demos, and vehicle walk-arounds await Ford Mustang fans across America as part of the new Mustang Unleashed tour. The 12-stop tour with a festival-like atmosphere starts next month in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Mustang. It includes appearances at major events like Formula Drift in Long Beach, California, and ComplexCon in Las Vegas.

(March 25, 2024) Stellantis's Chrysler and Dodge brands are recalling nearly 285,000 U.S vehicles over a manufacturing defect that might cause the side curtain airbag inflators to rupture, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall covers certain 2018-21 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans. About 10,285 vehicles are affected in Canada, 3,502 in Mexico and nearly 19,000 in markets outside of North America.

The right and left side curtain airbag inflators may rupture in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death, the U.S. auto safety regulator said.

New location facilitates research
for battery material alternatives

(March 25, 2024) StoreDot, the pioneer and world leader in extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles, has announced the official opening of its new Advanced Technology Campus in Irvine. The 5,800 square foot state-of-the-art facility will serve as StoreDot's North American research and development hub, strengthening its presence in the region and bringing it closer to major automotive customers and manufacturing partners.

(March 25, 2024) NEW YORK — The second-generation Nissan Kicks subcompact crossover gets more power, optional all-wheel drive and a boxy, SUV-like design for the 2025 model year. The Kicks' overhaul broadens the baby crossover's appeal. All-wheel drive gives the Kicks more practicality in cold-weather Northeast and Midwest metro areas.

(March 25, 2024) Kia has revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia K4. Kia says the next-generation compact sedan embraces the brand’s bold attitude of continuously moving forward and brings new ways of thinking, innovation, and superior design values to the sector. Inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, and in particular the ‘Power to Progress’ pillar, the exterior of the K4 compact sedan symbolizes Kia’s determination to create the most inspiring, innovative, and aesthetically advanced mobility solutions.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6

(March 23, 2024) Mecum Auctions will return to NRG Center this April 4-6 for Mecum Houston 2024, with an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more to be offered throughout the three-day auction event.

(March 23, 2024) A glut of late-arriving 2023 models has driven Lincoln inventory levels to among the highest in the industry, prompting the brand to boost incentives and use other strategies to help dealers sell down the remaining backlog, according to Automotive News.

Standard twin-turbo 6-cylinder
makes 450 hp; starts at $84,445

(March 23, 2024) NEW YORK — The all-new 2025 Infiniti QX80 made its debut at Edge, the 100-story-high outdoor sky deck at Hudson Yards in conjunction with the New York Auto Show. The big flagship SUV comes complete with fresh styling inspired by the QX Monograph concept vehicle. The new QX80 wears an imposing shape, with an upright front end, large-mouth grille and big wheels.