Autos

Swedish automaker Volvo has now unveiled a prototype of a self-driving semi-truck which it hopes to ultimately bring into production for the North American market as a step towards greater sustainability. While specific details revolving around the semi remain scarce at this point, the vehicle itself is based on the company’s existing long-haul VNL model. The Class 8 truck will be outfitted with Volvo’s very own Aurora Driving technology in order to give it full autonomous driving under a Level 4 classification or beyond. Noting that safety is paramount for self-driving cars, Volvo will also be focusing efforts to strengthen performance and durability, introducing what it calls “a redundant safety-based solution” to improve operational reliability through features s...

A group of Texas police is suing Tesla after a Model X in Autopilot crashed into five officers. The lawsuit comes after Tesla has been consistently facing scrutiny over its Autopilot function as the main culprit in several crashes involving emergency vehicles. It was reported that the crash initially took place on February 27, 2021. However, it was not recently that the lawsuit came to fruition. The lawsuit states the Model X SUV injured several police officers while “they were engaged in a traffic stop on the Eastex Freeway.” The plaintiffs have claimed that the “design and manufacturing defects known to Tesla” are responsible for the accident and that “Tesla’s unwillingness to admit or correct such defects” shows that its vehicles have continuous...

Now you can lubricate your engine just like Takumi Fujiwara from Initial D with AKT Japan’s 10th anniversary “Legends Legacy” oil line. The entire line — available in 4-liter and 20-liter options — features colored illustrations from Shuichi Shigeno’s manga which include Takumi and his Toyota Trueno AE86. Isao Koga, a representative at TAKUMI Motor Oil, mentions that the line is made up of “high-end products with improved lubrication performance and wear resistance.” All oils are ISO9001 / ISO14001 certified in addition to the SP standard, and come in SAE viscosities: 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40. Look for the TAKUMI AKT oil to hit stores on October 1 with prices ranging from ¥4,900 – ¥18,300 JPY (approximately $45 – $165 USD). In other a...

Despite multiple concerns surrounding the safety concerns of Tesla‘s Autopilot feature, the electric vehicles company has now given its drivers access to the “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) program. With just a touch of the “request” button, Tesla drivers will have access to the software. However, the company is stating the before the driver can actually utilize the function, their driving “safety score” will be taken into account. According to Tesla, the safety score is determined by five criteria that estimate and calculate “the likelihood that your driving could result in a future collision.” Through the use of data collected by sensors on the driver’s Tesla, the information records hard braking, aggressive turns, unsafe following as...

Back in May, the French automotive company Citroën entered and simultaneously changed the electric city car market with the launch of its AMI electric car. Now, the AMI is heading to the U.K. The AMI is a small two-seater EV that’s perfect for city commutes as it comes with a range of 46 miles and a top speed of 28 MPH, powered by a 5.5kWh battery that can recharge in just three hours. It is completely emissions-free, meaning it complies with central London’s congestion and ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) charges, meaning you won’t have to pay any fees to drive it around town. However, driving it around town might actually throw up a few challenges. While adaptors and plug sockets will be converted to U.K. specifications, the AMI will remain left-hand-drive, as opposed to...

The 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is a formidable opponent in the supercar world, exercising some of the best technology and expertise the German marque has to offer, but for the tuning company TECHART this is simply not enough. Following on from 911 Turbo it overhauled back in June, the tuning brand is back with its take on the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, dubbed the GTstreet R Cabriolet. Like its predecessor, the cabriolet iteration features a heavily revised body kit that’s been enhanced with carbon fiber aerodynamic parts that reduce weight and increase the downforce. Reworking the front apron, carbon fiber aero hood, lightweight fenders in conjunction with wheel arch extensions, side skirts, rear apron, and the carbon rear wing, TECHART adds its stamp all over the 911, while a ne...

Toyota has a heavy presence in the North American NASCAR racing franchise, with its Toyota Camry TRD Next Gen Cup Series car having debuted in May and the Supra heading to the NASCAR Xfinity Series imminently, and now the Japanese manufacturer has unveiled its latest entry: a Tundra TRD Pro heading for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. Debuting on February 18, 2022, the Tundra TRD Pro will serve as Toyota’s latest attempt to snag another title win, adding to its eight driver championship and 11 manufacturer’s championship first place trophies. Paul Doleshal, group manager of motorsports for Toyota Motor North America, said, “The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has always been extremely important to Toyota not only in our history, but our focus at our dealersh...

There’s no hiding from Arthur Kar‘s love for Porsche, as his automotive house and fashion platform L’Art de L’automobile often sells rare Porsche models and puts the spotlight on them in collections or interviews. Now, L’Art de L’automobile follows up on its previously-teased collaboration with the brand with the unveiling of its physical partnership, showcasing the one-off Porsche 968 L’ART car. The 968 was an ’80s baby, marking the final iteration of a water-cooled front-engined, rear-drive Porsche for the masses. Powered by a three-liter four-cylinder engine, it was pipped to be a grand tourer as opposed to the 911‘s raw sportscar feeling, but now, L’Art de L’automobile has completely flipped the switch with its custom it...

Innovative EV maker Canoo has just unveiled its latest Lifestyle Vehicle, a highly versatile and configurable design that combines sleek, futuristic design sensibilities with both luxury and functionality. The car itself will come in four different configurations: Base, Premium, Adventure and Delivery. The first two will focus on offering a comfortable city commute with five to seven-seat layouts, a 250-mile range, a panoramic glass roof and side view windows wrapping around an open rear cabin, and quick charging to up to 80% in just 28 minutes. As their names suggest, the latter two models are designed for more purpose-specific roles. Adventure will take you out into the wilderness during your weekend excursions, coming in an exclusive dark green exterior coupled with a robust light bar a...

Brabus is back with yet another frankly outrageous car: the Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, otherwise known as the fastest street-legal SUV in the world. In standard form, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S is still an incredibly fast SUV. But as per usual, this wasn’t enough for Brabus, which has tuned the twin-turbo V8 to produce 900 HP and a peak of 922 lb-ft of torque, with the latter actually being limited to 774 lb-ft. This comes as a result of building the car out to a displacement of 4.5 liters and by introducing a new high-performance forced induction system, which comes together to launch the car to 62 MPH in just 3.2 seconds and send it all the way to an electronically limited top speed of 205 MPH — meaning that, technically speaking, it could be more powerfu...

Moneybagg Yo has just shared and image of his whole fleet of luxury SUVs and supercars for his 30th birthday celebration. Joined by Yo Gotti and Marcus “Head” Howell, who also gifted the Memphis rapper $1.5 million USD in cash, each of the cars sports the same red and black theme. Some of the vehicles shown were a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, a Cadillac Escalade, and a Lamborghini Urus, to name a few. Moneybagg Yo’s birthday gifts don’t end there as he also showed off a full-gold Rolex Day-Date and 28.8 acres of land from Ari Fletcher. Check out the impressive display below. 1.5m IN CASH !!!! ??? Dam Ion Know Wat To Say ?‍♂️ Preciate Yall Niggas Bra Best Bagg Day Ever ‼️...

Toyota‘s CEO Akio Toyoda is concerned that the radical transition to electric vehicles for the company will cost millions of Japanese workers to lose their jobs in automotive. Toyoda’s qualm with the Japanese government’s pursuit towards carbon neutrality is that it could negatively impact the company’s manufacturing industry. He explains that since Japan is a heavily “export-reliant country…carbon neutrality is tantamount to an issue of employment for Japan.” While the CEO understands that politicians are seeing a full shift to EVs as a major component of this goal, Toyoda said, “To protect the jobs and lives of Japanese people, I think it is necessary to bring our future in line with our efforts so far.” Auto News reported that Japan ...