Photo: Rimac Rimac Group CEO Mate Rimac is a Croatian tech geek, engineer, and designer with a crazy level of insight into how cars are built because he’s in charge of building some of the fastest machines in the world. Just over a decade ago Rimac was wrenching on his home-built electric-converted BMW E30 and…
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General Motors is following a handful of other automakers and battery firms in developing mixed-chemistry battery packs for electric vehicles. GM laid out its version of this concept in a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 28, 2024. In that document, which was first filed by GM Aug….
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Donald Trump’s tariffs of 10 percent to 100 percent could transform the United States auto industry, upending decades of globalization. For Ford and GM, whose cars depend on parts imported from many countries, the challenge of adjusting supply lines could take years and cost billions of dollars. Price increases will be unavoidable for vehicles such…
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can…
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Buyers are increasingly turning to certified pre-owned cars, with CPO sales climbing 2.7% in November https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson December 29, 2024 at 09:45 Dealers began December with an average of 46 days’ worth of used vehicle supply. A touch over 1.41 million used vehicles were sold in the US last month, 13% more than…
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Chery shook Australia’s new car market earlier this year when it announced its new entry-level SUV was launching with a starting price of under $25,000 drive-away. The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro slots under the Omoda 5 small SUV in the Chinese carmaker’s local lineup and brings the fight to other light SUVs including the Hyundai…
Workplace drug testing is one of those scenarios workers have nightmares about, not unlike those dreams of being back in high school and giving an unprepared presentation to the class. Those who don’t take any form of drug can rest a little easier unless they ingest something that triggers a false positive. Those who do…
Then team strategy on when Cassidy should take his Attack Mode power boost, and how Evans should back up Wehrlein for his team-mate’s benefit, left the pair with glum faces as Jaguar celebrated its first world championship since the Group C sports car days. An odd scene. But what did for Evans in the end…
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The Volkswagen T-Cross packs a lot into a small package, but is it enough to stand tall in the crowded compact SUV market? We find out if the pint-sized performer is worth a look. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety…
When it comes to pumping out trucks, Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram never take a break. Fans of their pickups can rest assured there will always be more. It hasn’t always been that way with Jeep. Yes, the Gladiator and the J-series it turned into were around for decades. The XJ Cherokee’s pickup cousin, the Comanche,…
