Month: December 2020

Massachusetts to Ban Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Massachusetts announces a plan to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The plan mimics one from California that was announced in September as well as a goal set by New Jersey earlier this …

Tested: 2006 Cadillac XLR-V Leverages Sophisticated Performance
From the March 2006 Issue of Car and Driver. Cadillac’s V-series is to that nameplate what AMG is to Mercedes or M is to BMW. It’s the high-performance wing of the company, where the original …

Tested: 2006 Cadillac XLR-V Photos
Jim FetsCar and Driver From the Archive: Based largely on the Corvette yet with far greater refinement, the new XLR-V convertible takes Cadillac’s high-performance ambitions to new heights. read the full review View Gallery 13 …

John Paul Jr., Auto-Racing Champion, Dies at 60
Professional racer John Paul Jr. died Tuesday at 60, after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. This profile of his life and his complex relationship with his father, John Paul Sr., originally appeared in the …

What We Learned in 2020: Lessons from Around the Auto Industry
Every part of everyday life was disrupted in 2020. It was a trying year, even for the luckiest of us. We wanted to find out how people in the various corners of the auto industry …

Daimler Trucks fined up to $30 million for slow recalls
WASHINGTON — Failing to recall vehicles quickly enough could cost Daimler Trucks up to $30 million in fines and other costs. In penalties announced Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Daimler also failed …

Magni honors its founder with the retro-styled Italia 01/01 motorcycle
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Magni introduced a model named Italia 01/01 designed as a tribute to its founder, Arturo Magni, who died in 2015. It blends a retro-styled design with a state-of-the-art engine from MV Agusta. …

Ford Fusion crossover prototype photos leak via Instagram
A prototype for what appears to be a Ford Fusion crossover wagon has leaked via Instagram. While the Fusion was sold in the States exclusively as a sedan, it has been offered in other variants …

Alfa Romeo goes hatchback-free after axing the Giulietta
Alfa Romeo exited the hatchback segment by ending production of the Giulietta, a Volkswagen Golf-sized model introduced in 2010. It’s planning on filling the void in its range with a city-friendly crossover in the coming …