Tag: USA

Tesla Ending Referral Program, Slashes FSD To $8k, And Offers Lowest Model Y Price Ever

Tesla Ending Referral Program, Slashes FSD To $8k, And Offers Lowest Model Y Price Ever | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A flurry of price adjustments mean that the Model Y is now the cheapest it’s ever been in the U.S. and FSD is being discounted 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Tesla’s hands-free driving assistant, […]

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Kia Niro EV And EV9 May Lose Power While Driving

Kia Niro EV And EV9 May Lose Power While Driving | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The fault part was manufactured and supplied by Hyundai Transys https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The manufacturer needs to tighten the differential gear bolts in the Gear Drive Unit. Owners will be reimbursed if […]

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U.S. Dealers Concerned About VW’s Scout And Sony Honda’s Afeela Direct Sales Model

U.S. Dealers Concerned About VW’s Scout And Sony Honda’s Afeela Direct Sales Model | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> In 2022, VW’s head of sales said the firm’s dealers would have no claim to Scout’s EVs https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The two new manufacturers have remained tight-lipped about how […]

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The Lexus LS500’s Fancy Seats Are To Blame For A New Recall

The Lexus LS500’s Fancy Seats Are To Blame For A New Recall | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The unique seat creates room for a footrest at the back but could injury the front passenger in a crash https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The luxury sedan’s 10-way power-adjustable front passenger […]

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VW’s Chattanooga Workers Vote In Favor Of Joining UAW

VW’s Chattanooga Workers Vote In Favor Of Joining UAW | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Employees at the Mercedes factory in Alabama will soon vote to join the UAW too https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The UAW had previously attempted to unionize the site in 2014 and 2019 but fell […]

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Ford Ranger Lands On Top Of 3 Cars After Bizarre Crash

Ford Ranger Lands On Top Of 3 Cars After Bizarre Crash | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Fortunately, the accident in Massachusetts occurred early in the morning, so there were no people around, and unlike the cars, no one was hurt 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A Ford Ranger driver lost control in Brockton, Massachusetts, […]

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2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Roars Back With Punchier V8 And Turbo GT Suspension Parts

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Roars Back With Punchier V8 And Turbo GT Suspension Parts | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Sportier looks, a healthy 40hp power boost, and a driver-centric suspension setup make the GTS one of the coolest members of the Cayenne family 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> The facelifted Cayenne GTS produces 40 […]

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Greedy Toyota Dealers Slap 2024 Land Cruiser With Ridiculous Markups Up To $21,000

Greedy Toyota Dealers Slap 2024 Land Cruiser With Ridiculous Markups Up To $21,000 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Californians beware, some dealerships are asking nearly $100,000 for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Excitement for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is high, and dealers are cashing in. Despite […]

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EV Sales Up 2.6% In US In Q1, But Growth Sputters. See The Best Selling Models

EV Sales Up 2.6% In US In Q1, But Growth Sputters. See The Best Selling Models | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> American EV segment’s difficulties follow from Tesla’s poor first quarter April 20, 2024 at 17:30 <!––> <!– –> Although Q1 EV sales were up year-over-year, they are down as compared to the fourth quarter […]

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Maserati Recalls Ghibli And Quattroporte For Leaky Fuel Sensors

Maserati Recalls Ghibli And Quattroporte For Leaky Fuel Sensors | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The fuel line sensors in 58 Maserati Ghiblis and Quattroportes may leak, leading to engine issues and potential fires 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Maserati has learned that the fuel line sensors in certain 2021-2022 Ghiblis and Quattroportes could leak. […]

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BMW M2 Crashes Into Ford Mustang—Yes, You Read That Right!

BMW M2 Crashes Into Ford Mustang—Yes, You Read That Right! | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> BMW M2 driver learns why it’s important to stay in its lane! 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A BMW M2 rounding a blind a corner ends up driving into oncoming traffic. The M2 ends up clattering into an unwitting […]

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Would You Cough Up $100,000 For This BMW E46 M3?

Would You Cough Up $100,000 For This BMW E46 M3? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This 1-owner E46 M3 has just 11,700 miles on the odometer but does this mean it’s a $100k car? https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 19, 2024 at 11:30 <!––> <!– –> This BMW M3 has been driven just 11,651 […]

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Ford Opens Up Applications For Mustang GTD, Increases Price To $325,000

Ford Opens Up Applications For Mustang GTD, Increases Price To $325,000 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The ultimate Mustang will also be sold in Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Canadian shoppers will have to cough up approximately CAD$440,000 for the limited-run model. Driving […]

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Wild Oakland Sideshows See Cars Set Ablaze, Cops Rammed

Wild Oakland Sideshows See Cars Set Ablaze, Cops Rammed | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Oakland Police Department issued 52 citations, towed 21 vehicles, and made 3 arrests last Sunday morning when sideshows took over the streets 2 hours ago <!– –> Illegal sideshows are a prevalent issue in Oakland, with both law enforcement and […]

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Rivian Lays Off More Workers As Stock Prices Tank

Rivian Lays Off More Workers As Stock Prices Tank | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Latest wave of redundancies is the the EV-maker’s response to sluggish demand for electric cars in North America https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Rivian is laying off 1 percent of its workforce. The firm already […]

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25 States Sue EPA To Block ‘Radical Green’ Emissions Rules

25 States Sue EPA To Block ‘Radical Green’ Emissions Rules | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Republican state leaders file lawsuit to challenge Biden’s vehicle emissions rules April 18, 2024 at 16:54 <!––> <!– –> Republican attorneys general in 25 states have filed a lawsuit against the EPA. The legal challenge claims that the agency exceeded […]

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Stellantis Demands $26M In Damages From Chinese Supplier Sparking Lawsuit

Stellantis Demands $26M In Damages From Chinese Supplier Sparking Lawsuit | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Last year, a supplier had to pause production due to a cyberattack, so Stellantis charged it $26 million, kicking off a legal battle 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> Yanfeng makes interior components for Jeep and Ram vehicles, and was […]

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55,000 Toyota Prius Models In U.S. Have Rear Doors That Could Swing Open While Driving

55,000 Toyota Prius Models In U.S. Have Rear Doors That Could Swing Open While Driving | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Although Toyota hasn’t confirmed a fix, it’s expected that dealers will resolve the issue by simply replacing the rear door opener free of charge https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> […]

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GM Energy’s Residential Charger Turns Your EV Into A Generator For Your Home

GM Energy’s Residential Charger Turns Your EV Into A Generator For Your Home | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> GM Energy is unlocking vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging with its first residential product kits 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> GM Energy introduces home charging kits that unlock vehicle-to-home bidirectional power sharing. The equipment bundles will allow EV […]

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830HP Shelby Super Snake: Ford’s S650 Mustang Just Got Venomous

830HP Shelby Super Snake: Ford’s S650 Mustang Just Got Venomous | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Beyond the added power from the supercharged V8, the 2024 Shelby Super Snake also gets better brakes, suspension, and cooling to dominate the track 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The 2024 Super Snake is Shelby American’s first product based […]

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Mexico Ends Chinese Automaker Incentives After US Pressure

Mexico Ends Chinese Automaker Incentives After US Pressure | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The U.S. doesn’t want Chinese automakers to use Mexico to avoid tariffs 12 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Facing pressure from the U.S., Mexico has reportedly stopped offering Chinese automakers federal incentives to set up manufacturing plants. American officials fear that automakers […]

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Kia Says It Is Ahead Of Rivals With Its Affordable EVs

Kia Says It Is Ahead Of Rivals With Its Affordable EVs | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The company notes it will be selling customers their second and third EV when some rivals finally get in the game https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The carmaker will have eight BEVs on […]

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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Charges Faster, Now Starts At $109,900

2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Charges Faster, Now Starts At $109,900 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> For 2024, the Lucid Air Grand Touring charges 15 to 30 percent faster and gets the heat pump from the Air Sapphire 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring’s batteries have been improved to […]

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V8-Only Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package Summons the Spirit Of The 1960s

V8-Only Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package Summons the Spirit Of The 1960s | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Retro-style anniversary package features unique wheels, graphics and badges, and is available on both the convertible and coupe in GT Premium trim https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Anniversary package celebrates the original […]

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Jeep Mulls ICE Wagoneer S And Recon As It Addresses U.S. Sales Dip

Jeep Mulls ICE Wagoneer S And Recon As It Addresses U.S. Sales Dip | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Under a new CEO, Jeep wants to address a five year decline by introducing new models, and combustion engines might be on the table https://www.carscoops.com/author/sam-d-smith/ <!––> by Sam D. Smith April 16, 2024 at 15:35 <!––> <!– […]

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BP’s EV Charging Division Trims 10% Of Workforce, Narrows Focus

BP’s EV Charging Division Trims 10% Of Workforce, Narrows Focus | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> BP Pulse made some bad bets on EV charging and has shed over 100 employees in recent months 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> BP Pulse’s workforce is shrinking, and it’s shifting its focus from 12 international markets, to just […]

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New Rivian Software Update Grades US Charging Stations

New Rivian Software Update Grades US Charging Stations | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Finding a charging station that’s working can be tough, but Rivian wants to make it easier by grading charging points 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Rivian’s latest OTA update uses customer data to grade charging stations across the U.S. Customers will […]

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New Cadillac Optiq Interior Shares DNA With The Lyriq

New Cadillac Optiq Interior Shares DNA With The Lyriq | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Optiq is roughly the same size as the combustion-powered Cadillac XT5 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The new Optiq sits under the Lyriq as Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV. Its interior boasts a large […]

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