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 <!––> <!– –> […]
Read MoreGM 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 […]
Read More830HP 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 […]
Read MoreMexico 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 | 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 […]
Read More2024 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 | 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 […]
Read MoreCalifornia Car Flies Over Truck, Crashes Through Garage | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> It was a rude awakening for the owners of a house who were woken up at 6:30 a.m. by a car crashing into their garage 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A California driver lost control of their vehicle while rounding a […]
Read MoreCarMax Cuts Vehicle Return Window From 30 Days To 10 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A 30-day return period led to a paperwork nightmare for CarMax, which will only offer a 10-day money-back guarantee as of May 12 April 16, 2024 at 16:05 <!––> <!– –> Starting on May 12, CarMax’s money-back guarantee will only […]
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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 <!––> <!– […]
Read MoreBP’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 […]
Read MoreNew 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 | 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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New-Car Transaction Prices Haven’t Been This Low For Nearly Two Years | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Despite recent drops, new-vehicle prices are still up 15.5 percent versus March 2021 https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Transaction prices at lowest since point since December 2022. Prices are still much higher than […]
Read MoreGM Leaving Renaissance Center For Smaller Detroit HQ: Report | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Shrinking office space requirements mean that GM is looking to downsize from its current HQ, but it’s staying in Detroit April 15, 2024 at 16:02 <!––> <!– –> GM needs less office space in Detroit, so it’s moving out of the […]
Read MoreStellantis Battles Suppliers Leading To Plant Shutdowns And Lawsuits | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Stellantis is playing hardball with suppliers, and that’s leading to big disputes that are spilling into the courts 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Inflationary pressures mean that suppliers want more money from automakers, who have been celebrating record profits. Stellantis […]
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The Tommykaira ZZ Is The Japanese Lotus Elise, Only Cooler | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The lightweight Japanese sports car is powered by a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated Nissan SR20 engine with 178 hp https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Plenty of intriguing and little-known cars have been built in Japan over […]
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Fisker Dealers Remain Hopeful Despite Brand’s NYSE Delisting | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Fisker may be on the brink of bankruptcy and needs a dramatic turnaround to survive https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 15, 2024 at 09:02 <!––> <!– –> A Fisker dealer in Indianapolis recently started customer deliveries of the Ocean SUV. Fisker […]
Read MoreCalifornia Mom Sues Tesla After 2-Year-Old Started Model X And Hit Her | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A two-year-old was allegedly able to start a Model X and run over his pregnant mother. She calls it a design flaw, Tesla blames her for negligence 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mallory Harcourt alleges that in […]
Read MoreKia Pays Dealers To Offload 2023 EV6s, Which Could Mean A Deal For You | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> It may pay to be aloof if you’re looking for an EV6, as Kia is offering dealers money to get rid of old stock 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Kia is giving dealers $1,000 for […]
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Biden Urged To Ban Chinese EVs, But Should He? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Ohio senator tells president that China-built cars pose ‘existential threat to American auto industry’ but forgets Tesla and other Western brands also make EVs there https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Stop them now, before it’s […]
Read MoreFord Finally Shipping 2024 F-150 And Ranger To Dealers, Slashes F-150 Lightning Prices | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Ford truck sales were down in Q1 2024 due to slow launches of the new Ranger and updated F-150. That’s all set to change now 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford halted or slowed deliveries of […]
Read MoreFord Finally Shipping 2024 F-150 And Ranger To Dealers, Slashes F-150 Lightning Prices | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Ford truck sales were down in Q1 2024 due to slow launches of the new Ranger and updated F-150. That’s all set to change now 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford halted or slowed deliveries of […]
Read MoreUS Probes Second Ford Mustang Mach-E Crash In Two Months | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The NTSB is investigating another crash involving a Mustang Mach-E running into vehicles stopped on an interstate highway 12 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The NTSB is looking into a fatal crash in which a Ford Mustang Mach-E crashed into […]
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Porsche Sales Slide Globally, North America Plunges 23% | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The automaker reported moderate sales increases in certain markets, including Europe https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 11, 2024 at 14:07 <!––> <!– –> The Cayenne was the brand’s best-selling model in Q1, shifting 28,025 units. Sales in North America fell by […]
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The carmaker’s dealerships will replace the control module of the passenger seat occupant detection system https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The passenger airbag could switch into a fail-safe mode and deactivate. Owners will be alerted to a potential issue through a warning light on the dash. The recall impacts […]
Read MorePolestar’s Global Q1 Sales Plunge By 40 Percent | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Polestar sold just 7,200 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, nearly 4,900 fewer than it did a year ago 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Polestar delivered 7,200 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, 40 percent fewer than Q1 2023. […]
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Family Own A Tesla? Get $1,500 Off A Ford Mustang Mach-E | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The 2024 Mustang Mach-E was recently announced with a $39,995 starting price before discounts and incentives https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The deal extends to anyone in your household who may own a […]
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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Is A Pricey Pickup That Starts From $86,900 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The capable off-roader comes to the States as standard with a BMW-sourced 3.0-liter straight-six engine paired with an 8-speed automatic https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 10, 2024 at 19:31 <!––> <!– –> While U.S. starting price starts at […]
Read MoreFord Thought It Fixed Bronco Sport, Escape Fuel Leak, But 5 Fires Show Problem Persists | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> In 2022, Ford recalled over 500,000 Escapes and Bronco Sports over leaking fuel. The new part that was supposed to solve that problem didn’t work 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> Ford is recalling 42,652 […]
Read MoreJudge Bans Belltown Hellcat From Driving His Dodge Charger, But Can Drive Anything Else | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Miles Hudson has been ordered not to drive his extremely loud Charger Hellcat after being charged with two counts of reckless driving 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Miles Hudson has been ordered not to drive […]
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