For several decades, German luxury car brand Audi has been part of the larger Volkswagen group. Originally a subsidiary of Daimler-Benz, it was in 1964 that Volkswagen acquired a majority stake in Audi, a company which was until then known as Auto Union GmbH. In 1966, Audi officially became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen, a…
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Kawasaki is truly a historic brand, with its existence dating back to the late 1800s. Shozo Kawasaki established the Kawasaki Tsukiji Shipyard in Tokyo, Japan, all the way back in 1878, with the company eventually growing into the multi-faceted one it is today. Of course, like any major brand, Kawasaki has only remained a fixture…
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It seems the return of the V8-powered Mopar muscle car is certainly underway. Stellantis reportedly just allocated a whopping $10-billion investment into new US-based manufacturing, largely to support the revival of the V8. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Stellantis’s current CEO, Antonio Filosa, is gearing up to announce the new investment at a…
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Ever since Volvo unveiled the EX90 in 2022, the model has been plagued by problem after problem. Between a delayed roll-out, subsequent software issues and a new tailgate recall (among various other complications), it’s been anything but smooth sailing for the Swedish brand’s flagship EV. However, Volvo has plans to right the ship for the…
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After Mazda took a historic overall victory at the 1991 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it would be another three decades before the automaker would make a return to factory-backed racing. That day finally came in 2021 when Mazda launched a new sub-brand — Mazda Spirit Racing (MSR) — to serve as…
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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The real world is often misrepresented in Hollywood when it comes to technology. Hacking, for example, is usually oversimplified and exaggerated for dramatic effect…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] 10 Of The Most Iconic Sci-Fi Vehicles In Movies And TV
Like collecting vinyl or shooting film, shifting with a manual transmission is an activity that’s really only sought out by dedicated enthusiasts. The convenience of an automatic or a self-driving EV means that, nowadays, most drivers are content to let the car do the work. And it’s a shame, really…. Check out the original article:…
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