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Month: February 2023

Rivian R1T And Mini Cooper SE Top JD Power US EV Experience Study

JD Power just released the results of its 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, and as you can see, there are newer players at the top. Despite Rivian’s obvious struggles as a startup electric automaker, its R1T electric truck is wowing owners. Interestingly, the Cooper SE, while having less driving range than all rivals, …

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Research: Tires and brakes emit more particulates than tailpipes

Current emissions regulations are focused on what comes out of vehicle tailpipes, but a new study claims more than half of road-vehicle particulate emissions—fine particles that can pollute surrounding air and water—comes from other sources. Conducted by Imperial College London, the study (via Green Car Congress) estimates that in 2021 52% of all particle emissions …

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Honda Canada Foundation Partners With FIRST Robotics Canada

Honda Canada Foundation (HCF) in support for National Engineering Month is contributing $375,000 over three years to FIRST Robotics Canada. HCF’s program sponsorship will support FIRST Robotics Competitions at the provincial and championship levels. Thirty high-school teams will each receive $2,000 to build robots to compete. HCF continues its support for programs that encourage education in engineering and technology with hands-on activities for children …

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Triple F Collection Takes Two New McLaren 570S GT4s Out On The Road

Known for building one of the most incredible car collections in the world, The Triple F Collection has made acquiring highly-desirable exotics a family affair. Working closely with your brother comes added friendly competition, which is why Jason and Jordan have stepped outside of regular production cars and into the world of customer race programs. …

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Lamborghini Sends Restored Icons To The St. Moritz Ice Course

While most manufacturers and collectors keep historic-grade supercars in spotless showrooms to protect their legacies, Automobili Lamborghini believes all cars should be enjoyed thoroughly, no matter the value. Proving its point, Automobili Lamborghini’s Polo Storico restoration division is proud to take part in The Ice Concours d’Elegance in the beautiful setting of the St. Moritz …

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Plan for a cheap Tesla is what fans hope to hear tomorrow at Investor Day – Autoblog

SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has for years teased the world with his dream of an affordable electric car. Wednesday at Tesla Investor Day, fans hope he will explain what he has in mind — and perhaps how he can afford to build it.  Musk said last year he shelved the plan …

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