DEARBORN, MI – Less than three weeks after electric automaker Tesla slashed the prices of its vehicles, Ford responded today by reducing prices for its electric Mustang Mach-E. “We are not going to cede ground to anyone,” said brand EV executive Marin Gjaja in a statement announcing the price rollback. …
Read More »Open Alcohol Ban For All In Motor Vehicles Being Considered By General Assembly
HARTFORD – It’s against the law for drivers in Connecticut to operate a motor vehicle while in possession of an open alcoholic beverage, but expansion of the the ban to also include all passengers is under consideration by the General Assembly. Raised Bill No. 5917, “An Act Implementing the Recommendations …
Read More »End Of The Road for “Jay Leno’s Garage”
LOS ANGELES – It’s apparently the end of the road for “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the long-running reality TV series that showcased the legendary comedian’s extensive car and motorcycle collection and featured interviews with stars. “The Hollywood Reporter” reports CNBC has canceled the show amidst a larger schedule shakeup. “Jay Leno’s …
Read More »Roxbury Concours To Join Returning Colonial Concours In 2023
Concours events, which offer higher-end and decidedly more original vehicles than routine car shows, continue to grow in Connecticut. The Colonial Concours d’Elegance joined the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in 2021. It returns in 2023 for a third year and will be joined by the new Roxbury Concours d’Elegance. The Colonial …
Read More »EV Charging Costs More In The Northeast, Notably In CT
The cost to charge an electric vehicle varies widely in the United States. Hawaii, California and Alaska are the most expensive states, while Louisiana, Oklahoma and Idaho are the most affordable, according to a ranking of the 50 states and the District of Columbia released Tuesday by “MotorTrend” magazine. The …
Read More »U.S. Ends Probe Of Exhaust Odors Reported In Ford Explorers
A six-year investigation into reports of exhaust odors involving 1.47 million Ford Explorer SUVs has ended with the National Highway Safety Administration being unable to identify “a defect that represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.” The in-depth probe by the U.S. governmental agency involved Explorers from the models …
Read More »“Hot Rod” Retrospective, Celebrating 75 Years Of The Magazine
The recently-released book “Hot Rod Magazine: 75 Years” is designed to recall and celebrate the history of the influential periodical devoted to souped up and customized cars. In its Foreward, former “Hot Rod” editor David Freiburger says of his introductory role, “I”m here to convince you that the magazine’s legacy …
Read More »Chevrolet Shows Off Electrified 655-Horsepower, AWD Corvette E-Ray
NEW YORK – It’s the fastest production Corvette in history with a combined 655 horsepower. It’ll go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds and cover the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds. It’s the all-wheel-drive 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, a gas-electric hybrid model with a six-figure base …
Read More »Wyoming Seeks To Ban Sales of Electric Vehicles
Update: The resolution died in committee on Jan. 16 after this story was posted. CHEYENNE, WY – In a move to “ensure the stability of the Wyoming’s oil and gas industry,” a resolution introduced Jan. 13 in the state legislature urges that Wyoming ban the sale of electric vehicles by …
Read More »Is The SUV Era About To End? Citroën’s CEO Says It’s Inevitable
SUVs are on the way out. So says Vincent Cobée, CEO of French automaker Citroën. “The world of the SUV is done,” he tells “AutoExpress” in the UK. Cobée gives design needs and changing perceptions as concerns deepen over climate change as reasons why sport utility vehicles may soon be …
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