Why You Won"t See The Jaguar XJ220S Supercar On US Roads
There's no arguing that Jaguar's XJ220 and its XJ220S sibling were anything less than stunning, but don't expect to see these classics on U.S. roads. There's no argu.....»»
Hank Aaron, baseball Hall of Famer and former Georgia auto dealer, dies at 86
The legendary home run king for several years owned an Atlanta-based auto group that consisted of BMW, Mini, Honda, Toyota, Jaguar and Land Rover franchises......»»
Transportation nominee says gas tax hike possible to fund roads
Congress has not boosted the 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax since 1993. At his confirmation hearing, Pete Buttigieg told senators an increase in the gas tax is one possible way to fund infrastructure improvements......»»
Eight Roads Ventures Europe appoints Lucile Cornet to Partner
Lucile Cornet has been appointed Partner with Eight Roads Ventures Europe, a firm focusing on startups in Europe and Israel. Cornet is its first female Partner. Eight Roads is backed by Fidelity and has over $6 billion assets under management globall.....»»
Eight Roads Ventures Europe shifts its gears towards diversity, appointing Lucile Cornet to Partner
The world of European VC can post another win for diversity this week as Lucile Cornet is appointed Partner with Eight Roads Ventures Europe, a firm focusing on startups in Europe and Israel. Cornet is its first female Partner. Eight Roads is backed.....»»
Gerald Wiegert, creator of the Vector supercar, dies at 76
The Vector W8 was aimed at the fastest, sexiest supercars from Italy......»»
GM"s Factory Zero to get $11.7M in road upgrades from Mich., Detroit
Michigan is allocating $6 million out of its Transportation Economic Development Fund, with the city contributing $5.7 million, to rebuild deteriorated roads and sidewalks around the plant in response to GM's concerns......»»
E-scooters must follow rules of road "same as bus"
A woman banned from the roads for drink-driving an e-scooter is told the same rules and penalties apply......»»
A big wing and no back seats: The 2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP
It's a bit like driving a supercar, warts and all. This is the $44,900 Mini John Cooper Works GP, a stripped-out, lowered, 301hp hot hatch. [credit:.....»»
Despite COVID-19 lockdowns, American roads are getting much deadlier
Empty roads mean more speeding, more crashing, and more dying. Enlarge / The three months between July and September 2020 saw a massive rise in road deaths in the United States. (credit: Getty Images) American roads became significantly deadl.....»»
First lockdown"s effect on air pollution was overstated, our study reveals
The pandemic caused governments around the world to introduce lockdowns in early 2020, temporarily closing workplaces and emptying roads and public spaces. As economic activity slowed, so did emissions of air pollutants. Almost a year later, the effe.....»»
U.S. traffic deaths skyrocket after coronavirus lockdowns expire
In total, 11,260 people died on U.S. roads in the third quarter of 2020, up from 9,953 in the same three-month period in 2019, according to preliminary data released by NHTSA. While fewer people drove, those who did took more risks and had more fatal.....»»
Cold snap brings Spain lowest temperatures in 20 years
Much of Spain struggled Tuesday in the aftermath of a massive snowfall that hardened into ice amid a record cold snap that turned streets and roads into safety hazards in areas unaccustomed to extreme winters......»»
Panasonic"s augmented reality display aims to change the way drivers see roads
The head-up display, which projects information onto the windshield for drivers, has been available in some cars since 1988. But while over the past decade they've gone from relatively simple information displays like speed and music selections, Pana.....»»
Madrid paralysed after heavy snowfall
Armed with picks and shovels, residents of Madrid on Monday slowly shovelled out of Spain's worst snowstorm in decades which turned roads and pavements into skating rinks......»»
US vehicle fuel efficiency effectively stalled over the last 10 years
From 2008-2019, the actual economy of the US fleet went up by 0.4 miles per gallon. Enlarge / The average car or light truck on US roads is 11.8 years old. (credit: Harvey Schwartz | Getty Images) The last few years have seen a rather bitter f.....»»
Spain shovels out of snowdrifts left by Storm Filomena
Emergency crews in central Spain cleared 500 roads and rescued over 1,500 people stranded in their vehicles, allowing Madrid and other areas on Sunday to slowly shovel out of the country's worst snowstorm in recent memory......»»
NHTSA rule allows R&D exemptions for U.S. automakers
The rule allows domestic manufacturers that produce nonconforming vehicles and equipment to operate those products on public roads — potentially speeding the development of automated driving systems and other forward-looking technologies in the U.S.....»»
Rare footage captured of jaguar killing ocelot at waterhole
In what may be a sign of climate-change-induced conflict, researchers have captured rare photographic evidence of a jaguar killing another predatory wild cat at an isolated waterhole in Guatemala......»»
NHTSA issues rule allowing R&D exemptions for U.S. manufacturers
The rule allows domestic manufacturers that produce nonconforming vehicles and equipment to operate those products on public roads — potentially speeding the development of automated driving systems and other forward-looking technologies in the U.S.....»»
JLR design boss aims to modernize Jaguar
Gerry McGovern wants to make the sports-car brand “wonderful again.”.....»»