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Electric snowmobile maker Taiga's future uncertain as it struggles to keep up with orders

Taiga Motors Corp. , the first company in the world to ship an electric snowmobile, told investors that it might not make it as a going concern unless its leaders secure new funding. “Management is committed to secure additional sources of funds for the company working capital needs,” Taiga said while reporting its most recent quarterly results on March 30. The press release added: “While the company has been successful in securing financing in...

Porsche Supercar With Flat-Eight, Twin-Turbo 5.0-Liter Engine Almost Happened

It was supposed to have 750 horsepower and supersede the 918 Spyder.

Suspected truck thief shot dead by owner who used AirTag to track vehicle

Three Texas relatives decided to take matters into their own hands when the family truck was stolen. An Apple AirTag led them to the alleged thief.

Motor racing-'Ludicrous' to stage sprint race in Baku: Red Bull's Horner

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Holding a sprint race on a street circuit at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a "ludicrous" proposition which will cost Formula One teams when they "trash" their cars, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said. Azerbaijan's Baku City circuit will host the first of Formula One's six sprint races this season at the end of April, with the others to be held in Austria, at

Famously disastrous cars that were in fact pretty successful

The true story behind many famous automotive disasters needs to be told

The best cars never sold in America

Join us as we explore the best cars America missed out on

How to Supercharge the Air Going Into Your Engine, Without a Supercharger

Intake tuning helps automakers harness the power of pressure waves, forcing more air into an engine.

See What’s New In Tesla’s Latest Motor And Drive Unit In This Disassembly Video

The complete unit weighs 194 pounds (88 kilograms) and is more refined than before.

The five fastest electric cars to lap the Nurburgring - and only one of them’s a Tesla

FIRST SLIDE Few things are more certain - or more exciting - to launch you into automotive folklore than lapping the fabled Nurburgring circuit in Germany quickly. Now 12.9 miles in length (its course has changed over the years, making comparisons with older records hard) it is regarded as one of the most challenging laps on earth even by the most talented racing drivers, taking in blind corners, cambered corners, long straights and tree-lined curves. Inevitably the onset of the electric car age has led to car makers trying to prove their credentials by lapping the track as fast as they can; here’s the lowdown on the five fastest to have done so to date:

How to Winterize and Store Lawn Mower

Learn the correct way to store your lawn mower over the cold winter months. Gasoline left in your mower during storage can cause some serious damage.

Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix: Race-goer confused by police using drone gun

The DroneGun Tactical, made by the Australian company DroneShield, was spotted on Friday above Melbourne's Prince Albert Circuit during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Marc Marquez absent in Argentina, brother Alex reveals how he's doing

The Catalan is dealing with the aftermath of Portimao both physically and psychologically.

Only One 2023 Ferrari F8 Tributo Coupe Was Imported To North America

It's the last in a long line of last gas-powered mid-engine V8 Ferrari coupes.

Ford hikes prices of electric F-150 pickup truck again as costs surge

(Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has raised the base price of its popular F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck again, the automaker's website showed on Thursday, the latest in a series of price hikes aimed at offsetting high costs. Shares of Ford were up 2% in afternoon trade. The latest increase takes the base model's price to $59,974, nearly 50% higher than when the truck was launched last year.

It Looks Like the Elantra Is About to Be Less Ugly

Hopefully this means the Elantra N will also look better soon.

Norris backs tough choices McLaren had to make

Lando Norris has backed the changes to the McLaren Formula 1 team’s technical structure, noting that sometimes bosses have to take “cold-hearted” decisions.

Speed cameras will mean big fines in NOTL safety zones

Niagara Region is stepping up its traffic enforcement game in Niagara-on-the-Lake. And it could mean big fines arriving in the mail for drivers who exceed posted speed limits. The region is installing speed cameras to automatically enforce speed limits in NOTL’s community safe zones near schools, says Scott Fraser, the region’s associate director o...

The fastest pickups ever made

The standout feature of the new Tesla Cybertruck is its astonishing claimed acceleration – but where does it sit in the pantheon of performance pickups?

Snowmobile Goes Out of Control and Rolls Downhill After Hitting Person

This snowmobile rider was coming down a steep hill as a part of an event when his snowmobile reeled out of control. The vehicle ended up hitting a member of the help crew and then rolled down the hill. Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured in the accident.

Controversial Trans Am result overturned

Motorsport Australia has belatedly declared the bizarre crash-shortened Trans Am race in Tasmania earlier this year a non-event.

Hyundai N Exec Wants to Put the N Vision 74 Into Production

The coolest concept of 2022 might become more than a concept if this VP has his way.

See BMW 760Li Look At Home Blasting Down Autobahn At Top Speed

The twin-turbo V12 makes 544 horsepower.

43 of the best-ever barn-finds

What’s the best oil for my car?

Choosing the best oil for your car's engine can be tough, given the large number of options available. Our guide can help you make the right choice

Careless driver sends motorcyclist flying

This is the moment a driver suddenly pulled into a lane and crashed into a motorcyclist, sending him flying onto the road in Fort Pierce, Florida on March 25 before driving off. The motorcyclist received multiple non-life-threatening injuries.

Cars with the biggest engines ever

From the McLaren F1 to powerful pickups, we count down the machines with the largest capacity engines, ever.

VW Dealer Apologizes for Racial Slur Found on Oil Change Stickers

The stickers were reportedly tampered with by a teenager on-site with a third-party cleaning crew.

Maserati Returns to Sports Car Racing With New GT2

The racer arrives with an engine and chassis borrowed from the road-going MC20 supercar.

Toronto should keep hands out of taxpayers' pockets: Ford

A Toronto City Council request for new revenue tools was “code for I’m going to tax the pants off the residents,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford says. One day after Council passed a motion requesting that senior levels of government consider a new fiscal framework for the city, including new ways to raise revenues, Ford said councillors need to be prudent fiscal managers. “It’s very personal to me, I know that place like the back of my hands,” Ford...

2023 Corvette Z06 Pops Engine After Only 52 Miles, Owner Documents Saga on Video

The car's LT6 V-8 began to rattle and smoke after losing power on the highway.

New $28m Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is latest coachbuilt model

Ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxurious cabriolet heralds expansion of coachbuilding arm

Tesla Under Investigation by NHTSA After Model Y Steering Wheels Fall Off

NHTSA is aware of two separate incidents in 2023 where the wheel detached from the column.

Man Trips Over Electric Car Charger

Occurred on October 2022 / Knottingley: "Car destroyed!"

What Car Has Way Too Much Power?

Horsepower is always a fun stat to throw around when you’re talking about a new car. Did you see that the Bronco Raptor makes 418 hp? What about the 300 hp that you find in the new GR Corolla? Isn’t that impressive. Now, we’re even getting cars that top 1,000 hp, but when does this become too much of a good thing?

Crazy concept cars of the jet age

Join us for a look at when concept cars almost literally went to the stars

The 15 Cars Most Likely to Last 200,000 Miles

These cars, SUVs and trucks definitely are built to last.

Here's What Cruise Ships Might Look Like 100 Years From Now

Shipbuilder Meyer Group imagines the future of cruising with a new ship concept.

The charming junkyard gems of Old Car City, White, Georgia

Join us for an expertly guided tour of one of America's largest car junkyards

The Simple Reason Why Bob Marley Drove BMWs

By the mid-Seventies, Bob Marley could have afforded any car on earth. He chose a BMW 1602.

Community reeling after 4 teens die in Gilbert Plains crash

Four teens are dead and one is seriously injured after the car they were in blew a stop sign and crashed into a semi-trailer in western Manitoba on Wednesday night, RCMP say.

The Canadian and Western companies spending big in China

From Tesla to American Express, see the famous Western firms that are investing in new factories and stores across China.

NASCAR World Reacts To The All-Star Race Announcement

NASCAR's annual All-Star Race is set for Sunday, May 21 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina. For the first race at the short track since 1996, two NASCAR legends, Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip, will serve as grand marshals. NASCAR made the announcement about Petty and Waltrip ...

2024 Dacia Duster Makes Spy Photo Debut, Already Has Production Body

It appears to have rear disc brakes and "hidden" door handles.

Marcus Ericsson Wins Ridiculous IndyCar Season Opener

A six-car pile-up, a two-car crash in a battle for the lead, and a late mistake by the race leader opened the door for Ericsson in an unforgettable race at St. Petersburg.

New Touring Superleggera Arese RH95 packs 720 hp Ferrari V8

Italian coachbuilder creates its first mid-engined supercar to mark its 95th anniversary

Tesla urges Model 3 buyers to 'take delivery' before expected tax credit reduction

By Scott Kanowsky Investing.com -- Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is encouraging its customers to "take delivery now" of its popular Model 3 electric vehicle before an expected decline in a tax credit for buyers of the car at the end of March. In an update...

A blaze still burns after a train carrying highly flammable ethanol derailed in Minnesota. Crews are assessing 3 more cars carrying ethanol

A train hauling ethanol derailed Thursday morning in Raymond, Minnesota, igniting several rail cars and forcing a mandatory evacuation of the city of about 800, officials said.

2023 Tesla Model X: Same EPA Range, But Tremendously Cheaper

The Plaid version is now less expensive by roughly $30,000 than it was a year ago.

AMI Car Takes Corner Too Fast and Falls on Its Side

Occurred on March 11, 2023 / Monaco: "A small electric car loses balance after taking a corner too fast and falls over."

Delivery Driver Chased by Dog

Occurred on July 15, 2022 / Crestwood, Kentucky, USA: "There was an Amazon driver that was kind of pestering our dog. Ever since then, she has been on guard for every delivery driver, mail man, garbage truck, etc. She's cool but a delivery truck freaks