Pedestrian detection systems produce mixed results in latest IIHS tests The performance of modern pedestrian detection systems varies widely between carmakers, with high-end luxury brands generally faring better and other models failing to recognize pedestrians altogether, according to a…
GM cuts earnings forecast, says strike cost it $3 billion in lost profit DETROIT — General Motors on Tuesday slashed its earnings forecast for 2019, saying that a 40-day U.S. labor strike by the United Auto Workers union that…
Mazda creates reproduction parts program for North American MX-5 Miata In 2017 Mazda announced a restoration program for the MX-5 Miata in Japan. The good news was that owners of Miatas that looked like they’d been thoroughly enjoyed for…
2020 Toyota Supra GT4 details announced, makes 429 horsepower The 2020 Toyota Supra GT4 race car was introduced earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, and saw its first race at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. But only…
Hyundai appoints William Lee as global head of Genesis SEOUL — Hyundai on Tuesday named its former North American chief, William Lee, to oversee its premium Genesis brand following the departure of Manfred Fitzgerald to pursue new opportunities. …
Next-gen BMW M3, M4 delayed until 2021, but grille photo leaks While in South Africa for the BMW M Festival at the Kyalami circuit, BMW M boss Markus Flasch told Australian outlet CarSales that the next-gen M3 and M4…
Kia teases next-gen K5 in South Korea, foreshadows our Optima Now that the redesigned Hyundai Sonata is down the road burning gas, Kia’s loading the next-generation Optima into the chute. The automaker teased the South Korean-market K5 — our…
2020 Ford Shelby GT500 First Drive Review | Bring on the C8 LAS VEGAS — The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has a lot riding on it, literally and figuratively. In the literal sense, it’s got nearly 4,200 hulking…
GM, Toyota, FCA back Trump on California emissions standoff WASHINGTON — General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and other major automakers are siding with the Trump administration in its bid to bar California from setting its…
Factory Five developing new supercar with 755-hp LS V12 Factory Five has produced its mid-engined GTM supercar for more than 10 years, that car using C5 Chevrolet Corvette internals wrapped in a steel tube frame chassis and original composite…
