The oft-delayed FF 91 Futurist is inching closer to production as Faraday Future has revealed the crossover has an EPA range of 381 miles (613 km). The company noted this is a “significant increase” over previous estimates, which originally pegged the range at a relatively vague 300+ miles (483 km). It’s also worth noting the […]
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Multiple OEMs were caught up in the dieselgate scandal that started when VW’s cheat devices were discovered, but the U.S government is also cracking down on the aftermarket industry for the role it played in helping cars sidestep federal emissions regulations. Two firms from the Detroit Metro area have been fined after being caught by […]
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The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will return combined fuel consumption figures of 14 mpg in standard guise and 15 mpg for the Z07 Performance Pack-equipped models. While the EPA has yet to officially announce consumption figures for the mid-engined sports car, Corvette chief engineer Josh Holder recently told Corvette Blogger that the automaker has submitted […]
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A man at the center of a diesel tuning company has just been sentenced for selling thousands of tuners, or “tunes”, that are capable of defeating emissions controls in the quest for more power. After pleading guilty to violating the Clean Air Act and tax evasion, Matthew Sidney Geouge, of Hendersonville, N.C. is facing the […]
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Five major car manufacturers have backed efforts from the Biden administration to reinstate California’s ability to set its own emissions and fuel economy regulations. According to Reuters, Ford, Volkswagen, Honda, BMW, and Volvo are all supporting a court filing backed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to restore California’s authority that was controversially withdrawn under […]
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We already know that the 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor’s $68,500 base price makes it twice as expensive as a base 4-door Bronco, and requires $20,000 of extra outlay versus the Bronco Wildtrak. But judging by official economy figures it looks like the purchase price isn’t the end of the expense for Raptor buyers. Bronco fans […]
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At an age where the whole industry is pushing for electrification, Stellantis made headlines with the introduction of its 3.0-liter Hurricane turbocharged straight-six. The engine will be featured in the entire Jeep Wagoneer lineup in 2023, but before that happens, a limited number of 2022 Grand Wagoneers will be available with the high output version, […]
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We’re heading into the summer driving season and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.159. That’s down from an all-time high of $4.331 on March 11th, but it’s still substantially more than last year’s price of $2.889 per gallon. To combat high prices, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an […]
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Stricter fuel economy rules for automakers have been set out by the US government, which will see a rise in average fleet fuel economy to approximately 49 mpg by 2026. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s NHTSA finalized the standards on March 31st, which will see fuel economy requirements rise 8 percent for cars and light […]
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Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is probably one of the most hotly anticipated pickup trucks of the year, but being an EV, one of the main things buyers have on their mind is range. Now ahead of its launch this spring, the Blue Oval has released the final EPA-estimated range specs for every version of their […]
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