The Kia K900 and Kia Cadenza full-size sedans won’t return for the 2021 model year. Car and Driver reported the deaths of both big sedans on Monday. Kia told the magazine that the decision was due to customer preferences shifting…
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Preview: 2022 BMW M5 CS arrives with 627 horsepower and 230 pounds of weight savings
BMW on Tuesday unveiled a new range-topping version of its M5 super sedan. Offered for the 2022 model year only, the new variant, dubbed the M5 CS, reaches dealerships in the second half of 2021 with a starting price of…
2022 Mini Hardtop and Convertible preview: Subtle refresh plays off Countryman
The 2022 Mini Hardtop (both two-door and four-door) and Convertible both receive a subtle refresh that features many of the changes made to the Countryman for 2021 the brand announced on Tuesday. The changes also include some new standard features…
GM to get ‘cockpit’ chips for next generation vehicles from Qualcomm
Qualcomm Inc. on Tuesday said it will supply a range of chips for General Motors’ next generation of vehicles. The San Diego company has long been known for making modem chips that connected Apple Inc.’s iPhones and many vehicles to…
Jaguar Land Rover looks to boost EV range by reducing weight with composites
A consortium of academic and industry groups in the United Kingdom known as Tucana is developing technology for lightweight vehicle and powertrain structures to help automakers reduce the weight of their electric vehicles. The consortium, which is led by Jaguar…
Bloodhound land-speed record project up for sale, again
The Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) project is once again up for sale. A team blog post said Bloodhound is still looking to make a World Land Speed Record attempt in 2022, providing a new owner (and additional funding) can…