automotive industry news 2020
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The Do’s and Dont’s of Good Boat Launch Etiquette | MotorBiscuit
Every boater should know the do’s and don’t of good boat launch etiquette. After all, a boat launch can make…
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The 2021 Audi Q5 Won a 4th Straight KBB Best Buy Award | MotorBiscuit
There are many excellent choices for car buyers seeking a compact luxury SUV, but there is one SUV that reigns…
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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2007 BMW Alpina B7 | MotorBiscuit
The 7 Series is already a luxurious BMW. But when it’s not quite luxurious or powerful enough, that’s when Alpina…
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How Do You Pronounce Koenigsegg? | MotorBiscuit
You’ve probably familiar with foreign automakers like Honda, Toyota, and Subaru. You probably even know a few things about exotic…
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Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1988 Rover Mini Jet Black Edition | MotorBiscuit
While the modern Mini Cooper is still fun to drive, it’s not quite as svelte as its classic forebear. And…
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Honda Debuting EV Prototype, Plug-In Hybrid At Shanghai Motor Show
Auto shows are still mostly on hold as the world continues to battle COVID-19, but not in China. Auto Shanghai…
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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Allegedly Hits Corolla During Test Drive
When it comes to a vehicle as rare and expensive as the Bugatti Chiron, even a minor incident grabs the…
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Boeing Just Grounded More 737 Max Planes-Again. What’s Going On? | MotorBiscuit
When we last heard from plane-maker Boeing it had just recommissioned all of the 737 Max planes that it was…
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2021 Genesis G80: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications
The 2021 Genesis G80 range comprises two main models: the 2.5T and the 3.5T. Both share an eight-speed automatic transmission…
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The BMW X3 Hybrid is the Surprising Winner of This Title | MotorBiscuit
The BMW X3 sits comfortably between the category of entry-level luxury SUVs and full-scale luxury SUVs. For the price, it…
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What Do You Want to See More of in The Drive’s Car Reviews and Feature Stories This Year?
Happy Friday, dear friends. For you, it may be just another Friday, but for me, it marks the end of…
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The 2021 Chevy Spark Is The Most Affordable New Manual | MotorBiscuit
The Chevy Spark isn’t the fastest new manual on the market. It has average reliability predictions and acceptable safety ratings.…
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Guy Drives Smashed Subaru Outback Hundreds of Miles While Wearing Safety Glasses
Driving with snow obscuring the view out your car’s windshield is dangerous, but that risk pales in comparison to what…
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GM’s Hydrogen Truck Is Back on With Navistar | MotorBiscuit
GM has agreed to work with Navistar on an all-new hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty truck. Hydrogen-powered vehicles are predicted to take…
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Motorsport Network Expands With InsideEVs In Germany
London, United Kingdom — Friday 9th April, 2021: Motorsport Network, the global motor racing, and automotive publisher, has launched InsideEVs…
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Pagani Zonda Revolucion Road Car Conversion Is Happening
Pagani unveiled the Zonda Revolucion back in June 2013 to serve as the swan song for the incredible AMG-powered hypercar.…
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New-vehicle sales rebound 75% in March; chip shortage expected to worsen in Q2
New-vehicle sales in China spiked 75 percent in March to approach 2.53 million deliveries despite the ongoing microchip shortage, the…
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New Renault Kadjar Spied With Sharper Styling
Unveiled in 2015, the Kadjar is one of Renault’s oldest SUVs in its current lineup. It’s well below the compact…
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Taiwan sales rise 16% in March
Taiwan’s new vehicle market expanded by almost 16% to 43,222 units in March 2021 from 37,279 units in the same…
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Biden faces key test on EV battery trade dispute
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden faces a Sunday deadline to decide whether to intervene in a trade dispute between…
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How Do You Tow an Electric Vehicle? | MotorBiscuit
If you are reading this from the side of the road in your electric vehicle, don’t panic! You can certainly…
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Skoda Octavia Sportline Debuts Budget RS With Vast Engine Lineup
The flagship Superb was the first Skoda to get the Sportline treatment back in 2015 before the Kodiaq, Karoq, and…
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Tesla’s New Touchscreen Shifter Is a Recipe for Disaster | MotorBiscuit
Car enthusiasts might agree Tesla leads the charge in introducing new auto-based and EV technology. The company already produces groundbreaking models…
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Low-Slung VW Tiguan Black Rino Is Less SUV, More Hatchback
The latest addition to Volkswagen of America’s 2021 Enthusiast Fleet lineup might come as a surprise since the Tiguan is…
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Lexus LS And Toyota Mirai Gain Sophisticated Automated Driving System
UPDATE: Lexus confirms the 2022 Lexus LS500h gets Lexus Teammate advanced driver assistance technology, which is the name for Advanced Drive…
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The 2021 Audi Q5 Is the Only Audi on This Consumer Reports List | MotorBiscuit
After deciding on a luxury SUV among all the different types of vehicles you could choose from, the choice may…
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Soon You’ll Be Able To Live In A Bentley
Crewe-based automaker Bentley has announced that it will launch the world’s first Bentley-branded residences in Florida. Called the Bentley Residences,…
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Illegal Party of 5,000 Off-Roaders Leads to Absolute Chaos in Arizona National Forest
Even without a pandemic going on, having a 5,000-person outdoor bash in a national forest is a bad idea. However,…
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2021 Ford Explorer Adds Cheaper Enthusiast ST and Platinum Trims, All-New Platinum Hybrid
The best-selling Ford Explorer is about to become even more attractive to Americans, as Ford is introducing a trio of…
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Biden administration to host chips meeting
In a sign that the semiconductor shortage crisis is worsening in the US, the White House is preparing to host…
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$161,000 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Tested At 186 MPH for Over 3,100 Miles | MotorBiscuit
While the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 might’ve arrived with questionable styling, its performance is undeniable. With a $161,000 base price,…
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The Toyota Corolla Is Cheaper and Better Today Than It Was 20 Years Ago | MotorBiscuit
Everybody likes to get a great deal. If you’re shopping for a car deal, then the Toyota Corolla is one…
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Watch Two Volkswagen Golf Rs Drag Race On Snow Because AWD Rules
With a few high-elevation exceptions, spring is flourishing in the Northern Hemisphere. However, Volkswagen isn’t quite ready to give up…
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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Doesn’t Get Great Fuel Economy | MotorBiscuit
The new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness edition is ready for all the off-road fun you can throw at it, but…
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A Software Bug Is Keeping Early Ford Mustang Mach-E Crossovers From Starting
If you didn’t know, electric cars still have a traditional low-voltage, wet cell battery in addition to the high-voltage pack…
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Mansory Gives New Rolls-Royce Ghost A Modest Makeover
Mansory has a reputation. Whether it’s a good one or a bad one depends on how one judges the tuner’s…
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The 2021 Nissan Rogue Is Already Being Recalled Over Incorrect Assembly | MotorBiscuit
The 2021 Nissan Rogue is far from the average, outdated SUV it was in its 2020 model year. It comes…
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Now China Has Cruise Missile Carrying Catamarans Chasing Away Ships In The South China Sea
In fact, the Type 022 appears to be especially well equipped for this sort of work, with robust datalink and…
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The Best Truck Lease Deals in April 2021 According to KBB | MotorBiscuit
Are you shopping for a new pickup truck? Planning to lease it for the next few years? Odds are then,…
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Alfa Romeo Tonale launch delayed after new CEO demands better performance
In Europe, Alfa’s vehicle sales last year declined by a third to 35,503 units, of which 17,332 were Stelvios and…
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The Most Comfortable SUVs of 2021 According to Consumer Reports | MotorBiscuit
Finding the most comfortable SUVs can be tricky, given the size of the segment. Comfort is a fairly relative term,…
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GM announces more ‘no chips’ output cuts
General Motors is temporarily halting output at plants or extending shutdowns at several North America plants due to the ongoing semiconductor…
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2017 Hyundai Tucson’s Atrocious Reliability Turns Off Most Owners | MotorBiscuit
Some ratings carry more weight with consumers than others. Reliability is one of the categories most car buyers consider important.…
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Toyota’s Advanced Drive Is a Level 2 Highway Assist That Overtakes and Changes Lanes by Itself
As you’re surely tired of hearing by now, self-driving cars do not exist. None. Your car can’t drive by itself.…
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BMW E64 6 Series Owner Claims Heated Seats Burned His Sweater
Heated seats are commonplace in the automotive realm these days, but they weren’t quite as prevalent 14 years ago. That’s…
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GM to restart Mo. plant, limit or idle 6 N.A. factories this month
DETROIT — General Motors will restart production next week at its midsize-pickup plant in Wentzville, Mo., after a two-week hiatus…
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All-new KONA N with 8-speed N DCT provides uncompromising performance | Automotive World
N DCT introduces even more high-performance driving features The N DCT enables exclusive high-performance functions that are sure to bring…
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GM targets lost chips output recovery in H2
General Motors has said that it continues to be impacted by the global semiconductors shortage, but that support to dealers…
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GM to restart Wentzville production, limit or idle 6 N.A. factories this month
DETROIT — General Motors will restart production next week at its midsize-pickup plant in Wentzville, Mo., after a two-week hiatus…
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RV Manufacturers Need More Workers to Meet Demand
With the RV demand continuing to rise, some manufacturers are struggling to keep up. RV manufacturers are in need of…
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