The Hyundai Kona has been radically redesigned and extended in all dimensions to cement its foothold in the fiercely fought crossover market. Early design images reveal that the new Kona, due to arrive in mid-2023, takes influence from last year’s bold Hyundai Seven concept, with a slim wrap-around front light bar, clamshell bonnet and chunky off-road-influenced design cues.… Continue reading Hyundai Kona reinvented for 2023 with bold new look
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3rd air bag death prompts warning to drivers of older Chrysler, Dodge vehicles
Stellantis and federal regulators say a third person has died in a crash involving an older Chrysler or Dodge vehicle as a result of an exploding Takata air bag, prompting an urgent warning that owners not drive those vehicles until they’re repaired. The latest fatality involved a 2010 Chrysler 300 and a ruptured driver’s side… Continue reading 3rd air bag death prompts warning to drivers of older Chrysler, Dodge vehicles
Kia’s 576-hp EV6 GT could teach Ford and Porsche a thing or two
What is it? 2023 Kia EV6 GT. High-performance, all-wheel-drive electric wagon/SUV. How much? Base price $61,400, excluding $1,295 destination charge. Why should you consider it? Value, performance, fast-charging electric system. What could be better? Puny 206-mile range. At this price, seats should have more adjustments, memory. When can you buy it? On sale December 2022.… Continue reading Kia’s 576-hp EV6 GT could teach Ford and Porsche a thing or two
A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs
When he announced, on July 28, his decision to retire at the end of the season, Sebastian Vettel could not have foreseen the domino effect that would follow. Four days later, Aston Martin announced that Fernando Alonso would replace Vettel. What is known as “the silly season” — referring to all the talk that begins… Continue reading A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs
For Ferrari, a Second-Place F1 Season Full of Mistakes
Ferrari began the season with a strong one-two finish in the first race and a win in the third, prompting team hopes that it would finally land its first title since 2008. But it fell short, finishing second in the constructors’ and drivers’ championships and is now searching for a new team principal. One of… Continue reading For Ferrari, a Second-Place F1 Season Full of Mistakes
Max Verstappen Had an F1 Season Like No Other
Comparing Vettel, who won four titles with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013, and Verstappen, he said: “Two very different drivers, two phenomenally successful drivers. What Sebastian has achieved puts him among the great and most successful drivers in the sport. But what we saw this year from Max, we witnessed something very special. “I… Continue reading Max Verstappen Had an F1 Season Like No Other
An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End
“We’ll come back from Abu Dhabi, we’ll spend the week after in the factory sorting things out and have a relatively easy week there, and then disappear for three or four weeks and have a good break.” Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, said “everyone is really at the limit.” That has prompted discussions… Continue reading An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End
Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
Tesla has made Elon Musk a billionaire many times over by paying him generously in shares for his work as chief executive of the electric carmaker. On Wednesday, Mr. Musk is expected in court to defend that compensation, much of which derives from a record-setting pay deal he struck in 2018 with Tesla’s board of… Continue reading Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.
Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance. Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to… Continue reading What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.
What Does an F1 Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.
Brazil used to be a force in Formula 1. The country has produced three world champions, its drivers have won 101 races — third on the nations list — and only five countries have had more drivers than Brazil’s 32. Among them were Emerson Fittipaldi, who won titles in 1972 and ’74, and Nelson Piquet,… Continue reading What Does an F1 Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.