September 2022

Volvo makes music out of door slams to reach younger buyers

Volvo Cars’ bestselling XC60 crossover has a problem — it has the oldest customer body of any Volvo model. XC60 customers are 55 years old, or about five years older than the Volvo brand’s average. To introduce the midsize crossover to younger buyers, the Swedish automaker has collaborated with YouTuber Andrew Huang. The Canadian content

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Two suppliers of emissions ‘defeat devices’ fined $10 million

Two Detroit area companies have been ordered to pay $10 million for manufacturing, selling and installing aftermarket devices that bypass car emissions controls. Diesel Ops LLC and Orion Diesel LLC were caught through a national crackdown by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency against companies violating the Clean Air Act. The federal agency identified the violations

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Harman acquires Caaresys for its car-occupant monitoring system

Harman International acquired Israeli startup Caaresys for its car-occupant monitoring system. Caaresys’ technology uses low-emission radar to monitor adults and children in a vehicle cabin, marking the locations of passengers and measuring their vital signs, such as respiration and heart rate. Harman said the company is working with major automakers to provide a production-ready system

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2023 Toyota GR Corolla, Porsche IPO, Ferrari Purosangue: Car News Headlines

Toyota has added a new model to its growing GR lineup in the form of the 2023 GR Corolla. The hot hatch combines a 300-hp inline-3, 6-speed manual, and all-wheel drive, and we’ve just learned the all-important pricing information. You will soon be able to buy and sell shares in Porsche. The sports car company’s

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Doctor Performs First Rivian-Powered Vasectomy After Electricity Goes Out In Texas Clinic

You can bet that Rivian’s engineers brainstormed a hundred different uses for the four 110-volt sockets they fitted to the R1T truck, including providing power for camping trips, DIY jobs, construction site work and enabling to it to be used as a mobile office. But it’s safe to assume they never imagined their electric truck

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Review: The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone plays follow the leader

It took 15 years for the third-generation Toyota Tundra to arrive and throughout my time with it, one question kept recurring: “Is this the best they could do?” With a new luxury Capstone trim, a powerful hybrid powertrain, an in-your-face design, and innovative features, the 2022 Toyota Tundra isn’t a bad truck. It just feels

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Someone Crashed 1-of-3 $17 Million Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta During Croatian Supercar Meet

A rare Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta of which only three were ever built, has been left with serious damage after a crash in Croatia. The $17 million supercar was taking part in a drive event through Croatia hosted by the Supercar Owners Circle. The drive has attracted a dizzying array of exotics, including multiple Bugatti

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