[ad_1] Amazon is breaking into the insurance business. In India, the company is now offering auto insurance through Amazon Pay and the private firm Acko General Insurance. The insurance will cover cars and motorbikes, and Prime members will get extra benefits, including exclusive discounts. Amazon says customers will be able to purchase insurance in less […]
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Cyberattack forces Honda to suspend global production for a day
[ad_1] Honda was forced to suspend global production for a day due to a cyberattack that infiltrated the company’s internal servers in Tokyo, Financial Times reports. Honda detected the virus on Monday and was forced to send some employees home for the day as the attack impacted email and other systems in plants around the […]
Toyota’s 2021 Sienna minivans will all be hybrids
[ad_1] Toyota’s new, 2021 Sienna is notable for two reasons. First, just look at this thing: It has plenty of sharp body lines and massive front grille that, while supposedly inspired by Japanese bullet trains, looks more like a tremendous scowl. It’s meant to ferry families around, all while looking incredibly aggro. Second — and […]
Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car
[ad_1] Despite its 2.6-ton weight, Dyson’s aluminum car could go from zero to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds (about half a second more than the long-range Model X), with its top speed apparently reaching 125 mph (30 mph shy of the Model X’s). This is all coming from the twin 200kW electric motors rated with […]
Automatic to shut down and end support for its car diagnostics dongle
[ad_1] “Just like many other companies in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our business. With fewer consumers purchasing and leasing vehicles and drivers on the road, we unfortunately do not see a path forward for our business. These are unprecedented times, and with so much uncertainty ahead, we have made the […]
Chevy’s refreshed Bolt EV is delayed until 2021
[ad_1] The automaker has shut down regular manufacturing across North America to prevent coronavirus infections, and doesn’t expect to resume production until it can “safely” get back to business. While the tweaked Bolt EV wasn’t due to arrive until later in 2020, a shutdown for several weeks or more could disrupt operations and create a […]
BYD’s safety-oriented EV battery is less likely to catch fire
[ad_1] The battery should be efficient, too. An optimized battery structure is reportedly 50 percent better at using space than a conventional lithium ion phosphate battery. BYD’s upcoming Han EV (above) will reportedly have a healthy cruising range of about 376 miles using the Blade Battery, although there’s a good chance it won’t reach that […]
2020 Detroit Auto Show canceled as venue becomes a field hospital
[ad_1] Producers had moved the show from January to June to avoid clashing with other events. This was also supposed to enable outdoor events and even test drives that weren’t practical during a Michigan winter. The Detroit gathering has long been an important show for American automakers, not to mention foreign brands hoping to make […]
BMW will discontinue its iconic i8 hybrid sports car in April
[ad_1] The i8 served as a paragon for BMW. The features and technology behind the car gradually made its way to other vehicles in the company’s stable — while the i8 probably wasn’t something even most luxury car enthusiasts could afford, BMW adapted its hybrid drivetrain for more affordable models. With its high-end specs, it […]
Lotus has already sold out of its electric hypercar for 2020
[ad_1] The total production run compares closely to the 150 Pininfarina expects for its Battista EV, although the Italian badge hasn’t said how its sales are faring. It’s not completely unexpected that Lotus would sell out. The hypercar world is dominated by ultra-wealthy customers who frequently snap up vehicles without a moment’s hesitation, to the […]