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Every Automaker That Offers Incentives, Loan Support in Pandemic

Every Automaker That Offers Incentives, Loan Support in Pandemic

getty images automakers are offering new incentives and support for current borrowers and lessees during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.for current owners, rescheduling payments is an option on a case-by-case basis.with these offers in hand, now might be a good time to buy a ne [...]

Tesla Bows to Coronavirus Emergency, Will Close Fremont Factory

Tesla Bows to Coronavirus Emergency, Will Close Fremont Factory

tesla tesla’s fremont, california, plant is located in alameda county, which has issued a quarantine order for all but "essential business."the company had noted that information from different levels of government had been conflicting and was reluctant to close, agreein [...]

Porsche Macan EV Production to Start in 2022, Electric Boxster, Cayman to Follow

Porsche Macan EV Production to Start in 2022, Electric Boxster, Cayman to Follow

james lipmancar and driver porsche told german publication automobilwoche that production of the electric macan will start in 2022. additionally, ev versions of the boxster and cayman are confirmed, although a final decision has not been made. the new electric entry-level pors [...]

Automakers Look to Supply Medical Equipment for Coronavirus Pandemic

Automakers Look to Supply Medical Equipment for Coronavirus Pandemic

picture alliancegetty images gm and ford have already talked to the u.s. government about how they can help. elon musk, ceo of tesla, has tweeted that his companies would help build ventilators if there are shortages.it’s unlikely any automakers would be building entire [...]

NHTSA Mildly Redefines Safety Rules for Autonomous Cars

NHTSA Mildly Redefines Safety Rules for Autonomous Cars

petovargacar and driver a new rulemaking proposal by the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) would redefine terms to allow easier certification of autonomous vehicles.driverless cargo vans, for example, may be fully exempt from occupant safety standards.nhts [...]

Tune In to Watch Car and Driver Dominate Road & Track and Autoweek in Forza Motorsport 7

Tune In to Watch Car and Driver Dominate Road & Track and Autoweek in Forza Motorsport 7

Tara Klein/Autoweek Tune in on Friday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m. EDT to Twitch and see the Car and Driver vs. Road & Track vs. Autoweek challenge the world has been waiting for.The three Hearst auto publications are facing off in Forza Motorsport 7 for bragging rights and ow [...]

Tesla and Alameda County Reach Fremont Factory Compromise

Tesla and Alameda County Reach Fremont Factory Compromise

tesla tesla’s fremont, california, plant is located in alameda county, which has issued a quarantine order for all but "essential business."the company had noted that information from different levels of government had been conflicting. the worker reduction affects appro [...]

Some Police Are Stopping Fewer Speeders as Coronavirus Spreads

Some Police Are Stopping Fewer Speeders as Coronavirus Spreads

@ didier martigetty images police agencies around the country are limiting their interactions with the public to reduce the spread of coronavirus. one michigan police officer said his department's approach amounts to: "don't pull anyone over unless you hav [...]

How Much Does Climate Control Affect EV Range?

How Much Does Climate Control Affect EV Range?

michael simaricar and driver how much does climate control, specifically heat, affect range?we took our long-term tesla model 3 to the chrysler proving grounds' five-mile oval track to test energy consumption with various levels of hvac usage.with the seat warmers on and [...]