5 Things You Don't Know About 2019 Ford Focus

5 Things You Don't Know About 2019 Ford Focus

Ford may be spending big money on utility vehicles like SUVs and trucks, but there’s no denying how important the 2019 Focus is to the automaker. Now in its 10th generation, the new Focus faces an even bigger challenge, making its pitch to coax drivers out of their crossovers and into something that Ford argues is just as practical. Read on for five things you need to know.

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Self-Driving Chevy Bolt EV Ticketed In San Francisco

In what very well could be the first infraction committed by an autonomous car, a San Francisco police officer pulled over and ticketed a General Motors-operated self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV.

The incident occurred on March 20 and CBS news affiliate KPIX 5 reported last week that the self-driving car was operating autonomously with a human backup driver behind the wheel. The officer initiated a traffic stop after he noticed the self-driving Bolt EV failed to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.

Cruise Automation, a GM-owned subsidiary that works on self-driving vehicle technology, pointed to the car’s data, which showed it did yield to the pedestrian and kept a distance of 10.8-feet away. Cruise added the self-driving vehicle never put the pedestrian in danger. However, the officer’s ticket still stands.

Somewhat humorously, the human backup driver present at the time is now responsible for the citation. It’s unclear if the driver will fight the infraction in court, and San Francisco police did not comment on the matter.

It’s also not the first time one of GM’s self-driving Bolt EVs has caused a trouble in San Francisco. This past January, a motorcyclist sued GM after a GM-Cruise operated Bolt EV caused a crash and threw the rider from his motorcycle. The motorcyclist claimed the Bolt EV made a sudden lane change on a three-lane road and struck him. Police have ruled the motorcyclist was at fault, however.

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The 2018 Lexus RX L adds versatility with a new third row

The Lexus RX has traditionally been a five-passenger luxury crossover. It still is, but this year Lexus is introducing new RX L versions with a third row of seating and room for up to seven passengers. The RX 350L and RX 450hL hybrid are designed to appeal to the luxury crossover buyer who needs a bit more space but doesn’t want to move up to a full-size SUV.

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Volkswagen Is Accused of Emissions Fraud as New York and Massachusetts Sue, Naming Names

The New York complaint connects Volkswagen’s chief executive, Matthias Müller, to the scandal for the first time. Credit Alexander Koerner/Getty Images

The New York and Massachusetts attorneys general on Tuesday directly challenged Volkswagen’s defense over its emissions deception, calling the decision to thwart pollution tests an orchestrated fraud that lasted more than a decade, involved dozens of engineers and managers and reached deep into the company’s boardroom.

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23 World’s Best and Most Expensive Cars You Should Know

Half a century ago, people used to travel on horseback, in wagons, on trains, in the horse-drawn and steam omnibuses. Nowadays, classification of the most expensive cars in the world is progressively changing. Automakers are gradually improving and upgrading their automotive robotics, and they are

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Peugeot's 3008 SUV gets bigger and better

French carmaker Peugeot has unveiled what it calls its "most advanced vehicle" to date. The new 3008 SUV is bigger, lighter and a better performer than its predecessor. It is also the first Peugeot to feature the firm's new i-Cockpit with Amplify and has a number of connectivity and driver assistance features.

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Nissan in Talks to Take Control of Mitsubishi Motors: NHK

Nissan Motor Co. may invest more than 200 billion yen ($1.84 billion) in a play to take over Mitsubishi Motors Corp., which has been battered by a scandal over falsified fuel-economy ratings, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.

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2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible: SUV for all-seasons

For lovers of automobiles, the 2017 edition of Range Rover Convertible manufactured by Land Rover will no doubt give a new meaning when it arrives in the market in the middle of the year. Many that have spotted and felt the vehicle say it is undeniably Land Rover’s surprise hit. Various takes on a convertible SUV have come and gone over the years, but is now the time for this style of car to shine? If you were going to pick any current SUV to translate into convertible form, the Range Rover Evoque seems like a logical choice. The Evoque itself is a designer SUV, a stylised fashion statement that bundles looks with Range Rover‘s pedigree in producing SUVs. Back in the ’80s it was a bit of a trend to customise your Range Rover and chop the

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Tesla faces five big challenges

The customers came. Now Tesla Motors has to figure out how to deliver.
At least 325,000 potential buyers each plunked down $1,000 deposits in less than a week for Model 3, which, at $35,000, will be about the cost of other Tesla models in a bid to put long-range electric vehicles within range off the masses. Now Tesla has to figure out how to ramp up production in a way that will allow it to fulfill those orders starting late next year.

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Volvo Cars Poole Tech celebrates 20 years

Adrian Poore, Senior Technician at Volvo Cars Poole, celebrated 20 years’ service with the Volvo brand this month and was presented with a long service award at the dealership.
Adrian’s career kicked off at Page Volvo in 1996 where his love for the Scandinavian brand began. Over the next 20 years, with the Volvo franchise changing ownership locally, Adrian has remained loyal to the brand through to his current employment at Volvo Cars Poole.

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Tesla unveils the Model 3, and the world will never be the same

After months of hype, Tesla finally took the wraps off its game-changing Model 3 on Thursday. The new car, which will sell starting at $35,000 before incentives, will be the cheapest all-electric car ever released. While the new car won't have all the bells and whistles of Tesla's pricier Model S and Model X cars, it will still have a lot of killer features that will make it very attractive to buyers at the $35,000 price point.

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Affordable Model 3 is Tesla's biggest test yet

The promise of an affordable electric car from Tesla Motors had hundreds of people lining up to reserve one.

Tesla planned to unveil its Model 3 Thursday night at its Los Angeles design studio. It doesn’t go on sale until late 2017, but potential buyers could reserve one with a $1,000 deposit at Tesla stores starting Thursday morning.

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Affordable Model 3 is Tesla's biggest test yet

Tesla planned to unveil its Model 3 Thursday night at its Los Angeles design studio. It doesn’t go on sale until late 2017, but potential buyers could reserve one with a $1,000 deposit at Tesla stores starting Thursday morning.

Long lines, reminiscent of the crowds at Apple stores for early models of the iPhone, were reported from Hong Kong to Austin, Texas, to Washington.

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All-new 2017 Kia candeza: Luxury refinements with expressive styling, advance technology, and refined powertrain

Last week, the Big Apple played host to the world debut of the all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza at the New York International Auto Show. The stunningly beautiful Cadenza improves upon all the elements that made its predecessor an award-winning success, boasting a precisely crafted cabin, cutting edge technology for connectivity and driver assistance, a stronger body structure, and powertrain enhancements for a more premium experience behind the wheel. “The new Cadenza adds an extra dose of excitement to the large-car segment with its striking, aggressively handsome looks and premium refi nements,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America.

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Everyone is ignoring this excellent alternative to the Toyota Prius

(Matthew DeBord/Business Insider) Requires thought.
Let me set the wayback machine to 2010 for a moment.

Excitement then around electric cars and plug-in hybrid electric cars was running high. The Toyota Prius had revolutionized the way Americans thought about fuel economy.

But the original Prius design didn't involve all-electric operation. So the next logical step in the evolution of the automobile was a different type of hybrid gas-electric design.

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5 Ways to ‘Enjoy’ Lagos Traffic

Lagos and traffic cannot be separated especially as the state marches towards becoming a mega city. Ironically, each time the traffic recedes, you will discover the cause of the gridlock to be as strange as a commercial driver picking passengers on the road or two people parked in the middle of the road shouting at the top of their voices for no major reason. This is the story of Lagos’ traffic… and these notorious roadblocks do not appear to be going away anytime soon.

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5 Exciting ways self-driving cars will change your life

Driverless cars are here. You just only need to check out the online buzz that these ingenious cars are making. They have been tried and certified fuel-efficient and relatively safe and these cars alongside shale oil and the economic downturn have contributed to the decline in oil prices.

Many in different parts of the world are waiting with bated breath when these cars will be rolled-out in their numbers as they can be life-changing. But in what ways? Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal  shares some of them.

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11 buzz-worthy vehicles at the 2016 New York International Auto Show

 From hot-selling SUVs to cool new small cars to electric vehicles and hybrids, the 2016 New York International Auto Show features a diverse lineup of new vehicles. The show officially opens to the public on Friday. About 1,000 vehicles will be on display:Here are some of the buzz-worthy new cars and trucks at the show

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Toyota promises auto-braking for nearly all cars by 2017

 There's getting ahead of the curve, and then there's really getting ahead of the curve. Toyota's latest move falls firmly in the latter category. Whereas most automakers plan to make automated emergency braking (AEB) standard by 2022, Toyota (and Lexus) will do so by the end of 2017. Yowza.

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A Rare Lamborghini Veneno is Up for Sale

Many people can claim they have a “rare” car—Ferrari only built 400 of its legendary Enzo, McLaren only built 375 of its P1 hypercars—but refine “rare” and you end up with a much, much smaller group. For example, something like this. A 2014 Lamborghini Veneno. 

Revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Aventador-based Veneno coupe is truly a rarified machine. Lamborghini only built four coupes altogether, kept one for itself, and sold the remaining three to customers in the US and Macau.

This appears to be the #2 chassis—the one sold to Macau—and it has surfaced up for sale in Germany, by way of a Japanese broker. Like it? Prepare to shell out big time, because this 1-of-4 Lamborghini costs €9.98 million, or about $11 million at today’s rates.

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