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McLaren Needs Money So May Put Up Its Car Collection And Offices For Collateral

McLaren is looking to raise £275 million of just over $335 million from this deal. Some of the cars include ones driven by the late great Ayrton Senna. This move comes following a rejected loan request from the British government. The Coronavirus pandemic continues...

Beginning Next Week, Uber Drivers Must Wear A Mask

They will need to take a selfie to show they are wearing a mask. Drivers will also need to confirm symptoms and that car is sanitized. Uber will provide all the necessary supplies. The pandemic’s impact is not limited to any one business. Some...

Seriously Serious: New 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle And Special Service Vehicle

Enhanced barely begins to describe how hardcore these trucks are. They are powered by the 5.3-litre V8 with a 10-speed automatic transmission. More cooling, better handling and braking, and more capable than ever. We are extremely conflicted at this very moment. As much as...

Musk Relaunches Fremont Assembly Line Despite California County Restrictions

Tesla’s Fremont plant resumed operations on Monday. Although California permits automakers to start up operation, Alameda County has not. Musk has actually dared county officials to arrest him. Musk has been on a twitter-roll for a few weeks, again. One of the latest reasons...

Keeping Your Cars Ready For The Road: Nokian Tyres Has a Few Tips For Us All

After weeks of being idle, we should not assume our cars are 100% fit to get back on the road. Tires remain one of the most important safety features on all vehicles. While you’re at it, you can shop for some new rubber. This...

New JL Jeep Wrangler Rolls Over In IIHS Front Offset Crash Test

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The video footage is surprising, and a little disturbing. The IIHS conducted the test twice with identical results. This incidence has forced the IIHS to rate the Wrangler “Marginal”. The video, you’ll agree, is quite spectacular. It’s also somewhat disturbing when one considers that...

Honda Delivers 10 Specially Fitted Pandemic-Prepared Odyssey Minivans To The City Of Detroit

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A plastic barrier separates the front from the rear of the van. Honda engineers in Ohio prepared the vans. Honda builds similar vans in Japan. Every car manufacturer is doubling down its efforts to aid in the hopefully-soon-to-end COVID-19 pandemic. Many are building ventilators,...

In Q1 Of 2020, Ford Drops $2 Billion And The Rivian/Lincoln Electric SUV

2020 Lincoln Corsair First Drive
Hours after the news of the Lincoln Mark E SUV, it was no more… Q1 net loss and Coronavirus aftermath have influenced the decision. Fortifying the balance sheet is a necessity. Despite, $34 billion in revenues in Q1, Ford has suffered a $2 billion...

Mitsubishi Is Also Suffering From the Coronavirus And Is Looking For Big Loans

They have requested financing in the sum of $2.8 billion. Nissan holds a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors. The loans are to help the company through the severe drop in demand for new cars at this time. The car industry is, as we’ve stated...

Nissan Prepping For Massive Output Cuts For May And June

Nissan shutting US operations
Japan production will be cut by 70% in May, 43% in June. 15,000 employees in Japan forced to take 16 days of leave. The Coronavirus is hitting all makers, some harder than others. The COVID-19 world pandemic is taking no prisoners. We’re all, or...