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Race track-focused 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR breaks coverNovember 24, 2020 at 11:30 PM Along with the 2021 Ninja ZX-10R, Kawasaki has also unveiled the updated model...Tags: Autos, Kawasaki 37 people like this. Like U.S. Government Awards Huge Transportation Contract to Uber, LyftNovember 24, 2020 at 4:30 PM The General Services Administration (GSA), responsible for managing services for federal agencies, issued a five-year federal contract to Uber and Lyft. Confirmed by Veronica Juarez, Lyft’s vice president of social enterprise and government, on Monday, the deal estimated to be worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $810 million and allows the ride-hailing firms to offer […]
The post U.S. Government Awards Huge Transportation Contract to Uber, Lyft appeared first on The Truth About Cars.Tags: Lyft, Uber, Government, Joe Biden, Autos, General Services Administration GSA, Uber Technologies, News Blog, Ride-hailing, Government Contracts, App-based Services, Veronica Juarez Lyft 32 people like this. Like Jason Sakurai, News Contributor: Who Am I?November 24, 2020 at 4:19 PM I, Jason R. Sakurai, literally grew up in a dealership, with a father that nurtured my automotive interests. Following grad school, I was recruited by General Motors, leaving Phoenix for the Motor City. Managing 21 dealerships in GM’s San Francisco Zone, I later moved to Nissan, and then Mazda. Eschewing corporate life, I sold ad […]
The post Jason Sakurai, News Contributor: Who Am I? appeared first on The Truth About Cars.Tags: News, General Motors, Gm, Autos, Nissan, Housekeeping, Phoenix, Mazda, News Blog, TTAC, News Contributor, Jason Sakurai, Jason R Sakurai, Motor City Managing, San Francisco Zone 17 people like this. Like Housekeeping: Welcome the New News ContributorNovember 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM It’s taken a bit longer than planned, but we have our newest news contributor all settled in and raring to go. Please Welcome Jason Sakurai to our little, weird corner of the car Internet. He’ll be our next newshound, stepping into the role Steph Willems vacated. I’ll let him get into the specifics, but Jason […]
The post Housekeeping: Welcome the New News Contributor appeared first on The Truth About Cars.Tags: Journalism, Autos, Housekeeping, Jason, News Blog, TTAC, Fresh Meat, Steph Willems, Newsbot, Jason Sakurai, New Blood, Next Newsbot 10 people like this. Like McLaren’s Planned Plug-in Will Be Named ArturaNovember 24, 2020 at 2:29 PM McLaren Automotive has decided on a name for its upcoming plug-in hybrid. But we know you don’t care much about premium automobiles reserved for people with more money than sense, so we’ll keep this one brief. Formerly referred to as the P16, McLaren’s new PHEV will be called the Artura. The name, which is of […]
The post McLaren’s Planned Plug-in Will Be Named Artura appeared first on The Truth About Cars.Tags: Supercars, Autos, Mclaren, Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrid, Phev, McLaren Automotive, News Blog, Car Names, Artura, P16 Porsche CartoonNovember 24, 2020 at 2:14 PM We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/flatsixes Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.Tags: Autos, Porsche Cartoon, Flatsixes, Jerry King, Porsche Comic Strip, Porsche Cartoon Image 4 people like this. Like Honda’s New 2021 CMX1100 Rebel is Africa Twin PoweredNovember 24, 2020 at 3:27 PM The African Rebel
The Honda Rebel 500 has been a huge success for new and experienced riders seeking a mid-displacement cruiser-style motorcycle, but what happens when you cram Honda’s notorious 1084cc parallel twin (taken from the legendary Africa Twin) into the mix? The CMX1100 Rebel is what happens.
The Rebel 500 had a very low seat position (I would know, I rented one for a 1000km ride and have never been in more pain in my life – keep in mind I’m a giant), and this new 1100 is no diffe...Tags: Motorcycles, Honda, Africa Twin Powered 143 people like this. Like KTM is Looking for the “Ultimate Duke Rider”November 24, 2020 at 1:18 PM Calling All Duke Riders
The KTM Duke lineup is ever-growing in both models and ownership numbers. From 390cc to 1290cc, the Duke family includes riders of all riding levels; beginner and expert alike. If you happen to own a KTM Duke and enjoy posting about it on Instagram, KTM is running an online contest for riders just like you! Are you the ‘Ultimate Duke Rider’?
If you are interested in entering, all you have to do is fill out their online form and include your name, email, Instagram hand...Tags: Motorcycles, Contest, Duke, Spielberg, Contests & Giveaways, KTM, Red Bull Ring, KTM Duke, KTM Motohall, Instagram KTM, KTM HQ 5 people like this. Like Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini Is Premiering Tomorrow (Nov 25)November 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM Italy’s Finest
Just when you thought we were done with the Ducati 2021 model rollout, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer continues to surprise us; especially with this new ‘Diavel 1260 Lamborghini’.
I definitely didn’t see this being the news would be I covering next after episode 3 of their web series brought us the newly updated SuperSport and the Panigale V4 SP. As we know, Lamborghini makes really expensive supercars. If you pair them up with Ducati – a company that makes really expensive...Tags: Motorcycles, Ducati, Italy, Lamborghini 97 people like this. Like GM Switches Sides in the Gas War, Joins California/BidenNovember 24, 2020 at 12:00 PM General Motors has changed its mind on backing the Trump administration’s effort to supplant Obama-era emission regulations with something more manageable and prohibit California from setting its own emissions rules. Of course, the coastal rules aren’t really just for California — it desperately wants to export them to the rest of the country and has made […]
The post GM Switches Sides in the Gas War, Joins California/Biden appeared first on The Truth About Cars.Tags: Obama, California, Government, General Motors, Joe Biden, Regulation, Mary Barra, Gm, Autos, Donald Trump, Trump, News Blog, Gas War, Fuel Rollback, California Biden 30 people like this. Like Rolls-Royce’s ‘Neon Nights’ Are The Definition Of New MoneyNovember 24, 2020 at 10:36 AM In an effort to prove you don’t have to order a Black Badge model in black, Rolls-Royce has unveiled three rather vivid new specialsTags: Autos 108 people like this. Like Tesla is now worth half a trillion dollarsNovember 24, 2020 at 11:23 AM Surging Tesla shares have pushed the company’s market capitalization to more than $515 billion, a fivefold increase since the start of the year.
The traditionally volatile stock has continued to experience price swings. But since reaching a low for the year in March, Tesla’s share price has been on an upwards trajectory that accelerated in August. Tesla’s share price, which rose 4.6% in morning trading to $545.62, has helped blast its CEO Elon Musk into the upper stratosphere of Bloomberg’s B...Tags: Amazon, Elon Musk, Microsoft, Tech, Tesla, Bloomberg, Automotive, Jeff Bezos, Ford Motor Co, Apple Berkshire Hathaway, Surging Tesla 3 people like this. Like Rare Rides: A Very Limited Edition 2002 Range Rover G4 Challenge (Part II)November 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM In Part I of this very orange Rare Ride, we covered the love child of Rover, BMW, and (eventually) Ford which was the L322 Range Rover. Today we’ll talk about just what makes this one so special, aside from the glaringly orange paint. The race known today as G4 had its roots in the early […]
The post Rare Rides: A Very Limited Edition 2002 Range Rover G4 Challenge (Part II) appeared first on The Truth About Cars.Tags: Ford, Autos 38 people like this. Like The best way to road trip across America and stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemicNovember 24, 2020 at 9:22 AM EpicStockMedia/Shutterstock
With travelers hesitant to fly for a vacation, the resurgence of the all-American road trip could be at hand.It's important to stay safe and smart, even during a road trip in your own car.Be mindful about packing sanitizing wipes and spray, liberally wash hands, and use hand sanitizer.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.For many, flying to a destination vacation anytime in the next few months is likely off the table thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 ...Tags: Transportation, Cdc, Cars, US, Summer, America, Trends, Bloomberg, Autos, Driving, Lincoln, Pbs, AAA, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Stanford University, Road Trip 99 people like this. Like Comoto Partners With STACYC This Holiday Season for the Gift of RidingNovember 24, 2020 at 6:50 AM Supporting The National Youth Project Using Minibikes
Comoto Holdings will match donations up to $25,000 to support The National Youth Project Using Minibikes. This organization teaches responsibility and provides mentorship to teens through group minibike rides.
The Gift of Riding holiday campaign wants to make Giving Tuesday (December 1) an important day. This year there’s an opportunity to win a bike in the sweepstakes. The Gift of Riding has partnered with STACYC. The company will give 12 o...Tags: Motorcycles, Motorcycle News, Comoto, StaCyc, Ken Murphy, National Youth Project Using Minibikes, NYPUM 115 people like this. Like Norton Teases the New 2021 V4RRNovember 24, 2020 at 7:03 AM Coming Soon
Norton has been put through the wringer as of late, but it seems to be coming out okay. The company just teased the new 2021 V4RR.
The company teased an image of the new bike. The previous version of the V4RR came to the world in 2016. It did so to great fanfare but immediately showed just how flawed of a company the Stuart Garner Norton was. With TVS backing Norton now, hopefully, things will be far different.
The bike isn’t wildly different than the one that was shown in 2016. T...Tags: Motorcycles, Norton, Motorcycle News, Stuart Garner, Stuart Garner Norton 45 people like this. Like 2021 Honda City Hatchback unveiled in Thailand, India launch unlikelyNovember 24, 2020 at 6:15 AM Honda has unveiled the 2021 City Hatchback in Thailand. The shorter version of...Tags: Thailand, Autos, Honda, Thailand India, Honda City Hatchback 1 people like this. Like This Hoonicorn Vs Trophy Truck Drag Race Is Massively One-Sided But We Don't MindNovember 24, 2020 at 7:19 AM In the latest instalment of 'Hoonicorn Vs the World', Ken Block's 1400bhp Mustang takes on a Ford Raptor Trophy TruckTags: Ford, Autos, Ken Block 72 people like this. Like 2021 BMW C 650 GT [Model Overview]November 24, 2020 at 5:45 AM BMW’s Grand Touring Maxi-Scooter: The 2021 BMW C 650 GT
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The C 650 GT is a European-made maxi-scooter from BMW and the largest scooter in the 2021 BMW line-up. Though it’s advertised as a smart urban mobility solution, the C 650 GT shouldn’t be confined to the city streets! It offers impressive performance and handling as well as urban practicality: it’s a versatile machine that’s just as capable of hammering along highw...Tags: Motorcycles, Bmw, Scooter, Yamaha, BMW Motorrad, Asc, Suzuki Burgman, 2021, Hockenheim Silver Metallic, Notfp, 500 - 650cc, ASC Automatic Stability Control, Twin Cylinder, Starter Electric Max Torque, ASC Automatic Stability Control CVT 6 people like this. Like 2021 BMW C 400 X [Model Overview]November 24, 2020 at 5:33 AM Practical Urban Mobility: The 2021 BMW C 400 X
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The BMW C 400 X is one of BMW’s practical urban mobility solutions. It’s a European-made, lightweight small-capacity scooter with enough grunt and road presence to make city riding a breeze. As one of the smallest models in the 2021 BMW line-up, the C 400 X may not have the same sex appeal as the S 1000 RR or R 1250 GS, but for urban commuters, it’s a far superior choice.
U...Tags: Motorcycles, Bmw, Scooter, Yamaha, CVT, Suzuki Burgman, 2021, Fuel Tank Capacity, Notfp, 250 - 499cc, Single-Cylinder, ASC Automatic Stability Control, BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Starter Electric Max Torque, Zenith Blue Metallic, Automatic Stability Control ACS 44 people like this. Like Triumph Trident 660 pre-bookings in India open, launch date not disclosedNovember 24, 2020 at 5:30 AM The Triumph Trident 660 pre-bookings in India are now open. Interested buyers...Tags: India, Autos 2021 BMW R NineT Scrambler [Model Overview]November 24, 2020 at 5:18 AM Heritage Scrambling: The 2021 BMW R NineT Scrambler
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BMW’s classic factory-made scrambler is back for 2021. While the R nineT’s road models are some of the best-looking retro motorcycles on the market, the R nineT Scrambler is the jewel in the crown of the 2021 BMW line-up. It’s a fierce European-made scrambler, and while it may lean toward form over function, the R nineT Scrambler is a versatile motorcycle that can perf...Tags: Motorcycles, Ducati, Bmw, Asc, Standard, 2021, Notfp, 1000cc, Twin Cylinder, Starter Electric Max Torque, Standard Seat, ABS Automatic Stability Control ASC, Option 719 Black Storm Metallic Aurum, Bonneville Moto Guzzi 2 people like this. Like 13 Brilliant/Quirky/Ridiculous Petrolhead Christmas Gifts From £5 To £7000November 24, 2020 at 5:48 AM What a year. Possibly the weirdest and most controversial 12 months in human history draws to a close at last, and we’re here to give you a steer on the best, the worst and the ugliest gift options to mark the occasionTags: Autos 12 Brilliant/Quirky/Ridiculous Petrolhead Christmas Gifts From £5 To £7000November 24, 2020 at 5:48 AM What a year. Possibly the weirdest and most controversial 12 months in human history draws to a close at last, and we’re here to give you a steer on the best, the worst and the ugliest gift options to mark the occasionTags: Autos 143 people like this. Like The Porsche Taycan Has Set A Record For The Longest EV DriftNovember 24, 2020 at 3:18 AM Porsche instructor Dennis Retera drifted a rear-wheel drive version of the Taycan for nearly an hour, setting a Guinness World RecordTags: Porsche, Autos, Dennis Retera 104 people like this. Like 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta with visual upgrades & new features launchedNovember 24, 2020 at 3:17 AM Toyota has launched the 2021 Innova Crysta in India. The facelifted model of...Tags: India, Autos, Toyota 24 people like this. Like Ford Ranger pickup truck (Isuzu D-Max V-Cross rival) spied testing in IndiaNovember 24, 2020 at 1:30 AM A test mule of the Ford Ranger pickup truck has been spied in Coimbatore, Tamil...Tags: India, Ford, Autos, Cross 7 people like this. Like New Norton V4RR to break cover this year, 1st bike under TVS ownershipNovember 24, 2020 at 12:15 AM Norton?s new CEO, John Russell, has confirmed that the new Norton V4RR will be...Tags: Autos, John Russell 42 people like this. Like |
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