Mircea Panait

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Mercedes-Benz Executives Brutally Admit That Electric G-Class Isn't Selling Well

4 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

34 photosPhoto: Mercedes-Benz / editedNot surprising in the least, Mercedes-Benz executives told Handelsblatt that sales of the G 580 with EQ Technology leave much to be desired. The German publication understands that a mere 1,450 such vehicles were sold through April 2025, which makes the zero-emission Gelandewagen a bit of a commercial flop. One executive called it exactly that, a flop, because the G 580 with EQ Technology sits on dealer lots like lead.
Ford Recalls 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Vehicles for Improperly Tightened Bolt

4 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

22 photosPhoto: Ford / editedA small number of 2025 model year Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled by the Dearborn-based automaker. One of the six front subframe mounting bolts was installed with a damaged tool, with said bolt prone to loosen over time. Customers may notice rattling and clunking from the front suspension. Although it's one bolt of six, bear in mind that a loose front subframe affects crash performance.
Watch the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hit 60 MPH in Only 2.2 Seconds

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

8 photosPhoto: Car and Driver on YouTubeCar and Driver senior editor Ezra Dyer has recently tested the spiciest production Corvette to date. Although the acceleration test was performed on a surface that isn't as good for launches as a drag strip, Ezra somehow managed to clock a simply ridiculous 2.2 seconds from zero to 60 miles an hour (97 kilometers an hour).
Ford Recalls Incorrectly Repaired SUVs for Seatbelt Warning System Malfunction

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

16 photosPhoto: Lincoln / editedBack in December 2022, the Ford Motor Company recalled a little over 101,000 examples of the Lincoln Aviator and Corsair due to a problem concerning the seatbelt warning system. In said vehicles, when the driver's belt is not buckled, the audible warning signal makes a fuss for a period of less than four seconds.
LEGO Unleashes LEGO Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie 707-Piece Set

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

LEGO is back with an excellent LEGO Technic set of the V12-powered Aston Martin Valkyrie that is no more. Following no fewer than 275 units, production came to a grinding halt back in December 2024. In addition to 150 coupes, Valkyrie production further comprised 85 examples of the spider and no fewer than 40 track-only cars. Revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the AMR Pro should not be confused with the AMR-LMH endurance racer.
Ford Recalls Incorrectly Repaired Transit Vans for Software Issue

5 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

Three years ago, the Ford Motor Company recalled a little over 30,200 examples of the Transit full-size van for issues regarding the instrument panel cluster. In said vehicles, the IPC may not properly illuminate gauges or telltales. Given the aforementioned, the remedy came in the form of updated instrument panel cluster software. Based on documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a handful of Transits didn't have the remedy installed correctly.
Panther Trademark Filed by GM, Could It Be Related to the Camaro?

6 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

13 photosPhoto: Chevrolet / editedThe largest automaker of the Detroit Big Three has recently filed a rather interesting trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Said trademark is Panther, which references the internal codename of the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro.
Tuned McLaren 765LT Drag Races Lamborghini Revuelto, Both Are Stupidly Fast

6 days ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

23 photosPhoto: DragTimes on YouTube / editedBrooks Weisblat of DragTimes is back at the Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida. On this occasion, his Lamborghini Revuelto has to prove itself against a much rarer and lighter machine, namely the McLaren 765LT. The British supercar isn't stock, though it does run the factory turbos. According to Weisblat, the contender boasts a tune, downpipes, and a less restrictive exhaust.
The Least Reliable Cars You Can Buy New in 2025

1 week ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

88 photosPhoto: Lucid / editedWhen it comes to new cars, the purchasing decision involves a plethora of subjective and objective factors. From sensible things such as fuel efficiency and trunk space to characteristics that are nigh-on impossible to quantify, customers have a lot of stuff to consider before deciding which make and model deserve their money. One such incredibly hard factor is reliability, which depends on a multitude of things.
Ferrari 296 Drag Races McLaren 765LT and 911 GT2 RS, It's Over in 10.2 Seconds

1 week ago | autoevolution.com | Mircea Panait

40 photosPhoto: Carwow Drags on YouTube / editedWhat's quickest in a drag race between the Ferrari 296, McLaren 765LT, and the 911 GT2 RS? The carwow gang is much obliged to answer that question, with Mat Watson picking the Fezza as his weapon of choice. Unfortunately for Mat and the only V6-powered exotic here, the 296 lost power on two occasions.