Author: Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson, a 35-year-old automotive enthusiast and mother of two, co-founded CarGirls.ca to empower and educate women about the automotive world. Jess's passion for cars started in her father's garage, learning the mechanics of automotive repair. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jess has extensive expertise in automotive design and technology. She enjoys attending car shows, racing her custom-built Mustang, and teaching her kids about car maintenance. Jess is dedicated to inspiring and supporting women in their automotive journeys.
Tesla says Autopilot is safe; SEC ready to distribute $40M Musk settlement
WASHINGTON — Tesla Inc. defended the safety benefits of its advanced driver assistance system Autopilot…
Ex-dealer sentenced to prison for role in defrauding Toyota out of $4.3 million
A former dealership owner was sentenced to six years in federal prison on March 3…
Former AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson collected more than $18M in 2021
Former AutoNation Inc. CEO Mike Jackson, who retired on Nov. 1 after more than two…
Startup Pony.ai agrees to automated driving software recall
WASHINGTON — Startup technology firm Pony.ai agreed to issue a recall for some versions of…
Chevy plans first performance EV: Blazer SS
DETROIT — Chevrolet’s electric Blazer crossover will become the brand’s first performance electric vehicle. Chevy…
Electric Last Mile cushions fall of forced-out leaders as it slashes headcount
While Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. gives the ax to nearly a quarter of its…
Rad Power Bikes launches new low-cost RadExpand 5 electric bike, replacing RadMini
Rad Power Bikes didn’t become the largest electric bicycle company in North America by resting…
Chevy Blazer ‘SS’ EV high-performance variant announced and teased, available spring 2023
GM’s Chevrolet division announced a high-performance variant of its upcoming Blazer EV SUV this morning…
Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22
Tesla has confirmed that deliveries of Model Y vehicles built at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany…
Nickel’s price surge could threaten automakers’ ambitious electric-vehicle plans
The price of nickel is surging as investors take stock of the new global reality:…
Volkswagen unveils new electric ID. Buzz as 21st-century descendent of iconic hippie microbus
In this article VOW3-DE VW ID. Buzz VW Volkswagen is resurrecting its iconic microbus —…
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – First Look
We were recently let into a studio for a first look at the all-new 2012…
Jay Leno samples a Ferrari F50, again
While he doesn’t plan to add one to his sprawling collection, Jay Leno certainly appreciates…
Ganassi helps launch Women in Motorsports effort
2:28 AM ET Associated Press Chip Ganassi Racing and PNC Bank marked International Women’s Day…
Hold onto your wallets, gas prices are heading to an all-time record high. Here are a few ways to protect yourself
With gasoline prices at a 14-year high, it’s hard to imagine paying even more at…
Production VW ID Buzz debuts this week
Volkswagen will finally take its psychedelic camouflage wrap off the production version of the ID…
Group 1 Automotive buys high-volume Toyota store in Texas
Group 1 Automotive Inc. on Monday acquired Charles Maund Toyota in Austin, Texas, which the…
Intel’s Mobileye confidentially files for IPO in U.S.
Intel Corp. said Monday its Mobileye autonomous vehicle technology unit has confidentially filed paperwork for…