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.
Toyota patented a manual transmission for electric cars
Toyota may be looking to keep the manual transmission alive in electric vehicles. A series…
B. Force fastest in Top Fuel qualifying in Pomona
10:22 PM ET Associated Press POMONA, Calif. — Brittany Force took the No. 1 spot…
Ford shares pop on report of CEO Jim Farley analyzing spinoff of EV business
In this article F GM Ford CEO Jim Farley speaks with reporters outside the company’s…
Aurora affirms autonomous truck launch in 2023, robotaxi service in first earnings report since IPO
Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation Inc. affirmed it remains on pace to launch a commercial…
Renault could create ‘separate entities’ for EV, combustion powertrains
PARIS — Renault Group could split off its electric and internal combustion drivetrain activities into…
Toyota already hard at it designing a spectrum of future EVs
TOKYO — EV latecomer Toyota hasn’t even launched its first serious electric vehicle yet. But…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Why does this electric garbage truck look so cool?!
After I had such a good time pretending to operate my own private fire service…
Not a Daytona 500 expert? Here’s all you need to know
7:00 AM ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Here at Daytona, the sun is shining, the…
Why Tesla and GM want to be big in a new kind of car insurance business
In this article GM TSLA A Tesla dealership in Colma, California, on Wednesday, Jan. 26,…
E-scooter company aims to keep riders safer, off sidewalks
As e-scooters increase their presence in U.S. cities, it’s becoming more of a priority that…
Italy OKs $9 billion in energy aid, including EV incentives
The Italian government approved almost 8 billion euros ($9 billion) in aid to shield consumers…
SEC, in legal filing, refutes Elon Musk’s claim that agency is targeting him and Tesla
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission denied it’s targeting Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk with…
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, 2024 Ford Mustang Convertible, 2022 GMC Syclone: The Week In Reverse
We drove the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, we spotted the 2024 Ford Mustang convertible, and…
Dacia Spring, Europe’s Cheapest EV, Will Be Replaced In 2024
Dacia decided that it was not worth developing its own electric vehicle since it was…
Hight tops Funny Car qualifying in NHRA opener
10:26 PM ET Associated Press POMONA, Calif. — Robert Hight topped Funny Car qualifying Friday…
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleged ‘unrelenting investigation,’ SEC pushes back
In this article TSLA Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., speaks to members…
GM seeks U.S approval to deploy self-driving vehicle
WASHINGTON — General Motors and its self-driving technology unit Cruise, in a long expected move,…
Stellantis sells office at historical Lingotto complex
TURIN — Stellantis will sell its 20,000-square-meter office space in the historical Lingotto complex in…