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Beyond Cars (13)

  • Chicago Selling Its Parking Meters To Morgan Stanley Has Been A Disaster For The City

    Despite what your crackpot uncle who thinks Fox News is too liberal will tell you, you won’t actually get shot the moment you step foot in Chicago. It has some rough areas, sure, but overall, it can be a great city to live in if you can handle the weather. Chicago is also one of the most affordable cities in the U.S. that has a somewhat functional public transportation system. It could definitely be better, but there’s one massive obstacle that continues to hold the city back — its parking meter

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  • Study Finds Cyclists Are Better People Than Drivers

    Well, the comments section on this one should be fun: Cyclists are more interested in the common good than drivers are, a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found. The study used four factors to define the common good — political participation, social participation, neighborhood solidarity and neighborly helpfulness. And as it turns out, drivers are less interested in all four of those things.

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  • I Need An Invite To LA Metro's Bus Roadeo Competition

    Every year since 1976, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority— or better known as Metro— has gathered bus drivers, mechanics and their families for a bit of fun competition known as the Bus Roadeo. Yes that’s how it’s spelled, and yes, it’s as interesting as it sounds.

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  • Paranoid Brit Thinks Paragliders Are Hamas Fighters Attacking Her Village

    The world’s on high alert these days, with everyone told to watch out for suspicious packages at train stations or shifty-looking people at airports. Now one British woman has taken this permanent state of suspicion about five steps too far and claims they thought amateur paragliders were Hamas invading her village.

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  • We're Screwed If We Don't Get Serious About Replacing And Upgrading Our Aging Power Grid

    Unfortunately for those of us currently stuck living on planet Earth, climate change is real, and human activity caused it. And if we don’t do anything about it, millions of people are going to suffer and die unnecessarily. So moving away from fossil fuels is an incredibly important mission, and being able to use clean, sustainable fuel sources is a big part of that. At the same time, though, we also desperately need to upgrade our electrical grid if that’s ever going to be possible.

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  • Mega-Yacht Builder Arksen Is Getting Into Overlanding With Unimog-Based 'Project Everest'

    British boat builder Arksen is known for its giant water-bound play things, their hybrid-electric, partially-solar-powered, and recycled aluminum hull mega-yachts. The Arksen 85 is the company’s flagship, and will run you a little over $11 million with no options. The surface of the earth is only 70 percent water, and Arksen wanted to conquer the other 30 percent, so it introduced the new Arksen U1700, based on a massive Mercedes-Benz Unimog cab and chassis with a large house built on the back.

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  • BMW 3T Electric Gravel Bike: What Do You Want To Know?

    Electric bikes are so hot right now with startups and established brands rushing to get a slice of the e-bike pie. That rush onto two wheels is also sweeping the car world with brands like Jeep and Porsche have all launching e-bikes. Now, it’s BMW’s turn to strap its name onto a swanky two-wheeled creation.

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  • It's Past Time To Ban Right-On-Red

    I met up with some friends in Athens, Georgia, to watch the UGA game last year. I don’t care for Auburn, so seeing them lose 42-to-10 was enjoyable, especially since I was spending time with longtime friends, as well as two Auburn fans who really thought they had a chance that year. Once the game was over, it was time to leave. As I headed back to my car, I had to cross the street, and when the walk sign came on, I did exactly that. And it nearly ended with me in the hospital.

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  • Of Course People Don't Want To Bike To Work

    According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the number of people cycling to work in the U.S. is on the decline. The site found that despite millions being invested in cycling infrastructure across America, the number of people regularly riding to work has fallen by 75,000 compared with pre-pandemic levels. But when you look at the state of our roads, is there any wonder people are giving up on their cycle to work? It sucks out there.

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BMW (2)

  • The BMW i7 M70 Left Me Wondering What 'M' Is

    To many enthusiasts, the M brand has been in a long decline. It’s not clear exactly when that decline started. To some of them, BMW screwed up when it put a V8 in the M3, eschewing the naturally aspirated four and six-cylinder engines of the first three acts. For many, BMW jumped the shark when it M-ized crossovers like the X5, X6, and later the M-exclusive, XM. These crossovers are often held up as evidence of BMW losing the plot. It had affixed the storied M brand to the backside of ugly, over

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  • The BMW i5 Is The Impossible Burger Of Electric Sedans

    There’s a common trope in automotive writing – it’s common to bemoan the death of the ICE, and complain that EVs will never match the soul and spirit of gas-powered cars. Chuck in tacky, if not straight-up hackneyed metaphors comparing electric vehicles to vegan meals; a piece of fruit dressed to look like meat will never be as satisfying as a big juicy steak from some New York steakhouse most readers will ever go to. I mean, I guess, sure. It’s not wrong – gas-powered cars don’t act like EVs.

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Boatlopnik (8)

  • This Decrepit Ship Could Spark A Conflict Between The U.S. And China

    In 1999 the Philippine Marines ran this former U.S. Navy ship aground on a coral reef named Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea’s Spratly Islands archipelago. Essentially the ship acts as an ocean-going game of squatter’s rights over the not-quite-island ‘maritime feature’, and the Philippines continues re-supplying the ailing ship and the seamen who live aboard. As of late, the Chinese Coast Guard has been trying to interfere with those supply deliveries. If this dispute escalates furth

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  • Cruise Ship Passengers Left To Soak In Flooded Rooms

    Passengers on a recent Carnival Cruise Line trip from Long Beach, California to Catalina Island received a shock during their first night onboard. A water line broke between decks on the Carnival Radiance and began to flood the deck below. A pair of cruise-goers claim on social media that it took four hours before assistance arrived to address the severe problem.

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  • Rule The Seas In This Retired Dutch Navy Ship Reborn As $24 Million Yacht

    Rich people are always looking for new ways to one-up each other, whether it’s opting for an outlandish finish on their car, buying up some exotic mansion or starting a sports team collection. Now, there’s a new way rich people can prove their might and it’s by buying an ex-navy vessel that has been turned into a luxury yacht.

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  • Abandoned Superyacht Is Still Burning $2,000 A Day In Just Fuel Costs

    You remember the Alfa Nero, right? The superyacht abandoned by a Russian oligarch, seized by Antigua, and later sold to a former Google CEO for four percent of the island nation’s GDP? Well, unfortunately for Antigua, that sale fell through earlier this month — leaving the country on the hook once again for thousands of dollars a month in maintenance.

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Buying (31)

  • Here's Your Opportunity To Spend $2 Million On A Wrecked Lamborghini

    Martin Scorsese’s 2013 smash hit The Wolf Of Wall Street is an all-time great film, with incredible acting, the great story of 1980s American excess, and some of the best car casting in a non-car movie ever. The cut of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jordan Belfort high off his ass on quaaludes folding himself down the stairs and into the driver’s seat of a cocaine white Lamborghini Countach is the kind of thing that sticks with you forever and transcends the screen. It’s worth a laugh when the reveal that

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  • To Hell With The 911 Dakar, Nissan Built A Rally Z

    All the sports car top dogs are being made into rally cars. Lamborghini has the Huracan Sterrato, Porsche has the 911 Dakar — all the cool kids are doing it. So why shouldn’t Nissan, with its rally heritage and shiny new sports car, do the same?

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  • Zero Percent Car Financing Isn't A Thing Anymore

    If you wanted a zero percent financing deal on your next car purchase, you are shit out of luck. After a never-before-seen increase in free-money deals during the pandemic, zero percent financing is pretty much gone from the market, according to Automotive News.

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  • You Can Be Range Rover Royalty When You Buy The Queen's Chariot

    Based on condition, color, options, and mileage, Edmunds says a 2004 Range Rover is worth about six grand right now. This Epsom Green beauty has royal blood, however, as it was owned and driven by her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. So here’s your chance to pay an estimated $73,000 plus auction fees for a twenty-year old 109,000 mile British 4x4.

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  • Here's A Miata In A Volkswagen Suit For You To Buy

    What do you do with a patina-laden Volkswagen Rabbit diesel pickup and a mostly-complete Mazda Miata fall into your lap at the same time? You both it! It’s a Miata chassis wearing a Rabbit pickup hat! And you could buy it right now!

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  • My Collection Of Cars Is Driving Me Bonkers! What Car Should I Sell?

    My stable is getting a little too full, and I will soon have reason to purchase another vehicle. I barely have anywhere to keep the ones I already own, so I need your help in deciding which one (ones?) need to go. I haven’t ever really gone actively car shopping, I just seem to have things fall into my lap and I agree to buy them. I buy stuff from fellow enthusiasts who don’t want to deal with Craigslist or Bring A Trailer. It’s a bad habit of mine that I’m trying to break, but have thus far bee

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  • How Much Tesla Can A Tesla Line Worker Afford?

    A few weeks ago a ton of you were interested to find out what an average Ford worker could afford, based on the company’s offer to the UAW, which still has not been resolved. Many commenters made it clear that they didn’t like the fact that a Ford factory worker would potentially be able to earn a livable salary and buy a base model Mustang at the same time. So we’re going to take a look at another American automaker, but a famously non-union shop this time.

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  • Here's What You Should Look For In A Winter Beater

    The cold grey of autumn has consumed America’s rust belt, which means it’s time to start looking for your next disposable automotive tin can trash heap to get you reliably through the coming winter. You definitely don’t want to roll the dice on a constitution saving throw for necrotic damage on your gorgeous daily driver. Rather than spending tens of thousands of dollars on rust repairs and paintwork, you can buy a vehicle that is nearing its end of life and ride astride that damned vessel into

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  • If You Reserve A Kia EV9, You Might Not Actually Be Reserving Anything

    Kia’s newest EV, the EV9 is close to hitting dealer lots. Before it does, Kia has opened up reservations for buyers who want to get ahead of things at the dealer, which anyone who tried to get an ungetable a Telluride early on will appreciate. The cost is a fully refundable $750. But before you part with that money you might want to read the fine print as it looks as if you actually aren’t reserving anything.

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  • These Are The New Cars That Sit On Dealer Lots The Longest

    Some used car prices are going down slowly and supply chain disruptions are abating, but buying a new car is still a headache. At least that’s the case for those looking to buy popular cars like the Toyota Rav4 or full size trucks from Ford, Chevy and Ram. But, certain other cars are just sitting on dealer lots, and savvy buyers can use this to their advantage in some cases, as Car and Driver reports.

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  • Here's Your Chance To Buy A Rare Rotary-Powered Pizza Car

    When we were children the Saturday morning cartoons and chapter books promised us that the future would be full of futuristic space cars and shit, but here we are in 2023 driving each day through a dreadful hellscape of bland greyscale crossovers. You can be the change you want to see in the world, or in the streets at least, by buying and then driving the heck out of this extremely rare car from 1985 that looks like a cross between a Star Wars spacecraft and an adult relationship-aid toy. It’s

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  • YouTuber And Convicted Pirate's Seized Collection Of Hellcats And Lamborghinis Sells For $3.2 Million

    Car collector and YouTuber Omi In A Hellcat, legal name Bill Omar Carrasquillo, was a smash success on the internet. His YouTube channel saw millions of views and afforded him a lavish lifestyle. Well, that latter part might have been funded by his side hustle, running a wide-reaching cable piracy scheme, using illegal equipment from China to spoof cable TV programming from Comcast and Verizon. For his part in the piracy scheme, Carrasquillo was sentenced to five and a half years in prison, and

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  • Most Used Cars Are Getting Cheaper Except For Trucks

    Used cars are finally getting a little cheaper, according to Cox Automotive. After what seemed like an interminable series of price hikes across all vehicle segments, used prices are going down. The only caveat is that pickup trucks are trending in the other direction and are getting slightly more expensive instead.

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  • FTC Rule Would Make A Special Exception So Car Dealers Can Keep Ripping People Off

    The Federal Trade Commission may be excluding car dealerships from its plans to ban junk fees if provisions in a reportedly controversial set of proposed rules targeting dealerships are finalized. According to Automotive News, the FTC’s plan would ban businesses from charging hidden and misleading fees and require them to show the full price upfront.

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  • Please Buy This Hill Climb Racer MGB So I Can Stop Dreaming About It

    American enthusiasts are seeing something of a resurgence in hill climb racing these days. Some of the long-time runners are seeing record entries, while some other events died off and were revived, and more still, like the Chasing The Dragon Hillclimb are sprouting up from seemingly nowhere. From the 1950s through the 1970s, hill climbing was one of the most popular forms of regional motorsport, and thousands of cars built in period have been sitting in barns or under tarps since that popularit

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  • Here's How The EV Tax Credit Will Work Starting In 2024

    Next year will get very interesting for both EV buyers and dealerships. Beginning January 1, 2024, EV buyers will be able to apply the $7,500 (and $4,000 for used EVs) federal tax credit directly to the price of an eligible EV right at the time of purchase.

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  • Tesla Cybertrucks Are Breaking Down More Often Than I Do

    We’ve reached the worst time of year when summer has truly ended and the weather is trending to the bad. Every morning is colder than the one which came before it. The leaves fall from the trees, telling us they can hold on no longer. The winter greys are on the horizon. The sun never shows its face anymore. Seasonal depression glides in to wrap us in warm embrace, whispering that it’s okay to stay in bed until well after your responsibilities become problems. Autumn has arrived, and with it the

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  • 2024 Lexus TX First Drive: It's Absolutely A Three-Row SUV

    What’s better than a three-row SUV? According to car buyers these days, not much; in 2022, 70 percent of SUV buyers opted for a three-row configuration — which meant that a brand like Lexus, which didn’t feature a dedicated three-row platform for its mid-size SUVs, was leaving a lot of buyers on the table. The 2024 Lexus TX is designed to fill that gap in the luxury brand’s lineup, and it’s set to be a competitive challenger in the well-outfitted-but-reliable SUV market.

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  • How Much Ford Can A Ford Line Worker Afford?

    Last week Ford announced that it had delivered a seventh new offer to the United Auto Workers union collective bargaining team. In this offer Ford detailed raises for temp workers, promised zero job losses due to EV battery plants coming online, an immediate 20 percent pay raise, better retirement benefits, better health care, destruction of the tiers system, and most importantly for this exercise, a reduction in the time it takes for average line working employees to reach top-tier wages. Ford

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  • The 2024 Kia EV9 Isn't Cheap, Tops Out At Over $75,000

    Kia has taken a weird stance with its EV9. Information about the coming electric SUV has been trickling out ahead of its debut. Kia partially released pricing for it just two weeks ago. Now the brand has released full pricing and trims for the 2024 Kia EV9. While prices for the EV9 start at just over $56,000, loaded models top out over $75,000.

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  • 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 Feels Like A Big Step Backward

    For decades, the Mercedes-Benz SL class has represented the very best of what the world’s oldest car brand could do. It was meant to be peak style, peak luxury and, in some cases, peak performance. Whether it was the famed 300SL Gullwing, the 230SL Pagoda or even the R129 SL600, you knew the person driving it had money as well as style. Then 2011 hit, and the streak was broken. Fortunes were reversed again when Mercedes launched the 2022 SL but with the debut of the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43, are t

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Advice (9)

  • Five Questions Shady Used Car Dealers Don't Want You To Ask

    The pre-owned car market is still in a weird place. Some segments like electric vehicles have some hefty savings, but most pre-owned cars are still selling for inflated prices. If you happen to come across a used car that seems too good to be true, make sure the dealer can answer these questions.

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  • I'm Trading My Tacoma For Two Cars! Which Ones Should I Buy?

    Mike lives in Texas and using Jalop math has determined that it’s better to have two cars instead of just one. He will be selling his trusty Tacoma and wants to replace it with a reliable commuter and something fun for the weekends. With a combined budget of about $45,000, which cars should he buy?

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  • Experts Say You Shouldn't Buy These Sports Cars, But They're All Wrong

    In an effort to give you some practical advice when it comes to buying a sports car, some less informed publications have cited “experts” that say certain models are too expensive, unreliable, outdated, or even dangerous. But you don’t buy a sports car with the same logic you buy a Camry, which is why you should try to get one of these in your driveway if you can.

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  • Car Buyers Are Taking Out 17% - 22% APR Car Loans

    It’s expensive to be poor, especially if you’re a victim of America’s capricious, inscrutable credit rating system. But, in most places, you still need a car and that has forced some car buyers into situations where they sign paper work for 17 - 22 percent car loans. Is that usury? Apparently not.

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  • I Want An American V8 For $5,000! What Car Should I Buy?

    Shane lives in South Dakota and found himself bidding on an old Caddy, the car performs as expected for a winning price of about $100 and now he is looking to spend a tad more on a piece of American iron with a V8 under the hood. What car should he buy?

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  • These Are The Best Used Electric Cars Under $25,000

    A lot of buyers are still not jumping on the EV bandwagon for two key reasons: First, our charging infrastructure still kind of stinks, though there are slow steps toward improvement. Second, EVs for the most part, are expensive. But the used market for electric vehicles is cooling off quickly, which means even a $25,000 budget can get you a really nice ride.

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  • I Need A Cheap Luxury Car For $15,000! What Should I Buy?

    Justin took a solid offer to sell his 2018 Passat; he wants to bank some extra cash in order to save for his dream car, an A90 Supra. In the meantime, he needs a comfortable daily driver at a reasonable price and is targeting some older luxury models. What car should he buy?

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Culture (67)

  • The Hearse Was Designed As A Flex For Dead People

    I unironically love hearses, which is surprisingly not something that stemmed from my high school days as a raging goth but instead through my recent belief that a hearse would probably be one of the best vehicles for road tripping. The back space is literally designed to fit a body. Throw a mattress in there, and it’s like a little house on wheels with the added benefit that I doubt anyone will want to poke around in there.

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  • Celebrate Halloween With Duel, The Scariest Car Movie Of All Time

    When you think of Steven Spielberg movies, you’re probably thinking of huge summer blockbuster cultural touchstones like Jaws, E.T. and Jurassic Park. What you probably don’t think about is a 40-year-old made-for-TV movie with very little dialogue and an 18-wheeler as the main antagonist. But you’re missing out.

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  • These Are The Horror Movie Cars That Haunt Our Nightmares

    It’s Halloween, and like many of our American readers, I refuse to be an adult for the whole month of October. Skeletal decor, excessive amounts of sugar, creepy music and, most importantly of all for the childless millennial, horror movies, are all on the menu.

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  • Nissan Wants To Sell You A Cheap Electric Sports Car

    For decades Nissan has built its backbone around enthusiasts with at least three sports cars in its lineup. The GT-R has been the big dog up top, while the Z is a sort of Porsche-911-fighter-for-the-relative-masses, and the brand has typically had an inexpensive sporty car, like the 240SX, Pulsar, or Sentra SE-R, to sell to younger enthusiasts. Looking at Nissan’s lineup today, it’s clear that third one is nowhere to be found. Nissan’s Senior VP of Global Product Planning, Ivan Espinosa, has pla

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  • Man Arrested For Renting $1M In Cars, Washing The Titles And Reselling Them

    A California man has been charged with 18 felonies after his luxury rental car theft scheme fell apart. Kendall Clark allegedly stole over $1 million in cars by paying for a one-week rental, according to The Riverside Country District Attorney. However, he wouldn’t return them, and when owners reported the cars stolen, they were told the cars were no longer in their name.

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  • Does Anyone Want To Give Me $3 Million For The Perfect Live-In Shop?

    Lots of people out there have dream homes, the sort of ideal dwelling they’d stay in forever if they could just scrape together the cash to afford it. Me, I’m not so fancy; my tastes run simpler — I’d be happy with a plain old one-bedroom apartment. It just needs to be above a shop space, where I can keep workbenches, tools, a drill press, a table saw, a lathe, a mill, a set of quickjacks, air compressor...

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  • This Maniac's Lap Of The Nürburgring In A Peel P50 Is The Most Absurd Thing You'll See Today

    Driving the world’s smallest vehicle, the three-wheeled Peel P50 microcar, on the world’s largest track, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, is probably one of the dumbest things you can do in all of cardom. Doing it in the dark when you’ve never been in a P50 before, and never driven the Nordschleife before, is all the dumber. But that’s exactly what driver Max Fewtrell decided to do, attempting to set a ‘record’ for the fastest lap in a P50. Nobody had ever done it before, so he really just needed t

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  • Mazda Iconic SP Concept Is An FD RX-7-Inspired Rotary Hybrid Beauty

    Mazda knows how to hit absolute dingers when it comes to concept cars, and its new Iconic SP concept sports car that was revealed at the Japan Mobility Show is no different. It may not be the next-generation Miata many were looking for, but this bad boy pulls a lot of inspiration from the third-generation FD RX-7 that we all know and love.

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  • We're On The Brink Of A New Golden Age Of Japanese Performance Cars

    The early-1990s Japanese ‘bubble era’ produced a variety of incredible sports cars that remain legends today. Every automaker from Japan was competing for an imaginary sports car crown, and giving enthusiasts plenty of reasonably attainable and largely daily-usable sports cars to choose from. The European sports car status quo was set on its ear, sending everyone from Porsche to Ferrari running back to the drawing board. The 1990s were a long time ago, but I think it’s all happening again.

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  • 200 Miles Per Hour In A Neon Is The Sketchiest Thing You'll See Today

    What’s the standard hot rod recipe? Put a ton of power in a small car and go fast! Over the weekend someone went 200.9 miles per hour in a first-generation Dodge Neon in the standing mile at the wild Texas Mile top speed event. That’s truly impressive, considering the standard Neon coupe has a largely unimpressive coefficient of drag of just 0.33. It took a lot of power to get to that number, and this one has a turbocharger the size of my head.

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  • Thousands Of Auto Workers At Ram 1500 Factory Go On Strike

    The United Auto Workers union escalated its strike against the Big Three automakers on Monday – specifically against Stellantis this time. Workers at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan — approximately 6,800 of them — walked off the job, according to the UAW’s website.

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  • Cop Who Killed Breonna Taylor Slams His Cruiser Into A Truck, Points Gun At Bystanders

    Myles Cosgrove, the former Louisville police officer who shot and killed Breonna Taylor in 2020, is in trouble again for doing something really shitty. Cosgrove, who is now a sheriff’s deputy in Carroll Country, Kentucky, rammed someone’s truck with his police cruiser and then pointed a gun at its owner and several bystanders, according to The Courier Journal.

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  • With Just A Little Ingenuity, You Too Can Film Epic Car Chase Scenes With Toy Cars

    Movie car chases. We love them. I mean, most of them, especially the ones in Ronin or Drive. Sometimes they’re bad (anything in the Fast and Furious franchise after like the sixth movie) and too ridiculous. Either way, they’re real expensive to shoot and require camera people, stunt drivers, Ukrainian Arm cars and their drivers, permits, special effects and on and on and on. What if there was a way for someone to recreate something similar to what we saw in Drive for a comparatively microscopic

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  • Here Are Some Hybrids You Probably Forgot About

    While Toyota introduced the world to the first mass-produced hybrid, the Prius, in 1997, many automakers didn’t follow with their own hybrids until the early to mid 2000s. Models from companies like Honda, Lexus and Ford introduced buyers to hybrids in new market segments, like family sedans, luxury sedans and SUVs.

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  • All The Coolest Mid-Engine Toyotas Invaded A New York State Park

    It’s been over eighteen years since Toyota last sold a midship runabout two-seater, but that doesn’t stop a group of dedicated enthusiasts from meeting up every year just north of New York City for MR2 Bear Mountain. The event has been rolling strong since 1997 when a group of four MR2 owners went for a drive together. These single-nameplate events really develop the camaraderie and companionship that truly are the best parts of the automotive community.

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  • FCP Euro's Golden Era Mercedes Still Rules And Has Gotten Some Choice Upgrades

    People talk about golden eras a lot when referencing cars. Honda had a golden era in the ’90s and early 2000s. BMW had one in the ’80s and another one in the early aughts as well. Mercedes had one too and it was best represented by the super awesome and super intense-looking 190e 2.5 Evolution II. Those cars are unobtanium now, so our favorite Euro car parts house, FCP Euro, built its own take on one and we wrote about it back in February.

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  • Hot Wheels Hot Dog Car Delivers Deliciousness

    There is something beautiful about the ingenuity that humans will display in an effort to avoid doing something menial like walking down a flight of stairs to put some hot dogs on a charcoal grill. This afternoon while scrolling through the dopamine slot machine that is TikTok, I spotted this incredible example of the human condition. Having constructed an elevated Hot Wheels track that gives a gravity-powered wheel-based delivery mechanic to pork-based product tube meat, we are treated to a few

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  • Don't Take Your Land Rover LR3 Around The Nurburgring

    By now, you should probably know that the Nurburgring is massive and difficult and dangerous. They also know that it’s effectively a public toll road and on touristenfahrten days, they’ll let anyone with a driver’s license test their mettle against the track.

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  • This Chrysler Town & Country Did More Off-Roading Than Every Jeep

    Sometimes it’s really nice to see a vehicle being used for its intended purpose. Take the now-defunct Chrysler Town & Country. If we’re being honest with each other, the “Town” in its name was doing all the heavy lifting. It’s probably why Chrysler dropped the name altogether in favor of the much-lamer “Pacifica.”

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  • Firm Turns GM's Brightdrop Platform Into A Dreamy $200,000 Electric Camper

    Now that we’ve got electric cars slowly filling our streets and EV vans gradually rolling out in delivery services across America, it seemed only inevitable that a cutesy electric campervan would soon follow. Now, a Detroit-based startup has delivered just that with its new camper based on GM’s Brightdrop electric van platform.

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  • There Are 1.5 Billion Cars In The World... And Counting

    To the surprise of literally no one, there are a hell of a lot of cars on the roads of the world right now – nearly 1.5 billion if we’re counting. That right there is a huge number even when you compare it to just a couple of decades ago. As recently as 14 years ago, that number was estimated to be in the millions, according to The Drive. With an exploding in vehicle production and reliability, that number has increased significantly.

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  • I Told You All, Itasha Is Cool

    I warned you about itasha, bro. I told you, dog. I promised that it was on its way up, that it would only become more popular as time went on and anime viewership grew, but you didn’t believe me. You thought it would stop with Zero Two peekers and Rei Ayanami plushes dangling from rearview mirrors. Oh, how wrong you were.

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  • When Freeway Removal Goes Wrong

    The removal of the shortest freeway in the U.S., the I-375 interstate in Detroit, was lauded as a step in the right direction in terms of both honoring historical racial justice and digging out a useless, polluting, alienating piece of infrastructure. But instead of green space and quiet streets, Detroiters will get... a seven-lane road, which will reach nine lanes at its widest.

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  • Kia Wants Its EV Lineup To Be Way More Affordable

    Kia – an automaker once known for its bargain bin prices – wants to tap into some of that old magic with EVs, sort of. The automaker is aiming to build new mass-market compact EVs that’ll start in the mid-$30,000 range, according to Automotive News.

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  • This $12,000 Lift Kit Could Make Your Tesla An Off Road Champ

    If you’d told me that someone developed a lift kit for a Tesla Model Y or Model 3, and it jacked that damn battery a full five inches up in the air, I would have figured it had come from Texas or Georgia, or at least California. I never would have expected us weird Americans to get out-hillbillied by the Chinese. Jacking up SUVs and going mudding is our culture, but the engineers at Pu.Labo managed to figure it out before we could. Wow, we used to be a country. A real country.

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  • The Jaguar F-Type Has Reached The End Of The Line

    After about 10 years on sale, it’s just about the end of the road for Jaguar’s absolutely gorgeous F-Type – for real now. Another special-edition F-Type, the ZP Edition, will be the final internal-combustion-powered Jaguar sportscar ever. After all, Jaguar is about to reinvent itself as an all-electric brand.

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  • The Atlantic Is Right About Classic Cars For The Wrong Reasons

    People are allowed to like whatever cars they want to like for whatever reasons they want to, but this recent think piece from author Rich Cohen at The Atlantic just made me boil with rage. The premise within posits that the age of the Boomer dominating the world of automotive enthusiasm has come to a close, and it’s time for Gen X to get its time in the classic car sun.

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  • Police Shot And Killed Man Who Crashed Into A Chinese Consulate In San Francisco

    A car rammed into a Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday, and its driver was fatally shot by police as people fled the building. The consulate had remained open despite a federal holiday being observed on October 9, which is why people were in the lobby of the consulate’s visa office when the driver of a Honda Civic intentionally crashed through the entrance, according to Reuters.

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  • Lucid Only Managed To Move 478 Cars In August

    Just 478 Lucid Airs were registered in the U.S. in August, and that brings the eight-month total of sales to 4,267 units. At that pace of new vehicle registrations, it’s fairly likely the luxury EV startup will fall well short of its “more than 10,000” vehicles sold production goal by the end of the year unless some big changes happen. Keep in mind that the original goal was to sell 14,000 vehicles this year.

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  • Faraday Future Names Chris Brown, Who Pled Guilty To Assaulting Rihanna In 2009, A 'Developer Co-Creation Officer'

    For reasons known only to God and Faraday Future, the nascent electric vehicle maker has brought Chris Brown – yes, that Chris Brown – on board as its “Developer Co-Creation Officer.” Brown has – the say the least – an incredibly sordid past filled with fights with other rappers, not paying back loans, numerous domestic violence allegations, and a rape allegation.

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  • Here Are Some Performance Cars You Probably Forgot Existed

    Over the years, the term “performance car” has had different meanings. While some of these cars may have been cool for their time, many have now been lost to history. But this being Jalopnik, we don’t easily forget cars. Some of these models can be looked back on for nostalgic reasons, even if the performance of the car itself is a joke by modern standards.

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  • Top Gear Isn't Canceled, For Now

    If you love cars, you’ve likely seen at least a few episodes of Top Gear. Fans of the 46-year-long running show were shocked over the weekend to hear their favorite automotive show was canceled, and then, apparently, not cancelled.

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  • This Lovely Tractor Is Being Auctioned Alongside Collection Of 56 White Porsches

    If you’re in the market for a pristine vintage Porsche, I’ve got good news for you as a real beauty is about to go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s. Nestled among a collection of 62 classic cars being sold by the auction house is a lovely Porsche Junior tractor from 1959 that could be yours for about the same price as a new 718 Cayman.

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  • Private EV Sales Are Nosediving In The UK

    Sales of new electric vehicles fell sharply in September compared to the same period last year in the United Kingdom, according to the BBC. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reportedly said sales to private buyers fell by 14 percent since last year. However, because of fleet sales, overall registrations of EVs actually rose nearly 19 percent.

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  • These Are The Weirdest Automotive Press Photos We've Ever Seen

    When a new car gets unveiled or updated, it usually comes with a slew of fairly standard photos showing off every detail of the car, both broad and minute. For the most part, they aren’t terribly interesting pieces of photography, but they don’t really have to be. They’re just supposed to, you know, show off the car.

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  • These Are The Best Cars In The Rennsport Reunion VII Parking Lot

    Rennsport Reunion is an almost overwhelming experience for any Porsche fanatic. Hell, this wasn’t even my first one and I was nearly brought to tears by the quality and diversity of ass-engine’d sports cars in Monterey’s Laguna Seca raceway. These are some of the best cars from just the parking lots.

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  • Mercedes' 2008 CLK63 Black Series Is Capable Of Great Violence, But Subtler Than You'd Think

    Some numbers in the car world bear special significance. Whether it’s 426 for the Hemi or 4.0 for the 911 GT3 RS, when you start talking about them as an enthusiast, there’s usually a sense of hushed reverence. For Mercedes-Benz, this number is 6.3. This is a reference to the 300SEL 6.3 that Mercedes built in the 1960s, which was an all-conquering sedan that shattered speed records in unimpeachable style.

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  • The Infiniti FX Was The Perfect Performance SUV

    The performance SUV. The term itself is almost a conundrum; the Sport Utility Vehicle was created as sort of a new age version of the American station wagon, except it’s a vehicle with a higher driving position that can haul and carry more and most importantly, go off-road. But as the years went on and people bought these things in droves, buyers wanted more and more car-like features in them. Eventually, performance SUVs were born. One of the first to do it properly was the Infiniti FX.

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  • Armed Biker Probably Regrets Messing With This Philly Woman's Car

    A woman stood up to an armed biker who attacked her car after crashing into it and threatening her at gunpoint. The biker appeared to be part of a group of illegal dirt bike and ATV riders, the likes of which have caused traffic scenes in major cities. Drivers tend to stay out of the way of these groups, but a young woman fought back when a biker endangered her family, according to NBC10.

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  • We Used To Be A Proper Country

    A new law is taking effect this month that will require minors to have a learner’s permit in order to drive a golf cart in the state of Florida. So much for Ron DeSantis running the freest state in the union.

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  • The Zeekr X Comes With Its Own Fursonas

    To stop electric cars from sneaking up on unsuspecting or visually impaired pedestrians, lawmakers demand that they pipe synthetic noises into the outside world. Now, a video shared by British outlet Auto Express shows the novel approach Zeekr has taken to these requirements, offering up music and even animal noises that can be played by its electric vehicles.

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  • Strip Club Waives Covers For Striking Auto Workers

    Seeing workers stand up and support each other is a beautiful thing, and that’s precisely what is happening at one Detroit-area strip club. Dream Girls Detroit in Lincoln Park, Michigan, is offering free admission to United Auto Workers members for the duration of their strike against the Big Three automakers, according to the Detroit Metro Times.

    By Andy Kalmowitz Read More

  • Rivian Is Beating Expectations

    Rivian is having a nice little time right now. The Irvine, California-based electric automaker reported third-quarter deliveries above what analysts were estimating. At the same time, it’s ramping up production to meet steady demand for its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, according to Reuters.

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Chevrolet (4)

  • The Chevy Equinox EV Starts At $34,995, But You'll Have To Wait To Get It

    Chevrolet has released pricing for the 2024 Equinox EV, and it’s a double dose of surprise. With a starting price of $34,995, this compact electric SUV is actually fairly attainable compared to the rest of the EV market. Unfortunately, if you want to buy that version, you’re going to have to wait; Chevy has decided to launch pricer RS trims first ahead of the base-level LT trim.

    By Lawrence Hodge Read More

  • The Corvette E-Ray Is The Half-Price American Answer To Porsche's 911 Turbo S

    I’ve never driven anything that got me as excited for the future of performance as the Corvette E-Ray. This car delivers a level of performance once reserved for multi-million dollar machines, only approachable by those in the highest of ivory towers. Just as the Corvette has always done, this electrified version brings previously unattainable speed to the (relative) masses.

    By Bradley Brownell Read More

  • Go Off-Roading With The Chevy ZR2 And ZR2 Bison Family

    You’ve read the reviews, but you want more. I get it. Chevrolet’s ZR2 and ZR2 Bison family look as good as they drive, and you need a little more eye candy. The great news is that I took plenty of photos while I was cruising around the desert behind the wheel of the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison, the Silverado LD ZR2 Duramax, the Colorado ZR2 Bison, and the Colorado ZR2 — all so you can pretend you’ve hit the dusty trail right along with us.

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  • 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison First Drive: The Ideal Vehicle For The End Times

    Sometimes I like to daydream about what vehicle would make the best end-of-times vehicle, the one that could power me through hell and high water to come out unscathed on the other side. Obviously, I’d want something with off-road capabilities to compensate for the inevitable crumbling of our infrastructure. I’d want to tackle terrains that few other people can touch. I’d want to be able to haul things, whether that’s dragging a friend from disaster or snatching a big trailer for pillaging purpo

    By Elizabeth Blackstock Read More

Concept Cars (1)

  • Nissan's Minivan Of The Future Won't Like You When You're Angry

    Nissan unveiled its latest concept creation in an ongoing series of design studies that will go on display at this year’s Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo. The third concept in the series is Nissan’s idea for a minivan of the future, and it comes packed with tech that the company says can sense your mood.

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Crashes and Safety (8)

  • Semi Truck Deaths Keep Climbing

    We talk a lot about the ever-increasing size of passenger trucks, and their often fatal impact on pretty much everything that is not a truck. But pickups, no matter how big or how heavy, do not compare to the true apex predators of American roadways: Tractor trailers.

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  • Runaway Truck Tire Nearly Slices Car In Two

    A couple driving on the outskirts of Detroit came dangerously close to disaster when a runaway truck wheel came smashing through their car. Dan and Meredith Wronikowski had their car almost split in two by the loose wheel as it careened through their car on the highway last week.

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  • 'Superfog' Causes Fatal 158-Vehicle Pileup In Louisiana

    A mix of dense fog and fire smoke, referred to as “superfog,” engulfed a stretch of Interstate 55, roughly 30 miles northwest of New Orleans Monday morning, causing a massive pileup that killed at least seven people and injured over 25 others.

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  • Truck Driver Somehow Walked Away Uninjured From This Massive Crash

    Sometimes, things go beyond what we mere humans can understand. Take for example this semi crash. The front end of that red truck is annihilated, and I wouldn’t blame you for thinking whoever was inside has been reduced to a warm pink goo, but that is not the case. Not only did the driver survive, goddammit, he wasn’t even hurt.

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  • These Are The Worst Track Day Idiots Caught On Camera

    Track days are an extraordinary occasion for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. They offer the opportunity to legally push performance vehicles to their limit in a relatively safe environment. Relatively safe is the key phrase because crashes can and still happen. Along with the potential cost of repairing the crash damage to your own car and the circuit, injuries and deaths aren’t rare occurrences. Here are the worst idiots to put life and limb on the line at a public track day:

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Crime (8)

  • Florida Man Cited Yet Again For Impersonating A Highway Patrol Car

    Robert Bohan, a 60-year-old resident of Tampa, FL, insists that his Crown Victoria is just fine, but Florida Highway Patrol disagrees. See, Bohan’s car is painted up in the same black and tan livery used by the FHP, and they’re not all too impressed by the notion that this fella might be impersonating the police, local news site WTSP reports. So, for the third time this year, Bohan has received a citation over a law he claims he never knew about.

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  • Cops Claim Suspect Threw Molotov Cocktail From Car During Chase

    We’ve all, at some point in our lives, dreamed of playing a real-life Mario Kart. Racing through winding roads, jockeying for position with competitors, tossing powerups fore and aft. Of course, we don’t have Fire Flowers in real life, but one San Francisco driver has allegedly found a suitable substitute: A Molotov cocktail.

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  • San Francisco Plans To Close A Legal Loophole That Lets Thieves Get Away With Car Break-Ins

    A California state senator is introducing a bill that would make it easier to prosecute thieves that are breaking into cars in San Francisco and stealing people’s belongings. The city has reported an alarming number of break-ins lately, due, in part, to a rule that requires people to prove their car doors were locked in order to prosecute thieves, even in cases of forcible entry.

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  • Thieves Steal Car, Fix It, Clean It, Sell It

    Most of us could stand to treat our vehicles a little better. Vacuum the carpet more often, change the oil a bit more frequently, patch that leak from the tire that’s just slow enough to not be worth dealing with. If you want top dollar for your car when you go to sell it, though, you’re going to need to deal with those pesky issues. Especially when it’s stolen.

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  • Turo Wants Customer To Pay $35,000 After Vandals Smash His Rented Car's Windows

    More often now it seems more people are finding themselves in screwed up situations with rental cars. From being overcharged for days they didn’t have the vehicle to being arrested over false claims of theft. Another person has gotten themselves in trouble for borrowing a car backed by a corporation, but this time they might have to open their wallet for the damages.

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  • Woman Falls Out Of Amazon Van During Joyride Where She Was Just Having Fun

    There’s something tempting about an idling delivery truck. It’s just sitting there, devoid of caretakers but full of wonders you can only imagine — who knows what’s back there? Boxes full of unmarked bills, gems, and jewels, perhaps even pirate treasure. So can you really blame this woman for grabbing one as it sat unattended, and taking it out for a brief joyride?

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  • Driving The Volvo Museum Collection Is A Swedish Hot Rod Fantasy

    I started out in a safety orange 1975 Volvo 242. This was a first-year, entry level model, with a 1.8-liter B20A engine carried over from the car’s slightly-less rectilinear predecessor, the 140. “It made under 100 hp,” said Hans Hedberg, the company’s heritage manager, and the madman responsible for my upcoming red herring buffet. This is not much to motivate nearly 3000-lbs of Swedish iron, even given its four-speed manual. But on my trip from my hotel in Gothenberg to the company’s test track

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  • Armed Biker Who Attacked A Philly Woman Was Turned In By His Boss: Police

    The armed biker who assaulted a woman on video in Philadelphia has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes. After a search in which the public provided some of the information leading to the arrest, the Philadelphia Police Department and District Attorney’s Office have identified the biker as 26-year-old Cody Heron.

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Events (5)

  • Ford Ranger Off-Road Vehicle Concept Takes Ford's Midsize Pickup Overlanding

    The most anticipated Ford Ranger is the Raptor in the U.S., but Ford is debuting a midsize truck at SEMA to showcase the new Ranger’s off-road aspirations. The truck maker calls it the 2024 Ford Ranger Ford Performance ORV Concept, which is too wordy. The operative words could possibly be meant to evoke vehicles from Ford SVT, which went on to become Ford Performance.

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  • The Toyota Tacoma X-Runner Brings Performance Pickups Back

    Where have all the performance pickups gone? I’m not talking about off-road desert runners like the Ram TRX and Ford Raptor. I’m talking about on road performance, something that could give a Ford Mustang Ecoboost or a Honda Civic Type R a run for its money in a stoplight race. Here at SEMA, Toyota has shown that someone on its team is dreaming that same dream: the Japanese automaker has revived its mid-2000s performance pickup, the Tacoma X-Runner, as a concept vehicle we can’t stop thinking ab

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  • Nissan Teases New GT-R With 1,300-HP Hyper Force Concept

    Nissan brought five concepts to this year’s Japan Mobility Show, including a pretty neat minivan, but it saved the best for last. Meet the all-wheel-drive Hyper Force concept, an electric supercar that could be the next Nissan GT-R. Power is said to come from a solid-state battery, and the electric motors are allegedly capable of producing a combined output of 1,341 hp.

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  • Subaru's New Concept Is A Chunky Electric Sports Car

    The new Sport Mobility Concept from Subaru is a chunky carbon-accented electric sports car that absolutely bangs. It’s been a while since Subaru showed up to any auto show with a compelling concept, and in the midst of a total banger of a Japan Mobility Show event the company managed to match the energy of Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, and Honda by showing off a compact sports coupe. Subaru hasn’t made an upright coupe since the Impreza went sedan-only twenty three years ago.

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EVs and Hybrids (1)

  • The 1,234-HP Lucid Air Sapphire Almost Made Me Barf, It Ruled

    Sonoma Raceway is one hell of a track. It’s got gnarly corners, iffy pavement in places, tons of elevation change and pretty much no place where you can get something wrong without paying for it. In other words, it’s serious business and that’s why I was mystified (and honestly a little terrified) to spend my time there driving Lucid’s 1,234-hp, 5,336-pound Air Sapphire.

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Ford (1)

  • The Ford E-Transit Custom Is Built For Eating Lunch In Your Car

    Ah, the first day on a new jobsite. The hi-viz outfits, the chatter of friend groups meeting back up, stories exchanged of adventures since the last time everyone saw each other. For new workers, though, the first day is often a stressful one. There are new social circles to navigate, and nowhere is this more apparent than at lunch. Which group do you eat with? Which will even let you sit with them?

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Motorcycles (1)

  • Math Says The World's Most Powerful Single-Cylinder Engine Is Probably Just A Dyno Queen

    Ducati, maker of high-performance engines with fancy valvetrains, has a new high-performance engine with a fancy valvetrain. The unique feature with this one is that it’s a mere single cylinder, lopped off of a twin-cylinder Panigale, which Ducati claims to be the most powerful thumper on the market. That’s true, based on pure horsepower, but I posit that it doesn’t matter — and that the rider may not even notice.

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News (154)

  • Despite Earlier Failure, The Fisker Flippers Will Not Be Deterred

    Back in September, the owner of a Fisker Ocean One listed it on Cars & Bids with a reserve. We don’t know what that reserve was, but it’s safe to say it was pretty high because even though bidding got up to $65,000, it still didn’t sell, and they weren’t able to close a deal after the auction ended. You’d think that would be a cautionary tale for future Fisker flippers, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Another Ocean One has now appeared on Cars & Bids, and wouldn’t you know it, there’s a

    By Collin Woodard Read More

  • Even VW Brands Are Giving Up On VW's Awful Infotainment Software

    Porsche has announced its vehicle will feature native Google software going forward, the Verge reported. While new Porsche owners will be able to use a wide variety of apps from the Google Play Store at some point in the future, it hasn’t been good news for everyone: Volkswagen has stated that it will cut 2,000 jobs at Cariad, its bug-prone in-house software developer.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Ford Will Sell You A Mustang With Enough Horsepower To Ruin Your Life

    Ford is no stranger to offering a giant supercharger as an aftermarket upgrade for its cars. It has been selling a 700-horsepower kit for 5-liter F150 pickups for a couple of years now, and a similar [but less powerful] kit was available for the S550-generation Mustang. Now Ford Performance has brought that same bonkers power mentality to the standard run-of-the-mill S650-generation Mustang GT. At the SEMA show this week in Las Vegas, Ford pulled the covers off of a new supercharger package imbu

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  • Supreme Court Will Decide How Long It Should Take To Get Your Car Back When Cops Steal It Via Civil Asset Forfeiture

    The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday over whether or not it should be easier for the owners of cars and other property taken via civil asset forfeiture to petition for their return, the New York Times reports. Several judges appeared sympathetic to the fact that civil asset forfeiture can be so easily abused. At the same time, though, some also reportedly expressed concern that the two cases before the court may not be the best ones to use to make it easier to recover property that h

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  • Norway Regrets Its EV Push Because It Made People Dependent On Cars

    Norway has been the poster child for the electric vehicle transition. EVs have outpaced gasoline-fueled cars in sales for the past few years, encouraged by generous subsidies and an expansive charging network. However, the country is beginning to realize the combustion versus electric struggle doesn’t exist in a vacuum and impacts society at large.

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  • Giant Spiders Are Causing Car Crashes Now

    There is truly no end to the horrors that befall us road-users on a regular basis, but this one might be one of the worst: A giant spider crossing state Route 190 in Death Valley National Park caused the drivers of a rented van to stop so suddenly that the following motorcyclist crashed into them, SF Gate reports. The rider was rushed to the hospital. The spider, apparently, was just fine.

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  • Automakers Are Pumping The Brakes On The EV Transition

    The transition to electric vehicles is supposed to be a matter of when not if. However, automakers are starting to seem a little hesitant about what resources they should pour into EV production. Manufacturers have had supply issues building electric vehicles as well as trouble actually selling the ones they have made. Now, companies are lowering expectations for their investors.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Finally, A Ferrari Enzo You Can Actually Afford

    The Ferrari Enzo’s stats may not be nearly as impressive as more recent hypercars, but with a mid-mounted 6.0-liter V12 and more than 600 hp, it’s still no slouch. Even more importantly, it’s special. The Enzo was named after Ferrari’s founder, with production limited to just 399 cars. As you can imagine, that means Enzos are incredibly expensive, with values currently somewhere in the $3.5 million range. So what if we told you that you could get all the style and Italian craftsmanship at a much

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  • Reminder: Halloween Is The Deadliest Day Of The Year For Child Pedestrians

    While many adults have already celebrated Halloweekend, the actual Halloween holiday is still Tuesday, October 31. And while your neighborhood may have already had its trick-or-treat night, there are still going to be plenty of kids participating tomorrow evening. Unfortunately, as the American Automobile Association has found, Halloween isn’t all candy and costumes. It’s also the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians, reports Boston 25 News.

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  • Tesla Fanatics Melt Down Over Model Y Owner Who Added Buttons To Touchscreen

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be a hateful, far-right troll, but the cars that Tesla builds are actually pretty solid. When we drove the Tesla Model Y, we found it to be a great daily driver, and you just can’t beat the Supercharger network. One downside, though, was that due to Tesla’s focus on minimalism, you have to do pretty much everything through the Model Y’s giant touchscreen. Apparently, we’re not the only ones who found that frustrating, as one owner in China decided to go so far as to add p

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  • Mid Sized Pickups Are In Short Supply As Big Three Strikes Continue

    Ford has an opportunity to outpace its chief truck rivals Chevrolet and GMC in the short term, as it now has an opportunity to replenish Ranger stock following its deal with the United Auto Workers union last week. From the start of the strike in mid-September to now, availability of its mid-sized pickup has fallen by 45.3 percent. Meanwhile Chevrolet’s Colorado is 50.3 percent less available, and its cousin, GMC’s Canyon, has seen its in-stock number dip by 43 percent. If you’re looking to buy

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  • New York To Start Putting Migrants On One-Way Flights Out Of State

    The Mayor of New York is offering migrants living in the city a one-way ticket out of there in an attempt to reduce the number of asylum seekers living in the city. The scheme was launched this week, offering migrants free travel to anywhere in the world as long as they don’t want to come back.

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  • Nissan Channels Rad-Era Performance With Turbocharged Sentra For SEMA

    Nissan hasn’t built a sport compact performance variant of its venerable Sentra sedan since the sixth-generation model went out of production in 2012. And it’s a damn shame, too, because the Sentra SE-R was a relatively inexpensive way to inject some performance into your otherwise responsible adult life. Nissan just unveiled its most exciting Sentra in years, a NISMO concept for the SEMA show next week, and it’s a real ripper. It’s not available for sale, but come on Nissan, it could be!

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  • Nine-Car Heist Orchestrated By Thieves Wearing 'Pimp Coats' And Cowboy Hats

    Three car thieves orchestrated a massive nine-car heist from a North Spokane, Wash. dealership on Tuesday morning between two and five AM. The trio broke into the dealership office through a duct in the roof and rappelled in, grabbing 15 sets of keys before climbing back out. Over the course of the evening, the trio drove away with nine cars, valued at an estimated quarter of a million dollars, before the dealership re-opened on Tuesday morning.

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  • Armed Robbers Crash Victims Car And Raid Its Contents

    A group of armed robbers wearing ski masks rammed a car off the road before taking “whatever they could” from the back of the car and fleeing the scene. The group forced an Alfa Romeo sedan off the eastbound I-10 Freeway in California with a Dodge Caravan minivan.

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  • Insurance Company Retroactively Cancels Man's Policy After A Crash Because He Has Teenagers At Home

    When San Diego resident Sergio Preciado caused a fender bender exiting the 805 freeway last July, he was relying on his car insurance company to make the situation right. Preciado admitted fault in the incident, having crashed his old Ford F-150 into a much newer Acura MDX, and causing around $5,000 in damage to the crossover. After exchanging information, he thought the matter was pretty much handled and went on his way. But his children, who weren’t in the car and don’t have driver’s licenses,

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  • Ford Is Rethinking Its $12 Billion Investment In EVs

    Ford, like other automakers, have gone all in on EVs to the tune of billions of dollars. That gamble hasn’t quite played out like Ford expected it to however. EVs sales have slowed and inventories of once popular models like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning have caused the automaker to slash prices and offer discounts to entice buyers.

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  • Cruise Didn't Tell Anyone That A Woman Was Dragged 20 Feet After Being Pushed Into Robotaxi

    On October 2, 2023, a woman was run over and pinned to the ground by a Cruise robotaxi. Given the recent string of very public malfunctions the robotaxis have been experiencing in San Francisco, it was only a matter of time until a pedestrian was hurt by the self-driving cars. New reports, though, suggest that Cruise held back one of the most horrifying pieces of information: that the woman was dragged 20 feet by the robotaxi after being pushed into its path.

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  • Tesla Price Cuts Are Hurting Hertz Stock

    Hertz stock value tumbled some fifteen percent Thursday morning, following the company’s third quarter reporting, showing missed earnings estimates largely due to Tesla’s recent price cuts. Hertz has invested in an electric car portfolio of rental cars, including 35,000 Tesla models. With Tesla cutting thousands off the price of new Model 3 — seventeen percent since the start of the year — and Model Y — a whopping 26 percent in the same period — the residual value of the cars Hertz purchased dro

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  • Washington State Won't Pay $11 Billion To Fix Its Roads And Bridges

    The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) could be forced to make different decisions on how it spends its lackluster budget to maintain the state’s aging roads and bridges. WSDOT has estimated there will be an $11 billion budget shortfall over the next decade. The eye-watering figure is due to nearly 60 percent of the state’s lane miles being due or past due for maintenance.

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  • BP Will Spend $100 Million Buying Tesla Superchargers

    BP has ordered $100 million worth of Tesla Superchargers, Reuters reports. This reportedly comes as part of BP’s electric charging division’s plan to invest $1 billion in chargers across the U.S. by the end of the decade. It also gives Tesla a new way to make money.

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  • Lexus Insists This Electric LF-ZC Concept Will Go On Sale By 2026

    From the proportions to the wild styling and even the tiny side mirrors, everything about the Lexus LF-ZC concept screams “never gonna happen.” At least in its current form. There are still some vaguely Lexus-esque design cues there, but it really just looks like a concept car. According to Lexus, though, you’ll be able to buy one in 2026.

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  • GM Will Pay You $1,400 To Cap Your Bolt's Battery Instead Of Replacing It

    Chevrolet was forced to recall certain Bolt EVs back in 2021 after a spate of fires started in the electric car’s battery packs. After recalling and replacing thousands of cars’ batteries, the company then decided it had done enough, and would stop the program. Now, it’s offering Bolt customers $1,400 to let them study the fire-prone power packs.

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  • Mississippi Police Ran Over Man, Buried Him, Then Waited Six Months To Tell His Mother

    As far as Bettersen Wade knew, her son Dexter went missing on March 5. After she reported his disappearance to the Jackson, Mississippi police department, they continually told her they weren’t able to find him, NBC News reports. So she began searching for him herself, posting updates on social media and regularly calling to see if the police had any updates. After 172 days of searching, she finally got a heartbreaking answer.

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  • Insurance Company Drops Woman For Simply Owning A Kia

    Insurance companies continue to screw over owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles; either Kia owners are outright being denied coverage—like myself— or they’re finding themselves suddenly dropped from insurance companies that they’ve been customers of for years. That’s what’s happened to one Kia owner in Washington state who suddenly found herself without car insurance.

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  • Consumer Reports Says These Cars Are Currently The Worst Deals, Tom Disagrees

    In theory, things are getting better when it comes to buying new cars. There’s more inventory than we’ve seen in the recent past, and some cars are selling close to and sometimes even below MSRP. Unfortunately for consumers, some popular models are in such high demand that they’re still selling for significantly more than sticker.

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  • Toyota's Chairman Is Having His 'I Told You So' Moment About EVs

    Akio Toyoda, chairman of the world’s largest automaker, Toyota, took a stubborn stance on EVs. While other automakers have been pouring billions into developing EVs, Toyota was still betting on hybrids and PHEVs while selling just one EV in the bZ4X. After a relatively hot last couple of years, EV sales have cooled off. A lot of American buyers don’t want them and things like un-affordability and high interest rates haven’t helped things. And it looks as if Akio Toyoda may have been right to tak

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  • Tesla's Cybertruck Could Be A Lot More Expensive Than People Thought, And Some Are Cancelling Their Reservations

    Tesla has said the first deliveries of its long-awaited Cybertruck will begin November 30 at its Giga Texas facility, with actual production to begin in 2025. Just a little over a month out from the event, Tesla still has not finalized pricing for the truck. Some who have ordered Cybertrucks claim to have been contacted to pay up for their trucks, and have been met with sticker shock, quoting prices some 40 percent higher than what was announced at the truck’s unveiling in 2019. And based on rec

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  • If The Honda Prelude Doesn't Go Into Production, I'll Eat My Shoe [Update]

    Honda just took the wraps off a new Prelude concept at the Japan Mobility Show, and it’s hard not to get excited about a sporty electric coupe that would probably be relatively affordable. As with all concepts, though, it makes sense to be skeptical. For example, the Nissan Hyper Force concept is going to have to change drastically if it ever goes into production, and we’re not exactly holding our breath waiting for the chance to drive it. The Prelude, though? That’s a completely different story

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  • California Bans Cruise Robotaxis In San Francisco Over Safety Concerns

    The California Department of Motor Vehicles has banned General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis from operating in San Francisco. The suspension goes into effect immediately and only applies to Cruise vehicles that don’t include a human driver. Self-driving prototypes with a monitor behind the wheel will still be allowed to operate.

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  • Another Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Broken Down And Stranded

    Elon Musk recently claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck is just weeks away from deliveries to the first customers, despite mass production not really ramping up until at least 2025. When the stainless monster first made its stage debut, it was promised to reach the market in 2020, and has already missed five promised launch dates. At the rate these trucks are breaking down, it’s not clear they’re ready for prime time. A third Cybertruck in as many months has been spotted in need of a tow. Instead

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  • Thousands Of Auto Workers Walk Out At Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, Yukon Factory

    Thousands of United Auto Workers union members have walked off the job as negotiations continue between the UAW and the Big Three automakers. This time, General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant in Texas was impacted by the “Stand Up Strike.” 5,000 union members walked off the assembly line that builds the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade. It brings the total number of striking UAW members to over 45,000.

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  • Philly Thieves Charged With Stealing Millions Of Dimes From Truck

    Four Philadelphia men have been arrested for running off with several million dimes they allegedly stole from a truck in April, the Guardian reports. We covered the initial theft right after it happened, and at the time, authorities believed the thieves had made off with at least $100,000 in dimes. Now, it appears they actually made off with more than twice that initial estimate and are accused of stealing $234,500. That’s more than two million dimes.

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  • TSA Let State Senator Board A Flight To Hong Kong With A Revolver

    Authorities in Hong Kong arrested Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson has after he boarded a flight from Portland International Airport with a gun in his carry on. The firearm was not detected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) when Wilson passed through security.

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  • These Are The Worst Selling Cars Through Q3 Of 2023

    There comes a time in many a car’s life when it realizes it just isn’t wanted anymore. Frequently, it’s because it’s a decade old and, despite a mid-cycle refresh, just isn’t in demand enough to warrant a redesign. Sometimes, though, it happens right out of the gate because the car simply misses the mark. Yes, we’re looking at you, Alfa Romeo Tonale.

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  • Cars Are Killing Humans And Not Just In Traffic Crashes

    Every year, pollution is a contributing factor in more deaths than war, terrorism, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, drugs, or alcohol. Doctors say long-term exposure to exhaust fumes and air particulates can cause or exacerbate heart disease, respiratory health issues like asthma, dementia, miscarriage, and reduced cognitive ability, among others. Now, motorized vehicles aren’t the leading cause of air pollution, but they tend to be a significant contributor, particularly in cities. While many munic

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  • Putting Your Vodka In The Trunk After You've Been Pulled Over Won't Get You Out Of A DUI Arrest

    We cover our fair share of wild local news stories here at Jalopnik. From the Florida man driving on two tires who claimed he was fleeing paranormal activity to a different Florida man launching his Challenger into a canal, it would be understandable if you assumed all of these posts come out of Florida. This time around, though, it was an Arkansas driver exhibiting some very Florida behavior when he failed miserably trying to get out of a DUI arrest.

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  • Colorado Law Would Charge Owners For Driving Giant, Pedestrian-Crushing Trucks And SUVs

    It’s already well-established that heavier vehicles do more damage to roads than lighter ones, so it only makes sense for them to pay extra for the privilege of driving, say, a GMC Hummer EV. We also know that those same giant trucks and SUVs are more dangerous to others on the road and are more likely to kill pedestrians. A new bill in Colorado would push back against the bloating of the American fleet.

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  • Massachusetts Woman Drives Car Into Trash Compactor

    Say what you will about the Subaru Forester, but it doesn’t belong in the trash. If you want to get rid of one, you need to take it to a junkyard, not drive it into your town’s massive trash compactor. And yet, that’s exactly what one Massachusetts woman did this week.

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  • Remember The Kia Borrego? It's Being Recalled

    It’s really okay if you don’t remember the Kia Borrego. The Korean automaker only managed to sell 22,768 of them between 2009 and 2014, and the body-on-frame SUV was only on sale for the 2009 model year in most of the U.S. That being said, every last one of them is now being recalled because of an issue with their headliner plates. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, they can come loose during an accident if the impact is strong enough to depoly the airbags.

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  • Protect And Serve? LAPD Should Learn To Protect And Swerve

    I don’t know about you, but when I’m out terrorizing the streets of Los Angeles, I actively try to avoid hitting people. In fact, I have a perfect record where that is concerned. Unfortunately, this unnamed LAPD officer can’t say the same thing after they appear to run over a fellow officer on video.

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  • Only Six Cars Regularly Sell Under MSRP

    So many global events have conspired to create a new car market that is difficult to navigate for, and occasionally downright hostile to, buyers. In the year ending June 2023 the average new car sale was 8.5 percent above MSRP, those MSRPs continued to grow by some 7.4 percent, and transaction prices continued trending upward. According to data from iSeeCars, just six cars saw their transaction prices trend below MSRP in that 12 month period. So if you were looking for a deal on anything, where

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  • Amazon Driver Piss Becomes Top-Selling Energy Drink

    It’s easy to laugh about Piss Jugman, but piss jugs are a real problem. Not only do they become biohazards when tossed on the side of the road, but they also only exist because companies don’t give drivers enough time to go to the bathroom the normal way. One company that is notorious for expecting drivers to do this is Amazon. So when documentary maker Oobah Butler found a bunch of piss bottles outside an Amazon fulfillment center, he decided to pull a stunt to get Amazon’s attention.

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  • These Are The Biggest Automakers In The World By Revenue

    There was probably a time when you could pretty much guess at which automakers would be in the top twenty for revenue in a given year. With ongoing consolidation and merging, there are seemingly fewer parent companies every year. But with the proliferation of Chinese automakers and their recent reaches beyond the borders of their home country, the list is getting a bit jumbled these days and harder to guess. Here’s the full list of the top twenty automakers.

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  • 'Blood Brothers' Kill Woman After Throwing A Rock Through Car Windshield

    Three teenagers in Colorado are in court right now, accused of killing a 20-year-old woman by throwing a landscaping rock through her car windshield. Now, investigators are testifying that the trio had been throwing rocks at moving vehicles for nearly two months before their actions allegedly resulted in the woman’s death.

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  • One Family Made $38 Million Off Of Stolen Catalytic Converters

    We’ve known for a while that catalytic converter theft was a big problem. In fact, it was enough of a problem that Toyota decided to offer a catalytic converter shield with the new Prius. If you’re still struggling to understand how profitable it is for thieves, it will probably help put things in perspective when you hear that a family in Sacramento, California just pleaded guilty to a $38 million catalytic converter theft conspiracy.

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  • Goat Viscera Seized At Chicago O'Hare

    Custom agents found 15 pounds of raw goat viscera inside luggage at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The contraband was discovered in the belongings of a couple entering the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with one pound of unknown meat and two pounds of garden eggs.

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  • Musk Says Tesla 'Dug Our Own Grave' With The Cybertruck

    After missing yet another deadline for the Tesla Cybertruck to actually launch, company boss Elon Musk has come out to set the mood ahead of the electric pickup’s eventual rollout. In a Tesla earnings call last night, Musk explained the challenges the EV maker has faced bringing the angular Cybertruck to fruition and warned that the rollout of the divisive machine could still take a little while.

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  • These Cars Are Most Likely To Get Stolen

    Crime is down nearly across the board in America, but car thefts are not. Nearly three-quarters of a million automobiles were stolen in the U.S. across the 2022 calendar year, representing a 20 percent surge from pre-pandemic numbers, according to a new report issued by the FBI. The bureau partially blames this uptick in thefts on the viral TikTok Kia and Hyundai thefts, a phenomenon they refer to as performance crime. Even worse, 2023 doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of reversing that trend

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  • Speedy NASCAR Pit Stop Wedding Is Pure Las Vegas

    During the South Point 400 NASCAR race last Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Busch Light hosted a couple’s nuptials in record time in the live and active pit complex. With cars roaring past behind them at near 200 miles per hour, character actor Gerald Downey shouted the “do yous” at bride Tori Lindsay and groom Nick Brendel in exchange for their I dos.

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  • Rogue Robotaxi Tries To Drive Down Footpath, Reverses Into Intersection

    Passengers in a so-called driverless taxi shared a wild moment in San Francisco when the car went rogue and tried to power down a pedestrian path. Robotaxis have had their own little reign of terror over the California city for the last few years. Thankfully, no one was injured in this recent incident caught on camera earlier this month.

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  • New Tax Credit Eligibility Means You Can Buy A Nissan Leaf For Less Than $25,000

    The Nissan Leaf isn’t the most exciting electric vehicle you can buy—not by a long shot--but if you want a daily driver that can get you around town efficiently and without costing too much money, it’s hard to beat. Currently, the Leaf starts at just over $28,000, making it more than $10,000 less expensive than the Tesla Model 3. Recently, though, Nissan announced that the Leaf should be eligible for half of the $7,500 federal tax credit, bringing the final price below $25,000.

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  • Tesla Crash Repairs Cost $1,000 More Than Other EVs: Report

    While you might like to think you can fix your car after a crash with nothing more than a hammer and wrench, that’s not really the case. Instead, the vast majority of us will take our beloved vehicles to repair shops whenever we’re caught in a tangle. But while it turns out that most electric car drivers will pay only a little more than their gas-powered counterparts following a crash, anyone that smashes up a Tesla could be caught with a much bigger bill.

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  • Tesla Fans Blame Four-Year-Old Child For Falcon Wing Door Closing On His Head

    We all know online Tesla crazies will jump through any hoop to avoid admitting that Tesla and Elon Musk are incredibly flawed. Um, actually, it’s a good thing that service times are so long because any part you use to repair a car is a part you can’t use to keep building cars. Also, Musk can send rockets into space. I think he knows a little more about running a social media company than you do. So it probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise to hear that when a so-called falcon wing door clos

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  • California Dealer Wants $158,495 For A Nissan Z Nismo

    When we first drove the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo, it didn’t exactly blow us away. Its track-focused suspension isn’t great on public roads, there’s no manual gearbox available and, perhaps most importantly, its $66,000 base price is too high for the driving experience you get. If you thought that might dissuade dealers from adding massive markups, though, you would be sorely mistaken. It’s not 2019 anymore, so say hello to ads for six-figure Z Nismos.

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  • Former NFL Star Terrell Owens Hit By A Car After An Argument During A Basketball Game

    For those of you that get way too competitive when playing sports, I need you to listen carefully: it’s not that serious. It’s especially not serious enough for someone to get hurt over it. Unfortunately that exact situation has happened, as both KTLA and TMZ report that NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens was struck by a vehicle after an argument during a pickup basketball game.

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  • It Has Come To Our Attention That The Toyota Butt Plug Is Actually A Pear-Shaped Boiling Flask

    Ever since 2016, I’ve had to get used to the idea that things are going to happen that absolutely no one can predict. Nothing makes sense anymore, and you just have to accept it. Still, every now and then, something shows up that was very much not on my bingo card for 2023, and as much as I try not to be surprised anymore, I can’t help myself. For example, yesterday when an otherwise ho-hum press release from Toyota included a photo that looked exactly like a butt plug.

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  • Sumo Wrestlers' Flight Grounded Over Takedown Fears

    Japan Airlines was forced to arrange separate flights to split up a group of sumo wrestlers over concerns that their puddle jumper plane would be overloaded. The group was en route to a competition on the small southern Japanese island of Amami Oshima, leaving from Haneda Airport in Tokyo and Itami Airport in Osaka, taking a pair of Boeing 737-800s on the same day. The airline determined that the small island airport couldn’t handle a larger plane, so it booked a second plane for the wrestlers.

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  • A New SUV Is Worse For The Planet Than A Ten-Year-Old Car

    The prevalence of SUVs on our roads is causing chaos thanks to the particulate matter they kick up off their tires and the rising number of pedestrians and cyclists they hit every year. Now, it turns out that they’re also making our air worse, as the average car sold today emits more CO2 than the average car you could buy just ten years ago.

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  • Florida Man Goes Full Send, Launches Dodge Challenger Into Canal

    You would think there would be no need to say something like this, but if you are driving your car on the road, it’s generally a good idea to not drive off said road. That’s because, if you do leave the road, there is a good chance a lot of very expensive things will happen to your car. Also, you should probably be paying attention while driving so you don’t accidentally do something dangerous. And yet, once again, it needs to be said because another Florida man didn’t listen the last time someo

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  • Tesla Owner Charged $21,000 To Fix Rain-Damaged Battery

    It’s never fun dealing with water damage in your car, whether it’s a leaky roof in a downpour or a flood that ruined your precious McLaren P1. Now, a Tesla owner in the UK has found the cost of repairs on a water-damaged EV, and it’s not cheap.

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  • Toyota's Chairman Wants The Celica To Make A Comeback

    Rumors of the Toyota Celica coming back to market have been swirling for years. While Toyota has never officially said anything regarding whether or not the sports coupe would indeed be coming back, it looks like it’s at least being talked about or considered. Motor Trend reports Toyota chairman Hokkaido Toyoda has put in a request for the sports coupe to return to production.

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  • Internet Artist Labels South Carolina Bridge "Harambe Memorial"

    The internet in 2016 seemed like a simpler place. Attentions were far less stratified than they are today, and there were more world-spanning events that seemed to enter the zeitgeist beyond the terminally online. One of those events was the tragic death of Harambe the western lowland gorilla. The internet took the gorilla’s shooting (after a three-year-old boy fell into the gorilla enclosure) and ran with it, posting countless memes and tributes. To this day, people are still proverbially pouri

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  • A Mexican Plane Was Grounded For More Than Two Hours With A Mosquito Infestation

    A Volaris flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City was delayed by nearly two and a half hours on October 6 when a swarm of little bitey bugs inundated the passenger cabin. Recent weather trends in Jalisco have left significant zones of standing water, perfect breeding grounds for blood-sucking mosquitos. When a big metal tube full of human-shaped blood sacks rolls through, what else is a mosquito swarm to do besides fly inside and enjoy the smorgasbord?

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  • You've Got To Stop Keeping Your Gun In Your Car

    You’re just popping in to the grocery store for one little thing, surely it’ll be fine to leave your bang bang toy in the glove box and walk away without locking it. Nobody would think to check there. It’ll probably definitely still be there when you get back. No criminal mastermind would ever take your gun, a gun without a paper trail bound to them, for nefarious purposes. That could never happen to you.

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  • FAA Says Starlink Satellites Could Kill People, SpaceX Shoots Back

    SpaceX launched its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites back in 2019 in an attempt to bring high speed internet and cell phone coverage to the world. As of this August there were more than 5,000 such satellites in low-earth orbit. This system of space junk has made things difficult for astronomers, and according to a recent report from the FAA, could soon kill humans here on earth.

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  • Tesla Semi Wins Range Test Against Volvo, Freightliner, And Nikola

    Real world testing data shows that the Tesla Semi truck can travel about 400 miles per charge, and recharge to 80 percent in just 45 minutes. Considering just how large the onboard battery pack is (roughly the size of ten Model S packs) that’s not too shabby. In a recent three-week test across 22 electric freight-hauling tractors, the Tesla came out on top in terms of miles driven, and proved that the EV trucks can do just as much work in a day as their diesel counterparts.

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  • Infiniti's First EV To Debut As Vision Qe Concept This Month

    While Nissan was one of the very first automakers to embrace the EV revolution, its luxury arm Infiniti has been much slower to approach the new segment. On October 24, Infiniti is going to give the world a preview of what its first EV will look like in the form of a sleek and swoopy crossover concept. This new concept will be called Vision Qe, and based on Infiniti’s current Q nomenclature, that sort of fits.

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  • Auto Worker's Plan Is New Strikes At Any Moment

    Some UAW workers have been out for a month now, with an increasing amount seemingly every week as the UAW hopes to ratchet up pressure on the Big Three to get a better labor deal for their members. Typically, new walkouts have been announced on Fridays, but the UAW said today that, going forward, any new walkouts will be announced when they are to happen, and not just on Fridays. The chess match with the Big Three continues.

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  • Cell Phone Tracking And Cameras May Soon Help Cops Issue Distracted Driver Tickets

    New data suggests that municipalities can use current telematics technologies in conjunction with roadside cameras to determine whether you’re driving distracted, according to a pair of studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Not only can you be observed driving distracted, but this automated system can then issue an automated ticket for the infraction, if such a system were to be instituted. The long arm of Big Brother is coming to hang up your phone for you.

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  • Waymo's LA Launch Is Met With Protests

    Driverless cars haven’t been able to charm everyone, and that’s certainly true in Santa Monica, where Waymo’s launch was met with protests from both Teamsters and local community groups on Wednesday

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  • Tesla EV Market Share Continues To Drop In US

    When Tesla first launched the Model S in 2012 the expensive electric pseudo-luxury sedan was sharing the American EV market with neighborhood vehicles and the Nissan Leaf. For much of the last decade, Tesla had a serious head start over other EV makers, though has rested on its laurels recently and allowed that head start to slip. The American EV company once held such an advantage and has seemingly fumbled the bag over the last few years. In addition to cooling growth, greater demand for compet

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  • If You Don't Want Your Pickup To Look Like Your Fridge, Tesla's Color Wrap Option Might Be The Solution

    When the Cybertruck was first shown off 1421 days ago, the futuristic wedge was unlike anything else the automotive market had ever seen. To be fair, it still is. With a sharp-edged design crafted from stainless steel sheet, it wouldn’t look out of place in your local appliance showroom, fitting in between the stainless Maytags, GEs, and Whirlpools. To paraphrase the famous (apocryphal) Henry Ford quip, it’s available in any color you want, as long as it’s bare brushed stainless steel.

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  • Mazda Is Teasing The Next-Generation Miata At The Japan Mobility Show And It's Probably Electric

    Every automaker is looking toward the future of cars, but based on the rhetoric being passed around by most automakers, Mazda is one of only a few still looking toward the future of driving. Many automakers want to build soul-free pods that transport people and goods from place to place without interfering too much with their screen time. Mazda is still focused on the ‘joy of driving’ and a human-centric integration.

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  • Judge Rules Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits Can Be Joined In Federal Court

    Uber is currently facing hundreds of lawsuits from women saying the ride-hailing company failed to put appropriate measures in place to protect passengers from sexual assault. In a win for victims, NPR reports that the latest ruling means about 80 of those lawsuits will be joined in federal court. Judge Charles Breyer of the Northern District of California will now handle all of the pretrial proceedings, including depositions and discovery.

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  • Top Gear Test Of The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Suggests It's Actually Something To Get Excited About

    Generally speaking, we like both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its mechanical twin, the Kia EV6. Starting at a little over $40,000, the Ioniq 5 offers up to 303 miles of range, can be had in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and just looks downright cool. We wish you could get it in actual fun colors, but that’s not the end of the world. Plus, there’s an N version coming that makes 600 horsepower and will hit 60 mph in a claimed 3.4 seconds. We’re absolutely not going to complain about that.

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  • American EV Buyers More Likely To Want Cars, Than Electric Pickup Trucks

    We’re still waiting on Tesla to actually deliver a production Cybertruck, but if you’re an electric truck-loving guy, gal or non-binary pal, Ford, GMC and Rivian will happily sell you one of theirs. And it won’t be long before Chevrolet and Ram join the club with electric pickup trucks of their own. Clearly, American automakers see electric pickup trucks as a priority, and considering how many trucks they sell every year, it isn’t terribly surprising. But a new report suggests that perhaps they’

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  • Maybe Don't Leave Your Wallet In A Car You Stole

    There was a time at some vague point in the past when, if you wanted to commit a crime, you had to be smart about it; make a disguise, adopted a fake accent or secured a safe house and trusted fence who could sell your stolen merchandise. Not anymore, it seems.

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  • This Is Definitely The Strangest Car Chase Story You'll Read Today

    Monday night in Traverse City, Michigan tends to be a little sleepy. The town has been called America’s Cocaine Capitol, but this time of year it’s mostly winding down from a busy tourist season. There was a little excitement last Monday though, in the form of a car chase. Actually two car chases.

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  • There Aren't Enough Electricians To Fix America's Broken EV Chargers

    I know we say it a lot but it’s the truth: EV adoption still sucks. Sure, some new chargers are being built, but there are never enough. Now comes word of another hurdle we have to clear before EVs catch on: Broken chargers that very few people are qualified to repair, Automotive News reports.

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  • Whoops! Building EVs May Actually Require More Workers

    When Donald Trump traveled to Michigan to speak with workers at a non-union auto parts supplier that reportedly pays less than McDonald’s does, he attacked the Biden administration for its support of electric vehicles. “Hundreds of thousands of American jobs, your jobs, will be gone forever,” Trump told his audience. “By most estimates, under Biden’s electric vehicle mandate, 40 percent of all U.S. auto jobs will disappear.” And he’s not alone in that belief. The idea that EVs will require fewer

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  • Michelin Might Not Actually Make The Best Winter Tire For SUVs

    It’s hard to write about tires without coming off sounding like a paid shill for Michelin. Their tires are just so good, that recommending them has become a cliché for good reason. Sure, they’re expensive, but it’s also hard to argue they aren’t worth it as long as you can justify the cost. Last week, we shared Tyre Reviews’ winter tire comparison test, and once again, Michelin came out on top, tied with the Bridgestone Blizzaks. But those tires were tested on a sport sedan. Is the Michelin Pilo

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  • Watch Drivers Negotiate Rivers Of Hail After Freak New Mexico Storm

    The weather is getting truly unruly, with extreme heat sparking fires that smoked out New York, roads melting in the Tour de France, and flooding hitting regions across the U.S. Now, drivers in New Mexico have had a new biblical weather event to deal with: rivers of hail flooding their roads.

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  • Someone Please Buy And Then Actually Drive This Ultra-Low-Mile, One-Of-200 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Commemorative Edition

    You don’t see a lot of Dodge Neon SRT-4s anymore, and clean ones are basically nonexistent. Combine early 2000s Dodge build quality with owners who modified the hell out of their SRT-4s and then beat on them with complete indifference, and it makes sense that 20 years later, clean SRT-4s are rare as hens’ teeth. But this 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Commemorative Edition is one of the few that’s both stock and still looks like it just rolled off the production line.

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  • McLaren Says 'Real' Electric Supercars Are Still Years Away

    Slowly but surely, we’re electrifying every aspect of the car world. We’ve got electric crossovers, fancy electric sedans, electric hot hatches in Europe, and even an all-electric racing series. However, McLaren warns that we’re still a few years off from one important area for electrification: supercars.

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  • These Cars Have Seen The Biggest Year-Over-Year Sales Increases In 2023

    When it comes to the best-selling cars so far this year, the top five isn’t anything particularly interesting. Ford takes the top spot with 573,370 F-Series pickups sold, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado at 411,758 and the Ram pickup at 332,441. The Toyota RAV4 and Tesla Model Y round out the list with 302,831 and 284,498 respectively. Odds are, you could have gotten at least four correct if you were just guessing.

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  • Couple Dies After Ferrari, Lamborghini And Campervan Crash In Italy

    A homicide investigation has been launched by police in Italy following a million-dollar crash that killed two people. A Ferrari Portofino and Lamborghini Huracán collide with a campervan as they both tried to pass the slow-moving RV on a narrow stretch of highway on the island of Sardinia.

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  • 2024 Toyota Crown Sport Is A Ferrari Purosangue For The Masses (But Only In Japan)

    The Toyota Crown is an oddball of a sedan that more or less replaces the Avalon but comes with the increased ride height of a crossover. It’s an interesting decision from Toyota, but at the same time, we expect it will appeal to older drivers who have a hard time getting in and out of traditional sedans. It’s entirely possible that one of the 13,054 people in the U.S. who own one is under 65, but there can’t be many of them. That may change, however, with the introduction of the Toyota Crown Spo

    By Collin Woodard Read More

  • More Than 80 Percent Of Americans Can't Afford New Cars

    Thanks to rising interest rates, dealer markups, and a messed up supply chain, the cost of buying a car is through the roof. But have you ever considered what you might need to earn before signing up for a mammoth loan to finance a new car? Well, according to a new report, it’s actually more than the majority of Americans make right now.

    By Owen Bellwood Read More

  • Aspiring Political Figure Vivek Ramaswamy Claims Protestors Rammed His Car, But It Looks Like He Made It Up

    Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the many Republican candidates for president who doesn’t have a chance in hell of wrestling the nomination away from Trump, is still on the campaign trail, doing his best to convince Trump to pick him for vice president. And to build support from the far-right, he’s taken a hard anti-Ukraine stance. As you can imagine, arguing to cut off support for Ukraine, block it from joining NATO and let Russia have whatever land it currently occupies has not been universally well-re

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  • Fisker Ocean Flipper Fails

    You really do love to see it. A week ago, a 2023 Fisker Ocean One appeared on Cars & Bids. The Ocean will get a full production run, but there are only going to be 5,000 Ocean Ones, making this car relatively rare. But at the time, we questioned whether the demand was really there for yet another electric crossover from a new automaker that very few people have heard of. Would bidders really be willing to roll the dice and pay big bucks just to get their hands on a Fisker Ocean One? As it turns

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  • Flying Huntsman Spyder 90 Is One Weird-Looking Land Rover Defender

    The Land Rover Defender may no longer be a body-on-frame SUV, but it’s still an incredibly capable (and comfortable) off-roader. And at a time when two-door SUVs are all but extinct, we love that Land Rover still offers the Defender 90. It’s a chunky box on wheels with extremely short front and rear overhangs that give it seriously impressive approach, departure and breakover angles. But if you’ve ever looked at the Defender 90 and thought it had too much cargo room and not enough of an open roo

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  • 21 People Die After Electric Bus Falls Off Venice Overpass In 'Apocalyptic' Crash

    An electric bus carrying foreign tourists in Venice smashed through a guardrail, plunged off an elevated roadway and burst into flames on Tuesday. The crash killed at least 21 people with 18 others injured, with many of the injured in intensive care. Local residents were quick to help before first responders arrived but were held at by the resilient blaze. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro called the crash scene “apocalyptic” on X.

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  • Union Hopes Strike Proves Non-Union Auto Workers Deserve Better

    The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike last week, bringing the total number of striking auto workers to about 25,000. And while they’re hoping to reach an agreement with the Big Three that includes better wages, an end to the tiered employment system and shorter work weeks, there’s also another outcome that the UAW is hoping to achieve — convincing non-union auto workers to unionize, too.

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  • OnStar Helps Cleveland Police Shut Down Stolen Vehicle

    Police in Cleveland, Ohio, were able to apprehend the suspect in a car theft by slowing down the SUV via OnStar earlier this week. The Cleveland Division of Police indicated that it wasn’t the first time it used OnStar. While the remote communications capabilities prevented a potentially dangerous police pursuit, it does raise the question of how much control law enforcement agencies have over modern cars.

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  • Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Ruined Her Car In Fatal Car Crash And Then Got Free Mercedes: Report

    When news broke that Senator Bob Menendez had been indicted on bribery charges, it wasn’t exactly shocking. The senator had already been charged with bribery back in 2015 but was never convicted. But while the charges themselves may be nothing new, the details of the case are, at the very least, entertaining. We’re talking cash-stuffed jackets, a new Mercedes-Benz, and literal gold bars here. And that’s not even getting into the damning text messages and Google searches. But while a luxury car i

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  • Owning A Car In Singapore Costs $106,000, And That Doesn't Include The Car

    Here in the United States, car ownership is encouraged through tax incentives and near-mandated by a lack of public transit infrastructure — having a car is cheap, and not having one is just about impossible in much of the country. But in much of the rest of the world, this is reversed: Cars are a luxury, and transit is the standard.

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  • Rivian Loses $33K On Every Truck It Sells: Report

    It’s tough starting a new electric vehicle company these days, just ask Faraday Future or Lordstown Motors. But Rivian seemed like one of the good ones that might actually make it, as it’s been shipping its electric trucks out to customers for almost two years now. However, the company is still burning through cash at an extraordinary rate, and a new report found that it actually loses more than $30,000 on almost every truck it sells.

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  • Home Depot Wants To Phase Out Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

    The Home Depot this summer announced the goal of having over 85 percent of North America’s outdoor lawn equipment run on rechargeable battery technology by 2028. The home improvement retailer has stated that it will work with manufacturers to broaden its selection of battery-powered products, replacing gas-powered options. The transition would make a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • Toyota Chairman Says The Century SUV Is For The Youths

    After decades of selling the Century as an ultra-luxury sedan, Toyota recently added a new model with a Century badge. No, we’re not talking about a coupe and convertible to take on the Bentley Continental GT, which would have been awesome. Instead, we’re talking about the new Century SUV. Or, since you can order it with sliding doors, is it technically a minivan? Regardless of what you call it, this new high-riding Century was apparently designed to draw in the youths.

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  • Heavier Cars Modern Cars Will Push Parking Structures To The Brink

    Britain’s Institution of Structural Engineers (ISE) has released updated design guidance for multi-story car parks, or parking garages for people on the other side of the Atlantic but we should take note here in the U.S. Many parking garages weren’t constructed to deal with the current landscape of heavier cars. The hefty battery packs in electric vehicles are a factor in the increase, but even the typical combustion car on the road is getting heavier.

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  • Porsche Plans To Lease The 911 S/T To Owners For The First Year So They Can't Flip It

    The 2024 Porsche 911 S/T is arguably the best 911 you can buy right now. Weighing in at only 3,056 pounds, it makes 518 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. And while the GT3 RS is still the champ on the track, the 911 S/T was tuned with road driving in mind. But despite its $291,650 starting price, since only 1,963 will be built, not everyone who wants one will be able to get one. With another potential 911 R situation on its hands, Porsche has apparently come up with a creative soluti

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  • Driver Smashes Through Police Station On Purpose While Blasting 'Welcome To The Jungle'

    The Guns ‘n’ Roses hit “Welcome To The Jungle” will always remind me of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, arguably the best GTA game out there. But while the 1980s hit soundtracked all kinds of carnage in the game, it rarely provided a score for real-world chaos. Until one New Jersey driver decided it was the perfect song to play while smashing through a police station.

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  • Automakers Should Be Freaking Out About Student Loan Debt

    It’s been a hell of a few years for American automakers; profits have been good, very good. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have made $250 billion since 2013, with another $32 billion on the way by the end of the year according to Economic Policy Institute. But there are dark clouds gathering for the Big 3 just beyond the smooth seas of profit; the student loan debt crisis.

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  • I Just Can't Get Past How Bad Door Handles Look On The New Z

    I probably like the new Nissan Z more than most people. Enough that if you gave me a $50,000 budget, it’s probably the new car that I would buy. The design just does it for me in a way that I can admit is irrational, but if I’m buying a new car, I have to connect with how it looks, and neither the Toyota Supra nor the Ford Mustang draw me in in quite the same way. So if you’re a Nissan fanboy, know that I am on your side here.

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  • Hankook's All-Seasons Embarrass Most Dedicated Winter Tires In Comparison Test

    Even if your car has all-wheel drive, if you live in an area where winter temperatures get below freezing, it’s a good idea to get a set of winter tires. Switching them out with your summer tires each fall and spring can be annoying, but it’s a lot less annoying than ending up in a snow drift or rear-ending a car because you couldn’t stop in time. And generally, the best advice is to just get the Michelins. Regardless of what you drive, you really can’t go wrong with a set of Michelin tires.

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  • Tesla's Third-Quarter Deliveries Were Even Lower Than Already Lowered Expectations

    The numbers are in, and during the third quarter of 2023, Tesla shipped 435,059 vehicles. That’s a good bit less than the 466,140 cars it shipped in the second quarter, but it doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Analysts were already expecting fewer deliveries last quarter, but they didn’t expect such a significant drop. Bloomberg expected deliveries to be something more like 456,722. But even with a less-than-ideal third quarter, Bloomberg still expects Tesla to hit its goal of shipping 1.8 mi

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  • JetBlue Ticket Prices Will Rise 30 Percent After Spirit Merger

    JetBlue has estimated that its ticket prices will increase by 30 percent if Spirit is no longer a competitor. The New York-based airline came to this conclusion after an internal analysis, according to Reuters. The U.S. Department of Justice cited these findings on the first day of a federal antitrust trial attempting to block JetBlue’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

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  • JetBlue Wants KLM Banned From JFK Over Amsterdam Flight Cap

    JetBlue has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to ban Dutch flag carrier KLM from John F. Kennedy International Airport over a controversial flight cap in the Netherlands. The Dutch government is moving to cap the number of flights next year at Amsterdam-Schiphol, Europe’s busiest airport by aircraft movements. JetBlue claims the flight cap would violate the US-EU Air Transport Agreement and the ban would be a “proportional countermeasure.”

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  • These Are The Worst Stories Of Pilots Being Dangerous Idiots

    Being an airline pilot used to be a glamorous job, one that allowed you to travel the world while wearing a sexy uniform. Now, most commercial pilots find themselves fighting their employers for decent pay and working conditions as they work absurd schedules. However, pilots aren’t blameless; plenty have also put themselves and others in danger with stupid antics over the past few years. Here are the worst stories:

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  • Airlines Would Save So Much More Money If We Weren't All So Fat

    Airlines such as American, Delta and United all make billions of dollars every year, but like other companies, they would like to make even more money than they already do. Unfortunately for them, there’s one big problem standing in their way — Americans are just too darn fat. The good news is, if we all start taking expensive new drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, we might be able to do our part to ensure every flight we take is even more profitable for the airlines.

    By Collin Woodard Read More

  • Stop Pooping On Plane Floors

    I’m not sure why I’ve got to be the one to tell you this, but you all gotta stop pooping on airplane floors. It’s a big ask, I know, but after this latest incident on an EasyJet flight, I feel like it’s an important reminder. On a plane scheduled to fly from the Spanish island of Tenerife to London Gatwick Airport, someone decided the floor of the bathroom would be a good place to make a poopy, according to CNN.

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  • An Adult Diaper Caused A Bomb Scare That Diverted A Florida Flight

    A flight from Panama to Florida was diverted back to its airport on Friday after a suspicious object was found in the plane’s bathroom and mistaken for a bomb. The object turned out to be an adult diaper wrapped in a black plastic bag, but the crew and all 144 passengers aboard the plane had to be redirected back to the airport so that security could identify the suspicious object, according to the Associated Press.

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  • Seagull Flock Shuts Down Venice Airport

    You haven’t been to Venice until you have been swarmed by seagulls. The birds are the ones who really control the historic Italian city, treating St. Mark’s Square like their private property. The local seagulls take what they want and go wherever they please, including Venice Marco Polo Airport. A huge flock of seagulls stopped all operations at the airport for almost an hour last week. The airport was forced to divert 20 flights, including one carrying the region’s president.

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  • There Is No Trick To Getting A Good Deal On Flights: Researchers

    Science, it can be depressing sometimes. Case in point; a gaggle of researchers from various colleges came together and found that there is no one weird trick for getting cheaper flights. In fact, airlines are probably leaving money on the table by not having a better system for pricing flights.

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  • Nobody Is Explaining Why RAF Fighters Intercepted And Diverted A Kenya Airways Flight To London

    Nearly 24 hours after a passenger plane was intercepted by French, then RAF fighters and diverted details are still scarce as to what exactly caused the incident. Forty-five minutes ahead of its scheduled arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport, passengers were informed that the plane would instead land at the relatively more remote Stansted. The Boeing 787 landed and was directed away from the main terminal where it was met by Essex Police who were dressed up in their scary black uniforms.

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  • Live Lobsters, Tattoo Guns, Bowling Balls And Other Weird Things You Can Bring Through TSA

    Despite knowing the rules for over 20 years now, Americans still bring lots of weird stuff through security at the airport. From guns to cattle prods, the Transportation Security Administration has had to deal with some bonkers stuff coming across its X-Ray scanners. And, while some of it definitely was not allowed, most of the weird stuff people refuse to check was A-OK allowed to come onto the plane.

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  • Tommy Tuberville Falling Off A Plane Is The Best Thing We've Seen Since The Cop Slide

    For some reason, most Alabama voters decided in 2020 that instead of voting for Doug Jones, the former U.S. Attorney who famously got two KKK members convicted for the 1963 bombing of a church that killed four Black girls, they would instead vote for Tommy Tuberville, a former Auburn football coach who in his final (losing) season got beat by Alabama 36-0.

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  • 'A Real Danger': Box Giraffe Poop Seized At Minnesota Airport

    Customs agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport seized and destroyed a box of giraffe poop after a woman brought the ~dropping~ to the U.S. from Kenya. According to U.S. Customer and Border Protection, the Iowa woman was selected for inspection on September 29 by agriculture specialists from the customs agency.

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  • Porsche's Cayenne Turbo And Cayenne S E-Hybrids Bring Huge Power And Huge Efficiency

    America has a problem. Well, actually it has a lot of problems, but the (small) one I’m talking about here is that it just doesn’t seem to “get” plug-in hybrids. Sure, they sell here, but how often do people actually plug them in? Even though there are real benefits to doing so. We also tend to think of PHEVs as being efficient, rather than as a performance vehicle but Porsche is trying to change that with the newest versions of its Cayenne E-Hybrid.

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  • What's The Worst SEMA Build You've Ever Seen?

    Every year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has a show in Las Vegas that attracts dealers, aftermarket parts suppliers, tuners and other car customizers. It’s an absolutely massive car show that packs in thousands of fans and displays more modified vehicles than you ever could hope to see in a single day. Last year, one of my favorite vehicles at SEMA was the Leaf-powered Nissan Sunny pickup truck. It looked absolutely perfect, and while it didn’t actually need a manual transmission,

    By Collin Woodard Read More

  • These Are Your Biggest Automotive Embarrassments

    We all like to act like we’re super cool and capable behind the wheel, but really we’ve all had the odd automotive blunder over the years. Whether it’s putting diesel in a gas-powered car, crashing a press car or heading the wrong way around a roundabout, mistakes like this come for us all.

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  • What's The Most Annoying Car In Your Area?

    From Atlantic to Pacific, the name Altima strikes fear into the hearts of drivers of all ages. It conjures images of vehicles spun wildly out of control, careening through traffic like unguided missiles. But while the Altima is universal, every city, state, and municipality has its own unique automotive villains as well.

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  • These Are The Cars You Would Use To Curse Your Worst Enemy

    Some folks are evil, and they deserve to be punished. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the opportunity to hand down any sort of real punishment, but it sure would be nice, wouldn’t it? What if we were able to make our mortal enemy drive a vehicle that would ruin their lives? That’s sort of what led us to last week’s question.

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  • What's Your Biggest Automotive Embarrassment?

    When I graduated college, I took out a $2500 loan for an Audi 90 Quattro 20v. It was a 15 year old car, and I was at the start of my learning to wrench journey. That was my car through my first couple of jobs, and generally, I wasn’t embarrassed by it. I’d pieced together the fuel system in my rental house driveway so it ran well, and it generally looked OK. It was fun to drive and suited me just fine.

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  • These Are The Cars You Would Buy Today To Keep Forever

    If you wanted to buy something today that would stand the test of time, what would you buy? We asked readers this week what their future high mileage hero of choice would be. The answers were about as varied and unique as our readers are. Here are some of the best responses:

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  • What Car Would You Curse Your Worst Enemy With?

    We’ve all got mortal enemies. I know I do (it’s you). They’re people you wish nothing but misfortune upon. People you want to see down and out, having a bad day. Maybe it’s the hater in me, but I do get a lot of joy out of that, and I’m sure you folks do too. It’s what leads us to today’s question.

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  • If You Wanted A High-Mileage Hero In Fifty Years, What Car Would You Buy Today?

    We live in a disposable society. Every day we are faced with another new trinket to purchase, use for a while, let sit in a drawer for a few years, then discard. 268 million tons of waste per year are created just here in the United States of America. That’s 4.5 pounds of junk on average, per day, per person. What if we decided we wanted to keep something for longer? If we valued quality over quantity, what would we buy?

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  • These Are Your Favorite Dead Car Trends

    Styling cues and features on vehicles are never static. Trends come and go with every manufacturer. We asked the readers earlier this week what were their favorite dead car trends. The answers covered basically every decade of automotive history between 1950 and 2000 and mentioned quirks from the exterior to the passenger compartment and the engine bay. Here are the most popular responses:

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  • Here's The Worst Car Buying Advice You've Received

    Car buying can be a harrowing experience and can, more often than not, totally suck. From psychological tactics like the dreaded four-square to down right intimidation from greedy managers, it can all be a lot. Worse yet is if you go into negotiations with bad advice. It can be anything from financial advice down to the kind of car someone suggested you buy.

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  • What's Your Spookiest Car Story?

    We love the spooky, it’s definitely our favorite time of year around here. The spooky and hit any time, any where, and that includes the car. So I gots to know; whats the scariest story to every happen to you in a car?

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  • What's Your Favorite Dead Car Trend?

    Automotive enthusiasts might have a treasure trove of complaints about the current models being produced by today’s automakers, but the industry rarely ever stays in one place. Eventually, all of the design trends we see on the roads will end up in the dustbin of history whether they are loved or loathed.

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  • These Are Your Most Hated Traffic Grievances

    I asked you recently what your biggest traffic annoyances were, whether they were illegal stuff other drivers did or just stuff that drives you crazy, and wow, did you all ever deliver. The display of motoring pedantry on display managed to warm even my bitter, shriveled heart.

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  • Here Are The Most Disappointing Cars You've Ever Bought

    Life is full of disappointments, and we would hope that our time spent behind the wheel would be devoid of those familiar sinking feelings. As car enthusiasts, we hope our lives on the road would come with no alarms and no surprises, but that just isn’t the case, sadly. Cars are capable of disappointing us just as much as people.

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  • Whats The Worst Car Buying Advice You've Received?

    Along with my colleague Tom McParland, I’m a big proponent of helping people navigate the sewers that is the car buying world. While some older buyers who have been in the game many times can have good insights, there are a lot of people out there who say things that just show they have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to buying a car.

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  • What Minor Traffic Violation Drives You Crazy?

    French existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre is famous for the line, “L’enfer, c’est les autres,” in his play “No Exit” which translates to “hell is other people.” This is an astute take on the human condition as well as being undoubtedly true and I bet that ol’ JP never even spent time sitting in LA traffic!

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  • These Are Your Best Memories At The Race Track

    Even if you don’t like to watch racing on TV, if you ever get the opportunity, you need to go. Trust us. It’s not just a race, it’s an experience. Even if it’s NASCAR, and you think you really hate NASCAR. Heck, you don’t even have to actually watch the race itself if you don’t want to. As long as you show up open to having a good time, you’ll probably have a blast.

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  • Here Are The Skills You Wish They Taught In Driver's Ed

    Driver’s ed in the United States is... less than ideal. Most of our drivers get around fine, sure, but the number of close calls out on the roads is definitely concerning. It seems our driver education system needs some revamping, and who better to add to the curriculum than you beautifully opinionated folks? Earlier in the week, I asked what you’d want added to American driver education, and you had a wealth of answers. Here are fifteen of the best.

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  • These Are The Ugliest American Cars Ever Made, According To You

    America might have been responsible for some pretty stunning cars over the years, but it’s also churned out some monsters as well. To find out just how many awful-looking cars these great United States have created, we turned to you and asked for the ugliest American-made cars of all time.

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  • What Is Your Best Memory At The Race Track?

    I’ll always be jealous of other people who grew up going to races because I did not. In fact, it wasn’t until I started writing about cars that I got to see my first race at the ripe old age of 25. I didn’t exactly ease my way in, either. One day, I had never been to a race of any kind, and the next, a PR person was handing me a morning beer at a NASCAR race in Talladega. It was an absolutely perfect day and included some of the best people-watching I had ever had the pleasure of witnessing, lik

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  • These Are The Dumbest License Plate Designs In Your State

    License plates just should not be this controversial, but alas, that is not the world we live in. Apparently, even small pieces of stamped metal with writing on them can elicit strong reactions from just about everyone. Who am I to judge, though? I’m guilty of it too. There are some dumbass license plate decisions out there, and I want to complain about them. Anyway, this thinking led us to our question from last week.

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  • What Do You Wish Other Drivers Learned In Drivers' Ed?

    Driver education in the United States is a mixed bag. Some states require hours of training and weeks of on-road experience before a new driver can get their license, while others just ask that you survive a mild obstacle course in a parking lot before letting you loose on the Jersey Turnpike. Clearly, the system needs to be addressed.

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  • What's The Ugliest American Car Ever Made?

    Over the years, American automakers have churned out some spectacular cars. Things like the 1960s Corvette Stingray, the Ford GT or the classic Lincoln Continental are all class, but not every American car was so lucky when they were dishing out looks. Instead, some American cars are pretty damn ugly, but what’s the worst?

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  • These Are The Most Significant Cars In History (According To You)

    History: you don’t know where you’re going if you don’t know how you got there. I’ve always been a big buff of the before times, and so are many of you! I asked about cars that turned the tide of the past and you delivered with some obvious and very interesting answers.

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  • What's Your State's Dumbest Looking License Plate?

    License plates probably aren’t something you think about all too often. At the end of the day, they’re just a functional piece of metal with numbers and letters that make sure you don’t buzz by a traffic camera too fast. Much like the cars they’re attached to, not every license plate is created equally – especially the design.

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  • These Are The Worst Cars You Ever Bought

    We asked you earlier this week what were the worst cars you have ever bought. The comments were filled to the brim with stories that opened with hopeful purchases that ended up a nightmare. A few people were quick to realize that they were getting screwed over from the beginning. Others just needed something cheap and ready to get them around. Without further ado, here is the readers’ garage of broken dreams:

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  • What's The Worst Car You Ever Bought?

    Buying a car can be one of the most expensive decisions that a person can make. Whatever you decide to bring home to park in your driveway is a massive financial commitment. Besides the purchase cost, there are insurance, maintenance and fuel costs. However, we all need to sign on the dotted line at some point because we can’t afford to wait around for the perfect option.

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  • What Car Features Do You Refuse To Use?

    Cars are so technologically advanced and filled with so many features now, a time traveler from just 10-15 years ago would be wowed if they were to get into a current car on the market. The advent of EVs has seemed to accelerate things, with automakers using them as testbeds to showcase the latest and greatest technology. Things like over two feet of screens, enough driver assistance safety systems for two vehicles, full entertainment systems and more seat adjustments than one person could ever

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  • These Are The Best Cars Named After A Bird

    Birds make some of the best namesakes for cars because cars can, indeed, fly. Birds also make for good namesakes because it’s easy for a cool-sounding car to make a schlub like Philip J. Fry feel confident by the sheer act of driving. We all know buying a car can be an emotional purchase and one word goes a long way. That word is...“thundercougarfalconbird.”

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  • These Are The Best American Cars Ever Made According To You

    Some questions have objectively correct answers. If you answer anything other than Hurley Haywood and Scott Pruett when someone asks who has the most 24 Hours of Daytona wins, you’re just wrong. Other questions have obvious answers, but opinions may differ. What’s the most comfortable, most luxurious, most reliable and most fuel-efficient new car you can buy for less than $50,000? Most people say the Lexus ES 300h even though there’s room for arguing.

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  • What's The Dumbest Car Project You've Ever Seen?

    Some projects are pretty straightforward and even common. Throwing an LS motor into your car or turning your old Harley into a chopper make sense. I don’t care about those. What I want to see are the dumbest, most ill-advised money pits you have ever seen or heard of.

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  • These Are The Worst Conditions You've Ever Driven Through

    Folks, we’re rapidly approaching winter, and with that comes winter weather — snow, ice, low visibility, all those factors that make driving in December so fun. But how bad can things really get, and is winter really the worst of it? Earlier this week, I asked you for the worst conditions you’ve ever driven through, and you gave some truly good stories in response. Here are some of the best.

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  • What Are The Best Cars That Are Named After A Bird?

    I’m not a big fan of naming cars after places or things but I’ll make an exception for birds. Naming conventions for cars don’t get much better than the timeless tradition of baptizing a machine in honor of a bird; the practice persists even to this day. And out of all the cars that have been named after a bird, which do you think is the best?

    By José Rodríguez Jr. Read More

  • These Are The Worst Infotainment Systems You've Ever Used

    As screens continue to dominate our in-car experiences, having a good infotainment system is incredibly important. These systems have, of course, developed and changed a lot over the years. For the most part, they’ve gotten a whole lot better, but not all of them have. That’s what led us to our question from a few days ago.

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  • What Is The Best American Car Ever Made?

    It’s easy to rag on American cars. Build quality was essentially an afterthought until the Japanese showed up, and even today, they can still come up short. But that doesn’t mean all American cars suck. Rag on the durability of the Pontiac Solstice’s materials or poke fun at the Focus’s transmission issues all you want, sure, but can you really say with a straight face that the C8 Corvette Stingray is crap? For less than $70,000? Get out of here with that nonsense.

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  • Here Are The Ugliest Cars You Can Buy Right Now

    Not every new car is an ugly car, but it seems like every ugly car is a new car. I get that right? Aristotle loses me when he starts with the logical arguments and syllogisms. Carmakers would benefit from revisiting the classics — Greek or otherwise. They ought to look at designs that worked in the past and stop trying so hard to convince us that good design is necessarily disruptive. It’s not.

    By José Rodríguez Jr. Read More

  • What's The Worst Weather You've Ever Driven Through?

    New York was in a bad way last week. The world outside was, in a word, wet — subways filled with water as rain poured down and flooded the streets. Outside was a bad place, one that was actively hostile to human life in all its forms. But the question is, have you seen worse?

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Racing (40)

  • Formula 1 Used To Be A Real Sport

    If you watch modern Formula 1, there’s a good chance you’re very aware of the obscene amount rules, regulations, and politics of the sport — the fractional tolerances that can result in a disqualification if not followed, the unspoken rules that prevent drivers from saying certain things and media from saying certain phrases. But back at the 1975 German Grand Prix, no one really gave a fuck. Especially not the helicopter camera operator, who spent his weekend with his dogs out.

    By Elizabeth Blackstock Read More

  • Sergio Perez Suffers Embarrassing First-Corner Crash At Home F1 Race In Mexico

    It’s Monday, October 23, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. Max Verstappen extends F1 season wins records as Sergio Perez disappoints home crowd in Mexico City. At Martinsville, Ryan Blaney wins his way into NASCAR’s Championship 4. Jorge Martin wins a classic in Thailand to show he’s not out of the MotoGP title fight yet.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • F1 Television Camera Helicopter Hit By National Anthem Fireworks At U.S. Grand Prix

    The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas last weekend was as close to an interesting battle at the front as we’ve gotten so far this year, but the action wasn’t exclusively on track. Video surfacing this week on social media shows the firework-happy all-American celebrations taking place before the race might have been ill advised, or at least ill-timed. A video camera helicopter for the series was shown getting engulfed in colored exploding gunpowder, smoke, and noi

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  • Lewis Hamilton Says There Were More Illegal Formula 1 Cars At The USGP, But They Weren't Checked

    After Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the 2023 United States Grand Prix over excessive plank wear, the Formula 1 world has been embroiled in a fierce debate about rules and regulations. Now, during a press conference ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix, Hamilton has fired back: He claims there were far more F1 cars bearing excessive plank wear at the USGP, but those cars simply weren’t tested.

    By Elizabeth Blackstock Read More

  • Interview: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

    Speak to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem just once, and your opinion of him will change: It was a refrain I heard several times after Jalopnik was invited to join two other publications in an intimate round-table with the head of international motorsport. Bombastic and passionate (though he would likely disagree with both characterizations), Sulayem didn’t hold back when answering questions; it became clear that, with him at the helm, the FIA could easily become a great champion of Formula 1'

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  • F1 Academy Is Thriving Where W Series Failed

    Things have never looked better for women in motorsport. F1 Academy champion Marta García has secured a fully-funded ride with Prema in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) — and the series has promised to fully pay for any entries contested by the top-three finishers in the series. Formula 1 teams are getting deeply involved with F1A for 2024 and have already started signing drivers to their development programs, while racing-focused companies like Tatuus and Pirelli hav

    By Elizabeth Blackstock Read More

  • Here's Everything We Know About The Andretti Cadillac F1 Bid

    Son of the most recent American Formula 1 champion, 1991 CART champion, and former Celebrity Apprentice contestant Michael Andretti has been making a case for his team to join the Formula 1 grid for the last 18 months with backing from the fifth-largest automaker in the world. Earlier this month the newly-renamed Andretti Global team was granted an official bid to become the 11th team in F1 by the FIA, but there are still further hurdles to clear, and it’s not yet firm that the sport will even a

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  • Walk Through The Masters Historic Paddock And Take A Trip Back In Time

    Masters Historic is a certified FIA championship contested entirely by the open-wheel, three-liter Formula 1 machines of the “golden era,” or 1966 to 1985. The series runs events all over the world, but it also served as a support event for the 2023 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. I spent Saturday morning prowling through the Masters Historic paddock and soaking in all of those sweet vintage vibes — which absolutely means I’d have to share them all with you.

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  • This Is Every Track That Formula 1 Has Raced At In The U.S.

    On this year’s Formula 1 calendar, there are three different races taking place in the United States of America. It marks just the third time a single country has hosted three races in one season following Italy in 2021 and, you guessed it, the Land Of The Free back in 1982.

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  • Formula 1 Races Feel 'Like A Sound Stage' To Local Fans

    Formula 1 has never been this big in America. Last weekend 432,000 fans filled the Circuit of the Americas for the 2023 United States Grand Prix, which would have been unthinkable not long ago. There’s just one problem: F1 doesn’t seem to care much about connecting with its American audience. The American races don’t feel like a part of the American racing landscape, they feel like a one-weekend show that could could happen exactly the same way in any venue anywhere in the world.

    By Elizabeth Blackstock Read More

  • The Simple Plank That Got Hamilton And Leclerc Disqualified Is One Of F1s Best Safety Devices

    Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix Sunday after their cars failed post-race inspection. What was the infraction? The floor-mounted planks on both their cars were worn too thin. It seems ridiculous to throw out a driver over a board three-eighths of an inch thick, but the simple device is one of Formula 1's best safety measures.

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  • Hamilton, Leclerc DQ'd From U.S. Grand Prix, American Driver Scores First F1 Points In 30 Years

    It’s Monday, October 23, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. Logan Sargeant became the first American in 30 years to score points in Formula 1 after two front-runners were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix. Ryan Blaney ran out of time to catch Christopher Bell in Homestead for a place in NASCAR’s Championship 4. And’, Pramac’s Johann Zarco finally wins maiden MotoGP race after teammate Jorge Martin loses tire gamble at Phillip Island.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Sustainable Racing Is 'The Way Forward' For Young Drivers

    Motorsport has always been a sport of excess. Excessive money spent on development, excessive fuel burned over the course of a race weekend and even an excessive amount of Champagne sprayed all over the place. Now, there’s a wave of young drivers rising through the ranks that are less interested in all that and are instead on the lookout for series that are working to secure a “better future” for race fans.

    By Owen Bellwood Read More

  • As F1 Drivers Complain About Qatar Heat, Lewis Hamilton Says "Let's Not Get Too Soft"

    Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is not exactly on the same page with the rest of the field when it comes to the extreme conditions they faced during the Qatar Grand Prix, saying that as extreme athletes, drivers can expect to face extreme conditions. As an outsider, it’s impossible to agree with Hamilton when drivers are passing out behind the wheel. Cockpit temperatures at the desert F1 night race exceeded 120 degrees with multiple drivers experiencing dehydration and symptoms of he

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Rumor: Audi Cancelled Its F1 Program Before It Even Started [Update: Audi Denies]

    Updated: Thursday, October 19, 2023, 1:30 p.m. ET: When asked for comment on the subject of Audi discontinuing its F1 involvement, an Audi spokesperson replied “The media coverage is a rumor and absolutely untrue. The Audi F1 team continues to work to build out its F1 program and its entry in 2026.” Emphasis provided by the spokesperson.

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  • This Drift Mustang Wallride Is The Hardest Hit You'll See Today

    Being among the best in Formula Drift these days means dancing on the knife edge, using huge power to overwhelm lots of grip, and making big slides and tons of smoke in order to make your run look good. It also requires incredible precision, getting your bumper millimeters from a hard concrete wall without tapping it, or swinging through a corner inches from your competition. Occasionally, as Mustang driver James Deane found out in Irwindale this weekend, a tiny mistake means you’re flung into a

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  • Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Ends Hypercar Program After Three Seasons

    Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus and its cowboy-hatted financier and team boss Jim Glickenhaus have confirmed that the team has no intention of filing an entry to the FIA World Endurance Championship for the 2024 season. Despite having competed in the Hypercar class since its inception in 2021, finishing down the order to an increasing number of factory-backed efforts combined with a failure to find serious sponsorship conspired to put the team out to pasture. The closing date for a bid to race next

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  • Baby's First IMSA Race Was A Heartbreaker

    I’m a sucker for finales. it doesn’t matter what I’m watching, if it’s the last game/episode/event of the season, I’m in. I’m all in. I don’t need all the details, either. Just tell me who we’re cheering for and who we’re cheering against, and let’s get to watching. Hockey? Soccer? Figure skating? Darts? Oh yeah, let’s go. Some reality dating show? Jasmine! How do you not see you’re way too good for Brad! Do not go down the Funyuns Slide To Matrimony with him! Get your ass to the Fritos Scoops R

    By Collin Woodard Read More

  • High-Speed Clash Decides IMSA Title At Petit Le Mans

    It’s Monday, October 16, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. Petit Le Mans provides IMSA with yet another dramatic season finale. Kyle Larson ended a whirlwind week by securing his place in NASCAR’s Championship 4 with a win in Las Vegas. In MotoGP, Jorge Martin lost his slim points lead with a crash in Indonesia.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Behind The Scenes Of IMSA's Petit Le Mans With Gradient Racing

    This past weekend saw the 2023 IMSA season wrap up at Road Atlanta. The 10-hour Petit Le Mans endurance event is a grueling race that can test the mettle of even the most composed teams — and this year, I had the opportunity to shadow Gradient Racing. This Texas-based team competes in the GTD class behind the wheel of an Acura NSX GT3, and while they weren’t competing for a Championship, the team composed of Katherine Legge, Sheena Monk, and Marc Miller still aimed to finish as well as possible

    By Elizabeth Blackstock Read More

  • I Am An Ultra-Rare Ferrari, How Dare You Not Pay Attention To Me

    I would love to say I’m not here to brag, but let’s not kid ourselves. I’m a Ferrari. All I ever do is brag. It’s impossible not to act like I’m better than all the other cars because we are, objectively, better than all other cars. Even among other Ferraris, though, I am better than almost all of them. If you didn’t immediately know when you first laid eyes on the sensual purity of my Italian design, I am a Ferrari 599 GTO. Only 598 others like me were ever built.

    By Collin Woodard Read More

  • Chaos Of Extreme E Keeps Sébastien Loeb Coming Back For More

    French rally driver Sébastien Loeb has done it all: He’s claimed nine World Rally titles, won six touring car races, and made it onto the podium at the formidable Dakar three times. Now, at 49 years old, he’s midway through his third season in all-electric off-road series Extreme E and even claimed the sport’s title in its second year.

    By Owen Bellwood Read More

  • American Racing Fans Don't Deserve To Have It This Good

    Enthusiasm for motorsport is on the rise. The on-track action is as exciting as it has ever been, with international participation from major sports car and luxury manufacturers drawing tons of eyeballs. Long-term sustainability for the sport and tons of new fans joining in makes everything better for lifetime fans like you and I. Every race seems to end in a knock-down-drag-out fight to the flag—except F1, which is exciting for other reasons—and turning casual fans into lifers. The best time to

    By Bradley Brownell Read More

  • Former F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Guilty Of Fraud, Will Pay $820M

    Through a bit of dumb luck in the late 1970s, former Brabham team owner Bernard Charles Ecclestone became a very wealthy man. It would seem that over the last 18 years, the 92-year-old Mr. Ecclestone has failed to disclose a significant portion of his wealth, including hundreds of millions he holds in a trust in Singapore.

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  • Lia Block Is A Rally Champion

    On Instagram Lia Block announced that she and Rhiannon Gelsomino had officially earned their 2023 ARA Open 2WD rally championship, with the Lake Superior Performance Rally round still to go in the season. With a convoluted points structure, the pair couldn’t announce their victory official until this week, despite last competing many months ago. In her debut season in a newly-built Subaru BRZ, Block drove to four wins and a runner-up in style, sporting a tribute livery to her late father’s first

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  • This Is The Most Casual Possible Exit From A Burning Stock Car

    Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had his run at NASCAR’s Bank of America Roval 400 abruptly cut short on Sunday. Stenhouse’s No. 47 JTG Daugherty Chevy Camaro burst into flames with 13 laps to go on the Roval in Charlotte. Honestly, after flying through the air, having your car engulfed in flames is the scariest thing that can happen to a racing driver.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • It's Irresponsible For Formula 1 To Make Drivers Race On 100-Degree Days

    “Does someone have a wheelchair?” joked recently crowned 2023 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen as he walked into the podium cooldown room. In that room he was greeted by the McLaren driver pairing of Oscar Piastri—laying on the ground—and Lando Norris—seated and chugging a cold bottle of water. All three extremely fit athletes were soaked and seemed to have trouble catching their breath.

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  • Why Do So Many People Want To See Formula 1 Drivers Suffer?

    This past weekend saw Formula 1 run the Qatar Grand Prix for the second time in history, and conditions were so oppressively hot for the drivers that some withdrew from the event, vomited inside their helmets, and needed assistance to exit the vehicle. But for pundits like Martin Brundle, that kind of suffering is actually a good thing for motorsport — despite the fact that F1 has spent decades routinely eliminating these kinds of unnecessary dangers.

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  • Mercedes Drivers Collide In First Corner Of Formula 1's Qatar Scorcher

    It’s Tuesday, October 10, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. At the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s championship coronation was overshadowed by tire-damaging curbs, dangerously high heat, and a first-corner collision between teammates. NASCAR’s trip to the Charlotte Roval had A.J. Allmendinger outrun the playoff drivers for an emotional victory.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Red Bull's RB19 Is The Most Successful F1 Car Ever

    The numbers don’t lie. The Red Bull RB19 is the most successful car in Formula 1 history. Out of the 16 races run so far this season, the RB19 has only lost once. The title-winning car also showed stunning single-lap pace racking up 11 fastest laps and nine pole positions. Red Bull Racing has already clinched the World Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is on pace to end the drivers’ title race this weekend in Qatar.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • F1 Cars May Lose 18-Inch Wheels Because The Cars Are Too Damn Heavy

    Formula 1 is considering ditching the current 18-inch wheel size after only two seasons in a drive to reduce the weight of cars across the championship field. F1’s stakeholders aim to take 110 pounds off of the cars when new regulations are introduced in 2026. The chassis dimensions will already be trimmed for the next rules cycle as the drivers aren’t fans of the relatively huge machines. However, that target is becoming more and more unrealistic as the deadline approaches.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Aston Martin Announces Le Mans Return With NA, V12 Factory Hypercar

    Aston Martin has announced that it will finally be bringing the Valkyrie to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British manufacturer will be reviving the shelved project to enter the legendary French endurance race. The Le Mans Hypercar regulations were crafted three years ago to attract automakers with the opportunity to race cars similar to their highest-performance road-going models in the top class, but no one opted to go that route.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Honda's Awful MotoGP Bike Forces Marc Marquez To Leave Team Early

    Honda Racing Corporation has announced that Marc Marquez will be leaving its factory MotoGP team at the end of this season. The six-time world champion is only in the third year of his four-year contract at Repsol Honda, but the team’s now-perennial lack of competitiveness forced the early split. It hasn’t been confirmed where Marquez will ride next year, but it will likely be on a title-contending Ducati at a satellite team.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Getting Down And Dirty With Extreme E In Sardinia

    For three seasons, all-electric racing series Extreme E has been touring the world hosting closely-fought off-road races. At each event, teams made up of a male and female driver face off in a whirlwind of dirt, dust and carnage. After that, the whole show is packed up and shipped off to a new far-flung location. It’s an exciting series, but sadly rarely lets fans on site to see the action for themselves.

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  • FIA Approves Andretti/Cadillac Formula One Bid

    One hurdle down, one more to go. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), international motorsport’s governing body, has approved Andretti Global’s application to join Formula 1. However, the FIA doesn’t have the final say on whether or not a team can join the world championship. Andretti will now need to reach an agreement with Formula One Management, the series’ commercial rights holder.

    By Ryan Erik King Read More

  • Blaney Wins Talladega, Offers Beautiful Horse/Car Metaphor

    It’s Monday, October 2, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 ended with another signature finish at Talladega. Penske’s Ryan Blaney found himself in victory lane while Kevin Harvick crossed the line second but was disqualified. MotoGP never reached the finish line as a wild Japanese Grand Prix was called off at the midpoint due to heavy rain.

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Rebelle Rally (5)

  • Not Every Rebelle Rally Competitor Goes It Alone

    The Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road map and compass navigation rally in the United States, which just happens to only be for women, originated in 2016 to nominal fanfare. A few manufacturer sponsors instantly recognized the event’s worth and jumped on board, including Jeep and Nissan. Eight years in, 10 manufacturers are throwing their weight behind the event now recognized in the off-road motorsports community as a formidable challenge.

    By Rory Carroll Read More

  • These Are The Winners Of The 2023 Rebelle Rally

    The eighth Rebelle Rally came to its conclusion in the Imperial Sand Dunes just north of the Mexico/California border. This year 65 teams vied for the podium over seven grueling days. They started in Mammoth Mountain, CA with temperatures dropping to 15-degrees some nights as competitors tried to sleep in their tents.

    By Rory Carroll Read More

  • These Are The People Who Make The Rebelle Rally Happen

    During the grueling 8-day Rebelle Rally, a non-GPS-based off-road map and compass navigation rally, the 65 teams competing aren’t the only ones faced with challenges. The 121 staff members run their own kind of rally. And it’s usually tougher than anything the competitors endure.

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  • The Rebelle Is One Of The Toughest Off-Road Rallies In The World

    You’re in the middle of the California desert. The GPS on your SUV has been disabled. There’s a 200,000-meter scale map in your co-driver’s lap on which she’s plotted a location the size of a pinhead with a tiny plastic ruler. You’ve both got a compass, but because you’re the driver you may not even know how to use it. Find that spot. Then do it 153-odd more times more accurately than 64 other teams over the span of a week.

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Reviews (7)

  • The VW ID.7 Will Replace The Passat, What Do You Want To Know Before We Drive It?

    There’s a lot that Volkswagen hasn’t yet said about the ID.7, and I’m hoping to get some answers to a few questions of my own this week at the official launch of the new electric mid-sized sedan. I’m in southern France right now and will be heading out to drive the car in the morning. We know the basic specs without ever sitting our butts behind the wheel. It’s basically a long-wheelbase ID.4, and at least for the first year or two, we’re only going to get it in the U.S. as a rear-wheel drive se

    By Bradley Brownell Read More

  • The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Is Better Than You Think

    Get those Alfa Romeo reliability jokes out of your system. I’m here to tell you they aren’t needed here. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is very good. And in the sport sedan segment — a segment that seems to get smaller every few years — the Giulia is a standout offering from a brand that gets too much flack.

    By Lawrence Hodge Read More

  • The 2023 Lexus LX Is A Luxurious Vault

    The LX has been the pinnacle of luxury and capability in the Lexus lineup for nearly 30 years. It attracts a specific type of buyer that usually keeps these things forever. A recent update in 2021 brought the LX into the 21st century with a new engine and two new trims. But does an Lexus LX with a super plush backseat really make sense?

    By Lawrence Hodge Read More

  • The Mercedes EQS SUV Proves That Luxury Cars Should Go Electric

    There’s a lot to like about luxurious SUVs. They cram in more niceties than most houses, are packed with pristine finishes and come with more cutting-edge tech than you can shake a stick at. Now, after spending a weekend with the latest offering from Mercedes-Benz, I’m here to tell you that luxurious cars should also come with an electric motor instead of a noisy, uncivilized engine.

    By Owen Bellwood Read More

Subaru (2)

  • The Subaru WRX TR Is Probably The One You Want

    When the current-generation Subaru WRX dropped, people were confused. The STi had vanished, and the fanciest bits of trim were reserved for cars with a CVT: The Recaros and the electronic suspension, both locked away from buyers looking to row their own. Now, it seems Subaru is starting to right that wrong — bringing more of the WRX’s best to the manual.

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  • The Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Lets Your Inner Granola Girl Run Wild

    Subaru’s Wilderness range has brought off-road capabilities to its Outback and Forester cars since 2021. Now, the Japanese automaker has given the Crosstrek the same treatment, raising the ride height and adding rugged styling, performance upgrades and all-terrain tires. This means the new Crosstrek Wilderness makes for a pretty fun entry point into the world of heading off piste.

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Technology (12)

  • Almost Half Of Americans Haven't Heard About Biden's EV Tax Credits

    A large percentage of Americans don’t know that EVs qualify for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits. The latest subsidies for buying a fully-electric car, be it new or used, are part of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in 2022. Despite EV tax credits being around for over a year now, 40 percent of Americans say they’ve heard nothing about the subsidies, according to Axios.

    By José Rodríguez Jr. Read More

  • The Non-SS Chevy Blazer EV Gets 288 Horsepower For $56,000

    Even though you still can’t build and price one on their site and a few 2024 Chevy Blazers have started to show up on dealer lots, Chevy has been a bit guarded regarding specifics. The company released a bit more information on the 2024 Chevy Blazer Thursday.

    By Lawrence Hodge Read More

  • Garmin Zumo XT2 Review: In A Smartphone World, You Still Want Dedicated GPS

    A few weeks ago, I took a motorcycle ride with a friend up Massachusetts’ Trans-Mass Trail. We had a pre-planned route, GPS tracks laid out ahead of time by riders far older and wiser than we, downloaded to our phones to guide us. Two riders meant redundancy, two phones meant a better chance of coverage — what could go wrong?

    By Amber DaSilva Read More

  • Solar-Powered Car Drives Across Morocco To The Sahara Without Using Charging Stations

    A solar-powered car made by students in the Netherlands completed a 1,000- kilometer (621-mile) journey through some of the toughest terrain EVs have faced so far, let alone EVs powered by nothing but the sun. The Stella Terra went from the northern coast of Morocco to the Sahara Desert without stopping at a charging station even once, relying instead on highly-efficient solar panels.

    By José Rodríguez Jr. Read More

  • Update To GM's Cruise Robotaxis Will Try To Stop Them From Crashing Into Emergency Vehicles

    General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi company says its fleet is now better equipped to deal with emergency vehicles after a number of – let’s say – incidents, including a crash involving a fire truck that left one customer injured. According to Bloomberg, the company has improved the autonomous vehicles’ ability to recognize different sirens, fire hoses, and caution tape. It also strengthened their advanced alert system to help them clear the way to first responders.

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  • Mexico Is China's Trojan Horse In The War For EV Dominance Against The U.S.

    The U.S. and China are in a power struggle right now, and its outcome is going to reorganize the roles both countries play in global automotive production. The U.S. wants to be more independent from China for its EV production, but China is not going to cede its dominance. In fact, China plans to increase its footprint in EV production and is eyeing Mexico as the next market to infiltrate. In so doing, it’ll be that much closer to the U.S. if it succeeds. Or if it fails, it’ll at least still be

    By José Rodríguez Jr. Read More

  • BMW's Next Car Launch Is Happening In Fortnite

    For a long time now, Epic has been pushing Fortnite has more than a game. It’s the metaverse, it’s a platform, it’s where all of culture is going to happen from here on out. Other companies, it seems, are buying into the idea — at least BMW is, by debuting its new compact crossovers on a custom in-game island.

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  • Maybe People Don't Want Self-Driving Cars After All

    The public’s trust in self-driving cars has declined for the second year in a row, according to a study conducted by J.D. Power and MIT. The growing distrust applies to self-driving cars in general, including autonomous vehicles used by ride-hailing services, as well as autonomous driving systems such as Tesla’s “Autopilot,” which belies its limited capabilities through a misleading name.

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  • Ford Is Putting A Lot Of Tech Features Lightning Buyers Want In One New Trim For 2024

    Ford isn’t letting things like quality or production troubles stop the company from updating its F-150 Lightning EV. While some buyers may be frustrated about the long wait or not being able to find one (that isn’t marked up) on dealer lots, Ford is giving buyers more to look forward to with each passing model year. For 2024, the Lightning gets a new trim level called F-150 Lightning Flash, with some tech features that the name might suggest.

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Toyota (2)

  • The Toyota FT-Se Is Toyota's Electric Sports Car Future

    Toyota teased a new addition to its GR sports lineup last week, a sleek electric coupe that uses buttplug technology for high-density energy storage. Now, we’ve finally seen the car in full, but it comes with a strange caveat: Despite the near-production looks, it may take some time for this new FT-Se to actually hit dealer floors.

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  • Toyota's Teasing A Very Exciting EV Sports Car Concept

    Toyota has not exactly been paving the way when it comes to EVs. The company has prioritized hybrids, pushed fully electric vehicles to the back burner, and only released one mediocre EV thus far. Sure, it has that fancy new buttplug tech now, but the company is still deeply behind in the EV race — and what better way to catch up in a race than with a sleek, sporty coupe?

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Transportation (5)

Trucks (4)

  • GMC Sierra Grande Concept Reminds Us Single Cabs Are The Gnarliest Trucks Of All

    GMC is doing the single cab pickup justice at SEMA this year with a concept that dials up the off-road capability and finally scales back the number of doors. GMC partnered with AEV to develop the GMC Sierra Grande Concept, built off of a GMC Sierra 2500 HD in a single cab, long bed configuration. The finished product is a chassis cab truck with the correct number of doors for the gnarliest builds — just two.

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  • The Hess Truck's Back And It's Worse Than Ever

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  • Ford Still Makes A Single Cab Ranger, But It's Called The Volkswagen Amarok

    Under its Volkswagen badge, the new Amarok is basically a new Ford Ranger. The Amarok and Ranger are not-so-distant cousins thanks to a partnership between VW and Ford, which agreed to build the midsize truck for the German automaker. This makes the lack of a single cab, stick-shift Ranger in the U.S. all the more painful because it turns out that Ford is making a practical, simple Ranger for markets abroad, according to the Drive.

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  • Bureau Of Land Management Rules Off-Roading Is Ruining Moab, Permanently Closes 317 Miles Of Trails

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  • Feast Your Tired Eyes On Some Unrelenting Car Repair Horrors

    It’s the end of the day on a Friday. Whether we’re at work or not, your brain is probably elsewhere. So, rather than stare at your inbox, or a spreadsheet or whatever, why not stare into the abyss of this Just Rolled In video, where a guy with an inscrutable accent and an idea I think he borrowed from Reddit walks you through some of the worst automotive atrocities mechanics submitted to him last summer, when the breeze was still warm and possibilities seemed endless.

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  • Update: I'm Still Burning Money

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  • I Ordered A Carbon-Fiber Roof For My Porsche 996 Turbo And I Might Throw Up A Little

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  • This Restomod 1956 Hyster Forklift Is Certified Fresh

    It’s one thing for you to be forklift certified, but it’s quite another thing for your forklift to be certified badass. Most of the forklifts I’ve used at jobs have been unreliable, smelly monstrosities that have been repaired by the world’s boldest and least competent mechanics. This restomod Hyster is definitely not like that.

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