November, 2023

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Right-To-Repair Is Catching On And Automakers Are Pissed

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Good morning! It’s Thursday, November 9, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Tesla beats lawsuit claiming it monopolizes repairs, parts

Autoblog: Maintainence

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Maintenance , Ownership , Electric Continue reading Tesla beats lawsuit claiming it monopolizes repairs, parts Tesla beats lawsuit claiming it monopolizes repairs, parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why Automotive School Students Are Looking Forward to the Delorean Alpha 5 in 2024

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Automotive enthusiasts and budding engineers around the world have their eyes fixed on the horizon as the legendary DeLorean Motor Company is gearing up for a grand comeback with the much-anticipated DeLorean Alpha 5. Set to hit the roads in 2024, this futuristic electric sedan is capturing the imaginations of automotive enthusiasts everywhere, sparking excitement and curiosity about the cutting-edge features, design, and technology it promises to bring.

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Tesla Model 3 Is the Car That Failed the Most in Germany's Mandatory Vehicle Inspection

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All European countries that I am aware of try to make sure used cars are in good condition to keep on the road. This is why they promote regular inspections, which varies from country to country. The Tesla Model 3 has just started going through these inspections in Germany, and it has already earned an unpleasant title: the vehicle with the most inspection failures among 111 other models.

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Watch as submerged Tesla Model X at Florida boat ramp burns underwater

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Video , Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Watch as submerged Tesla Model X at Florida boat ramp burns underwater Watch as submerged Tesla Model X at Florida boat ramp burns underwater originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Customer Centric – A Long-Term Approach to Business Success

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Practically all the shop owners I’ve spoken with over the last 24 years told me they planned to have a shop that focused on customers. They were going to be the opposite of the negative and outdated image many have of the auto repair industry. What they were describing was a customer-centric business. Customer Centric Approach Instead of focusing mainly on profit, a customer centric business focuses on every aspect of the customer’s journey to make the most of their customer’s

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Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Finally Start, Here Are All The Specs You Need To Know

Jalopnik

On Thursday afternoon, Tesla finally delivered a ten-pack of Cybertrucks to company employees and investors. It’s hard to call this a ‘production’ launch, as they’ll still be effectively in the hands of in-house beta testers, but it’s a lot closer to production than the truck was a year ago. During the unveil event,… Read more.

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Here's Everything That's Wrong With the Tesla Cybertruck – So Far

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If nothing postpones its official deliveries, we should see the first owners of the Tesla Cybertruck present themselves on November 30. Despite that, the electric pickup truck is showing off so often that we already know many of its flaws. For a vehicle that took much more time to be developed than Tesla promised it would need, some of them are really hard to understand.

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VW Karmann Ghia Type 14: The Story of a Forgotten Coachbuilt, Air-Cooled Icon

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A Type 1 "Beetle," dressed in a designer suit, the Type 14 Karmann Ghia was Volkswagen's second mass-produced passenger car and its first sporty model. When I was a teenager, one of the first trips I took outside my home country was to the beautiful island of Malta. Though it's a beautiful place with fantastic scenery, the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Malta today is. ( continue reading.

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The Tesla Cybertruck is already being towed and isn't on sale yet

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Toyota , Electric Continue reading The Tesla Cybertruck is already being towed and isn't on sale yet The Tesla Cybertruck is already being towed and isn't on sale yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Runaway double-bottom semi takes out 33 cars as it barrels into dealership

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Filed under: Video , Weird Car News , Safety , Truck , Commercial Vehicles Continue reading Runaway double-bottom semi takes out 33 cars as it barrels into dealership Runaway double-bottom semi takes out 33 cars as it barrels into dealership originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 7 Nov 2023 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Authorities believe this Renault Clio Campus was struck by a meteorite

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Filed under: Auto News , Weird Car News , Renault , Space Continue reading Authorities believe this Renault Clio Campus was struck by a meteorite Authorities believe this Renault Clio Campus was struck by a meteorite originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RAM Truck-Powered 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Packs Most Unexpected HEMI Setup

autoevolution

Owning a first-generation Plymouth Road Runner makes for an awesome experience in today's world. The Road Runner is one of the most underrated muscle cars ever made. It won’t fly under the radar or anything, but some people still don’t realize just how capable these were back in the day. The Road Runner meant business as soon as it hit the street, offering a choice of potent V8s, from the 335 hp 383 ci engine to t. ( continue reading.

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5 Legendary Mass-Produced Hemi Engines That Were Not Built by Chrysler

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Though they're the only engines officially named after their hemispherical combustion chambers, Chrysler's legendary V8s aren't the only mass-produced automotive engines to feature this technology. Hemispherical combustion chambers have been around since the early days of the 20th Century. Conceived to maximize the cylinder volume-to-surface ratio, they produce less heat and more power than a con. ( continue reading.

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How the Tesla Cybertruck’s price and range will determine its fate

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Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Electric Continue reading How the Tesla Cybertruck’s price and range will determine its fate How the Tesla Cybertruck’s price and range will determine its fate originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video catches dogs ripping cars to shreds at Houston dealership

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Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Video catches dogs ripping cars to shreds at Houston dealership Video catches dogs ripping cars to shreds at Houston dealership originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Long Dead NASA Probe Discovers Exoplanet System Scorched by Savage Mother Star

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When we think of exoplanet systems outside of our neck of the cosmic woods, we tend to imagine them appearing much like our own Solar System. One with a handful of dense, rocky spheroids occupying the inner space with a load of frozen gas giants orbiting around the outer circumference. All while the host star bathes the area in just enough heat and light to sustain life on at least one planet, if not more.

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Stanley mug survives a car fire, so Stanley replaces both mug and car

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Filed under: Video , Weird Car News , Kia , Crossover , SUV Continue reading Stanley mug survives a car fire, so Stanley replaces both mug and car Stanley mug survives a car fire, so Stanley replaces both mug and car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Drags Ferrari F8 to 60 MPH, Someone Gets Baked 'n Smoked

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A video from late last month filmed for a channel called Smiley's Farm just surfaced online, and we're getting confirmation that Corvette E-Rays are also Ferrari killers, exactly like the Z06 siblings. The Ferrari F8 is a mid-engined sports car (Type F142MFL) manufactured by exotic Italian automaker Ferrari since 2019. ( continue reading.

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'66-'67 Fairlane 427: One of the Rarest, Most Powerful Muscle Cars of Its Era

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Though it arrived late to the muscle car party, the 427-powered Fairlane earned its place by becoming one of the rarest, most powerful street-legal models from the golden age of muscle cars. When discussing iconic Ford muscle from the sixties and seventies, most conversations revolve around the numerous high-powered versions of the ( continue reading.

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All New Google Maps Updates Coming to Android and iPhone

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Depending on who you ask, Google Maps is either a revolutionary product you must use daily or a cluttered application filled with features you don't need. However, Google Maps remains the king of navigation applications and mapping services. It's the number one mobile navigation solution, dominating the Android and iPhone ecosystems, as well as the experience in the car with Android Auto and CarPlay versions. ( continue reading.

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1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro Is a Rare Gem With 427 Corvette Muscle

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Introduced for the 1967 model year, the first-generation Camaro lasted through 1969. And even though it was short-lived and a bit late to the pony car market, it became one of the most iconic Chevrolets ever made. The 1969 version is, in my view, the greatest iteration of the ori. ( continue reading.

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1962 Grand Prix 421 Super Duty: A look back at Pontiac's Ultra-Rare Heavy Hitter

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Though it was a full-size coupe, the new Grand Prix was transformed into one of Pontiac's first muscle cars months after its introduction when the GM division added the 421 Super Duty engine to its options list. For purists, a muscle car is an American-made intermediate coupe equipped w. ( continue reading.

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Stealthy Camper Is an Old FedEx Truck on the Outside and a Cozy Tiny Home on the Inside

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While some people make it obvious that their vehicles are campers, others want to keep things low-key for reasons I will detail below. I've already covered several stealthy builds on autoevolution, but today is the first time I'll discuss a tiny home made out of a FedEx truck. But first, why would somebody make their tiny home on wheels inconspicuous?

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Rare 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 455 Is Dressed to Impress, Packs Replacement V8

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The 1969 Hurst/Olds might just be the most popular iteration of this classic Oldsmobile, since that was the year when they changed the paint scheme and added functional hood scoops and a trunk lid spoiler to further boost its road presence. Other changes included the dedicated 15” chrome SSII wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires, English racing mirrors, H/O emblems galore (hood, fenders, deck lid), blacked-out grille, a black pin. ( continue reading.

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Aerodynamic Simulation Shows That the Tesla Cybertruck Might Be As Efficient as a Brick

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Everyone eagerly awaits Tesla to reveal Cybertruck's specifications, the most important being its range and efficiency. Until then, a simulation based on a publicly available 3D model shows that the electric pickup might be as aerodynamically efficient as a brick. A lot has been speculated on Tesla Cybertruck's specifications, although these speculations have deepened the mystery more than offering clues.

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2025 Audi Q9 Gets Unofficially Revealed as Flagship SUV Towering Above BMW's X7

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Looking back at Audi's journey across the rumor mill, we find that an ever-larger crossover SUV has been rumored to arrive as far back as 2014! Back then, the reports were talking about Audi placing its four-ringed badge on the VW up!, and everyone thought they were a bit farfetched. That turned ou. ( continue reading.

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Parked for 30 Years Is Amazingly Original

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When it comes to the second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle (1968-1972), everyone goes crazy over the 1970 SS 454 LS6. And I totally get it. This model came with Chevrolet's meanest V8 from the golden muscle car era. Loaded with high-performance goodies and rated 450 horsepower, the 454-cubic-inch (7.4-liter) LS6 delivered. ( continue reading.

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1966 Pontiac Tempest Survivor Sat 30 Years, Revolutionary Motor Is Surprisingly Alive

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What’s 1966 famous for? Ford showed Ferrari what the American spirit is all about when the Blue Oval cowboys took the 1-2-3 finish at the Le Mans 24-hour race. Pontiac consolidated the muscle car culture by putting the GTO &am. ( continue reading.

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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Packs Awesome Looks, Will Hang With Hellcats

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Is there a more awesome S197 Mustang than the Shelby GT500? The answer is no, but only when talking about 2013 and 2014 model year cars, because those are the only ones to feature the so-called “Trinity” V8 engine, an underrated masterpiece. It’s an interesting story, actually. When the S197 Shelby GT500 was first introduced, it came with a 5.4-liter Triton V8, which was only good for 500 horsepower.

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The 10 Most Anticipated Electric Vehicles Coming in 2024

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Although initially reluctant, the US auto market is finally embracing electric vehicles. Dozens of new models will launch next year, making it hard to make a decision. Here are the 10 most anticipated EV models scheduled to hit the market in 2024 and what to expect of them. Although they are becoming dominant in many markets, most notably in China and Europe, electric vehicles have been contentious for US customers.

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The Autonomous Vehicle Race Could End Up as One of the Biggest Wastes of Money

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Multiple technology companies, startups, automakers, nongovernmental organizations, and some public agencies are involved in the curious domain of automated driving. Somehow, we jumped from driver assistance to driver-replacing systems in a jiffy. The issue at hand is that it does not make sense to build cars for humans but not let them drive. The goal of all these organizations is anticlimactic, to say the least.

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Ominous Rolls-Royce Cullinan Is Darker Than Night Itself

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There was a time when Land Rover's Range Rover was considered the epitome of luxury SUVs. However, we now have similar models from Bentley and Rolls-Royce, which offer elevated everything, including never-before-seen price tags that put them in a superior league. A brand new Rolls-Royce Cullinan will set you back in excess of $330,0. ( continue reading.

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Harley-Davidson Stylist Is the Custom Bike You Can Take to a Formal Dinner

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Although they have not been specifically made for such tasks, some production motorcycles can be ridden to work by executives wearing business suits, or even to a formal dinner in the proper garments. For one reason or another, their custom siblings do not seem properly equipped to handle such tasks. That may be because, generally speaking, custom work performed on a motorcycle ends with the ride looking too aggressive to play dress-up, t. ( continue reading.

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Wicked 68' Plymouth Road Runner Sports #17 of First Hundred Hellephant Crate Motors Built

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Back in 1964, the original Chrysler Elephant 426-cubic-inch HEMI V8's 425 horsepower figure was one of the most impressive in automotive history up to that point. With its genesis in the crucible of motorsport and enough displacement to make a ship feel bad about itself, it set the stage for the muscle car era like no other. Nearly six decades later, we still obsess over 60s muscle.

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1965 Plymouth Fury Moonshine Runner Hides 426 Wedge Surprise Under the Hood

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Initially introduced as a fancied-up, higher-performance version of the Belvedere in 1956, the Plymouth Fury became a stand-alone nameplate in 1959. It was offered in various body styles, and the engine lineup included everything from fuel-efficient inline-six mills to big-block V8 powerplants. ( continue reading.

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It's Still Very Funny That 1,000 People Gave Tesla $250,000 For A Roadster Six Years Ago

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The Tesla Semi launch event was held on November 16th, 2017, exactly six years ago last week. At the end of that launch event, Elon Musk had a signature “one more thing” that was the unveiling of the incredible second-generation Tesla Roadster. Back then the car was promised to be delivered in 2020, which obviously… Read more.

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