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Tesla Consumed by Chaos as Key Senior Executives Leave and Entire Teams Are Wiped Out

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Tesla lost more senior executives this month than it probably did in its entire history before. After Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel, Martin Viecha announced his departure during the first quarter earnings call. It appears that Rebecca Tinucci, the chief of Tesla Charging Infrastructure, has also been dismissed along with the entire Su. ( continue reading.

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Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking

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Filed under: Weird Car News , Ford , Car Buying , Wagon , Classics Continue reading Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lexus Earns Top Reputation Ranking on Widewail Brand Scorecard

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Widewail recently released the 2024 Widewail Brand Scorecard , a study of the reputations and sentiments of 32 automotive manufacturers across the United States. Lexus earned the highest reputation ranking among all automotive brands. Toyota and BMW ranked second and third, respectively. The study analyzed 4 million Google customer reviews across 14 luxury and 18 non-luxury automotive brands. 1.1 million reviews were used for topic analysis.

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The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years

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Filed under: Buick , Tesla , Auto Repair , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla Lays Off Employee Who Slept In Car To Work Longer Hours

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Tesla laid off at least 10 percent of its workforce earlier this month, and in typical Tesla fashion, the Texas-based automaker made sure the layoffs were done in an organized fashion with plenty of communication and a clearly defined strategy. Just kidding. The layoffs were so poorly executed that security was forced… Read more.

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MG EXE181: China's 225+ Mph Secret EV Weapon To Hunt Down Hypercars and Speed Records

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What has four electric motors, one seat, and can do at least 225 miles per hour in a straight line? No, not a fighter jet – although that would fit the electric motor bill if we counted the actuators for the plane’s various systems. It’s a Chinese EV, although it is camouflaged under a classic British emblem. The MG EXE181 is a concept car that will see the spotlight of the world stage on April 25 at the Beijing Auto Show. ( continue reading.

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Remembering the 1941 Western Flyer Motorhome, an RV Unlike Any Other Out There

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The equivalent of a unicorn on wheels, if unicorns existed in real life, would be a Brooks Stevens design. The 1941 Western Flyer Motorhome is one such unicorn, made even more special after it was sprinkled with magical fairy dust by hotrodder Howdy Ledbetter. The 1941 Western Flyer Motorhome is an RV unlike any other out there, and not just because it's a very ( continue reading.

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Bill Gates Is Selling His Unfinished $600M Feadship Megayacht and His Shadow Yacht

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Owing a superyacht when you're one of the world's highest-profile climate activists are two things that go together like water and oil, so maybe the irony of it has gotten to Bill Gates. Or maybe he's just realizing the trouble isn't worth it because he's selling both his superyachts. ( continue reading.

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Jeremy Clarkson Is Too 'Unfit and Fat and Old' to Be Doing The Grand Tour Anymore

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This does feel like the end of an era or, to be more specific, the end of a certain TV era tailor-made for auto enthusiasts. Both Top Gear and The Grand Tour are over. Confirmation from the BBC that Top Gear wouldn't return on the small screen after host Freddie Flin. ( continue reading.

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Google Maps vs. Waze: Users Love One, Hate the Other

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It's safe to say that Google Maps and Waze are currently the world's most popular mobile navigation apps. Google Maps is pre-loaded with Android, the leading mobile OS worldwide, but is also the top alternative for Apple Maps, the native mapping servi. ( continue reading.

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1,300-HP Chinese Quad-Motor Supercar Hands-On: 2.6 Tons, No Rear Window, Practical Trunk

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The 1,300 BYD all-electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 (), gets a close-up review on YouTube, and we’re left with the impression that all that power suddenly doesn’t look so appealing in person. The car made waves last spring when it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and it will be launched on the Chinese market later this year for an estimated $150,000.

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Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers Are Forever Banned From Coffee & Cars Events

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All Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers have been permanently banned from all coffee and cars events in Houston. The decision follows reckless demonstrations of bad driving manners on public roads following such meetings. The organizers of the event first set a temporary ban on musc. ( continue reading.

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Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake

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Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Fisker , Car Buying , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs

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Filed under: Green , Tesla , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Electric Continue reading Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wrecked 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Is a Rare Mopar Begging for a Second Chance

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When it comes to derelict classic cars, we keep talking about barn finds and junkyard-bound rust buckets. Well, this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner proves that a restored oldtimer can also get into trouble. Once a gorgeous drop-top, this Mopar is now a wrecked B-body needing assistance. &lt. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Won't Be Able To Launch FSD in Europe, Despite Major Breakthrough in North America

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Last year, the European Commission announced fast-tracking the autonomous driving regulations, raising hopes that Tesla FSD would be allowed on European roads in 2024. However, the way the rules have been defined prevents Tesla's software from functioning as designed, making it unusable. The best European drivers can hope for is a tweaked older version of the FSD Beta software, not the end-to-end AI FSD V12.

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Mark Zuckerberg's $300M Megayacht 'Launchpad' Arrives in the U.S., Joins Its Shadow Vessel

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Mark Zuckerberg has brought his brand new toys home to the United States. The Facebook founder, who is said to be the owner of a brand new megayacht built by Feadship, is expected to board the vessel soon, now that it's successfully completed its maiden journey. The first reports about Zuckerberg's desire to become a ( continue reading.

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Tesla Cybertruck Got T-Boned by a Nissan Sentra, It Barely Felt Anything

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A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck got T-boned in a junction in Tampa, Florida, by a Nissan Sentra. All that is left of the Nissan's front end is a pile of metal. However, the EV looks as if it barely felt the impact and will probably return to the road soon. According to witnesses, one of the vehicles involved ran a red light and the Nissan Sentra ended up t-boning the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Fisker Owners Left High and Dry As the EV Startup Goes Into the Ground

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Fisker Ocean owners are forced to find creative solutions to keep their cars running in the wake of Fisker woes. The EV startup is on the brink of collapse, leaving people who bought one of their cars with few choices. What's happening with Fisker will serve as a harsh lesson for everyone considering buying a car from another startup. This will make life even more difficult for surviving EV startups.

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This Tiny Home Blows Up To Nearly Triple Its Size To Give Birth to a One-Level Mansion

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Before the whole tiny home movement was even a thing, some crews were already designing and creating the next mobile living solution. One such project is TenFold's TF20, a massive expandable home that fits neatly in a cargo trailer and attached to an 18-wheeler. Let's check out this explosive 400 sq ft mansion. Folks, TenFold Engineering, is a crew from Springfield, Vermont, with only one mobile habitat in their repertoire.

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America’s F-15s on Track to Becoming the Kings of Electronic Warfare

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The American F-15 aircraft family is one of the oldest of its kind in the skies of the world. Originally born in the early 1970s in the hangars of a company called McDonnell Douglas, it was repeatedly upgraded to keep up with the times and work on it won’t stop anytime soon. That’s because in one of its more modern incarnations, the one known as the Eagle II, it was selected to be one of the five members of the future. ( continue reading.

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2024 Tesla Cybertruck Shows Up on eBay, Sells Like Hotcakes, Might Be the Cheapest So Far

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A Tesla Cybertruck has just sold on eBay, and it might be the cheapest that has sold so far. The model underwent several aftermarket mods. It received a white wrap and tinted windows for a head-turning contrast. This 2024 Cybertruck has just sold on eBay for a price that shows that the. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Owner Wears Apple Vision Pro While Driving With FSD Beta Turned On, Police Stop Him

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Using a spatial computer capable of impressive things while sitting behind the steering wheel can sound interesting at first, but as soon as you dive into the details… It becomes clear that it should never be attempted, not even when the car can temporarily take over driving. Still, someone did do it. It didn't end well. Apple poured a lot of money, sweat, and probably tears into making the Vision Pro.

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La Viva Tiny Is a Family House With Plenty of Personality and Even More Space

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One of the biggest misconceptions with tiny houses, besides their relative affordability, is that they're not family-friendly. A tiny house may work wonderfully for a couple of adventurers or travelers, or even, in some cases, for a family with older kids, but they seem to have limited applicability for families wi. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Cybertruck Gets Rear-Ended by Dodge Ram Pickup Truck, Barely Notices

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Many have speculated that the stiff stainless steel body makes the Tesla Cybertruck a danger in a collision. This appears to be confirmed after a Dodge Ram pickup truck was almost obliterated after rear-ending a Cybertruck. Pictures shared on social media show the Cybertruck with barely a mark on its stainless steel tailgate. Tesla Cybertruck has impressed fans not only through its design but also its unprecedented manufacturing process. ( continue reading.

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New Chemistry Set To Give Tesla's 4680 Battery Cells a Significant Energy Density Boost

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Tesla Cybertruck's range failed to impress, mostly because the 4680 cells did not live up to expectations. However, Tesla continues to improve the chemistry and the manufacturing process. Chemistry improvements promise a 10-20 percent boost in energy density, which Cybertruck fans would much appreciate. Tesla bet the house on the success of its 4680 cells.

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New Porsche 911 GT3 RS Sleeps With the Fishes in Washington

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Handling the sheer power of any modern-day Porsche 911, especially a GT3 RS, which is a track beast in disguise, can be tricky, which is why some owners have crashed them. The latest incident involving such a model came directly from Washington State in the U.S. of A., where the supercar pictured below met its maker in a horrible way. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls

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Filed under: Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Feb 2024 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop

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Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Superb 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Flaunts Rare Drivetrain Combo

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When discussing legendary Pontiacs from the 1960s, we usually think about the GTO, Bonneville, and Catalina. The Grand Prix, which the brand unveiled in 1962, is generally left out of the conversation. And that's a shame because this rig was among the coolest high-performance luxury coupes during the golde. ( continue reading.

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The Volkswagen Beetle "Super Bugger" Is a Quirky Miniature Camper Full of Character

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The famous Volkswagen Beetle is not only one of the oldest nameplates in automotive history, having been introduced back in the 1930s, but also one of the most iconic small cars in the world. Over the years, it suffered many transformations, with people getting very creative with it and reimagining it into a drag monster, a dune buggy, a police car, and even a pickup, but a full-blown RV is the last thing that comes to mind when thinking of the cute, little car with a curvy body. ( continue read

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Mario Andretti's IndyCar Winning Lola T800 Cosworth Could Have One Pay $450,000 for It

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Car racing is one of the most challenging (and, at the same time, rewarding) activities humans can engage in. Many have given it a shot over the years, but very few have climbed to the top of this exciting world. For many, Mario Andretti is the driver that tops all others. The American is known for many things, but perhaps the most important is the fact he is one of only three human beings to have competed and won races in the top four ra. ( continue reading.

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One of the Most Innovative eVTOL Propulsion Technologies Gets a $21 Million Boost

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The CruiseUp air car boasts one of the most futuristic looks in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) world, but it's much more than that. Behind this intriguing appearance lies the power and potential of a game-changing propulsion system that isn't limited to air taxi applications. The Austria-based aviation technology company ( continue reading.

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Carbon and Horsepower: The 888-HP Cabrio Mansory 911 Turbo S Is Out to Prey on Hypercars

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How do you improve super-sportscar perfection? Let Porsche make it, then give it to Mansory to fiddle with it for a while. If all the stars align properly, we should get a P9LM EVO 900 Cabrio impression of the 911 Turbo S. After releasing the coupe version a while back (last September, to be specific), the open-top was more than likely to follow suit.

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New Hydrogen Storage Tech Crucial for Aviation, Could Make Hydrogen Cars Viable After All

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Hydrogen was once the auto industry's darling. Still, the success of electric vehicles has turned it into the Cinderella of power sources. A new storage technology might give hydrogen a new future, allowing a hydrogen tank to store two times more energy than liquid hydrogen tanks. Before electric vehicles were as successful as they are today, many thought that hydrogen could provide the decarbonization of the automotive and ( continue reading.

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The 10 car brands most expensive to maintain over 10 years

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Filed under: Land Rover , Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Auto Repair , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 car brands most expensive to maintain over 10 years The 10 car brands most expensive to maintain over 10 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Buell Super Cruiser in Pre-Production Form to Be Shown at the Daytona Bike Week

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It's been exactly a year since American bike maker Buell announced the newest entry in its lineup of motorcycles, the Super Cruiser. When it was announced in 2023 the bike was merely a concept, but now, a year later, a production prototype is about to meet the crowds. Buell's Super Cruiser is a derivation of the 1190 which benefited heavily when it comes to its design of input coming not only from Buell's people themselves, ( continue reading.

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