Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 26, 2024
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.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
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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Jalopnik
MARCH 25, 2024
If you watched IndyCar’s $1 million exhibition race at Thermal Club on March 24, 2024, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d tuned into a glorified advertisement for the California club track. As commentators flaunted the trackside mansions — with their private chefs and Lamborghini-equipped garages — fans had to… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
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.
autoevolution
MARCH 20, 2024
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.
autoevolution
MARCH 29, 2024
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.
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 8, 2024
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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autoevolution
MARCH 28, 2024
The GTD, unveiled in August of 2023, might just be the most insane-looking Mustang ever made. It’s basically a GT3 race car for the road, powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with a target output of more than 800 horsepower. This thing is one of the hottest cars currently on display at the 2024 New York Auto Show. Just look at it – tell me you’re walking past this thing without stopping on a dime like you&a. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MARCH 14, 2024
I recently covered an article on Pininfarina and Vidde, who are claiming to have built the world's first electric snowmobile. With that in mind, I asked myself the question: is there no one else!? Well, there is, and Aurora Powertrains is here to show us what they've been working on in recent years. With the heavy interest in electric drivetrains in recent years, we're seeing an explosion of vehicles that were never electri. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MARCH 12, 2024
In 1969, Dodge shocked the muscle car world with the Charger Daytona. Developed for NASCAR racing and put into production for homologation purposes, the Daytona featured a nose cone and a 23-inch-tall wing on the rear deck. It looked unlike any other car that had been produced until then. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MARCH 12, 2024
This project started with three Demons. That is why they called the entire thing 3 Demons Performance, in the first place. And then number 4 showed up out of nowhere and now, they want to make it the most powerful and the fastest in the world. To do just that, they make it twin-turbocharged. It will be the first 2023 turbocharged model. It all started with a couple of phone calls.
autoevolution
MARCH 11, 2024
When it comes to early 1970s Mopars, it doesn't get any better than a HEMI-powered rig, right? These cars are potent, rare, and very valuable. But certain features can turn a scarce classic into a one-of-one gem. What you see here is a 1970 Dodge HEMI Charger. And. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant , using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on Tuesday … Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 20, 2024
The Ford F-150 Lightning has earned the SpaceX seal of approval before the Tesla Cybertruck , and it has been photographed bearing the livery of Elon Musk’s commercial spaceflight company. It seems even SpaceX would rather rely on Ford’s EV pickup than the Cybertruck when it comes to the serious business of launching… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 15, 2024
Ah, to be a woman in a male-dominated industry ! During a hearing regarding amendments to Minnesota’s safe and sick time law, first officer Laura Haynor introduced herself as a pilot for Delta. In his immediate response, state senator Gene Dornink asked her about her typical week as a stewardess. Whoops! Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 26, 2024
If money was no object, what would be the first car you bought? Would you opt for a slick new Aston Martin DB12 , or perhaps a lovely electric vehicle from a company like Lucid ? What about sacking off all those niceties and driving around in a jet-powered kei truck instead ? Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 12, 2024
Angela Chao — billionaire sister of former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and sister-in-law of Mitch McConnell — died last month when her Tesla Model X sank in a manmade pond on her 900-acre Texas ranch. She was trapped in the car as it flooded, unable to open the unpowered doors , as friends and rescue crews… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 12, 2024
Boeing is having a rough time of it right now , with parts falling off its planes left, right and center. Just last week, a wheel came loose and smashed through a car , and earlier this year the door from a 737 Max aircraft broke off mid-flight. That mid-air disaster sparked an audit from the Federal Aviation… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 11, 2024
Has the U.S. government ever found proof of alien life floating around the cosmos? It’s a question that nobody can agree on, but the Pentagon is at least hoping to put to bed once and for all. To do this, it’s released a new report that claims that the U.S. government has no proof whatsoever that UFO sightings around… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 11, 2024
Tesla’s “no haggle” direct-buy pricing model was once heralded as the future of how Americans would buy cars. Several years later, the dealership system is still going strong. Now, according to a recent stud y, Elon’s insistence on adjusting MSRPs based on market conditions has had detrimental effects on Tesla’s resale… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 29, 2024
Korea’s auto industry is currently killing it, but its baby-birthing industry may as well be dead. The East Asian country has the lowest fertility rate in the world, which isn’t great long-term. Don’t worry, though, Reuters reports that Korean officials have the perfect solution for getting those childless young folks… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 28, 2024
Tesla’s build quality problems are well known; from panel gaps to crummy interiors to glass roofs that just fly off for no reason, it’s safe to say customers should be on the lookout when they purchase a brand-new Tesla. The Cybertruck has been just as bad as previous models, despite its over $100,000 price tag.… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 15, 2024
John Barnett , 62, was in the process of testifying against the Boeing Company regarding the aircraft manufacturer’s manufacturing processes when he was found dead in South Carolina with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Now, though, a family friend of Barnett’s says that, before he died,… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 7, 2024
After just a few weeks, Tesla Cybertrucks have already stopped commanding $200,000+ auction prices as the resale market becomes lightly flooded with the stainless steel monstrosities. One wholesaler even told Automotive News that it was “a market crash.” Welp, it was fun while it lasted. Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 8, 2024
The Transportation Security Administration is testing new self-screening checkpoint lanes at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new process promises passengers shorter wait lines without the hassle of taking off shoes and outerwear or removing electronics from carry-on bags. While the smoother procedure Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 7, 2024
The race for fully autonomous passenger cars is a dumb one. Businesses are playing with technology that offers massive downsides for little gain , and just end up clogging up streets with their often-confused computerized vehicles. But there’s more to the story than mere Sisyphean endeavors of trying to teach human… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
When Elon Musk launched the Tesla Cybertruck , a brutalist stainless steel monstrosity doubling as an electric pickup truck, there were plenty of signs that things were not, um, going well. First and foremost were its ridiculous looks, but then came the claims that this truck would be a bulletproof off-roading legend… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 7, 2024
When asked how Boeing’s recent door plug incident came about , company CEO Dave Calhoun cryptically explained “a quality escape occurred.” That kind of corporate doublespeak is indicative of the problem at hand. Boeing used to have quality, but it escaped , apparently sometime around when it merged with McDonnell Douglas Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Everything is insanely expensive in the U.S. right now, and I’m a sucker for a good deal, so I figure y’all will be happy to hear that the cheapest lease deal in America right now is on the impressive Hyundai IONIQ 6 SE. Apparently, Hyundai sent an unadvertised bulletin to dealers saying the 2024 IONIQ 6 SE can be… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 28, 2024
For more than a decade, Australian billionaire Clive Palmer , has worked to make a seaworthy replica of the Titanic , known as the Titanic II, a reality. He still has yet to begin construction of the ship, but one of these days, it’s definitely happening for sure. And to make sure Titanic II fares better on its maiden… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 14, 2024
Billionaire and sister to former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao , Angela Chao, drowned in her Tesla Model X after accidentally reversing into a pond on a 900-acre Texas ranch last month. She’d reversed her Tesla Model X when she meant to driveforward during a K turn — a common problem with the vehicle among… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 26, 2024
If you’re like most of us here at Jalopnik, you’ve probably wondered why gas stations offer mid-grade gasoline when almost every automaker recommends either regular or premium fuel. As it turns out, very few cars are designed to use mid-grade gas, so it exists mostly to coax unknowing consumers into spending more on… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 5, 2024
We’re all familiar with the slow takeover of the touchscreen in our cars. First they came for controls like media and air conditioning. Then, with Tesla’s revamp of the interior, touchscreens gradually took on more and more control of our cars. Now, however, buttons may be on the edge of a comeback after new safety… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 7, 2024
We all knew Rivian would be unveiling its all-new, smaller, R2 SUV at a press conference Thursday, but what we didn’t know is that it would be just a third of what was getting shown to the audience. Along with the R2 , we also got a look at the even smaller R3 and sportier R3X which is about five inches shorter than… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 7, 2024
Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner has come under fire after he was first investigated for “inappropriate and controlling behavior,” then after that investigation was dismissed , only for an anonymous person to release what is alleged to be a Google Drive containing images and screenshots of Horner’s… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 29, 2024
Many folks believe the myth the process of mining metals for thousands of brand new electric cars to replace internal combustion engines causes more harm than good. The debate surrounding the true environmental impact of producing electric vehicles is seriously complex , but this video does a great job of summarizing… Read more.
Jalopnik
MARCH 8, 2024
Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball , to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so many… Read more.
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