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Rivian R2 Debuts As A Cuter, Smaller, Cheaper Electric Crossover

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 1:43pm

It’s been a few years since Rivian started production on the R1T and R1S, its phenomenal electric truck and SUV that boast incredible designs and capabilities, but are definitely on the pricier side of things. Now the American brand is expanding into more mainstream segments with the compact R2 crossover, which…

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I Want A Crossover That's Actually Interesting! What Car Should I Buy?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 1:30pm

Dan and his wife are looking to replace their 2015 Forester with something similar, but more interesting. She is on the shorter side and has a 300-mile weekly commute so they are looking for something with good fuel economy but also comfortable. With a budget of around $40,000, what car should they buy?

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We've Wasted Nearly $50 Billion On Self Driving Cars. Here's Where That Money Should Have Gone

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 1:05pm

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…

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Want to Steal a Tesla? Try Using a Flipper Zero

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:46pm

Security researchers report they uncovered a design flaw that let them hijack a Tesla using a Flipper Zero, a controversial $169 hacking tool. Partners Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry of Mysk Inc. said the attack is as simple as swiping a Tesla owner’s login information, opening the Tesla app, and driving away. The…

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Looming Eclipse Traffic Apocalypse Has States Preparing For The Worst

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:20pm

The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract millions of people yearning for a glimpse of the rare astronomical phenomenon. However, eclipse-goers will have to migrate to a 115-mile-wide path of totality that sweeps from Texas to Maine. Cities along the path, such as Indianapolis, are bracing for…

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The Glorious McLaren Artura Trophy One-Make Race Series Is Coming To America

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:00pm

While we all love races like the 24 Hours Le Mans or Nürburgring, where dozens of different types of cars across multiple classes compete at once, it’s the one-make race series where the truly exciting stuff can happen. Everything from the Nissan Micra and Mazda Miata to the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Ferrari 488 compete…

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SpaceX Employee Claims Married Boss Pressured Her Into Sex Then Offered $100,000 For Her To Get Abortion

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 11:55am

SpaceX, which has previously been sued by the Department of Justice for discrimination, has been sued again. This time, the rocket company is being sued over claims of sexual discrimination and harassment. CNBC reports that Michelle Dopak is accusing SpaceX of underpaying women, failing to promote them and retaliating…

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Tesla Cybertruck Auction Prices Are Already Falling

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 11:30am

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.

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'Extremely Dumb' Arson Attack Means Tesla’s German Plant Won’t Have Power For 10 More Days

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 10:15am

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 7, 2024, 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.

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These Are The Automakers You Think Will Go Bankrupt Next

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 10:00am

As the automotive world moves toward an electrified future, the industry is arguably changing more than it has in decades. New startups have emerged to challenge the legacy automakers, and billions of dollars are being invested in research and development. It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for everyone involved,…

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John Oliver Explains How All Of Boeing's Problems Can Be Traced Back To Stock Buybacks And Incompetent Leadership

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 9:35am

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

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Red Bull Racing Suspends Employee Who Accused Christian Horner Of Inappropriate Conduct

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 9:15am

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…

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What Car Has The Goofiest Face?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 9:00am

Most cars aren’t modeled after human faces, yet some still end up looking like they have expressive mouths or angry eyes. Are cars modeled after faces, or do we just ascribe lifelike qualities to inanimate objects when they have two potential eyes and a potential mouth? I’m not a car designer, but I’d venture to say…

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Crypto's 2023 Water Use Could Cool 249 Billion Volkswagen Beetles

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 8:30am

Cryptocurrency is a weird, bad bubble that’s largely already popped, but some folks just refuse to give up and cash out. Instead, they’re hawking cryptocurrency perfumes to appeal to women, presumably because they asked exactly zero women what they’d want from crypto.

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The Sales Person Isn't Always Getting Rich On Your Dime

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 8:15am

Dealerships have been too shady for too long, and there are few people left in the United States who trust them. No one likes to feel like they’re being swindled, and everything that comes out of a car salesperson’s mouth sounds like a swindle. Even the directions to the bathroom.

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At $9,900, Is This Classic 1969 BMW 2800 A Historic Bargain?

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 8:00am

While somewhat rough-looking, today’s Nice Price or No Dice E3 is promised by its seller to be totally solid underneath. Let’s see if the price tag also makes for a solid deal.

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The Naturally Aspirated V6 Is Going Extinct

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 5:00pm

I’ve owned four cars in my lifetime. Every single one of them had six naturally aspirated cylinders, and three were V6s. I suppose you can I’ve got a pretty strong affinity for that type of engine layout, and that’s why I’m so worried right now.

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This $13,000 Cadillac ELR Might Be The PHEV Deal Of The Year

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 5:00pm

The ELR coupe was Cadillac’s first attempt at a plug-in hybrid — the second being the equally rare CT6 PHEV — and it was a spectacular flop. Only on the market for three years, only 2,958 ELRs were ever made. Now, more than eight years after the last ELR rolled off the production line, they’re starting to show up for…

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The Entire WEC Grid Is Getting Air Freighted To Europe To Avoid Houthi Rebels

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 2:58pm

In light of what the series is politely calling “the geopolitical situation in the Red Sea,” the FIA World Endurance Championship will be sending the full grid of 37 cars, plus all related equipment, by air instead of slower and far less expensive sea freight. The “situation” is that Houthi rebels in the Yemen have…

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