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The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas' Dual-Level Air Vents Are Very Cool (Pun Intended)

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 9:45am

If there’s one thing that riles up auto journalists into a (usually) light-hearted argument, it’s talking about climate control systems. I’ve been in many heated debates about whether or not automatic climate control is good, what the optimal temperature and fan speed is, and where the air vents should be placed.…

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A Tesla Touchscreen Mix-Up Killed Angela Chao: Report

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 9:30am

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…

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Chevy's Blazer EV Is Back On Sale With Lower Prices And Fixed Software Issues

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 9:15am

Just over two months after GM issued a stop sale for the Chevy Blazer EV following some majorly publicized software issues, that stop sale has finally been lifted. Surprisingly, along with sales resuming, Chevy also slashed prices on all trims of the Blazer EV, though it’s still not as cheap as Chevy originally said…

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These Are The Hills You'll Always Die On When It Comes To Bad Cars

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 9:00am

I guess there really is a car out there for everyone. As car enthusiasts, we can be pretty critical when a car is bad. The flip side of that coin is we can be pretty loving and dedicated to those same cars, especially if we think there’s something cool or unique about them.

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Ex-Boeing Quality Manager Found Dead After Giving Evidence Against Company

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:45am

A whistleblower who gave evidence in a case against Boeing has been found dead in South Carolina. John Barnett, who worked as a quality manager at the 737 Max maker until 2017, was found dead this weekend just days after he was questioned in a legal case he brought against Boeing.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC EV spied for first time

Motor Authority - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:30am
Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electric compact crossover that will form part of the GLC-Class family. The vehicle will serve as the spiritual successor to the EQC, Mercedes' ill-fated debut volume EV, but will likely also cover the segment of the similar EQE SUV once that model ends production. Our latest spy shots show a...

Hotel Keycards And Dawn Dish Soap Used In 737 Max Production As Boeing Fails 33 FAA Safety Checks

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:30am

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…

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The Phantom Phreak? The King Of Nynex?

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:15am

Video games have all sorts of helpful cheat codes. Infinite life, maximum money, turning your head really big. It’s easy to wonder what those would be like in real life, but one Nebraska woman did more than just wonder — she found a cheat code for free gas that saved her $28,000.

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At $22,900, Will This 1998 BMW M3 Have You Asking ‘What’s For Dinan?’

Jalopnik - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:00am

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice M3 has added performance by way of a bunch of Dinan upgrades plus a factory hard top to keep it all under wraps. Let’s see if the specs and the price have you all flipping your lids.

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Mercedes A-Class to live on until 2026, may get EV successor

Motor Authority - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 7:00am
In the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz plans to keep its current A-Class on sale until 2026 instead of a previous plan to axe the gas-powered compact this year. The information was first reported last week by The Sun, which cited comments made by Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius. Only the hatchback is expected to remain...

Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV lands in 2025, followed by Giulia EV

Motor Authority - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 6:00am
Alfa Romeo plans to launch at least one new EV every year through 2027, at which point all of its vehicles apart from the Tonale plug-in hybrid will have an electric option. Alfa Romeo's EV onslaught starts next month with the reveal of the Milano, a subcompact crossover that in most markets will be sold as an EV but in select markets will also...

Porsche 911 hybrid debuts this summer

Motor Authority - Tue, 03/12/2024 - 5:00am
Porsche has been talking about a 911 hybrid for years and now we're just months out from the debut. While detailing Porsche's financial results for the past year in Stuttgart on Tuesday, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the company will unveil the first members of its updated 992-generation 911 family in early summer, and that one of them will be a...

Autocross Warrior: 1968 Camaro “War Machine”

Corvettes Online News Feed - Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:37pm
Rodney Prouty's "War Machine" his isn't just another Camaro story. This is a journey of fate, determination, renewal and lots of burnt rubber.

2025 Audi A3 gains on-demand features, high-riding variant

Motor Authority - Mon, 03/11/2024 - 7:01pm
The Audi A3 has been given a mild update that brings a few styling tweaks, new technology in the cabin, and in some markets the option of a high-riding variant dubbed the A3 Allstreet. The A3 Allstreet is based on the A3 Sportback hatchback body style and isn't bound for the U.S. An Audi spokesman told Motor Authority the U.S. will continue with...

Ends in One Month! Get 40% Bonus Entries to Win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible

Corvette Blogger - Mon, 03/11/2024 - 6:08pm

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Continue reading Ends in One Month! Get 40% Bonus Entries to Win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

[VIDEO] C8 Corvette Prices Still Falling, but There May Be a Silver Lining

Corvette Blogger - Mon, 03/11/2024 - 5:19pm

According to this market analysis of Corvettes sold online, both the C8 Stingray and Z06 saw double-digit declines in prices year over year. But for the Stingray there are signs the worst it behind us.

Continue reading [VIDEO] C8 Corvette Prices Still Falling, but There May Be a Silver Lining at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Cybertruck Owner Claims Tesla Blacklisted Them After Trying To Flip It For $242,069

Jalopnik - Mon, 03/11/2024 - 4:24pm

The Tesla Cybertruck is expensive, rare and somewhat bulletproof, so we understand the temptation for owners to attempt to flip them for a quick profit. If you had something that you could sell for a $100,000 profit, you probably would too, especially if it came with the added bonus of no longer getting made fun of by…

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Both Pilots Fall Asleep During Flight, Co-Pilot Blames Tiredness On His Newborn Twins

Jalopnik - Mon, 03/11/2024 - 3:39pm

Two pilots for an Indonesian airline made a strong case for paid paternity leave after falling asleep in the cockpit for almost half an hour. The first officer allowed the captain to take a nap and then dosed off himself, later attributing his sleepiness to helping take care of his one-month-old twins at home. Batik…

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