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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Could Lead To Spike In Fatal Car Crashes: Study

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:50pm

It’s an exciting time for moon worshipers, as the Earth’s natural satellite is about to get its time in the spotlight with a total eclipse that’s set to be visible from vast portionsof America on April 8th. While the lunar phenomenon is exciting, it turns out it can also mark a dangerous time for motorists, as one…

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Cargo Ship That Crashed Into Baltimore Bridge Is Carrying 764 Tons Of Hazardous Material: NTSB

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:15pm

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed early Tuesday morning after the cargo ship the MV Dali collided with one of the bridge’s support pylons. Now, reports from the National Transportation Safety Board have confirmed that 56 containers on that ship were carrying hazardous material. Some of…

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I Finally Have A 'Real Job' And Need A Fun, Yet Practical Car For The Commute! What Should I Buy?

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:00pm

Scott lives in Baltimore and after working various gigs including a few stints on cruise ships he has what he calls a “real job” as a software engineer. However, he hasn’t driven a car in a long time and wants something fun, but not too challenging. With a $25,000 budget, what car should he buy?

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Redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner teased

Motor Authority - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 11:45am
Toyota has provided the first evidence that a redesigned 4Runner is coming soon. The automaker took to Instagram on Thursday to post a series of photos of each generation of the 4Runner. The final photo in the series showed a portion of the redesigned 4Runner, the nameplate's sixth generation. Included with the photos was a challenge for fans to...

See If You Can Spot The Difference In Lamborghini's New Logo

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 11:35am

It’s a big day for people whose passion is graphic design, as Italian supercar maker Lamborghini has just rolled out its first logo refresh in almost 20 years. Don’t worry though, as it’s nothing too revolutionary. Instead, the new logo is merely arefinement of the bull badge that the firm first introduced in the…

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2025 Volvo EX30 review: Fun-sized hatch heats up EV waters

Motor Authority - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 11:15am
The 2025 Volvo EX30 is several things all at once. The small electric crossover represents a new entry point to the brand; it’s one of the few affordable electric cars starting at $35,000; it makes an eco-conscious statement in a luxury leather world; and its dual-motor performance model fuels rallycross dreams. The last bit might be the...

2025 Porsche Panamera, 2025 Defender OCTA: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 11:00am
A new generation of the Porsche Panamera starts sales this year, and this week Porsche released pricing information for the current range-topper, the Turbo E-Hybrid. It's a plug-in hybrid that packs a twin-turbocharged V-8 and a peak output of 670 hp. JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) is no stranger to SUVs with beefy engines, and its next will be...

Billionaire Planning Titanic II Claims It Will Be Anti-Woke And Vaccine-Free

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:55am

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…

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Maserati MCXtrema enters final tests ahead of summer launch

Motor Authority - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:30am
Maserati is developing a hardcore, track-only version of its MC20 supercar. It's known as the MCXtrema, and just 62 examples will be built. The car was shown for the first time last summer during 2023 Monterey Car Week. Final track testing is now taking place ahead of the start of deliveries in late summer. The MCXtrema won't be legal on the...

ProCharger’s GM Accessory Drive Kits Make Finishing Engines Easy

Corvettes Online News Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:27am
ProCharger has taken accessory drives to another level. ProCharger's accessory drive kits are modular and allow you to add accessories as needed.

Cops End Slowest Chase Ever By Flipping Stolen Front-Loader With Another Front-Loader

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:15am

If someone steals a car, police don’t chase after them on foot in the hope they’ll be able to keep up, do they? So it stands to reason that if someone steals some heavy machinery, then a standard cop car probably won’t be much help in bringing them to justice. This way of thinking led Georgia police to decide the only…

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Tesla's Quality Control Is So Bad Customers Are Taking Delivery Inspections Into Their Own Hands

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:00am

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.…

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Lamborghini has a new logo, but the differences are hard to spot

Motor Authority - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 9:45am
Lamborghini's logo is getting its first update in more than two decades. Part of an effort to freshen the Italian automaker's overall corporate identity, the new logo keeps the familiar bull, shield, and Lamborghini script, but in a simplified form. The new logo will be used on future Lamborghini cars, but the automaker will also use the bull sans...

What Will The Fisker Ocean Look Like In Years To Come?

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 9:30am

The Fisker Ocean is cheap now — cheaper, anyway. The company issued massive price cuts on the crossover, putting some models below $25,000. This is a good and normal sign of a healthy company with many years of economic runway ahead.

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A Used Mini Cooper S Is The Cheaper, Sillier GTI Alternative You’re Overlooking

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 9:30am

Allow me to begin by admitting my bias.I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S that I bought used, and I love my car more than most. When I was shopping for a fun, affordable, practical daily driver, my wishlist included Volkswagen GTIs, but my bank account disagreed. The Volkswagen GTI is largely credited with starting the hot…

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McLaren's new design language draws on racing heritage, F1 supercar

Motor Authority - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 9:00am
McLaren has provided some insight on the design language that will shape the automaker's next generation of supercars and hypercars. The new design language, which has been formulated under current design chief Tobias Sühlmann, relies on elements inspired by six decades of racing heritage, as well as certain key models, namely the F1...

The 2024 Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hybrid Is Everything A Small Car Should Be

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 9:00am

Toyota doesn’t sell the Yaris hatchback here in America anymore, instead offering the Corolla as its smallest model that you can buy stateside, which is a shame for small car fans like me. But with the 2024 European market Yaris now offering more power, an updated interior and a GR Sport trim that makes it…

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Automakers Face 'Weeks Of Disruption' As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 8:45am

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 28, 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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The Current Toyota 4Runner Has Been At 13 Consecutive New York International Auto Shows

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 8:30am

Every year, the New York International Auto Show features a number of U.S. and world debuts from different automakers. I’m not here to talk about those cars. No, what I’d like to talk about is the car that has been to more NYIAS shows than anything else on the floor: the fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner.

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Fisker Lost Millions In Customer Payments And Had To Do An Internal Audit: Report

Jalopnik - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 8:15am

Fisker is in a state of disarray right now. The company continues to inch closer to bankruptcy, and the only car it sells right now, the Ocean EV, just had prices on its remaining inventoryheavily slashed as the automaker attempts to move more metal in the face of falling stock prices. What’s been going on behind the…

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