New York Needs To Find Out Why Its Drivers Keep Hitting Low Bridges
We’ve all seen the videos of what happens when a truck, trailer or bus has a run in with a low bridge; they’re the bread and butter of automotive disaster coverage. But senators in New York have decided enough is enough, and they’re looking to uncover the reason drivers in the state keep hitting its bridges.
Tesla's Charging Network Is Having A Moment, But CCS Would Still Likely Be For The Best
Ford and Tesla said recently that Ford’s EVs would eventually be able to use Tesla’s charging network, which is the best in the industry in the United States. GM and Tesla said Thursday that GM’s EVs would eventually be able to do the same thing, perhaps because GM and Ford aren’t above trying to buddy up to Telsa CEO…
Toyota Wants To Win Le Mans With A Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar
Toyota’s had the 24 Hours of Le Mans virtually on lock for several years now, ever since Porsche left the scene. Porsche’s now returned of course, as have Peugeot, Ferrari and Cadillac, to the highest level of global endurance racing. In case you were worried Toyota might sweat the competition and bail, it’s actually…
1,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Found On Bolivian Airliner Sparks Government Scandal
In February, Spanish authorities found just over 1,000 pounds of cocaine on a commercial flight at Madrid–Barajas Airport. The Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) flight, operated by Spanish charter airline Wamos Air, arrived in Spain from Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. During the investigation,…
The 10 Weirdest Volvo EX30 Interior And Exterior Design Details
The $35,000 Volvo EX30 is a really big deal for the Swedish automaker. It’s a core pillar of the brand’s volume play, to essentially double its 2022 sales by 2025. And during the EV’s reveal event on May 7, CEO Jim Rowan was clear: he’s going to make as many of these as he can and sell them in every market possible.…
Bask In The Beauty Of The 2024 Acura Integra Type S
Recently, I got the chance to get behind the wheel of the 2024 Acura Integra Type S. The full review is still in the works, and until it runs I can’t say much, but there’s one thing about the car I can tell you right now: It’s damn good looking.
Over A Dozen Stolen Ford F-150s Have Created A Countrywide Web Of Mystery And Lies
Vehicles keep getting stolen from Ford holding lots, and while authorities are sometimes able to recover the vehicles, the thieves often get away, especially in instances with multiple vehicles. Then there are times where no one knows anything about what’s going on. The Detroit Free Press details how 14 Ford F-150s…
The New Lexus GX Cashes In On The Overlanding Thing With Overtrail Model
The 2024 Lexus GX is back to basics with boxy good looks that made the older Toyota Land Cruiser Prado a mainstay in the off-roading community. But the new GX builds on the SUV’s legacy as one of the carmaker’s most capable and sophisticated off-roaders with a new Overtrail trim, a first for the Lexus GX.
Daniel Ricciardo And Will Arnett To Provide Alternate F1 Broadcast Commentary
Let’s be honest, Formula 1's television coverage has not been the same since Liberty Media started F1 TV and ousted NBC from the coverage throne. Ever since, there’s a certain void left by the former NBC crew (Leigh Diffey, David Hobbes and Steve Matchett) that F1 TV and Sky Sports F1 have struggled to fill, aside…
If You Must Drive Through Wildfires Turn On Your Blinkers For The Love Of God
Wildfires are currently ravaging Canada, throwing a blanket of particle-filled smoke across major cities both at home and in parts of the American northeast and midwest, turning New York City into a Philip K. Dick-style dystopia.
Watch A Train Smash Through A Tractor-Trailer Full Of Bricks
A small North Carolina town was startled by a massive crash as a CSX train collided with a stuck tractor-trailer yesterday afternoon. It is the year 2023, and most people in the United States have a mobile phone with a camera, so there’s plenty of footage of the dramatic collision. This is the town’s third railroad…
Alpine’s Awesome Endurance Racer Teases Its Production Model Future
Ahead of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, which will see a Nascar cup car enter for the first time, French car maker Alpine has stepped into the limelight to unveil its new endurance racing concept. Called the A424_β, the new racer will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024 and teases…
Catalytic Converter Thieves Keep Hitting California Dealership
The last few years have seen catalytic converter thefts explode in the U.S. Stats show that catalytic converter thefts are up over 1,000 percent in the last four years. And the thefts don’t seem to be slowing down. KTLA reports that one of the latest targets for converter thieves was a Southern California Mitsubishi…
SR20-Swapped MG MGB, REO Speedwagon Fire Truck, Turbo K-Swapped AE86 Corolla: The Dopest Cars I Found for Sale Online
So many cars aspire to greatness. Lamborghinis, Porsches, Ferraris, all those high-dollar cars carry equally lofty goals. But so few automakers really understand greatness — they don’t get that it doesn’t come from a Nurburgring time, a peak lateral G number, or even a number of units sold. No, to be truly great, a…
UFO Sighting Followed By 911 Call About '8-Foot Creatures' In A Back Yard
Aliens are in the news and on our minds again, especially for folks in Las Vegas, Nevada, where a police body cam caught footage of a strange falling light in the sky moments before a family called 911 about strange creatures in their backyard.
What Are The Weirdest Road Signs You’ve Come Across On Your Travels?
Did you ever have one of those I-Spy books when you were growing up? They were typically handed to kids to keep them preoccupied on long drives — packed with all manner of things that you might see along the journey. You could find exciting things like tractors, pylons and service areas that could all be ticked off,…
The New Lexus GX Looks Like The Best Luxury Off-Roader You Can Buy
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a “perfect, no notes” car reveal, but last night, Lexus did it with the new GX. The dressed up Prado that could be modified into a comfy, super-capable off-roader looks like it’s now the s-tier comfy, super-capable off-roader straight out of the box.
The Morning Shift: Lordstown's Had Enough And Will Sue Foxconn For Flaking On Funding
The ongoing drama between electric truck startup Lordstown Motors and contract manufacturer of your iPhone and also now maybe your car Foxconn has reached a predictable tipping point. On Friday, Lordstown announced it intends to sue its partner, which owns the facility in which its Endurance pickup is supposed to be…
