Senator Ted Cruz Forces Amendment Into FAA Bill To Give Lawmakers Police Escorts Through Airports
Congress desperately needs to pass a bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration for the next four years before a short-term funding extension runs out in May. It’s a big enough deal that even Republicans aren’t willing to roll the dice on whether or not air travel can safely continue without reauthorizing the…
Festival-Goers Shine Dozens Of Lasers At The Pilot Of A Passenger Jet
It’s pretty common knowledge that you do not shine laser pointers at aircraft, but it seems that no one told that to festival-goers at the National Pyrotechnic Festival in Tultepec, Mexico. Shocking video footage posted on TikTok shows dozens of revelers shining green laser beams at the passenger jet in what may be…
Nissan Wants In On The Off-Road Game With A New Xterra
The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone…
Upcoming Solar Eclipse Could Lead To Spike In Fatal Car Crashes: Study
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…
Cargo Ship That Crashed Into Baltimore Bridge Is Carrying 764 Tons Of Hazardous Material: NTSB
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…
I Finally Have A 'Real Job' And Need A Fun, Yet Practical Car For The Commute! What Should I Buy?
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?
See If You Can Spot The Difference In Lamborghini's New Logo
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…
Billionaire Planning Titanic II Claims It Will Be Anti-Woke And Vaccine-Free
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…
Cops End Slowest Chase Ever By Flipping Stolen Front-Loader With Another Front-Loader
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…
Tesla's Quality Control Is So Bad Customers Are Taking Delivery Inspections Into Their Own Hands
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.…
What Will The Fisker Ocean Look Like In Years To Come?
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.
A Used Mini Cooper S Is The Cheaper, Sillier GTI Alternative You’re Overlooking
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…
The 2024 Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hybrid Is Everything A Small Car Should Be
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…
Automakers Face 'Weeks Of Disruption' As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port
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.
The Current Toyota 4Runner Has Been At 13 Consecutive New York International Auto Shows
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.
Fisker Lost Millions In Customer Payments And Had To Do An Internal Audit: Report
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…
At $15,900, Is This 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Wagon The Ultimate Hauling Machine?
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice 328d claims it with get “easily 40+ MPG on the highway if you don’t drive like an asshole.” Let’s see if its price is just as stellar.
What Car Has Aged Like A Fine Wine?
We recently asked you all what cars you thought have aged like milk. Well, that’s a little too negative for my liking (please ignore my post history), so I’ve decided to ask you fine folks the exact opposite question.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Gets Eye-Watering $20,000 Markup From Dealer
Dealers go wild when they get their hands on a new model, especially if it’s a limited edition or a performance model. Unfortunately this comes at the expense of the customer who has to contend with things like crappy customer service — credit checks before a test drive for instance — and worst of all, markups.…
