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Broken Bridges, The Enduring Legacy Of The School Bus And A Solar Eclipse In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

Jalopnik - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 9:00am

It’s a big day for America, for a few minutes this afternoon it’s going to get dark before the sun sets. That’s not because of witchcraft, it’s instead because the moon will pass in front of the sun in the first total solar eclipse to be visible in the U.S. since 2017. After that happens, there’s going to be a lot of…

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Cheap Genesis G70s, April Lease Deals And A Fun WCSYB In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Jalopnik - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 9:00am

Let’s say you’re in the car market looking for something fun or, at the very least, somewhat interesting to drive. There are some great options to be had on the used market and, if you’re not picky or a badge snob, one of the best sport sedans to come to market in the last decade can be had for compact car money, the G…

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Hellcat Owner Gonna Hell Cat, OJ Gets Recalled And A Big Dumb Sign In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 9:00am

An infamous Dodge Charger Hellcat driver who would film himself recklessly driving and speeding in his “Belltown Hellcat” has been barred from driving the car. Not any car. He can still drive if he wants to. He just cannot drive his Hellcat anymore. I thought this was America. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

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Tesla, Elon Musk And More Tesla In This Week's News Roundup

Jalopnik - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 9:00am

Body cam footage released Tuesday of a traffic stop in Chicago gone horrifically wrong is calling into question the official story told by police on the scene. Five plainclothed Chicago police swarmed 26-year-old Dexter Reed’s car on March 21, pumping 96 shots into his vehicle after Reed apparently fired at officers.…

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Lamborghini Huracán STJ, 2025 Buick Enclave: This Week's Top Photos

Motor Authority - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 8:00am
The Lamborghini Huracán ends production this year after a run lasting a decade. The final version was revealed this week as the Huracán STJ, of which just 10 examples will be built. Lamborghini's replacement for the Huracán was spotted this week testing in camouflaged form. Rumored to be called a Temerario, the newest raging...

Ford patents sliding center console for reconfigurable interiors

Motor Authority - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 6:00am
Ford engineers have designed a sliding center console that could be used by both passengers and any pets they may have on board. Cupholders are a common feature in center consoles, but this version also incorporates a holder for a pet's water bowl. And it would be able to slide fore and aft to position drinks closer to specific seats, according to...

Reserve Your Appointment for a Chrome Wheel Exchange with Wheel Craft at the NCM Bash

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 6:07pm

Wheel Craft is now taking reservations for PVD Chrome and Black Chrome wheel exchanges during the NCM Bash held April 25-27. Schedule your appointment today and drive home in style! Wheel Craft also offers Wheel Exchanges following R8C Deliveries.

Continue reading Reserve Your Appointment for a Chrome Wheel Exchange with Wheel Craft at the NCM Bash at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Man With 'Intent To Harm' Crashes Semi-Truck Into Texas DPS Building

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 3:15pm

Multiple people have suffered serious injuries after a man allegedly crashed a semi-truck into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas on Friday. That suspect is now in custody, according to ABC News.

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Why Are Some Convertibles Called Spiders?

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 2:25pm

I have never truly understood why some convertibles are called spiders, since spiders are creepy and generally undesirable creatures and not small sporty topless fun machines. There are a few potential origins for this automotive arachnidian nomenclature mashup, one rooted in a poor translation, and one that comes…

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[VIDEO] 2024 Corvette Z06 Takes on the Dodge Hellcat Jailbreak Edition in Multiple Passes

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 2:01pm

During a fun night of drag racing, YouTuber Dr Horsepower puts his 807-hp 2023 Dodge Hellcat Jailbreak Edition to the test with three races against a stock 2024 Corvette Z06.

Continue reading [VIDEO] 2024 Corvette Z06 Takes on the Dodge Hellcat Jailbreak Edition in Multiple Passes at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Italy Says Its Illegal To Build The Alfa Romeo Milano Anywhere But Italy

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:20pm

Italy is not happy with Stellantis’ decision to produce Alfa Romeo’s first fully electric vehicle – called the Milano – abroad. In fact, Italy’s industry minister says the decision actually violates Italian law, and he’s actually not wrong.

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Sending A Mini With Tracks To Antartica Sure Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:08pm

Of all the goofy and delightful vehicles to ever wander the of Antarctica and the Arctic, I never thought I would come across a vehicle seemingly less-suited to the icy wastes than Australia’s Volkswagen Beetle. But the Australians who brought the Bug to the continent really out did themselves with a Morris Mini…

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2025 Toyota 4Runner, Lamborghini Temerario, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: The Week In Reverse

Motor Authority - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:00pm
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner debuted, prototypes for the 2025 Lamborghini Temerario rolled onto public roads, and we drove the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner debuted with a turbo-4 and available hybrid powertrain. Sales start later this year and buyers can look...

Ford Will Paint Your Mustang For Free, So Long As The Color Is Boring

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:00pm

The United States are in a dark age for automotive color. It’s all monochrome as far as the eye can see, even as the era of Nardo Gray Omnipresence begins to wane. Yet, while buyers clamor for bright hues, manufacturers are going the other way — charging ever more for color.

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The 2025 Formula 1 Calendar Is A Brutal 24-Race International Slog

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:10pm

Formula 1 has been talking about moving to a “regionalized” season calendar for a few years now, hoping to improve logistics and reduce the carbon emissions involved with shipping a racing series around the globe. Unfortunately, the 2025 race calendar doesn’t seem any better organized than it ever has, and makes for a…

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GM Tech That isn’t Available on the Flagship Corvette (and Whether We’d Even Want it if it Were Offered)

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:01pm

Over the years the Corvette has served as the tip of the technological spear for GM, but not all of the new technology has filtered down into America's Favorite Sports Car. Here are some new technologies that could still make it, and some that we hope doesn't.

Continue reading GM Tech That isn’t Available on the Flagship Corvette (and Whether We’d Even Want it if it Were Offered) at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Track-Only Bugatti Bolide Will Be Too Fast For Most Race Tracks

Jalopnik - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:55am

Not even four years after it was initially unveiled in concept form, the Bugatti Bolide is just months away from being delivered to customers. Bugatti describes the car as being “finely tuned for circuit dominance, a track-only hyper sports car that invites drivers to explore their limits.” As the French brand is…

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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup priced at $86,900 in US

Motor Authority - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:50am
Anyone in the market for a rugged midsize pickup truck have a new option from the U.K.'s Ineos. It's called the Grenadier Quartermaster, and it's essentially a stretched version of Ineos' Grenadier SUV (referred to by Ineos as a station wagon) with a bed at the back. Ineos opened up the order books for the pickup this week and said it estimates...

Rivian offering matte wrap on certain vehicles for free in April

Motor Authority - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:30am
Rivian is offering free matte finish paint protection film on certain configurations of the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV through April 30. The XPEL Stealth film is UV-resistant, and can self-heal from small scratches and swirl marks, according to Rivian's website. Paint protection film can be made to maintain the glossy finish of...

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