Command Line Hacking Game Telehack Is Full Of NASCAR References
Video games these days are just too dang complicated. With their realistic graphics, their real-world educating, and their brand activations, there’s just too much happening. No, we need to go back, to a time when games were green text on a black background. We shouldn’t have to leave all our car enthusiasm behind,…
Car Found In Illinois River Could Solve 1976 Cold Case
A fisherman got quite the catch when he found what could be the missing clue to a 50-year-old missing persons case at the bottom of a river in Illinois. That clue, in this case, is a 1966 Chevy Impala.
It's Time For The Chicken Tax To Die
The Chicken Tax has been around since 1963, pushing a crushing 25 percent tariff on imports of potato starch, brandy, dextrose, and light trucks and vans. I don’t know much about potato starch, brandy, or dextrose, but the light trucks and vans part of the law was intended as a middle finger to Germany’s Volkswagen.…
Ford developing deployable mud flaps
United Boeing 777 Gushes Fluid From Landing Gear Before Transpacific Flight
A United Airlines Boeing 777-300 was forced to return to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Australia after takeoff due to a mechanical issue. United Flight 830 was at the start of a 13-and-a-half-hour flight across the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco. It appears that hydraulic fluid was gushing from the right landing…
Death Threats And Dropped Trousers: Lamborghini Yacht Owner’s Wild Rant After Being Turned Away From Dock
We’ve all been irritated when we miss out on a parking space, right? But have you ever been so annoyed that you started firing off death threats and pulled down your trousers? I thought not. Well, one millionaire did just that after they and their Lamborghini yacht were turned away from a private dock in San Diego.
Automakers Are Telling Insurance Companies What You Do Behind The Wheel
A chilling new report from the New York Times brings into focus what we in the automotive press has been saying for years and years: the mountains of data your car generates is unsecured, and it is being used without your knowledge or consent.
Porsche 911 hybrid, Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV: Car News Headlines
At Least 50 Injured When Boeing 787 Takes Sudden Dive
When you’re on a plane, you’re supposed to wear your seatbelt even if the seatbelt sign is off. You may be free to move about the cabin, but if you’re in your seat (or the bathroom of a HondaJet), you want that seatbelt on. Yes, the pilots can predict turbulence to some degree, but you never know what’s going to happen
22-Year-Old Crash Test Shows The Dangers Of Big SUVs Have Been Around For Years
Full-size SUVs seem to be more massive than they’ve ever been, and it’s not just a single automaker that’s guilty of it — they basically all are. From Jeep’s Wagoneer models to Toyota’s Sequoia and GM’s full-size SUVs, if you get into an accident with one of these things, you’re cooked. What’s remarkable about these…
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Was An 'SUV' With The Soul Of An Old Work Truck
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is possibly one of the most forgettable vehicles that Ford has ever made. The Sport Trac was only around for two generations, and there was a curious gap in the available model years for 2006, but the truck was more interesting than it seems at first glance. It was Ford’s first midsize…
Elon Musk's Charitable Foundation Is The 28th Richest In The World, Is 'Haphazard And Largely Self-Serving'
Until recently, Elon Musk was listed as the wealthiest person in the world. As many wealthy folks do, Musk has set up a tax shelter “foundation” to oversee the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s charitable giving. There’s just one problem, he’s not really doing any giving. The foundation, despite controlling over $7 billion in…
What's A Car From The 2000s Worthy Of Keeping As A Classic?
We are rapidly approaching a time when cars built in the year 2000 can be considered classics. Incidentally, if you can remember the year 2000, you are also likely to be considered a classic. Just take a second and let that sink in.
1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy convertible fetches almost $4M
Almost Every Driver Assist System Actually Sucks
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, March 12, 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 2024 Volkswagen Atlas' Dual-Level Air Vents Are Very Cool (Pun Intended)
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.…
A Tesla Touchscreen Mix-Up Killed Angela Chao: Report
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…
Chevy's Blazer EV Is Back On Sale With Lower Prices And Fixed Software Issues
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…
These Are The Hills You'll Always Die On When It Comes To Bad Cars
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.
Ex-Boeing Quality Manager Found Dead After Giving Evidence Against Company
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.