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Boeing, Boeing, Derailments, Helmsworth, And More

Jalopnik - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 9:00am

When asked how Boeing’s recent door plug incident came about, company CEO Dave Calhoun cryptically explained “a quality escape occurred.” That kind of corporate doublespeak is indicative of the problem at hand. Boeing used to have quality, but it escaped, apparently sometime around when it merged with McDonnell Douglas

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Jalopnik's Got The Bargains, Willy's Jeeps, Ferraris, You Name It

Jalopnik - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 9:00am

The ELR coupe was Cadillac’s first attempt at a plug-in hybrid — the second being the equally rare CT6 PHEV — and it was a spectacular flop. Only on the market for three years, only 2,958 ELRs were ever made. Now, more than eight years after the last ELR rolled off the production line, they’re starting to show up for…

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Weekend News Roundup March 09, 2024

Jalopnik - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 9:00am

Donald Trump and his campaign to be the president once again need money. You know who says he has money? Elon Musk, the second richest person on Earth. It’s a match made in “guys who suck” heaven; Trump and his team are apparently looking for additional donors to shore up his finances ahead of his general electric…

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2024 Dodge Charger, 2025 Kia Tasman: This Week's Top Photos

Motor Authority - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 8:00am
Dodge's electric replacement for both the Challenger and Charger muscle were revealed this week as the 2024 Charger Daytona. Buyers with gasoline in their veins will also have an option as Dodge will offer a Charger Sixpack model equipped with the Hurricane inline-6 in 2025. Hyundai's Ioniq 5 has been on sale for a couple of years and soon will...

The Scamander is the most bizarre TVR of all

Motor Authority - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 6:00am
Niche British sports car marque TVR once tried to build an amphibious off-roader. It was to be called the Scamander, and it turns out a working prototype still exists. The Scamander was a pet project of Peter Wheeler, who owned TVR from 1981 to 2005. Even after selling the company, Wheeler, who died in 2009, kept working on the prototype, which is...

[VIDEO] 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hits the Dyno! Highest Torque of all C8 Corvettes

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 8:50pm

The new 2024 Corvette E-Ray hits a linked Dynojet to measure the combined torque and horsepower and we see how the new AWD compares with the Stingray and Z06.

Continue reading [VIDEO] 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hits the Dyno! Highest Torque of all C8 Corvettes at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Red Bull Now Investigating Helmut Marko Over Leaks Of Christian Horner's Inappropriate Conduct

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 5:11pm

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko is now the focus of an investigation into media leaks regarding the inappropriate behavior allegations made against team principal Christian Horner. This comes a few days after the energy drinks company dismissed (not proved false) the allegations and suspended the woman who…

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Overwatch 2 Is Getting Rad D.Va Mech Skins Inspired By The Porsche Macan EV

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 4:00pm

For a long time licensing issues held Porsche back from being available in most video games, with the German brand being mostly relegated to the Need For Speed series. Thankfully in recent years Porsche has returned to games like Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo in a big way, and the company has expanded beyond…

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[VIDEO] C7 Corvette Z06 Takes On All Comers at Island Dragway’s Test and Tune

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 3:30pm

This Arctic White C7 Corvette Z06 makes quick work out of most of these competitors during Island Dragway's recent test and tune.

Continue reading [VIDEO] C7 Corvette Z06 Takes On All Comers at Island Dragway’s Test and Tune at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

The Joyful Mechanical Design of Akira Toriyama

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 3:23pm

Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball, to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so many…

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Flying Sure Is Scary These Days

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 3:07pm

So far, 2024 really hasn’t been the year for air travel. In January alone there was the Japan Airlines fire, the Boeing 737 Max 9 that lost its door plug mid-flight, the discovery of more loose door plugs on other 737 Max 9s, a cockpit windshield that cracked mid-flight, a 747 shooting sparks through the air when one…

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BaT Finds: Blacktech Project Forged Carbon-Fiber ’69 Camaro For Sale

Corvettes Online News Feed - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 2:43pm
This gorgeous first-gen Camaro is currently for sale on Bring A Trailer. This is your chance to own a one-of-a-kind carbon fiber pro-tourer.

Even The Geneva Auto Show Was Kind Of A Bummer

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 2:33pm

Last week the 2024 edition of the Geneva International Motor Show took place in the halls of Palexpo, like it has for a 120 year-plus history. Except this time the show was fundamentally different. 200,000 visitors were expected over the course of the 2024 show. A few short years ago in 2019 roughly 600,000 visitors…

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Corvettes for Sale: 2018 Corvette Z06 that was Previously a GM Show Car is on Bring a Trailer

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 2:18pm

This Corvette Racing Yellow 2018 Corvette Z06 offered for sale on Bring a Trailer was previously a GM Show Car and it's loaded with options that featured an original $107K MSRP.

Continue reading Corvettes for Sale: 2018 Corvette Z06 that was Previously a GM Show Car is on Bring a Trailer at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Bike Lanes Are Good For Business, Actually, And Everyone Who Says Otherwise Is Wrong

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 1:10pm

Bike lanes are obviously good for cyclists, as they make it safer to ride and encourage people to make more trips on two wheels. More people riding instead of driving is also better for the environment and cuts down on noise pollution from cars. Still, since bike lanes often replace street parking, it’s understandable…

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Rivian R2, 2024 Dodge Charger, electric Range Rover Velar successor: The Week In Reverse

Motor Authority - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 1:00pm
The Rivian R2 debuted, the 2024 Dodge Charger's powertrain details emerged, and we spotted the electric Range Rover Velar successor. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The Rivian R2 debuted with seating for five and two rows of seats that fold completely flat. When it arrives in 2026, the R2 will come with single-, dual-, or...

Lotus Emira Finally Cleared For Sale In U.S. After Three Years

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:50pm

When we first drove the Lotus Emira, we found it to be an absolute delight to drive. It’s not cheap, but then again, neither is the Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0. It’s also absolutely gorgeous, which never hurts. And with a Toyota-sourced engine and manual transmission, at least mechanically speaking, it should be relatively…

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Got a 2023 Corvette Stingray? Here’s What Track Rats Need to Know Before Adding Two Quarts to the DCT

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:45pm

Chevrolet made a mid-year production update to the 2023 Corvette Stingray's transmission pans so that they no longer require the additional 2-quarts of fluid before taking the car to the track. Here are the VIN break points for which cars got the updated DCT.

Continue reading Got a 2023 Corvette Stingray? Here’s What Track Rats Need to Know Before Adding Two Quarts to the DCT at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Toyota’s Real Life Pokémon Motorbike Will Let You Ride A Miraidon

Jalopnik - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:10pm

Toyota may have made a name for itself building sensible, reliable family haulers that can last for up to a million miles, but the company is really full of big kids at its heart. Case in point, the Japanese automaker has partnered with Pokémon to create a real life Miraidon motorbike from Pokémon Violet.

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March 2024 Corvette Allocations Sent to Dealers

Corvette Blogger - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:00pm

Dealers will be kicking off another round of 2024 Corvette orders on Thursday March 14th as dealers received new allocation numbers from General Motors yesterday.

Continue reading March 2024 Corvette Allocations Sent to Dealers at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

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