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[PODCAST] Corvette News and Headlines with CorvetteBlogger on the Corvette Today Podcast

Corvette Blogger - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 3:17pm

It's a news and headlines edition of the Corvette Today Podcast as I join your host Steve Garrett to discuss the latest news in the Corvette Nation.

Continue reading [PODCAST] Corvette News and Headlines with CorvetteBlogger on the Corvette Today Podcast at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

This Brave Soul Is Using A Fisker Ocean As A New York City Taxi

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 1:35pm

Driving a Fisker Ocean in 2025 is a risky proposition. When the cars were new, they were hideously unreliable from the factory. Now, Fisker has gone away and, for the most part, owners are on their own when it comes to repairs and maintenance. Because of that, you’d think they’d try to really take care of their…

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Audi Already Gives Up On Naming Structure That Confused Everybody

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:01pm

Not every idea is a winner, and that’s exactly what Audi realized with its last naming scheme. EVs were represented by even numbers and everything else got an odd number. It confused people and nobody wants to be more confused than they already are. That’s why the automaker has thankfully decided to dump the whole…

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Ford Wants An Off-Road 'Standalone Supercar' Raptor

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 11:41am

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants to turn the company into “the Porsche of off-road.” What does that actually mean? Well, that plan might start with the latest concept Farley floated to reporters: An off-road Raptor supercar, not based on any existing Ford model.

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China Creates Rocket Fuel In Orbit With Just Carbon Dioxide, Water And Electricity

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 11:25am

Space is the only place where rocket fuel could be more precious than water. The China Manned Space Agency announced last month that taikonauts on the ongoing Shenzhou-19 mission successfully produced oxygen and ethylene, a key ingredient for rocket fuel. The process was the first-ever in-orbit demonstration of…

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Risk Of Falling Space Junk Hitting A Plane Is Only Increasing

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 11:15am

Scientists predict that there are currently more than 30,000 pieces of space junk orbiting above the Earth, and some are large enough to make their way back down to dry land with little warning. On average this happens about once every day, but that rate could rise as private space travel ramps up. Aviation safety…

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Medical Jet Was In The Air For Less Than A Minute Before Crashing, Killing 7

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 11:00am

A medical plane crashed in Pennsylvania on Friday just moments after it had taken off from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance reportedly hit a gas line when it crashed in the Castor Gardens neighborhood, killing all six people onboard and one person on the ground.

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Video: Getting Project LS5.0 Ready For The Engine Dyno

Corvettes Online News Feed - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:40am
We put the finishing touches on project LS5.0 to get it ready for the dyno. With a powerful ECU, reliable injectors, and a little carbon fiber bling, this engine is ready to make noise.

BRP Hot Rods Makes LS And LT Swaps Easier

Corvettes Online News Feed - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:40am
BRP Hot Rods unveils new performance headers solutions. Simplified your swap with superior results.

Audi abandons naming strategy that splits EV, ICE cars

Motor Authority - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:30am
Audi introduced a new naming strategy in 2023 to better differentiate between models equipped with internal-combustion engines and those powered purely by batteries. Under the strategy, models with gas or diesel engines, including hybrids, were to use an odd number in their names, while EVs would use an even number. However, on Monday, Audi...

What's The Better Tokyo Car: A Lifted Hummer H2 Or A Lowered Hummer H2?

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:30am

Living in Los Angeles I often feel spoiled by how varied and fantastic the car culture is here. On a simple drive to the grocery store you can see something rare or weird or both; cars and coffee meets would be world-class car shows anywhere else. But LA pales in comparison to Tokyo, which I believe has the greatest…

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Automakers Plan To Build More Cheap Cars Because We're All Poor Now

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:25am

Automakers may have finally realized that we’re all out of money, so they’re now apparently planning on bringing back cheaper cars. The plan is to do this through lower-end trims, value-focused special editions and even reviving cheap dead vehicles from their pasts. It’s welcome news for folks who see the average…

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Ruf wants to brighten the lives of 993 Porsche 911 owners

Motor Authority - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:00am
Classic cars can be a joy to drive. The sounds, the smells, and the tactile feel of the materials are all sensations that new cars can't beat. However, the fun usually stops when the sun goes down, and you realize there's nothing nostalgic about old headlight technology. Ruf, a niche German sports car manufacturer that also specializes in upgrades...

Canada’s Auto Industry Could ‘Shut Down Within A Week' As Trump Admits Tariff War Will Hit Americans

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 10:00am

Good morning! It’s Monday, February 3, 2025, 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.

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Back in Black! Win These Two Corvettes & $60K Cash in the 18th Annual Corvette Dream Giveaway!

Corvette Blogger - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 9:48am

The 2025 Corvette Dream Giveaway is back for its 18th year and you can win both a 2025 Corvette Z06 and a 1964 Corvette Restomod, plus $60,000 to pay the winner's taxes!

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Elon Musk Chose The Spot For Tesla's Charging Port Because Of The Layout Of His Garage

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 9:30am

Since the original Model S debuted, all Tesla charging ports are in a deliberate spot on the left rear corner. Tesla Superchargers being designed for that location, making them a pain to park at or use in other electric cars thanks to the placement and length of the charging cords. Why did Tesla choose that particular…

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What Does Your Car Need Before Spring?

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 9:00am

We all love a winter project, don’t we? Something to occupy our time and minds during those long, cold months, so we don’t start clawing at the furniture out of boredom. It’s necessary enrichment for auto enthusiasts who live in northern climates, but we’re also prone to biting off more than we can chew — starting on…

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At $105,000, Is This 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom A Sublime Steal?

Jalopnik - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 8:00am

Today’s Nice Price of No Dice Rolls is noteworthy for its ostentatious physical presence and an unapologetic addiction to its drug of choice—premium petrol. While like new, time and depreciation have made this Phantom much more affordable. Let’s see if it’s affordable enough.

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1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 grand prix car nets $54M at auction

Motor Authority - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 7:30am
A rare Mercedes-Benz has sold at auction for almost $54 million The car is a W196 Grand Prix car raced by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss The car was sold by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum which is raising funds for its upkeep and expansion A new record price has been set for a Grand Prix race car, one that's unlikely to be rivaled...

Ford mulls standalone Raptor supercar

Motor Authority - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 7:00am
Ford says it's considering a standalone off-roader Ford Raptor T1+ Dakar Rally contender may hint at the type of vehicle Ford is considering Ford wouldn't be the first to launch a rally raid-style vehicle for the road The success of Ford's Raptor-branded performance off-road vehicles, based on workhorses like the Ranger and F-150, has led the...

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