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At $3,700, Is This 1995 Subaru SVX A Weirdly Good Deal?

Jalopnik - Wed, 11/29/2023 - 8:00am

As today’s Nice Price or No Dice SVX proves, Subaru used to do oddball really well. Let’s see if this callback to the company’s wilder days comes with a price that’s not too crazy.

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Porsche honors first 911 Turbo with latest Sonderwunsch car

Motor Authority - Wed, 11/29/2023 - 7:00am
Porsche rolled out a 911 Turbo customized via its in-house personalization program known as Sonderwunsch at a festival held in Dubai last weekend. It joined a Sonderwunsch customized Panamera that was also shown in Shanghai. The unique 911 Turbo, based on the current 992 generation, was commissioned by Porsche's division responsible for the Middle...

Lotus rolls out 450-kw EV fast charger

Motor Authority - Wed, 11/29/2023 - 6:00am
Lotus is committed to becoming a pure electric brand by 2028, and as part of the commitment the automaker is investing in charging infrastructure to help make the transition to electric power more convenient for owners. Lotus has developed its own DC fast chargers and has already installed them at locations in China. Lotus isn't building its own...

2025 Audi S5 Sportback spied at the 'Ring

Motor Authority - Wed, 11/29/2023 - 1:45am
Prototypes for the next generation of Audi's A5 Sportback have been spotted, in sporty S5 guise. The current A5 line arrived in 2016, as 2018 models. The redesigned generation, including the S5 Sportback, should arrive early next year, as 2025 models. The S5 Sportback prototypes are heavily camouflaged but the general shape of the vehicle and some...

Replace That Worn Rag Joint With A Stout Borgeson Universal

Corvettes Online News Feed - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 5:11pm
Many steering shaft rag joints have succumbed to wear and the elements. This simple upgrade to a Borgeson universal restores a solid link.

Lotus Debuts Futureproof High-Speed EV Charging Stations Coming To Europe And China

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 5:07pm

Charging infrastructure and range anxiety are two huge roadblocks impeding the mass adoption of EVs, and Lotus aims to nullify them both with the reveal of three new charging systems, the fastest of which is capable of adding over 88 miles of range in five minutes.

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Malaysian Elephant Herd Tramples Car After Driver Hits Baby Elephant

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 4:32pm

Here in the U.S., there’s always the risk of a deer damaging your car or a bear breaking in to drink your soda, but you don’t exactly have to worry about anything actually attacking your car while you’re driving. That’s not the case in a country such as Malaysia where they have elephants, and one driver recently found…

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What's Your Auto Recall Horror Story?

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 4:29pm

Last year was one of the biggest on record for automotive recalls. The industry blamed supply chain issues and worker shortages for the shoddy build quality that caused many of the recalls. Then again, OEMs were compelled to keep churning parts to build cars for record profits, which the auto industry has lately seen.

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Tired Of Waiting For Your Cybertruck? You Can Now Lease A Rivian R1T

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 3:38pm

Rivian finally started offering leases for its electric R1T pickup in 14 states on Monday, and these leases are eligible for the full $7500 federal EV lease credit – in contrast to the $3750 credit that Rivian buyers are eligible for.

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Cut Through A-Pillars Like Butter With This Gun-Powder-Fired 'Jaws Of Life' Tool

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 3:24pm

First responders know that every second matters when it comes to extracting an injured person from a crashed car. Currently, most municipalities train their firefighters, EMTs, and police on a hydraulic cutting and spreading tool known colloquially as the ‘jaws of life.’ These require an on-scene generator to run the…

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Sheeple Blindly Follow Google Maps Into Desert Road Nightmare (Update)

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 2:19pm

We’ve seen it happen too many times before. People blindly follow GPS directions from apps like Google Maps or Waze, only to then find themselves in sticky or dangerous situations. And now it’s happened again. SFGate reports that a group of cars got led into the California desert because Google Maps directed them to…

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Even A Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Can't Mess With San Francisco Parking Enforcement

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 2:18pm

There have been a lot of Tesla Cybertruck ‘release candidates’ on the back of tow trucks lately, but they’ve all been related to breakdowns. This time a Cybertruck driver parked in the wrong place and the city of San Francisco brought down its fist of righteous retribution to enact justice. If you’ve ever parked in…

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The First All-New Toyota Tacoma In Over Eight Years Starts At $32,995

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 2:02pm

Toyota seems to be very aware of just how anticipated and popular the 2024 Tacoma is going to be. It’s trickled out information about the truck for months now. Probably the most anticipated information – just how much this thing is going to cost – is finally here. The 2024 Tacoma starts at $32,995, including a $1,495…

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The Director Who Scammed Netflix Started His Career Making Car Commercials

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 1:57pm

A lot has come out in the last week about director Carl Erik Rinsch and his ill-fated short-form science fiction television series for Netflix called “Conquest.” While the man’s world has seemingly fallen apart in the last two years, with a divorce, alleged amphetamine addiction, and multi-million dollar arbitration…

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Multiple 2010-2012 BMWs recalled because engines could stall

Motor Authority - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 1:45pm
BMW has issued a recall on multiple vehicles due to an issue with the cars' variable camshaft timing systems, which could result in an engine stalling. The recall affects the 1-Series Coupe, 1-Series Convertible, 3-Series, and 3-Series Convertible from the 2010-2012 model years, as well as the 3-Series Sports Wagon, 3-Series Coupe, 5-Series, X3...

The 2024 Corvette E-Ray is Competing for Road and Track’s Performance Car of the Year

Corvette Blogger - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 1:23pm

The 2024 Corvette E-Ray has been announced to be one of the contenders for the coveted Road & Track Performance Car of the Year Award. Check out the other contenders here!

Continue reading The 2024 Corvette E-Ray is Competing for Road and Track’s Performance Car of the Year at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Carriage Horse Breaks Free In Manhattan And Hits Four Cars Before Being Recaptured

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:40pm

The driver of one of New York City’s horse-drawn carriages had a problem with the vehicle’s canopy on Sunday, and when he tried to fix it, the horse took that as an opportunity to break free of its chains and escape. Unfortunately for the carriage driver, he ended up getting dragged behind the horse while it fled, PIX1…

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GIVING TUESDAY: Fund a Field Trip to the National Corvette Museum

Corvette Blogger - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:34pm

Today is GIVING TUESDAY and we encourage you to support your favorite non-profits on this day and we are proud to lead the way by making a $500 donation to "Fund a Field Trip" for students to visit the National Corvette Museum.

Continue reading GIVING TUESDAY: Fund a Field Trip to the National Corvette Museum at Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle.

Pilot Sentenced For Decapitating Skydiver Who Just Jumped Out Of His Plane

Jalopnik - Tue, 11/28/2023 - 12:26pm

A French pilot was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after he decapitated a skydiver who had just jumped out of his plane with a wing, according to The BBC. The Montauban criminal court gave the pilot a one year suspended prison sentence for the July 2018 accidental beheading of 40-year-old Nicolas Glay.

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