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At $26,000, Is This 1986 Spartan II A Blast From The Past?

Jalopnik - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 8:00am

The ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice Spartan II says that the car has been sitting in a garage for more than a decade, and hence needs a thorough going over before hitting the road. Let’s see if its price needs a going over as well.

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Airlines Angry At Europe For Forcing Them To Be More Sustainable

Jalopnik - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 7:30am

The comprehensive push for more sustainable transportation has deservedly resulted in government action. The aviation sector hasn’t been any different, and the European Union has agreed to a binding mandate requiring the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). However, many airlines have questioned the EU’s direction…

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Fiat revives Topolino nameplate for Citroën Ami clone

Motor Authority - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 7:00am
Rumors of a modern Fiat Topolino has circulated for years and last week a modern iteration of the iconic nameplate arrived in the form of a rebadged version of the Ami minicar launched in 2022 by fellow Stellantis brand Citroën. Topolino, which in Italian roughly translates to “little mouse,” was the name attached to the original...

China Sees 421,329 Percent Growth In EV Sales Since 2010

Jalopnik - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 7:00am

Electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly common sight on American roads, even in places that aren’t historic EV strongholds like California and New England. However, if you think increasing adoption in the US is a big deal, then hold on to your butt. China — the world’s largest car market — is adopting EVs at a…

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Here's What's Keeping You From Buying An EV

Jalopnik - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 6:30am

It looks as if a lot of you are holding out on buying an EV. Given both the current state of the country’s infrastructure and how the new vehicle market is with both price and vehicle availability, its not surprising. While everyone had their own reasons of course, those reasons were mostly the same across the board:…

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Ferrari's EV plant to be completed by mid-2024

Motor Authority - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 6:00am
Ferrari plans to complete construction next June of an additional plant at its Maranello headquarters to build its first electric vehicle, CEO Benedetto Vigna said on Monday during an investor conference organized by Bloomberg. Referred to as the “e-building,” the plant will build future EVs from the brand, in addition to models...

Pickup Truck Sales Carry Ford And Chevrolet's Brand Loyalty

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 5:00pm

American manufacturers sell a ton of trucks. Between Ford, Chevy, and GMC, automakers sold over 1.4 million trucks in 2022. And many of these buyers are extremely loyal. That loyalty extends to the automakers as well. When it comes to trucks, Ford and Chevy know what they’re doing and they know their buyer base. But…

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Chevy Says Goodbye To The Sixth Generation Camaro With Blacked-Out Collector's Edition

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 4:00pm

Chevrolet is getting ready to say goodbye to the sixth-generation Camaro. To commemorate the occasion, Chevy is bestowing the 2024 Camaro — the final model year — with a special Collector’s Edition version of the car. The option package gives cars a new black paint, special wheels, and a number of other extras. It’ll…

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[PODCAST] Corvette Today Visits the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Corvette Blogger - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 3:57pm

Steve Garrett visited the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance for the reunion of the three 1960 Cunningham Corvette Le Mans Racers and this episode of Corvette Today recaps the visit to The Amelia.

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Corvette Racing at Le Mans: Setting the Stage

Corvette Blogger - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 3:34pm

Corvette Racing went through its paces Sunday to wrap up its preparations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans with six hours of running around the famous 8.5-mile track.

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Accessible Citroën Ami Concept Proves It’s A Friend For All

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 3:30pm

By now you should all know that the Citroën Ami is the ultimate friend-shaped car. The cutesy quadricycle has space for two, a top speed of just 30 mph and a look that’s so adorable I just want to smush its nose. It also spawned an off-road model, a Fiat-styled twin and now an accessible Ami created for drivers who…

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U.S. Recovered 'Intact And Partially Intact Vehicles' Of Non-Human Origin: Whistleblower

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 3:00pm

An absolutely bonkers report out Monday from the news outlet Debrief details the efforts of a former U.S. intelligence agent to bring to light an 80-plus-year cover up about the truth about UFOs or, as they are now known, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.

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GM CEO Mary Barra Says EVs Under $40,000 Aren't Profitable, Sells Them Anyway

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 2:45pm

Several governments have vowed to ban the sale of internal combustion vehicles at some point in the 2030s. However, that goal is contingent on automakers producing affordable electric cars for everyone to purchase. General Motors CEO Mary Barra has stated that she believes cheap EVs won’t become as profitable as…

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India's Deadliest Train Crash In Two Decades Kills 275, Injures Over 1,200

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 2:35pm

A railway crash involving two passenger trains and one freight train killed 275 people and injured more than 1,200 on Friday in eastern India. That night, a passenger train traveling at 128 kilometers per hour (80 mph) slammed into a stationary freight train, causing various coach cars to derail and crash into a…

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Ultimate Fathers Day Gift Guide: Camping Essentials

Corvettes Online News Feed - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 2:20pm
This list of Fathers Day camping gifts and essentials will elevate his next campout from a primitive dirt nap to a premium plush outdoor living environment.

Jalopnik Investigates: I Need To Find The NYPD ACAB Pride Cop Car

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 2:16pm

Sometimes coincidences are a little too good to be true. Take this NYPD Ford Explorer patrol car that’s all decked out for Pride Month, for example. On the surface, it looks like standard-fare performative activism from the largest police department in the U.S., but you need to take another look. Do you see those four…

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LA's Homeless Are Relying On RVs For Shelter Via 'VanLords'

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 2:13pm

Los Angeles has the unfortunate distinction of having the largest homeless population in the U.S. According to a report done in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, just over 65,000 individuals are homeless in LA. Some have attempted to find means to get a roof over their heads, and one option…

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2024 Chevy Camaro to bow out with Collector's Edition package

Motor Authority - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 2:00pm
The current sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro bows out with the 2024 model year, and while Chevy hasn't announced a retirement of the nameplate, there isn't a direct successor in sight. To mark the end of the current car's run, Chevy will celebrate with a special Collector's Edition package available on the 1LT, LT1, SS, and ZL1 grades. The...

Tourists Put A Baby Elk In Their Car And Turned It In To The Police

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 1:04pm

You know that saying, “Take only pictures, leave only footprints?” It’s corny, but is a pretty good rule to follow when you’re exploring the unadulterated wilderness of America’s national parks. However, the old adage is not as clear of a guidance for everyone as officials at Yellowstone National Park have been forced…

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GM Spending $1.7 Billion On Heavy Duty Truck Plants To Boost Production

Jalopnik - Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:45pm

General Motors is planning to invest over $1 billion to retool and upgrade two of its manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan. According to a statement from GM, the move is in preparation for the next generation of its internal combustion heavy-duty trucks.

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