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The E60 BMW 5 Series’ Design Was Way Ahead of Its Time and I’m About to Prove It
The E60 BMW 5 Series’ Design Was Way Ahead of Its Time and I’m About to Prove It

28 Aug 2022, 11:56 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / When it first came out back in 2003, the E60-generation BMW 5 Series was heavily criticized for its appearance, especially when compared to the E39

 
Unintended Consequences of California's ICE Ban
Unintended Consequences of California's ICE Ban

28 Aug 2022, 09:19 UTC · By: Matt DeLorenzo / There are many ramifications related to this rather strict measure, and not all of them involve California or ICE cars exclusively

 
Can We Agree That Sideshows Have Lost the Plot of Being a Car Enthusiast?
Can We Agree That Sideshows Have Lost the Plot of Being a Car Enthusiast?

27 Aug 2022, 20:42 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Back in the day, young (and broke) car enthusiasts used to hang out in parking lots and have their "sideshows." Today's events have no link to those

 
Audi Can't Be Just an F1 Engine Supplier
Audi Can't Be Just an F1 Engine Supplier

27 Aug 2022, 14:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / There’s a good chance Audi (and Porsche) will turn F1 into an even more dramatic competition. But can it be done only by supplying powertrains?

 
Old-School Automotive Events Are Never Going to Be the Same, That's Crystal Clear
Old-School Automotive Events Are Never Going to Be the Same, That's Crystal Clear

27 Aug 2022, 10:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / From fabled classic car Holy Grails to ultra-exclusive hypercars, the Monterey Car Week 2022 had it all and showed the auto show future will be reimagined

 
"Tesla About to Hit a Small Child Mannequin" Meme Contest
"Tesla About to Hit a Small Child Mannequin" Meme Contest

26 Aug 2022, 16:01 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / User OptimusMax from Reddit posted in r/photoshopbattles an image of what looks like a Tesla about to hit a child-like mannequin, for photoshop contest

 
The Curious Case of the Alleged $30,000 Chevy Volt Battery Replacement Bill
The Curious Case of the Alleged $30,000 Chevy Volt Battery Replacement Bill

26 Aug 2022, 12:10 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / A user on Reddit claims that a Chevy dealership charged $30,000 for a 2012 Volt battery replacement. Other users from the comment section don't believe the user

 
People Need to Stop Talking Smack About NASA's SLS Rocket, at Least Let it Launch First
People Need to Stop Talking Smack About NASA's SLS Rocket, at Least Let it Launch First

26 Aug 2022, 22:26 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Before you call the SLS rocket an overpriced, overhyped bucket of bolts, we implore you to at least let the gosh darn thing lift off the pad before you judge

 
Verticalization May Be the Root of Tesla's Most Significant Issues
Verticalization May Be the Root of Tesla's Most Significant Issues

26 Aug 2022, 09:33 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Pointed as a major competitive advantage, it may be what led the EV maker to present so many quality problems and safety concerns.

 
Don’t Gloat Over the Sinking of the Superyacht My Saga
Don’t Gloat Over the Sinking of the Superyacht My Saga

25 Aug 2022, 09:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Reports in the local media link the superyacht to Gennady Ayvazyan, spawning talk of insurance fraud. The only certainty is that the vessel is a complete loss

 
Steven Spielberg Burns $116K Worth of Jet Fuel in 2 Months, Is Terrified of Climate Change
Steven Spielberg Burns $116K Worth of Jet Fuel in 2 Months, Is Terrified of Climate Change

23 Aug 2022, 06:53 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Billionaire filmmaker is being called out as an eco-hypocrite, after flight data shows he makes frequent use of his private jet, while lecturing others

 
The Case for Andretti Joining Formula One
The Case for Andretti Joining Formula One

22 Aug 2022, 15:14 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Michael Andretti goal of entering F1 in 2024 is reaching an inflection point regarding the potential of an additional team adding enough value

 
Tesla's Full-Self Driving v10.69 Update Explained
Tesla's Full-Self Driving v10.69 Update Explained

22 Aug 2022, 07:12 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / After the controversy surrounding the release date of the Tesla FSD Beta v10.69, it's finally here. The list is long, so let's see what it actually says

 
Sadly (or Not), Seems Like the Muscle Car's Fate As We Know It Has Been Sealed
Sadly (or Not), Seems Like the Muscle Car's Fate As We Know It Has Been Sealed

21 Aug 2022, 10:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The latest developments across the American muscle car sector are painting a grim picture for ICE enthusiasts - and stunning scenery for EV lovers

 
Bidirectional Charging Technology: The Way of the Future or a Fad?
Bidirectional Charging Technology: The Way of the Future or a Fad?

21 Aug 2022, 09:54 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Vehicle-to-Grid or V2G is a new technology that just started to show its true potential. One day we all could be powering our houses with our cars

 
Car NFTs Price Tags and Backstories Are Ridiculous
Car NFTs Price Tags and Backstories Are Ridiculous

20 Aug 2022, 11:39 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Ever thought of buying a Lambo? How bout setting one on fire, filming it and then selling the videos as NFT? No, I didn't think so either, yet here we are

 
YouTube Says "No" to Using Kids for FSD Beta Testing, Takes Down Controversial Video
YouTube Says "No" to Using Kids for FSD Beta Testing, Takes Down Controversial Video

20 Aug 2022, 08:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The popular, yet questionable footage has been removed by the popular Google-owned platform. The video, however, is still available online

 
Gas-Powered Enthusiast Cars Are a Dying Breed, Get Them While You Still Can
Gas-Powered Enthusiast Cars Are a Dying Breed, Get Them While You Still Can

15 Aug 2022, 20:31 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The end is nigh. Your favorite gas guzzler might very soon become a fading memory. But there’s still time. You should take advantage of this period

 
Just Maybe the Porsche IPO Gig Is a Bad Idea Right Now
Just Maybe the Porsche IPO Gig Is a Bad Idea Right Now

15 Aug 2022, 15:01 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Questions about autonomy and valuation have cast a shadow on the Volkswagen AG unit's upcoming IPO valuation expectations

 
Ever Dream of Becoming a Car YouTuber? You Might Want to Sit Down for This
Ever Dream of Becoming a Car YouTuber? You Might Want to Sit Down for This

14 Aug 2022, 18:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you thought that becoming a YouTuber and reviewing cars is THE dream job, you might want to read this, as well as watch this video