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14 Oct 2022, 10:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service was seen mostly as a strange thing until the war in Ukraine proved its military value. After gaining global recognition, SpaceX is now backing out, saying it can no longer fund the service for the ...
14 Oct 2022, 08:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla announced it would start Semi deliveries to Pepsi on December 1, ending a long-time drama regarding its new-product pipeline. Even so, the EV maker is not done with testing the Semi, as proven in a recent video. This time, the truck appears t...
13 Oct 2022, 15:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Those who love adventuring in unpopulated areas usually choose a thoroughbred off-roader or an overland camper. The seller of this modified Toyota 4Runner chose the former but spared no effort in making it a great camping companion. Toyota 4Runn...
13 Oct 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many thought the first electric pickup trucks could finally spark the EV revolution that Americans were reluctant to embrace. Judging by the reactions to the first towing tests, this was not the case. Watch how the GMC Hummer EV and the Ford F-150 ...
13 Oct 2022, 11:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Engineers are struggling to make the combustion engine run purely on hydrogen, but scientists believe there is an easier way. Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney have retrofitted a diesel engine to burn 90% hydrogen and ...
13 Oct 2022, 10:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen has yet to offer a camper version of its electric van ID. Buzz, but the aftermarket companies are already on it. Ququq was the first company to introduce a camper kit for the ID. Buzz and is now ready to start selling it for $2,700. A...
13 Oct 2022, 08:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Soon after Tesla Model Y excelled in Euro NCAP tests, achieving the highest score of any vehicle ever tested, doubts were cast about the results. White hacker @greentheonly found evidence that the cars used for tests had modified software. Euro NCA...
12 Oct 2022, 17:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A good Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia is something that one should never let go of. This 1983 example selling on Bring a Trailer comes with all the goodies, is in excellent shape, and features an interesting engine swap. Volkswagen Vanagon Westfal...
12 Oct 2022, 16:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most of us think of ourselves as the better drivers on the road, but the truth is sometimes harder to stomach. A recent study shows the states and cities with the worst drivers in the U.S. and what car brands they drive. Almost everyone thinks t...
12 Oct 2022, 15:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian spooked investors when it recalled every vehicle ever produced due to a steering knuckle problem. It turns out that the market has overreacted to the news, as the problem only takes two minutes to fix. When Rivian announced that it’...
12 Oct 2022, 11:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The next-generation Volkswagen Passat will only be offered as a Variant station wagon in Europe alongside its sister Skoda Octavia. The new model, which should be known as the B9, will launch next year with a longer wheelbase and a large engine ass...
12 Oct 2022, 09:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The latest Euro NCAP test round shows how car safety has improved, with no less than eight models achieving the maximum five-star safety grades. The Mercedes EQE leads the pack, continuing the streak of other EQ models tested before. Car safety ...
12 Oct 2022, 08:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / For all exotic models that sell out in hours, you can bet there’ll be almost as many available on the used-car market and auction websites. This 50-mile Rivian R1S Launch Edition selling on Cars & Bids is one good example. The past two...
11 Oct 2022, 16:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Toyota Land Cruiser J40 was a blatant copy of the Jeep CJ, but it was so good that it made history. This 1971 FJ40, which is the designation for the U.S.-bound model, has a nice surprise under the hood, cementing its American ties. Toyota la...
11 Oct 2022, 14:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is expected to start the Cybertruck production next year, and IDRA’s 9,000-ton die-casting machines are crucial for building the truck’s body. According to a video posted on IDRA’s YouTube channel, the biggest Giga Press has...
11 Oct 2022, 12:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / No current automated driving system on the market can drive a car without the driver’s supervision. Yet, many drivers leave their partially-automated vehicles in charge of driving most of the time. A recent IIHS study shows that Tesla drivers...
11 Oct 2022, 11:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is the number one EV maker in the world, but its sales in Europe have not been that good. Things are about to change, though, as we see Tesla wiping the floor with Volkswagen in its home country in September, and not just for the electric veh...
11 Oct 2022, 09:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian owners have been surprised by a change in servicing policy, which would make them pay a towing fee when getting their vehicles to a service center. In certain conditions, this also applies to cars requiring repairs under warranty. Last we...
11 Oct 2022, 07:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Technology can save lives, and the safety assist systems on modern vehicles prove this. But when the technology is rushed to market, things can go wrong, becoming a nuisance at best and public danger at worst. When the iPhone 14 launched in Sept...
10 Oct 2022, 16:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Americans only recently started to see Toyota HiAce examples entering the market as JDM imports, and they’re already in love with these vans. This 1991 example is in perfect mechanical shape and comes with its own coffee machine. The f...