Big news for electric vehicles (EVs) in India! Hyundai and Kia, two major carmakers, just joined forces with an Indian company called Exide Energy Solutions. This partnership paves the way for building batteries for electric…
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Australian EV Charging Leader Tritium Enters Administration Amid Nasdaq Struggles
Tritium, a prominent Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment manufacturer, has announced its insolvency after facing significant challenges in the US market. The company, which once thrived in the EV sector, has filed for administration,…
O.J. Simpson’s Ford Bronco: A Historic 2-Hour Chase with 20 Police Cars
O.J. Simpson’s white Ford Bronco SUV became iconic during a two-hour police chase in 1994. The chase ensued after Simpson fled, with his friend driving, following his being charged with the murder of his ex-wife…
Lagos Police Arrest Driver for Cramming 15 Children into Overloaded Vehicle, Four Found Locked in Trunk
The Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad recently arrested a driver who had crammed fifteen children into a Volkswagen Passat station wagon. Disturbingly, four of these children were found locked in the car’s boot,…
Customs Boss Tries Nigerian-Made Truck, Backs Local Cars
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, recently endorsed locally-made vehicles after test-driving a Maxus pickup truck marketed by Mikano Motors. During Mikano’s visit to Customs headquarters in Abuja on April 17th, Adeniyi…
Man Stuck on N800m Rolls-Royce Ghost During Dubai Flood
Several Rolls-Royce luxury vehicles, including a Ghost sedan valued at N800 million, succumbed to flooding in various parts of the United Arab Emirates, notably Dubai. The calamitous event submerged numerous high-end automobiles, comprising six Cullinan…
February Sees 11.9% Jump in Air Cargo Demand – African and Middle Eastern Airlines Lead Growth
In February 2024, the air cargo industry witnessed a significant surge in demand, with a remarkable 11.9% increase in Cargo Tonne Kilometres (CTK) compared to the previous year, totaling 19.7 billion CTK for the month.…
Automakers GM and Ford Embrace Gas Trucks Amid EV Market Slowdown
When General Motors (GM) and Ford report their earnings next week, they’ll face a common challenge: explaining to investors how they plan to grow profits when the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows down. Over…
Clean Machine Makes a Cross-Border Journey! Electric Semi Truck Arrives in Mexico
A giant electric semi truck just made history by crossing the border from the United States into Mexico. This is the first time a heavy-duty electric semi has ever hauled a normal load across the…
Electric Vehicle Maker NIO Debunks Layoff Rumors
Rumors swirling online about a fresh round of layoffs have been debunked by the company itself. This comes after a wave of job cuts hit the electric vehicle (EV) industry recently. Back in November, NIO…
Autopia Gets a Charge As Disneyland Is Going Electric with Classic Ride
Remember that rumbling about gas-powered cars at Disneyland’s Autopia ride? Well, buckle up for a change of pace! Environmental groups have been pushing for a greener Autopia experience, and it looks like their voices have…
Advanced Warfare: AeroVironment’s Precision Drone Deployed
During global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, drones have emerged as pivotal assets in modern warfare. Among them, loitering munitions have gained prominence for their ability to track and engage targets with precision.…
Kia’s Game Changer: Affordable EV Aims To Rule The Road
Kia isn’t just setting their sights on one affordable electric car, and they’re aiming for a whole fleet. The upcoming Kia EV3, a subcompact crossover, is just the beginning. Kia wants to be a major…
Kanye Joins Cybertruck Owners, Signals Shift in Automotive Taste
Joining the elite club of celebrity Cybertruck owners, rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has acquired his futuristic ride. Since the inception of Tesla’s Cybertruck deliveries in late 2023, enthusiasts and supporters have eagerly awaited…
Jake Finch Dominates Talladega ARCA Race, Leading Every Lap
In the ARCA Menards Series race, Finch secured pole position and maintained a strong lead throughout the 76-lap event. Despite the absence of cautions, the field remained largely single-file, with little disruption to Finch’s dominance.…
IndyCar at Long Beach: Kirkwood Leads Second Practice with Late Sprint
The practice session for the upcoming race saw intense competition as drivers vied for the top spot on the leaderboard. Kirkwood, the defending race winner, emerged victorious with a blistering lap time of 1m06.4731s, leading…
Fuoco Reveals Strategy Behind Memorable WEC Imola Pole Lap
During the decisive Hyperpole session, the Italian driver piloting the factory #50 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar discussed how completing two warmup laps proved pivotal in securing his first pole position since the previous year’s…
San Francisco Tow Truck Incident: Shocking Encounter Leaves Couple Shaken
A chilling incident transpired in San Francisco involving a tow truck and a Toyota at a red light. The driver and his wife found themselves sandwiched between the tow truck and a car behind them,…
Reviewing the Insane Power of the 12-Rotor Engine
In the segment of fast cars, one man is taking things to a whole new level with his 12-rotor engine project. Rob Dahm, a car enthusiast, is working on building this massive engine, and it’s…
Plans for Washington’s Biggest Wind Farm Take a Turn: Project Shrinks by Half
The Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center was set to be a massive project worth $1.7 billion, boasting wind turbines, solar farms, and battery storage. However, its size was recently cut in half! The project has…
Peugeot Worries Over Imola Qualifying with Redesigned 9X8 Car
Jean-Eric Vergne expressed satisfaction with the performance of himself and the Peugeot Sport team despite finishing 15th in the opening qualifying session, five places shy of the Hyperpole final cut-off. He emphasized that they maximized…
Norway Plugs into the Future As Contract Signed for Country’s First Offshore Wind Farm
The country just signed a contract to build its very first commercial offshore wind farm. This is a major step forward in their journey towards renewable energy. The wind farm, called Sørlige Nordsjø 2 (Southern…
WRC Croatia: Neuville Stays Ahead of Evans with Slim Lead
Saturday’s rally stages were a battleground for the leading contenders, with Hyundai’s Neuville and Toyota’s Evans engaged in a relentless duel. The day saw constant lead changes and a narrow margin between the two, never…
US Closes the Gap Between Gas Stations and EV Chargers
The number of fast charging stations in the US is growing rapidly. A recent analysis found that nearly 600 new stations came online in just the first three months of 2024 – that’s a 7.6%…
Tesla’s Top Shareholder Rejects Elon Musk’s Big Payday
Tesla’s top individual investor, Leo Koguan, isn’t happy with CEO Elon Musk’s massive $55 billion pay package. Koguan has decided to vote against it. You might not recognize the name, but Koguan is a big…
