Ricky Brabec emerged victorious at the 2024 Dakar Rally after executing a strategically flawless performance over the course of 14 days and 12 stages. Maintaining an 11-minute lead over Ross Branch, Brabec showcased remarkable consistency…
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Alex Palou’s Championship Performance in 2023 Sets a New Standard
Palou’s performance in the 17 races was truly remarkable. The Spanish driver secured five wins, 10 podiums, 13 top fives, and 17 top 10s, with none lower than eighth, ultimately clinching his second championship in…
Safely Riding with Additional Vision: The AI-Enhanced Verge Motorcycle
An electric motorcycle capable of accelerating zero to 60mph in just 3.5 seconds and capable of jetting to a top speed of 124mph is a tempting proposition for the thrill-seeking set. But many motorcycle riders also depend on their bikes for their daily commute, sharing city streets and highways with much larger cars, trucks, and
Spanish Motorbike Racer Carles Falcon Passes Away Following Dakar Rally Crash in Saudi Arabia
Jan 15 — Spanish motorcycle rider Carles Falcon has died more than a week after crashing in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, his team said on Monday.Falcon, 45, had been in an induced coma since he was flown to hospital with severe injuries from a fall during the second stage on Jan. 7.Race director
Chicago Supercharger Stations Deal with Dead Tesla Cars Amidst Harsh Cold
A bunch of Tesla vehicles were unable to charge at Supercharger stations across Chicago amid an extreme cold wave. Cars have problems in extreme cold. That’s a fact, regardless of if the vehicle is electric or powered by an internal combustion engine. It’s very common for gas-powered cars not to start in the cold. As
Stellantis Unveils New Chief for North America Operations
In a sudden move, Stellantis, the automaker behind brands like Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat in the U.S., announces a new top man in North America. Effective Feb. 1, Carlos Zarlenga will replace Mark Stewart as North America chief operating officer. The announcement comes a day before Stewart, known for his flashy fashion
Innovation Unveiled: A Comprehensive Recap of Automotive Breakthroughs at CES 2024
The annual CES expo is a wrap for this year, but before we all return to covering the rest of the biz and forget the big themes, here’s a brain dump of a few cool technologies that broke cover or got significant updates at this year’s event, gleaned from briefings and interviews with 40 or
Aston Martin’s Sports Car Transformation Continues with the Revamped Vantage
Aston Martin will reveal its overhauled Vantage on February 12, 2024, and has teased the updated sports car in a pair of videos on its X (formerly Twitter) account. One video shows a seat in the middle of a road with a voiceover by F1 driver Fernando Alonso. The video is captioned “Engineered by real
Sumo Wrestlers Put Toyota’s Latest Luxury SUV to the Challenge
Toyota has revealed a convertible version of its new flagship Century SUV, and is pressing it into duty as a chariot for sumo wrestlers. The brand first teased the droptop in September 2023 during the reveal of the Century SUV. The Japan Sumo Association has confirmed the Century convertible will be used in its parade
The Production of the Apple Car is Approaching Gradually.
Apple has added more drivers to its autonomous vehicle test program as it continues development of its long-awaited, top-secret first car. According to macReports, the company has added 17 additional drivers to test its vehicles. A memo from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) claims Apple, as of January 5, 2024, has 162 drivers
Hyundai Owners Urgently Call for Resolution Regarding Paint Peeling Issues
A number of Hyundai vehicle owners are seeking action over allegedly defective paint jobs that have seen paint peel off. As reported by 7News Australia, around a dozen of Hyundai owners conducted a public protest at Channel 7 head office in Perth, Western Australia late last year to draw attention to the issue. Handle my
Speeding Ticket Blunder in Georgia: No, It’s Not a $1.48 Million Fine
While it’s a common occurrence for speeding drivers to receive fines for breaking traffic laws, one Georgia motorist, Connor Cato, recently found himself facing a staggering $1.48 million ticket for going 90 miles per hour…
The New 2024 BMW X2 Is A Mix of Athleticism and SUV Elegance
BMW’s latest creation, the 2024 X2, stands tall showcasing a sporty, coupe-inspired design distinct from its predecessor. This newly designed marvel is accompanied by the revelation that its eco-friendly sibling, the iX2, won’t journey to…
Updates on the UAW 2023 Strike
As the strike enters its third week, we reflect on the addition of 38 new manufacturing facilities and President Biden’s visit. The UAW’s strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis has only been in place…
Honda Finally Created a V-8 Engine
This new eight-cylinder Honda engine is the company’s first outside of racing. Honda, the automaker that has never produced a V-8 engine for use in any of its road cars, has today introduced a 5.0-liter…
Worst Drivers in American Cities
The worst drivers by city are revealed by insurance statistics, despite the fact that we all believe we deal with the worst drivers. 5th Worst: Fresno, California In some areas of the West, things are…
Best Drivers in American Cities
You might be surprised to learn that, statistically speaking, your city doesn’t top the list of the worst driving cities. Despite numerous examples, improper driving practices are as ubiquitous as driving itself. As a result,…
Honda’s K24 Engine: The four-cylinder powerhouse was a ruthless kingmaker.
Consider creating a hall of fame for engines that have been tuned the most. Six-cylinders like Toyota’s Supra-lative 2JZ-GTE and Nissan’s Godzillic RB26DETT, as well as Chevy’s old-school-meets-new-school LS V-8, immediately come to mind as…
Airstream Trade Wind Trailer: Combines Popular Dimensions with Increased Off-Grid Capabilities.
The answer is to get off the grid. The 2024 Trade Wind Travel, the most autonomous travel trailer in Airstream’s 92-year history, was unveiled on Tuesday. The Airstream Trade Wind is equipped with its largest…
New Honda Mini-E-Cycle Motocompacto: 80s Icon IsRemastered
The Motocompacto, please. It’s a tiny little scooter with handlebars that resembles a flatbed scanner and has the same friendly, futuristic robot appeal as Wall-E from Pixar. It is significantly smaller (and lighter) than many…
Cops Are Called After An EV Charger Gaffe By The Energy Secretary.
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm traveled this summer, like many Americans. Her road trip included a trio of EVs: a Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Bolt, and Ford F-150 Lightning. It was intended to illustrate the…
How the 2024 Acura ZDX’s New Shape Was Achieved
The Cadillac and Acura SUV designers were unaware of one another’s creations until the vehicles’ introductions. When Honda announced it would work with General Motors to build its first electric vehicles under the Honda and…
Actual enormous pet bull carried by man in Ford sedan draws police attention.
When someone eventually leaves the workforce, they frequently find themselves with too much free time, which leads most people to start a hobby. Some may start gardening, while others could start taking photos. To enable…
What You Need to Know About the UAW-Detroit Automaker Strike
Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, truck, or SUV, an autoworker strike appears inevitable and will probably have an impact on you. In what appears to be a year of…
2024 Mustang EcoBoost Sets New Speed Record for Four-Cylinder Models
The 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost’s impressive 4.5-second 0-60 mph sprint establishes it as the fastest four-cylinder ‘Stang we’ve ever reviewed. We didn’t have the opportunity to test the previous generation’s 330-hp high-performance variant with an automatic…