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Mazda CX-70 will be joining the CX-90 this year

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Filed under: Green , Mazda , Crossover , SUV , Hybrid Continue reading Mazda CX-70 will be joining the CX-90 this year Mazda CX-70 will be joining the CX-90 this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/31/2023-2024-mazda-cx70-launch-mx30-future-murky/

Beware, Some BMW i4 And iX Models May Not Produce A Pedestrian Warning Sound #wanitaxigo

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New details emerge on Tesla cliff plunge that led driver to be charged with attempted murder

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Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , SUV , Hybrid , Luxury Continue reading New details emerge on Tesla cliff plunge that led driver to be charged with attempted murder New details emerge on Tesla cliff plunge that led driver to be charged with attempted murder originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/31/tesla-cliff-plunge-driver-charged-attempted-murder-new-details/

This One-Off Nardo Grey Ferrari F40 Just Sold For $2.75 Million #wanitaxigo

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Even Low-Milage Teslas Are Often Too Expensive to Fix

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Insurance companies charge more for electric vehicles in general, but some of the biggest names in the biz are totaling barely driven Teslas over massive repair bills with less than 10,000 miles on the clock. Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/even-low-milage-teslas-are-often-too-expensive-to-fix-1850053024

BMW Recalls EVs Because They’re Too Quiet

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People like complaining about the sound EVs make . They love saying that the futuristic hum of an electric car isn’t as exciting as the sounds that emanate from a gas-powered car. But, that hum is an important safety feature that ensures anyone around can hear an EV coming. Now, some BMWs have stopped humming and are… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/bmw-recalls-evs-because-they-re-too-quiet-1850048868

The Case For Ending All Traffic Stops

As millions of Americans warm up to an old idea (cops are bad! ) and Minneapolis appears ready to disband its police department, let me offer another step on the path toward abolishing America’s police and forming a more just country. Let’s straight-up give up on all traffic stops. End them. As it turns out, they’re… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/the-case-for-ending-all-traffic-stops-1843925565

Jeep 'Death Wobble' class action settlement includes warranty extension, reimbursement

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Jeep , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership , Safety , Parts and Accessories , SUV Continue reading Jeep 'Death Wobble' class action settlement includes warranty extension, reimbursement Jeep 'Death Wobble' class action settlement includes warranty extension, reimbursement originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/30/jeep-death-wobble-settlement/

Watch police extract joyrider from stolen cop car seconds before train hits

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Ford , Crossover , SUV , Police/Emergency Continue reading Watch police extract joyrider from stolen cop car seconds before train hits Watch police extract joyrider from stolen cop car seconds before train hits originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/30/video-police-extract-man-from-stolen-police-car-before-train-hits/

Suspects Stole Luxury Cars From Dealership, Rammed, Stole, And Totaled A Police Car #wanitaxigo

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It Took 6,000 Gallons of Water to Extinguish This Burning Tesla

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Typically, it’s best for your car to not be on fire. But sometimes, life has other, more on-fire plans for your car. And if you happen to be driving an electric vehicle, those fires are notoriously hard to put out . In the case of the latest Tesla that set itself on fire, it took thousands of gallons of water to… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/it-took-6-000-gallons-of-water-to-extinguish-this-burni-1850048255

A Florida Dealer Wants To Sell A Land Rover Defender 6×6 With These Renders #wanitaxigo

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Audi Is Preparing An Electric SUV To Beat The Defender And G-Class, Says Report #wanitaxigo

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This 2010 Nissan GT-R With $80k Worth Of Mods Is Not For The Purists #wanitaxigo

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California Highway Patrol Ends Long High-Speed Chase With Textbook PIT Maneuver #wanitaxigo

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Opinion: Developing Ferrari’s Signature EV Sound Must Be Tough, But There Are Even Tougher Challenges Ahead for Supercar Brands #wanitaxigo

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2026 Rivian R2: What We Think We Know About The Smaller Electric SUV And Pickup Models #wanitaxigo

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Would You Pay $3,790 For A Maybach Jacket Or $490 For One Of Its New Hoodies? #wanitaxigo

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Nissan Might Build An Electric Frontier As It Kills The Titan #wanitaxigo

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Ford F-150 Lightning Fighter Edition Sells For $275k At Auction #wanitaxigo

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A Rivian Driver Accidentally Shifted Into Park At Highway Speeds, Here’s What Happened #wanitaxigo

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2024 Porsche Macan EV: Everything We Know About Stuttgart’s Electric SUV #wanitaxigo

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Phone Maker Xiaomi’s MS11 EV Leaked, Looks Like A McLaren Sedan #wanitaxigo

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How Does The OG Tesla Roadster Compare To The Lotus Elise? #wanitaxigo

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Alfa Romeo Planning BMW 5 Series Competitor Because That's Important These Days

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Alfa Romeo is currently accepting pre-orders for its small Tonale crossover , but if you actually want to buy an Alfa in the U.S. today, your only choices are the Giulia and the Stelvio . But the Italian automaker does recognize that it needs to offer something closer to a full lineup, so it’s working on that. And… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/alfa-romeo-planning-bmw-5-series-competitor-because-tha-1850040558

Junkyard Gem: 1997 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

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Filed under: Ford , Automotive History , Convertible , Performance , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1997 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Junkyard Gem: 1997 Ford Mustang GT Convertible originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/27/junkyard-gem-1997-ford-mustang-gt-convertible/

VinFast Is Already Offering A Generous Lease Deal In The U.S. But Is It Enough? #wanitaxigo

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'Jay Leno’s Garage' Cancelled by CNBC After Seven Seasons: Report

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It’s the end of the road for Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC . The network has reportedly pulled the plug on Leno’s show after seven seasons. It also marks the end of a 30-year relationship between the 72-year-old comedian and automotive enthusiast at NBCUniversal . Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/jay-leno-s-garage-cancelled-by-cnbc-after-seven-seasons-1850040479

California Wants to Ban Chrome Plating

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California is about turn the state’s restoration, customization, and other automotive industries on its head. The state is broadening its scope in ways to reduce harmful emissions and chemicals. The L.A. Times reports state officials have set their sights on banning chrome plating, as the harmful chemicals in the… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/california-wants-to-ban-chrome-plating-1850035824

Audi Activesphere blends Sportback, Allroad and ... pickup?

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Filed under: Green , Audi , Truck , Crossover , Hatchback , Concept Cars , Electric Continue reading Audi Activesphere blends Sportback, Allroad and ... pickup? Audi Activesphere blends Sportback, Allroad and ... pickup? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/26/audi-activesphere-concept-reveal-sportback-allroad-pickup-truck-ev/

Audi Activesphere Concept Is A Sleek Coupe-Crossover That Transforms Into A Pickup #wanitaxigo

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Waymo Lays Off a Number of Employees As Autonomous Tech Hits Roadblock

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Waymo , a self-driving tech company, has reportedly laid off a “limited” number of employees this week. Automotive News reports that the company didn’t disclose just how many people were laid off, but the cuts do seem to be coming from multiple departments. Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/waymo-lays-off-a-number-of-employees-as-autonomous-tech-1850034837

I'm Shocked to Report Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production Is Delayed Again

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If you’ve been holding your breath since 2019 for a Tesla Cybertruck you need to think of your family and breathe; CEO Elon Musk announced in a call with investors Wednesday that volume production of the giant electric truck would likely only start in 2024. Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/im-shocked-to-report-tesla-cybertruck-mass-production-i-1850034709

Playing Your Radio Too Loud In New Jersey Could Cost You $750 And Two Points On Your License #wanitaxigo

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Michael Andretti Wants to Win Le Mans During Fight to Enter F1

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While Andretti Global might be the name of Andretti Autosport’s parent company and its potential Formula 1 entry, Michael Andretti wants Global to carry as much meaning as his family’s name in the organization’s identity. In the build-up to the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Andretti told Motorsport.com , “With our new partners… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/michael-andretti-wants-to-win-le-mans-during-fight-to-e-1850030228

More tales of Tesla buyers aggrieved by discounts: 'With 24 hours ... I lost $10,810'

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Filed under: Ford , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Crossover , SUV , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading More tales of Tesla buyers aggrieved by discounts: 'With 24 hours ... I lost $10,810' More tales of Tesla buyers aggrieved by discounts: 'With 24 hours ... I lost $10,810' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/25/tesla-buyers-unhappy-with-discounts/

Last State Not To Require Seatbelts Attempts To Draw Line At Pets On Laps, Faces Pushback #wanitaxigo

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Australian Airliner Turns Back During 3-Hour Flight Over Incomplete Paperwork

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Could you imagine being the passenger on a several-hour-long flight and having the plane turn around because of a clerical error? On Monday, Qantas flight in Australia from Adelaide to Perth was forced to return back to its departure airport. The aircraft didn’t have any technical problems, and no one on board had a… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/australian-airliner-turns-back-during-3-hour-flight-ove-1850029303

This Influencer’s Rezvani Video Is Even More Cringeworthy Than the Vengeance Itself

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There aren’t many vehicles on the market today that would be more embarrassing to be seen in than the Rezvani Vengeance . At least in the U.S. No decent, normal person would be caught dead in that thing. It’s just a fantasy car for the kind of dude who is so scared of the world that he fully believes he needs to… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/this-influencer-s-rezvani-video-is-even-more-cringewort-1850024270

BMW To Begin Producing Solid-State Battery Cells This Year #wanitaxigo

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Honda Is Playing Catch-Up With New EV Division

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Honda finally seems tired of lagging behind in the EV game , and it is now creating a new division to remedy that. The automaker is reportedly overhauling its organizational structure in order to strengthen its electric vehicle future in hopes get some of that sweet electric vehicle market share pie, as well as… Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/honda-is-playing-catch-up-with-new-ev-division-1850023524

Elon Musk's third day of testimony: 'I had no ill motive' in Tesla buyout tweet

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla Continue reading Elon Musk's third day of testimony: 'I had no ill motive' in Tesla buyout tweet Elon Musk's third day of testimony: 'I had no ill motive' in Tesla buyout tweet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/24/elon-musk-i-had-no-ill-motive-testimony-tesla-shareholder-lawsuit/

Finale Speed’s $429,000 1969 Camaro Is A Full Carbon Body Restomod #wanitaxigo

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Tesla needs to start acting more like Toyota and GM if it wants to win the electric car race

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Gas Prices Continue reading Tesla needs to start acting more like Toyota and GM if it wants to win the electric car race Tesla needs to start acting more like Toyota and GM if it wants to win the electric car race originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 21 Jan 2023 06:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments source https://www.autoblog.com/2023/01/21/tesla-needs-to-start-acting-more-like-toyota-and-gm/

This Bugatti Centodieci Was Built As A Tribute To EB 110 S Race Car From Le Mans #wanitaxigo

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Cool Car Colors Are Making a (Small) Come Back

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Bet you can’t guess this year’s most popular car color around the world! I—Damn. That quick huh? OK, yes. It’s white , again . But for those of us tired of how monochromatic our roads have become there’s a glimmer of colorful hope. Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/cool-car-colors-are-making-a-small-come-back-1850018829

Tesla Shows Off Their Uniquely-Designed Heat Pump That Aids In Cold-Weather Efficiency #wanitaxigo

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Can Parking Garages Be Beautiful?

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Parking garages : they’re huge, utilitarian eyesores that take up valuable city real estate while providing nothing to a neighborhood or downtown areas appeal. CityLab has an interesting story on the history of these lumbering gray beasts — and where cities can go from here. Read more... source https://jalopnik.com/can-parking-garages-be-beautiful-1850018321

Bentley Mulliner Unveils Bathurst-Inspired Continental GT S Duo #wanitaxigo

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This Daihatsu Copen Has Been Converted Into An Off-Roadster #wanitaxigo

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Ferrari Files Patent That Could Give Its EVs A ‘Real’ Exhaust Note #wanitaxigo

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