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Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking

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Filed under: Weird Car News , Ford , Car Buying , Wagon , Classics Continue reading Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers Are Forever Banned From Coffee & Cars Events

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All Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers have been permanently banned from all coffee and cars events in Houston. The decision follows reckless demonstrations of bad driving manners on public roads following such meetings. The organizers of the event first set a temporary ban on musc. ( continue reading.

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IndyCar’s $1 Million Exhibition Race At A Club Track Was A Ridiculous Attempt To Recreate The Worst Parts Of Formula 1

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If you watched IndyCar’s $1 million exhibition race at Thermal Club on March 24, 2024, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d tuned into a glorified advertisement for the California club track. As commentators flaunted the trackside mansions — with their private chefs and Lamborghini-equipped garages — fans had to… Read more.

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Tesla Cybertruck Got T-Boned by a Nissan Sentra, It Barely Felt Anything

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A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck got T-boned in a junction in Tampa, Florida, by a Nissan Sentra. All that is left of the Nissan's front end is a pile of metal. However, the EV looks as if it barely felt the impact and will probably return to the road soon. According to witnesses, one of the vehicles involved ran a red light and the Nissan Sentra ended up t-boning the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Mark Zuckerberg's $300M Megayacht 'Launchpad' Arrives in the U.S., Joins Its Shadow Vessel

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Mark Zuckerberg has brought his brand new toys home to the United States. The Facebook founder, who is said to be the owner of a brand new megayacht built by Feadship, is expected to board the vessel soon, now that it's successfully completed its maiden journey. The first reports about Zuckerberg's desire to become a ( continue reading.

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2024 Tesla Cybertruck Shows Up on eBay, Sells Like Hotcakes, Might Be the Cheapest So Far

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A Tesla Cybertruck has just sold on eBay, and it might be the cheapest that has sold so far. The model underwent several aftermarket mods. It received a white wrap and tinted windows for a head-turning contrast. This 2024 Cybertruck has just sold on eBay for a price that shows that the. ( continue reading.

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New Hydrogen Storage Tech Crucial for Aviation, Could Make Hydrogen Cars Viable After All

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Hydrogen was once the auto industry's darling. Still, the success of electric vehicles has turned it into the Cinderella of power sources. A new storage technology might give hydrogen a new future, allowing a hydrogen tank to store two times more energy than liquid hydrogen tanks. Before electric vehicles were as successful as they are today, many thought that hydrogen could provide the decarbonization of the automotive and ( continue reading.

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Epic Ford Mustang GTD Arrives in New York Turning More Ankles Than Jalen Brunson

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The GTD, unveiled in August of 2023, might just be the most insane-looking Mustang ever made. It’s basically a GT3 race car for the road, powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with a target output of more than 800 horsepower. This thing is one of the hottest cars currently on display at the 2024 New York Auto Show. Just look at it – tell me you’re walking past this thing without stopping on a dime like you&a. ( continue reading.

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Finland's eSled Shows the World What Years of Snowmobile R&D in the Arctic Can Yield

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I recently covered an article on Pininfarina and Vidde, who are claiming to have built the world's first electric snowmobile. With that in mind, I asked myself the question: is there no one else!? Well, there is, and Aurora Powertrains is here to show us what they've been working on in recent years. With the heavy interest in electric drivetrains in recent years, we're seeing an explosion of vehicles that were never electri. ( continue reading.

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1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird Parked for 48 Years Is Amazingly Original

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In 1969, Dodge shocked the muscle car world with the Charger Daytona. Developed for NASCAR racing and put into production for homologation purposes, the Daytona featured a nose cone and a 23-inch-tall wing on the rear deck. It looked unlike any other car that had been produced until then. ( continue reading.

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World's First Twin-Turbo SRT Demon 170 Dreams of Being the Most Powerful out There

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This project started with three Demons. That is why they called the entire thing 3 Demons Performance, in the first place. And then number 4 showed up out of nowhere and now, they want to make it the most powerful and the fastest in the world. To do just that, they make it twin-turbocharged. It will be the first 2023 turbocharged model. It all started with a couple of phone calls.

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This 1970 Dodge HEMI Charger R/T SE Is a True One-of-One Canadian Gem

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When it comes to early 1970s Mopars, it doesn't get any better than a HEMI-powered rig, right? These cars are potent, rare, and very valuable. But certain features can turn a scarce classic into a one-of-one gem. What you see here is a 1970 Dodge HEMI Charger. And. ( continue reading.

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All-New, More Powerful 2025 Toyota Celica Sport Gets a Wishful Thinking Unveiling

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The Japanese automaker Toyota has just kicked off the next teaser chapter for North America – the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is finally coming out as an all-new mid-size off-road SUV, and the sixth generation is probably just around the corner. But what comes next after that? At long last, Toyota is expanding its new mid-size triumvirate formed with the all-ne. ( continue reading.

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First Lamborghini Revuelto Arrives in London, Looks Like a Million Dollars

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The first Lamborghini Revuelto supercar has just set wheels on the London tarmac, and everyone who laid eyes on it stopped and stared at it. The car looks like a million dollars and it sounds just the same. The Lamborghini Revuelto that has just arrived in London is painted in Verde Tu. ( continue reading.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade Shows Its Unofficial Colors Inside-Out Via Hypothetical Facelift

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After an excellent performance in 2023 when - unexpectedly - the CT5 became Cadillac's best-selling model worldwide, the American luxury car company has its work cut out for it in 2024, especially across the novel EV lifestyle's alley. But ICE power remains important, too, especially on the Escalade. This year, if General Motors doesn't botch the. ( continue reading.

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New Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Flies on Winged Drone for the First Time

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The rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) is the new Holy Grail of the aerospace industry. The way such a technology works promises unprecedented speeds for aircraft and spacecraft, prompting several companies and organizations to give the idea a much closer look. One of the crews working toward the development of an RDRE is called Venus Aerospace.

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Sprinter Camper Van Is a Luxurious Hotel Room on Wheels With a Clean, Minimalist Design

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I love writing about camper vans with unique aesthetics. Today, I stumbled upon one with a minimalist design that reminds you of a deluxe hotel. In fact, its interior design was inspired by a fancy hotel. Let's take a look at it. Today's creation was made by ( continue reading.

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1960 Chevrolet Impala Owned by Arkansas Governor Emerges After 55 Years of Being Rained On

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The Impala legacy started in 1958 when Chevrolet launched the new nameplate as a Bel Air version. It didn't take long for the GM brand to graduate the car to a stand-alone series, so the second-generation Impala landed in 1959. It remained in production for only two years, though the 1960 model year introduced several big changes, including from a styling perspect. ( continue reading.

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NASA Will Say Who Is Making the Crew-Rated Moon Rover for Artemis Missions on April 3

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Contrary to what one would have expected after American space agency NASA announced it is delaying the launch of the Artemis II and III mission by one year, work on making human presence on the Moon a constant seems to have accelerated. From rockets to all sorts of other systems, they all seem to be advancing at a great pace recently. It was about four years ago when NASA gave us the first true look at something called the Lunar Terrain V. ( continue reading.

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There Is a Truck Full of Porsche Cars That a Dealership Just Can't Sell

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A dealership from the United Kingdom has been trying for quite some time to sell a very odd package. It comprises six super exclusive Porsche cars and a truck. Yes, you read that right. But it just can't seem to be able to sell them all. The set is called "The Toys for Boys" Collection, and it belongs to an Austrian architect, Alexander Serda, who tried to recreate a wooden truck and cars that he used to p. ( continue reading.

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As expected, plug-in hybrids' pollution is far worse than carmakers advertise

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It was darn time for the authorities to conduct real-world measurements on the actual consumption and emissions of the so-called "electrified cars" that also use an internal combustion engine. I really hope the popular wisdom will finally stop considering the plug-in hybrids just another breed of electric cars. "Better later than never" seems to be the motto for the first European Commission report on r. ( continue reading.

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The Mystery Machine Is a Big Hit With Hot Wheels Collectors

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I spent much of the early '90s glued to a TV, watching Cartoon Network. Scooby-Doo is one of the first characters I remember becoming fond of. I usually avoided watching episodes in the evening, as it sometimes felt frightening. But I still have vivid memories of it all to this day. Here is an interesting game to play with your friends. Ask them to think about a car they like.

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Feds Can Film Your Front Porch for 68 Days Without a Warrant, Says Court

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Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant , using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on Tuesday … Read more.

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Even SpaceX Would Apparently Rather Use A Ford F-150 Lightning Than Tesla Cybertruck

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The Ford F-150 Lightning has earned the SpaceX seal of approval before the Tesla Cybertruck , and it has been photographed bearing the livery of Elon Musk’s commercial spaceflight company. It seems even SpaceX would rather rely on Ford’s EV pickup than the Cybertruck when it comes to the serious business of launching… Read more.

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This Jet-Powered Kei Truck Has Fired Its Way Into My Heart

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If money was no object, what would be the first car you bought? Would you opt for a slick new Aston Martin DB12 , or perhaps a lovely electric vehicle from a company like Lucid ? What about sacking off all those niceties and driving around in a jet-powered kei truck instead ? Read more.

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Lawmaker Asks Delta Pilot About Being A 'Stewardess' Immediately After Being Told She's A Pilot

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Ah, to be a woman in a male-dominated industry ! During a hearing regarding amendments to Minnesota’s safe and sick time law, first officer Laura Haynor introduced herself as a pilot for Delta. In his immediate response, state senator Gene Dornink asked her about her typical week as a stewardess. Whoops! Read more.

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All Aboard South Korea's New $100 Billion Baby-Making Trains

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Korea’s auto industry is currently killing it, but its baby-birthing industry may as well be dead. The East Asian country has the lowest fertility rate in the world, which isn’t great long-term. Don’t worry, though, Reuters reports that Korean officials have the perfect solution for getting those childless young folks… Read more.

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A Tesla Touchscreen Mix-Up Killed Angela Chao: Report

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Angela Chao — billionaire sister of former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and sister-in-law of Mitch McConnell — died last month when her Tesla Model X sank in a manmade pond on her 900-acre Texas ranch. She was trapped in the car as it flooded, unable to open the unpowered doors , as friends and rescue crews… Read more.

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Hotel Keycards And Dawn Dish Soap Used In 737 Max Production As Boeing Fails 33 FAA Safety Checks

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Boeing is having a rough time of it right now , with parts falling off its planes left, right and center. Just last week, a wheel came loose and smashed through a car , and earlier this year the door from a 737 Max aircraft broke off mid-flight. That mid-air disaster sparked an audit from the Federal Aviation… Read more.

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No Proof The U.S. Government Knows Anything About UFOs, Says U.S. Government

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Has the U.S. government ever found proof of alien life floating around the cosmos? It’s a question that nobody can agree on, but the Pentagon is at least hoping to put to bed once and for all. To do this, it’s released a new report that claims that the U.S. government has no proof whatsoever that UFO sightings around… Read more.

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Tesla Cars Lose Value Three Times Faster Than A Maserati, Study Says

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Tesla’s “no haggle” direct-buy pricing model was once heralded as the future of how Americans would buy cars. Several years later, the dealership system is still going strong. Now, according to a recent stud y, Elon’s insistence on adjusting MSRPs based on market conditions has had detrimental effects on Tesla’s resale… Read more.

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Tesla's Quality Control Is So Bad Customers Are Taking Delivery Inspections Into Their Own Hands

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Tesla’s build quality problems are well known; from panel gaps to crummy interiors to glass roofs that just fly off for no reason, it’s safe to say customers should be on the lookout when they purchase a brand-new Tesla. The Cybertruck has been just as bad as previous models, despite its over $100,000 price tag.… Read more.

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‘It’s Not Suicide’: Boeing Whistleblower Warned Friend Before Death

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John Barnett , 62, was in the process of testifying against the Boeing Company regarding the aircraft manufacturer’s manufacturing processes when he was found dead in South Carolina with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Now, though, a family friend of Barnett’s says that, before he died,… Read more.

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Tesla Cybertruck Auction Prices Are Already Falling

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After just a few weeks, Tesla Cybertrucks have already stopped commanding $200,000+ auction prices as the resale market becomes lightly flooded with the stainless steel monstrosities. One wholesaler even told Automotive News that it was “a market crash.” Welp, it was fun while it lasted. Read more.

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Can We Just Throw In The Towel On Airport Security Theater Already?

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The Transportation Security Administration is testing new self-screening checkpoint lanes at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new process promises passengers shorter wait lines without the hassle of taking off shoes and outerwear or removing electronics from carry-on bags. While the smoother procedure Read more.

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All The Tesla Cybertruck Screw Ups Since Delivery (So Far)

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When Elon Musk launched the Tesla Cybertruck , a brutalist stainless steel monstrosity doubling as an electric pickup truck, there were plenty of signs that things were not, um, going well. First and foremost were its ridiculous looks, but then came the claims that this truck would be a bulletproof off-roading legend… Read more.

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We've Wasted Nearly $50 Billion On Self Driving Cars. Here's Where That Money Should Have Gone

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The race for fully autonomous passenger cars is a dumb one. Businesses are playing with technology that offers massive downsides for little gain , and just end up clogging up streets with their often-confused computerized vehicles. But there’s more to the story than mere Sisyphean endeavors of trying to teach human… Read more.

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