Autoblog: Repairs
JANUARY 11, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading Car insurance cost rose 20% in December, biggest jump in decades Car insurance cost rose 20% in December, biggest jump in decades originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Common sense would tell you that when a country is working on some advanced new weapon, it will try to keep secret as many things about it as possible. The U.S. regularly does this, especially for the upcoming B-21 Raider nuclear bomber, whose specifics are carefully being kept under wraps. What America does not hide, however (and quite publicly advertises) are the locations from where the plane will fly.
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Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 26, 2024
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.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla introduced its 4680 battery during a massive “Battery Day” event in late 2020 , with company CEO Elon Musk then saying the new battery would more than halve the cost to produce batteries for its cars. This was important for Tesla’s plan to build a $25,000 entry-level EV. The battery exists and has been used to… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Tesla started deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in the US in January, but production has slowly ramped up. Reports indicated that the Model 3 might not sell as well as Tesla wanted, and a recent report appears to support this theory. Dozens, if not hundreds, of refreshed Tesla Model 3 EVs were spotted in a field near Tampa, Florida, and they appear to be sitting there for a long time.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
If there is one thing decades of space exploration have taught us, that's the fact it takes quite a lot of effort, but above all patience, to send and receive signals to and from distant spacecraft. And it's only natural, given the vast distances involved. Or is it? As things presently stand most of the world's space exploration missions rely on radio frequency systems for communication purposes.
autoevolution
JULY 19, 2024
With the month of July half done, our planet is now beginning to get its yearly dose of shooting stars. That's right, it is almost time for the Perseids, which in 2024 will peak on the night of August 11. The Perseid. ( continue reading.
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autoevolution
AUGUST 15, 2024
Toyota is reportedly working on what should be the most powerful 2.0-liter engine in the world. The unit should set the mid-engined Toyota MR2 and Celica GRMN in motion in an all-wheel drive setup. Toyota was late to the EV party, even though it was fast in the hybrid segment with its Prius, the first mass-prod. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JULY 2, 2024
X misinformation and propaganda superspreader accounts with pro-Russia stances in regard to the Russian Federation's illegal war in Ukraine have failed to discredit the Ukrainian presidential couple yet again. It all started with a fake sales invoice from Bugatti Paris to Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian prez Volodymyr Zelensky, shared by Kremlin shills such as Jackson Hinkle.
autoevolution
JUNE 7, 2024
Li-ion batteries used in electric vehicles are designed for long service life but will eventually lose capacity and need replacement. A group of researchers at Toyota Central R&D Labs in Japan found a simple way to reverse the aging process and extend their life cycle. Studies ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Repairs
AUGUST 4, 2024
Filed under: Celebrities , Government/Legal , Auto Repair , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
AUGUST 2, 2024
Maybe Tesla should have waited a bit longer before launching its first battery-powered pickup truck. It really needed that promised exoskeleton in this instance. The unibody design may be lighter, but it doesn't help when the frame snaps easily. Here's what happened. A YouTuber known for putting popular vehicles through all sorts of weird tests has finally gotten his hands on a Cybertruck.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
There's a saying in showbiz that applies across all other industries, but only if you know which sources are reliable: there's never smoke without a fire. Two months after reports that billionaire Bill Gates was about to sell his personal superyacht fleet and one month after his megayacht was listed, his shadow cat has also hit the market.
autoevolution
JUNE 10, 2024
Rental car company Hertz announced a change of plans after having tried to offer a greener fleet. Hertz is now trying to get rid of the EVs and is selling Teslas and other such cars with massive discounts. Hertz is ditching its electrification strategy that it kicked off earlier this year ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
They call it the Dream Chaser, and according to its maker, Sierra Space, the machine is not only America's but the world's first true spaceliner. Building on the legacy of the Space Shuttle, and based on a spacecraft design dating back to the 1960s, the Dream Chaser will put a new spin on reusability, taking stuff up to various orbits and then landing just like regular aircraft do.
autoevolution
JULY 20, 2024
While Forza Motorsport is on life support, barely kicking, Forza Horizon 5 is doing better than ever, with over 40,000,000 people playing it at one point or another. Of course, this doesn't mean all 40 million are active, but that's how many were at least curious and tried the arcade-style racing game at least once. So if it's so successful. why isn't it on PlayStation yet?
autoevolution
MAY 16, 2024
Although statistics show electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars, some brands seem to get in the news more often because their cars burnt. BYD is one such brand, with many vehicle fires reported in recent years. However, this might simply be because the brand sells more vehicles than other brands. Electric vehicles have a bad reputation when it comes to vehicle fires despite the fact they are far less likely. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 3, 2024
Although Elon Musk is busy telling everyone that no new Model Y will launch in 2024, Tesla is already testing the upcoming refresh known as "Juniper." Expected to adopt the Model 3 Highland changes, the Model Y might offer a few surprises, which is why the development took lo. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JANUARY 29, 2024
This does feel like the end of an era or, to be more specific, the end of a certain TV era tailor-made for auto enthusiasts. Both Top Gear and The Grand Tour are over. Confirmation from the BBC that Top Gear wouldn't return on the small screen after host Freddie Flin. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 30, 2024
Tesla lost more senior executives this month than it probably did in its entire history before. After Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel, Martin Viecha announced his departure during the first quarter earnings call. It appears that Rebecca Tinucci, the chief of Tesla Charging Infrastructure, has also been dismissed along with the entire Su. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla and Stellantis made the cars with the most problems between 2014 and 2019, according to data compiled by Consumer Reports. As you might probably expect, the most reliable cars from that period all wear Japanese automotive logos. Here's what the nonprofit organization uncovered. Consumer Reports asked its members who own five- to ten-year-old rides to share with the organization the problems they experienced during ownership.
Autoblog: Repairs
APRIL 22, 2024
Filed under: Buick , Tesla , Auto Repair , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla has the deadliest cars on the road today. According to a new study from iSeeCars , Tesla vehicles have the highest fatal crash rate among all vehicle brands in the United States. The organization analyzed data from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Four people were killed in a fire after a Tesla Model Y lost control and hit a pillar in Toronto last month. The four people were reportedly unable to open the doors of the car after it caught fire and a fifth passenger only survived the crash after onlookers smashed a window and dragged them from the wreckage. Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
After dealing with things like arrests over false complaints of rental thefts and a bad EV bet that’s seen a massive sale of a bunch of cheap Teslas , Hertz has another problem on its hands, at least at one of its locations. Workers at a Hertz in Syracuse, New York, abandoned their posts, resulting in customers… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
During a meeting with the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group, an internal NASA working crew dedicated to supporting missions to Mars included a pitch from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to deploy Starlink satellites around the red planet to create “Marslink.” Having a thick layer of satellites around Mars would certainly… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is not a good truck or even a good vehicle. Children point and laugh when they see it. Women leave their husbands and take the children when one shows up in their driveway. Friends stop talking to friends who think they’re cool. It’s the incEl Camino through and through, almost like it was… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
NASA is racing itself to the Moon in a new Space Race, pitting contractors against each other to produce the most cost-effective means of delivering astronauts to space. However, some of the agency’s partners simply aren’t delivering. NASA is now considering canceling the Space Launch System, the Artemis program’s… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General announced on Tuesday that Boeing overcharged the U.S. Air Force by almost $1 million for a dozen spare parts for the C-17 Globemaster III. The most egregious markup was 7,943 percent on an undisclosed amount of aircraft lavatory soap dispensers. Yes, the Air Force… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Depreciation is the number one consumer cost when it comes to buying a new car fresh from the factory. This has always been the case, as vehicles tend to lose a significant chunk of their value from the moment you take possession. That’s even more true in the world of luxury cars and doubly (trebly?) so when it comes… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Boeing seemingly can’t catch a break between the endless problems with the 737 Max and the Starliner’s failed crewed test flight. Intelsat announced on Monday that one of its satellites, built by Boeing, broke up in geostationary orbit. Multiple organizations are tracking the debris to avoid collisions and a potential… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
For an electric truck that’s been touted as the perfect vehicle for the apocalypse , the Tesla Cybertruck is proving to be a bit of a snowflake in the real world. Since deliveries of the electric pickup started, Tesla’s flagship has been damaged by water , slippery accelerator pedals and even an angsty YouTuber. Now,… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Silicon Valley has invented the bus again. During last night’s Tesla “We, Robot” event company CEO Elon Musk showed off the new “Robovan” which he pronounced as “rub oven” for some reason. It looks like something straight out of an art deco nightmare , and it’s here to make public transit in your city even worse. The… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Police in California are experiencing what happens when good intentions crash into reality. Police departments are transitioning to battery powered vehicles but those vehicles come with challenges that make cops’ jobs more difficult. Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cybertruck owners have had quite the year so far in 2024. They’ve had to clean own their brand new cars themselves, faced rusting problems brought on by transport issues and been hit with five recalls already. Now, owners are reporting that all this bad press has hit their insurance, with some Cybertruck drivers… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Despite the constant debunking of UFO sightings, skeptics and grifters claim that aliens have visited Earth in vehicles beyond human comprehension but decided not to implode the planet to build an interstellar bypass. These so-called experts were again given a platform in Congress at a House Oversight hearing on… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Since The Boring Company began operating in 2017 it has announced massive car tunnel projects all over the world, including Washington D.C., Los Angeles , San Jose, Chicago, San Bernardino and even Sydney, Australia. There have been discussions about hundreds more , but the Texas-based tunnel company has, so far, only… Read more.
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