COVID-19 messed up pretty much everything, and the auto industry was no exception. There have been chip shortages, manufacturing snafus and now, with the near certain raising of interest rates by the Federal Reserve, a perfect storm is gathering to make already expensive cars more unaffordable. Read more…
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Some Supporters Of Canadian Vaccine Mandate Protest Convoy Want A Jan. 6 Of Their Very Own
A fringe group of Canadian truckers have been traveling across the country to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates for drivers, and it seems the stunt has attracted some extremists who are claiming to want all health mandates dropped, along with the federal government. You know, just a few modest demands. Read more…
F1’s Abu Dhabi Controversy Could Cost Race Director His Job
Formula 1 has stayed pretty quiet since its race director Michael Masi bent the rules surrounding safety car use in the closing stages of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But now, as the start of the new season looms, it looks like the sport may soon make changes following the fallout. And that meansContinue reading “F1’s Abu Dhabi Controversy Could Cost Race Director His Job”
Jeep Cherokee, Chevy Tahoe, Subaru Impreza 2.5RS: The Biggest Suckers On Bring A Trailer This Week
It’s been a week since our last installment of the Bring A Trailer Suckers Slideshow. Since then, anecdotal evidence (i.e. hours I‘ve spent browsing Facebook Marketplace) seems to point to a slight cooling in the used-car market. For our favorite auction site, however, the prices seem to only ever go up. And up. And… ReadContinue reading “Jeep Cherokee, Chevy Tahoe, Subaru Impreza 2.5RS: The Biggest Suckers On Bring A Trailer This Week”
The Mustang Is Finally Going Racing On The World’s Biggest Stage
When Ford ended its GT sports car racing program in 2019, the announcement disappointed a great many fans, partly because it always sucks to see a popular manufacturer back away from racing, and partly because the Ford GT was especially cool. It was like an old-school prototype that just happened to be mixing it upContinue reading “The Mustang Is Finally Going Racing On The World’s Biggest Stage”
Here Are Some Leaked Interior Pictures Of The Upcoming VW ID.Buzz
I’ve been very excited about V0lkswagen’s upcoming electric re-make of their iconic Type 2 Transporter, better known as the Microbus. This could be exactly the car VW needs for their MEB-based line of EVs: A vehicle that leverages on decades of character and identity and that has iconic status right out of the gate.… ReadContinue reading “Here Are Some Leaked Interior Pictures Of The Upcoming VW ID.Buzz”
This Is What Those Skinny Metal Rods Sticking Off Of A Plane Are For
Every day, tens of thousands of flights take to the sky, ferrying a couple of million people to their destinations safely. If you’re one of the lucky passengers to get a window seat, chances are you’ve probably spent some time staring out the window, looking at the plane and the world before. If you’ve lookedContinue reading “This Is What Those Skinny Metal Rods Sticking Off Of A Plane Are For”
Chrysler’s Fuel Pacer System Was A Dazzling Half-Hearted Response To The Fuel Crisis
The fuel crisis of the early 1970s was sort of a wake-up call to American carmakers, who generally regarded fuel economy with about as much interest as a child regards long reports about reapportionment issues or maybe crop rotation. When people started buying Toyotas and Hondas because they got non-Paleolithic fuel… Read more…
F1 Froze Engine Development Because Honda Left Red Bull. Now Honda’s Back.
When Honda announced it would be leaving Red Bull Racing and Formula One after the conclusion of the 2021 season, all hell broke loose. Red Bull Racing managed to convince F1 to freeze powertrain development while it sought out a new technical partner. Except, now Honda is back in the Red Bull Racing fold. ReadContinue reading “F1 Froze Engine Development Because Honda Left Red Bull. Now Honda’s Back.”
Formula One Might Run A Night Race On The Las Vegas Strip: Report
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