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Ah, the 1980s—a decade of innovation that gave us some great cars and some that were truly terrible. Get ready to gag yourself with a spoon: Here are the ... Show more
Worst Cars of the 1980s, Part 1: A decade of change brought us some real crap.
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Ah, the 1980s—a decade of innovation that gave us some great cars and some that were truly terrible. Get ready to gag yourself with a spoon: Here are the ... Show more
Worst Cars of the 1980s, Part 1: A decade of change brought us some real crap.
motortrend.com/features/worst-cars-of-the-1980s/
ADAC: Electric cars continue to be discounted - AUTO BILD: Since the end of 2023, government funding for electric cars has been a thing of the past ...
autobild.de/artikel/adac-e-autos-weiterhin-verguenstigt-25854759.html
More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric: 17 million electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency
qz.com/ev-electric-car-global-sales-growth-iea-report-1851434801
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
- Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.
- The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
The new Mercedes-Benz G 580 is 100 per cent lit: The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen finally gets its electric makeover and Travis Scott is all over it ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/mercedes-benz-g-580-electric-2024
Quick Glance: Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Blends New and Old Tech
- The Mercedes G-Class, an iconic off-roader, undergoes a radical electric transformation.
- The G580 with EQ Technology maintains the iconic design but features an electric powertrain.
- The electric G-Class utilizes a 116-kWh battery, delivering 579 HP and 859 lb-ft of torque.
- Enhancements like G-Turn and G-Steering improve the off-road capabilities of the electric vehicle.
Tesla opens full self-driving for other car manufacturers - AUTO BILD: Tesla's Autopilot and its Full Self-Driving software, which is designed for autonomous ...
autobild.de/artikel/tesla-teilt-seine-full-self-driving-funktion-25852063.html
The Happy Hypocrite: Why an EV Fanatic Bought One Last Gasoline Car: Why would the co-host of our EV podcast, “The InEVitable,” buy an ICE car?
motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/the-happy-hypocrite/
GM CEO Barra compensation fell 4% in 2023 to $27.8 million: General Motors CEO Mary Barra's total compensation in 2023 fell 4% to $27.8 million, the largest U.S ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-ceo-barra-compensation-fell-4-2023-278-million-2024-04-24/
Chicago Bears sign assistant GM Ian Cunningham to a contract extension: Ian Cunningham, who was was hired by Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles in January 2022 ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-ian-cunningham-contract-extension/
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me): This privacy reporter and her husband bought a Chevrolet Bolt in December ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/technology/general-motors-spying-driver-data-consent.html
UAE: Rain-damaged cars may hit pre-owned market, buyers warned - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/auto/uae-rain-damaged-cars-may-hit-market-pre-owned-buyers-cautioned-by-expert
Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle: A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/horses-loose-london.html
This is how the new top dog from Skoda drives: Can the new Skoda Kodiaq (2024) defend its reputation as a brand flagship in the second generation ...
autozeitung.de/skoda-kodiaq-2024-fahrbericht-204229.html
Driving bans are playing with fire - AUTO BILD: Drivers can breathe a sigh of relief: driving bans are no longer planned for the time being ...
autobild.de/artikel/verkehrspolitik-in-der-sackgasse-25734025.html
Tesla Model Y vs. Fisker Ocean Electric SUV Comparison: A Flashy Threat to Tesla’s Dominance
motortrend.com/reviews/2023-tesla-model-y-vs-fisker-ocean-electric-suv-comparison-review/
Speed camera alerts in the car - legal or illegal? What you need to know about speed camera alerts
auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/radar-warner-im-auto-das-muessen-sie-wissen/
UAE: Flying cars to be manufactured in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uae-flying-cars-to-be-manufactured-in-abu-dhabi-creating-thousands-of-jobs
Quick Glance: UAE: Manufacturing Flying Cars in Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands of Jobs
- Archer Aviation from the US receives multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in the UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates.
- The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year.
- Archer will manufacture its 'Midnight' aircraft in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and staff around the vertiport.
- Key components of Archer’s collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer’s 'Midnight' aircraft.
GM Stock Accelerates After Earnings. Here's Why: General Motors beat expectations for the first quarter and raised its outlook for the year ...
kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/gm-stock-accelerates-after-earnings-heres-why
General Motors (GM) Ends OnStar Smart Driver Program After Privacy Complaints: General Motors Co. has ended its OnStar Smart Driver program after customers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/gm-ends-onstar-driver-safety-program-after-privacy-complaints
‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?: More and more of us are opting to go carless as the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise.
theage.com.au/money/planning-and-budgeting/just-didn-t-add-up-could-you-survive-without-a-car-20240423-p5flxb.html
This Lotus Evija Broke A Very Specific Nurburgring Record: The one-off Lotus Evija X has lapped the Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 24 seconds ...
motor1.com/news/717421/lotus-evija-x-debut/
Used car tips: mileage kings - AUTO BILD: Those interested in these types should not be put off by high mileage. After 200,000 kilometers it is far from over.
autobild.de/artikel/gebrauchtwagen-tipps-kilometer-koenige-23450109.html
GM trucks drive Q1 profitability as EVs begin to gain traction: GM positive now that contract talks with the United Auto Workers are over, and its ability to ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2024/04/23/gm-trucks-drive-q1-profitability-as-evs-begin-to-gain-traction/73425637007/
Technology duel: German car elite vs. China's speed - AUTO BILD: Faster, bolder, more willing to take risks! Chinese manufacturers are stepping on the gas with ...
autobild.de/artikel/technologie-duell-deutsche-auto-elite-vs.-chinas-tempo-25763319.html
A couple was shot to death while trying to buy a vintage car in 2015. Their IDs and cell phone just turned up in a creek
cnn.com/2024/04/25/us/georgia-murders-craigslist-car-evidence-cec/
Good Samaritan hit by car trying to break up Upper East Side fight between women: The man came upon two women beating up a woman on Second Ave. near E. 91st St ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/good-samaritan-hit-by-car-trying-to-break-up-upper-east-side-fight-between-women/
Queen Elizabeth II Drove This Daimler Majestic. Now It’s up for Auction.: A 2001 Daimler Majestic owned and driven by Queen Elizabeth II is currently being ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/queen-elizabeth-ii-2001-daimler-majestic-auction-1235594583/
Tesla profits drop 55% as Elon Musk dodges cheap car questions: Tesla spent $1 billion on GPUs even as its profit margins shrank by half.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-profits-drop-55-as-elon-musk-dodges-cheap-car-questions/
1966 FORD F-100 352 3-SPEED available for Auction | AutoHunter.com | 52270808: Classic and Modern Collectible Cars available for Auction - AutoHunter™ ...
autohunter.com/Listing/Details/52270808/1966-FORD-F100-352-3SPEED
Tesla wants to cut jobs in Grünheide - AUTO BILD: Tesla has to save money - and is also cutting jobs in Grünheide. Several hundred jobs will be lost in Brandburg ...
autobild.de/artikel/tesla-will-stellen-in-gruenheide-streichen-meldung-25842439.html
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Anne Heche’s son says her estate cannot pay its debt of over $6 million: Anne Heche’s son said her estate is unable to pay its debts following her 2022 death ...
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/anne-heches-son-says-estate-cannot-pay-debt-6-million-rcna149320
Quick Glance: Anne Heche's Son Addresses Unpaid Debts in Estate
- Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's eldest child, is reportedly unable to pay his late mother's debts.
- Heche's estate reportedly consists of a 'modest bank account, royalty payments, and other residual income from pre-death projects,' as well as some business arrangements related to her career and a podcast.
- Despite ongoing appraisals of Heche's assets, at least seven creditors have filed suit against her estate, including Jennifer and John Durand, as well as Lynne Mishele who was living in their house at the time of the crash.
- Laffoon, as the administrator of Heche's estate, expressed optimism that creditor claims can be resolved fairly, but there are challenges due to insufficient funds to settle lawsuits from Heche's accident.
Watch: Attendees at New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service lift car by hand: A group of people had to manually lift and move a car before New Plymouth's Anzac Day ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515178/watch-attendees-at-new-plymouth-s-anzac-day-dawn-service-lift-car-by-hand
Driver arrested over multi-vehicle accident in Tampines that killed two people: SINGAPORE: A 42-year-old car driver has been arrested for dangerous driving ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-driver-arrested-two-killed-4284941
Tampines accident: Man to be charged with 4 offences including dangerous driving causing death
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-man-charged-42-year-old-black-saab-2-killed-4288821
This is how low a car can be: How low can a lowered car actually be? Tuners need to know these regulations and this is what TÜV, GTÜ & Co. say about lowering!
autozeitung.de/tieferlegung-fahrwerk-tuev-merkblatt-751-stvzo-112219.html
2025 Toyota Camry First Drive: Does the Camry’s Reinvention Roll On?: The follow-up to the sportiest Toyota Camry ever is even better, despite going hybrid-only ...
motortrend.com/reviews/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-first-drive-review/
1973 Triumph TR6 available for Auction | AutoHunter.com | 52484290: Classic and Modern Collectible Cars available for Auction - AutoHunter™. The Hunt is on!
autohunter.com/Listing/Details/52484290/1973-Triumph-TR6
Morning Bid: Risk asset resilience, Indonesia's rate call: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-23/
New Tesla Registrations Slip, Painting Over Solid Gains By Other EVs: How much trouble is the electric vehicle market really in? Tesla's woes cloud an otherwise ...
motortrend.com/news/new-electric-vehicle-registrations-february-2024-tesla-slip/
We Fill a Rivian R1T with Garbage for Earth Day: Some may argue whether a 835-hp electric pickup is truly green—unless you're using it to clean up roadside trash ...
caranddriver.com/features/a60582751/rivian-r1t-earth-day-cleanup/
Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself: Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-fire-elon-musk-new-ceo-evs-china-sales-earnings-2024-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk must be removed as CEO to save Tesla
- Tesla is struggling with declining sales, layoffs, and issues in China.
- Elon Musk is blamed for the company's state and his departure could save Tesla.
- Tesla has failed to craft a strategy for chaotic times, resulting in a shrinking market share in China.
Tampines fatal accident: Man who helped victims said teen’s dad kept calling for her
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-man-who-helped-victims-said-teen-s-dad-kept-calling-for-her
Focus: China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation: Chinese EV maker BYD will showcase its premium brand's first sedan at the Beijing auto show ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-seeks-redefine-luxury-ev-generation-2024-04-24/
2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition First Test: Soul of a Rally Car?: Can Mazda’s small SUV join the off-road craze without forsaking the brand’s ...
motortrend.com/reviews/2024-mazda-cx-50-turbo-meridian-edition-first-test-review/
2025 BMW i4 EV and 4-Series Gran Coupe Get Revised Kidney Grilles: Along with both Bimmers getting restyled faces and interior tweaks, the gas-fed Gran Coupe ...
caranddriver.com/news/a60583892/2025-bmw-i4-ev-4-series-gran-coupe-updated-details/
Tested: 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 4Matic Is a Bargain of Sorts: Compared to its ultra-posh competition, the V-12-toting S680 seems like a screaming deal.
caranddriver.com/reviews/a60536586/2023-mercedes-maybach-s680-test/
A brutal elimination round is reshaping the world’s biggest market for electric cars
cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/china-ev-industry-competition-analysis-intl-hnk/
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | ClassicCars.com Journal: Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com ...
journal.classiccars.com/2024/04/24/autohunter-spotlight-1980-chevrolet-corvette/
V8-Powered 1954 Ford F-100 Panel Truck 4-Speed available for Auction | AutoHunter.com | 51503471
autohunter.com/Listing/Details/51503471/V8Powered-1954-Ford-F100-Panel-Truck-4Speed
COE quota to increase by 2.7% in May-July quarter: SINGAPORE: There will be a 2.7 per cent increase in the overall supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-may-july-quarter-increase-lta-4288611
New £1.3m cycle path on Anglesey a luxury while roads crumble, critics claim: Motorists also see the 2.5-mile scheme as 'anti-car' - but it also had ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-13m-cycle-path-anglesey-29055293
2024 Aston Martin DBX707 Review: The Fast, Furious, Forever Car: The 2024 Aston Martin DBX707 is going to be a classic car. How can a luxury SUV with a ...
thedrive.com/car-reviews/2024-aston-martin-dbx707-review
Identify These Mercury Cougars | ClassicCars.com Journal: The Mercury Cougar used to be a pony car. And a personal luxury car. And a four-door ...
journal.classiccars.com/2024/04/23/identify-these-mercury-cougars/
The Man Who Finally Made the Corvette Mid-Engine Is Retiring: After almost 50 years at General Motors and more than 30 making Corvettes more awesome ...
motortrend.com/news/tadge-juechter-corvette-chief-engineer-retiring/
Most Small SUVs Are Bad at Automatic Emergency Braking, IIHS Says: Most small SUVs graded poorly during the IIHS' new automatic emergency braking test ...
thedrive.com/news/most-small-suvs-are-bad-at-automatic-emergency-braking-iihs-says
Ferrari F40's Front End Ripped Off In Highway Crash by Young Dealer Employee: A rare and expensive Ferrari F40 crashed in Germany, ripping off the front end and ...
motor1.com/news/717342/ferrari-f40-crashes-german-tunnel/
We Found 10 More Abandoned Race Tracks on Google Earth: With help from Motor1 readers, we found more abandoned race tracks visible on Google Earth ...
motor1.com/news/716671/10-abandoned-google-race-tracks/
30 Future Supercars and Sports Cars Worth Waiting For: Prepare to be excited for these future supercars from companies like Dodge, Ferrari, McLaren, and more.
motor1.com/features/262212/future-supercars-sports-cars-list/
Clitheroe Car Boot Sale set to reopen on April 28: Car boot sale set to return to town after being called ‘financially unviable’
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24273130.clitheroe-car-boot-sale-set-reopen-april-28/
Musk promised cheaper Teslas: What if no one wants one?: Tesla investors are celebrating news of cheaper vehicles on the horizon. That assumes lots of people ...
businessinsider.com/will-cheaper-tesla-lure-buyers-ev-demand-2024-4
Volkswagen ID.Code Concept Previews a Handsome Autonomous SUV: Developed with the Chinese market in mind, the electric ID.Code concept is apparently capable of ...
caranddriver.com/news/a60592591/volkswagen-id-code-concept-revealed/
Yankees GM Brian Cashman reacts to Juan Soto and Aaron Judge’s contrasting starts
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/yankees-brian-cashman-juan-soto-aaron-judge-mlb/
Royal Stoke's new £32m multi-storey opens in bid to end parking misery: A ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the £32m project which aims to ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/royal-stokes-new-32m-multi-9243860
NFL draft map 2024: See blueprint in downtown Detroit, from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/24/nfl-draft-map-detroit-locations/73436153007/
Quick Glance: NFL Draft 2024 Schedule and Selections
- The 2024 NFL Draft is approaching, featuring 257 selected players over three days. Selection kicks off on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The draft order and estimated pick times are revealed.
- The broadcast starts at 7 p.m. ET, with a 10-minute time limit for the first round. The selection time is reduced in subsequent rounds. Each team has different estimated pick times for the first day.
- The draft takes place in Detroit, airing on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. Streaming options are available on platforms like NFL+ and fuboTV.
- Each team has pick times ranging from 8 p.m. ET to 1:20 a.m. ET. Teams have limited time to make their selections, adding suspense and anticipation to the event.
2025 Audi S3 Sedan First Drive: More of the Same, Only Better: A trick new torque-vectoring rear axle from the RS3 breathes life into the mid-tier A3 sedan.
motortrend.com/reviews/2025-audi-s3-sedan-first-drive-review/
The Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky: Underrated American Sports Cars: Despite a crashing economy, the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky used good looks and solid ...
motortrend.com/features/pontiac-solstice-saturn-sky/
Runaway horses race through London covered in blood after escaping: One person was injured when they hit a car and police said officers had managed to contain ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/runaway-horses-race-through-london-29050141
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
The Mercedes G-Wagen EV Makes Unique Sounds 'Inspired' by ICE Cars: Mercedes calls the sound "G-ROAR," because that is just what German car brands do.
roadandtrack.com/news/a60580618/mercedes-g-wagen-ev-sounds/
China's EV survival game creates peril - and power: By most measures, the last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market with more losers than ...
reut.rs/49Q1bZK
Used Kia models in check - AUTO BILD: Kia has earned a good name for itself with good standard equipment, long guarantees and fair prices ...
autobild.de/artikel/kia-gebraucht-ceed-stonic-sportage-co-im-check-25065467.html
The Best Double Strollers: A good double stroller is safe, adaptable, and comfortable for both kids and caregivers—and not too much of a slog to push.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-double-strollers/
China's influence on Europe's electric car prices - AUTO BILD: Whether e-cars spread as desired by the industry and politicians also depends on affordability.
autobild.de/artikel/chinas-einfluss-auf-europas-elektroauto-preise-meldung-25763417.html
2024 NFL mock draft (Version 6.0): Connecting the dots for one last first-round projection
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/25/2024-nfl-mock-draft-version-6/
Why a Dog’s Death Hits So Hard: I loved my mom more than my dog. So why did I cry for him but not for her?
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/dogland-tommy-tomlinson-book-excerpt/678157/
Man Watches Classic Car Sink in Lake | ClassicCars.com Journal: This classic 1939 Packard experienced a mashap that led to it being submerged in a lake ...
journal.classiccars.com/2024/04/22/man-watches-classic-car-sink-in-lake/
Tributes for bride-to-be killed in Perth crash on her way to visit mum with dementia
9news.com.au/national/wa-news-tributes-to-woman-killed-bus-crash-warwick/bfaa1808-c90d-4a62-9777-a3f5713100bc
Tom Izzo is running for state representative in Lansing. But it's more complicated than that
lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/24/tom-izzo-east-lansing-state-representative-republican-kara-hope/73437344007/
Singapore woman killed in Spain: Car rented by suspect reportedly caught on CCTV at crime scene
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mitchell-ong-audrey-fang-spain-killing-suspects-car-caught-cctv-crime-scene-4287906
This BMW E36 Broke Its Engine—Then It Became a Dream Car: This might be the cleanest BMW E36 I've ever seen. Spectacular color combo, mint paint ...
thedrive.com/news/this-bmw-e36-broke-its-engine-then-it-became-a-dream-car
Men caught having sex in the bush of Lidl car park in Cardiff: Two men were caught having sex in the bush of a Lidl car park in Cardiff next to shoppers.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/men-caught-sex-bush-lidl-car-park-cardiff-20716169/
Slight increase in COEs for May to July, quota up 2.7% to 15,104: The increases are in the cars, commercial vehicle and Open categories.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/slight-increase-in-coes-for-may-to-july-quota-up-27-to-15104
Man who allegedly fell asleep behind wheel among 20 motorists who will be charged with drink driving
straitstimes.com/singapore/man-who-allegedly-fell-asleep-behind-wheel-among-20-motorists-who-will-be-charged-with-drink-driving
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