Since its launch a year ago, Tesla’s flagship Cybertruck electric truck has been stumped by all kinds of pretty mundane obstacles. It’s so far been caught out by snow, slight inclines, water and now one Cybertruck owner reports that a pothole left them with a $34,000 repair bill. – Owen Bellwood Read More Read more… … Read more
Screenshot: Frank Heyl/Instagram When you get to the level of multi-million dollar cars like the Bugatti Chiron, the sky is basically the limit in terms of spec and customization. Whatever color combination, special artwork or one-off trimmings you ask for, Bugatti can do it. The company will even create custom parts for you after your … Read more
After first being revealed in concept form in 2019 — a concept that got almost completely cut out of “No Time To Die” because the near-production design was shown in 2021 between when that movie was initially supposed to release and when it actually hit theaters, thus rendering the concept’s appearance obsolete — the plug-in-hybrid … Read more
Only a few years ago it looked as if the days of the petrol-fired engine were numbered. Now makers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Toyota are saying they expect to sell combustion-engine cars for longer than expected amid disappointing sales of electric vehicles (EVs). Carmakers are feeling the pain of the EV slowdown after governments … Read more
Despite recent push here in the U.S. to legalize it, using the marijuana plant as a recreational or even medicinal substance is still very much illegal around the world. One Volkswagen exec recently found that out the hard way when he was detained and later deported from China for failing a drug test, Reuters reports.… … Read more
Gif: The unlucky Photographer / YouTube With a price north of $3 million, even a repair bill for a minor fender-bender in Bugatti Chiron could cause financial anxiety for an average person. During the ongoing Bugatti Grand Tour in Morocco, one of the scenic group drives ended with one Chiron crashing into another Chiron. Bugatti CEO … Read more
Image: Mercedes-Benz The Italian design legend who helped shape Mercedes-Benz automobiles from the 1950s through the 2000s, Bruno Sacco, died last week at age 90. He helped usher in an era of iconic and stately designs which Mercedes-Benz quite clearly no longer employs. He wanted to ensure that his designs did not age, and he … Read more
Photo: Stellantis Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. – Owen Bellwood Read More Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more
This summer, gas prices are lower than they have been in the past. In some places though, some gas stations have a “I know what I have” attitude, resulting in some seriously high prices. One desert gas station is like this, and it doubles down on the pricing with a disclaimer for customers. – Lawrence … Read more
We reminded you of some modern electric cars that you probably forgot about last week, but this week we’re flipping to the new craze that’s sweeping the nation — hybrids. Hybrids are the new hot topic among profit-hungry car makers after buyers failed to swarm to overpriced EVs, but check these out before you go … Read more
