You might not hear Oshkosh Defense’s latest military vehicle coming, but it could be hard to miss. The eJLTV uses a diesel-hybrid powertrain. (Oshkosh Defense) The eJLTV is a hybrid-powered version of the defense giant’s hulking Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, of which approximately 15,000 currently serve the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines. The concept has…
The future of Ford’s compact SUVs may be the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, but it still has something to offer customers who aren’t quite ready to go all-in. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has the same styling and features as the other models in the lineup. (Ford) The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid combines a four-cylinder engine…
The new Ford Bronco is one of the hottest vehicles on the market these days, with some listing for tens of thousands of dollars over MSRP. Or hundreds of thousands. A Ford Bronco was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event for $500,000 to raise money for the Pope Francis Center. (Barrett-Jackson) A Ford Bronco was…
Martinsville Speedway is the nascar” target=”_blank”>NASCAR< on April 9 will now run 400 laps instead of the traditional 500 laps to accommodate its new 7:30 pm start time and potential delays that could push the finish late into the night. The name of the race has officially been changed to reflect its new distance. (Martinsville…
Joe Rogan’s buddy Elon Musk hooked him up with a sneak peek at the latest version of Tesla’s Cybertruck, the comedian posting new up-close images to his social media accounts. Joe Rogan was given a sneak peek at the updated Tesla Cybertruck (2013 Syfy Media, LLC/Tesla) The latest prototype of the electric pickup was shipped…
It turns out you can outrun the law, but only for 72 years. The owner of this Mini had been driving without a license for 72 years. (SWNS) Police pulled over an 84-year-old driver in Bulwell, U.K., this week only to discover he didn’t have a valid license … ever. The retired man, who police…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology will fix one problem in cities, but cause another one, according to Elon Musk. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system currently requires a human to monitor its operation. (Tesla) elon-musk” target=”_blank”>Musk< that he “would be shocked” if the in-development feature wasn’t capable of driving a car more safely than a human by the…
Used car prices are going up, even for AMC Pacers. The "Wayne’s World" AMC Pacer was auctioned for a record $71,500. (Barrett-Jackson) The custom 1976 Pacer featured in the 1992 comedy “Wayne’s World” was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event on Wednesday for $71,500, a new record for the model. The restored car retains its…
One lucky Ford F-150 buyer is about to hit the jackpot, and they won’t even know it when they do. The 40 millionth F-Series truck was built at Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant. (Ford) Ford has built its 40 millionth F-Series truck, and is on its way to a showroom in Texas. The pickup is an…
California startup Axicle has demonstrated its new tractor-trailer safety device in a dramatic way. The Axicle TARS releases the trailer when a rollover is imminent. (Axicle) The Trailer Anti Roll System (TARS) is a fifth-wheel coupling that can automatically release a trailer from a semi if it is about to rollover, preventing the tractor with…