It’s a good day for Green Day. Costa Mesa Police have recovered a 1962 Chevy II Nova stolen from Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong last week. (Costa Mesa Police Department) Costa Mesa, us-regions., police have recovered a 1962 make II Nova stolen from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong last …
Read More »The Ford Bronco Everglades is a factory swamp truck
Ford’s latest Bronco is all wet. The Bronco Everglades is equipped with a snorkel and other features that allow it to drive through 36.5 inches of water. (Ford) The Bronco Everglades is a new version of the 4×4 SUV that’s been optimized for use in swampy environs like its namesake …
Read More »Flying fins! Cadillac GTP race car to go for 24 Hours of Le Mans win in 2023
Fins are back in. They’re just sideways this time. The Cadillac GTP race car will feature a hybrid powertrain. (Cadillac) Cadillac has partially revealed the Project GTP endurance racing car it will field at next year’s 24-hour races in Daytona and Le Mans. The GTP car will enter the 24 …
Read More »Ford wants to hide spy drones in autonomous cars
Among the many challenges facing the autonomous car industry is how to keep an eye on the condition of the vehicles while they’re out and about. Ford’s patent would use drones to inspect autonomous cars. (Ford) Interior cameras, like those installed in the latest Tesla models, can make sure passengers …
Read More »Tesla recalling 27,000 cars because they're not hot enough
Tesla‘s cars are hot sellers, but some of them aren’t hot enough. Tesla’s heat pump is designed to be a more efficient way to heat a vehicle’s cabin. (Tesla) The make is recalling 27,000 vehicles because their energy-efficient heat pumps have an issue that makes them ineffective at defrosting the …
Read More »Ford's new $500,000 GT supercar is for the biggest car geeks only
Talk about a deep cut. The latest version of the Ford GT supercar features a paint scheme that pays tribute to a car that never even won a big race. Driving one is a clear indication of your car geek credentials. The 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition is …
Read More »NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum was a TV ratings smash
NASCAR’s unusual Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, held on a temporary track built inside the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, achieved its goal of getting eyes on the sport. The Clash was held on a temporary quarter-mile track built inside the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Along with a …
Read More »Caitlyn Jenner launching auto racing team in the all-female W Series
Caitlyn Jenner is going racing again. Auto olympics” target=”_blank”>racing< gold medalist and former IMSA sports car driver has announced she’s launching the Jenner Racing team in the W Series, which features an all-female lineup of drivers competing on tracks around the world. Jenner Racing will field two cars in the …
Read More »2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV debuts with plug-in power
Alfa Romeo is downsizing and plugging-in. The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale will be available as a plug-in hybrid. (Alfa Romeo) The 2023 Tonale is the brand’s first entry in the subcompact style class, which includes the BMW 1-Series and Audi Q3. The Tonale slots in beneath the Stelvio in make‘s …
Read More »Ram wants customers to help design its electric pickup
The revolution has started. The Ram 1500 BEV will be built on an all-new electric truck platform. (Ram) Ram has launched a new consumer outreach program called the Ram Revolution in the lead up to the release of its first electric pickup in 2024. Customers will be able to get …
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