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 …
Read More »Test drive: The 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid is a shockingly good deal
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 …
Read More »A new Ford Bronco just sold for $500,000. Here's why
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. …
Read More »NASCAR makes historic change to Martinsville race
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 …
Read More »Joe Rogan says the Tesla Cybertruck is the 'coolest car' he's ever seen
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 …
Read More »Cops: 84-year-old man was driving without a license for 72 years
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. …
Read More »Self-driving Teslas will cause 'insane' traffic, Elon Musk says
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 …
Read More »Wayne's World AMC Pacer 'Mirthmobile' auctioned for record amount
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. …
Read More »The 40 millionth Ford F-Series pickup is about to disappear in Texas
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 …
Read More »Semi-truck's anti-rollover safety system demonstrated with jet engine blast
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 …
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