This could really help put some punch in your campfire ghost stories. The Airstream eStream concept travel trailer is battery-powered and self-propelled. (Airstream) Airstream has built a self-powered attributes travel trailer concept that can be maneuvered remotely without it being attached to a towing vehicle. It’s 80 kilowatt-hour battery pack …
Read More »Rivian may take on GM, Ram and Ford pickups with new tailgate tech
Rivian may be stepping up its pickup game. Rivian’s patent incorporates a step into the tailgate. (Rivian) The electric truck startup has filed a patent for a new pickup tailgate that could help it compete with multi-functional designs from GM, Ram and Ford. Rivian is exploring several hinge designs. (Rivian) …
Read More »BMW is killing the V12 engine this summer
BMW‘s V12 is going out with a bang. Well, a dozen bangs. The standard M760i xDrive starts at $158,795. (BMW) The German automaker has announced that it will build the last of its 12-cylinder engines this June as it begins its transition toward electrification. V12 engines have long been a …
Read More »Winnebago unveils e-RV electric motorhome
Winnebago is going electric. The Winnebago e-RV is a concept for a future electric camper van. (Winnebago) The recreational vehicle company has revealed a new concept it calls the e-RV that hit hopes to have on sale soon. The Winnebago e-RV has a range of 125 miles per charge. (Winnebago) …
Read More »California driver charged with felony manslaughter in Tesla Autopilot crash
California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019. All Tesla models, including the Model S, now come standard with Autopilot. (Tesla) The defendant appears to be …
Read More »Rare 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 worth a fortune found in abandoned home
You never know what you’ll find in a fixer-upper, including another fixer-upper. This 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 was found in an abandoned home in Georgia. (Matt Taylor) Classic car hunter Matt Taylor told Fox News Autos the story of a rare American muscle car that his friend led him …
Read More »Toyota teases new Sequoia SUV with hidden message
It’s out with the very old at Toyota. The all-new replacement for the Toyota Sequoia will be revealed soon. (Toyota) The automaker has released the first image of what appears to be the upcoming Sequoia style replacement, saying in its press release that “something big is coming.” (Toyota) Leaving less …
Read More »'Wayne's World' AMC Pacer up for auction ahead of film's 30th anniversary
“Wayne’s World” fans will think this is excellent. The 1976 AMC Pacer from "Wayne’s World" has been fully restored. (Barrett-Jackson) The 1976 AMC Pacer featured in the 1992 comedy classic is being auctioned just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film’s premiere on Valentine’s Day. The custom …
Read More »A.J. Foyt Racing makes Tatiana Calderón first female IndyCar driver since 2013
Racing legend A.J. Foyt is celebrating turning 87 on Sunday by adding a new driver to his IndyCar team. Tatiana Calderón will drive for A.J. Foyt racing during the 2022 IndyCar season. (Mark Thompson/Getty Images) A.J. Foyt Racing has announced that Tatiana Calderón will drive the No. 11 car during the …
Read More »Ford patents new pickup tailgate with hidden door
Ford is entering the tailgate tussle. Ford’s tailgate design incorporates a swing-out door that makes it easier to reach the bed floor. (Ford) The blue oval brand has filed a patent on a new pickup tailgate that would help it compete with the latest multifunction units from GM and Ram. …
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