Black Bear And Cub Destroy Car In Connecticut After Getting Trapped Inside

WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home. State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner on the morning of July 15. They opened a door, and Read More

Tesla Warns Against Wet Towel Charging Trick Two Months Too Late

Tesla car culture is full of hacks and shortcuts, some more effective than others. One, known as the “wet towel” trick, required the Tesla Charging department — or whatever remains of it — to publicly tell customers to knock it off. The “wet towel” trick involves wrapping a damp, cool cloth around a Supercharger cable handle as a way to Read More

How A Ferrari Exec Uncovered A Scammer Posing As The Company’s CEO

Artificial intelligence has made scams so elaborate that it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not. An unnamed Ferrari executive was recently targeted by a scammer who made a pretty convincing impersonation of company CEO Benedetto Vigna until he was outsmarted. The scammer contacted the Ferrari exec via WhatsApp posing as Vigna, though the phone… Photo and Read More

C6 Chevy Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ Continues Tradition Of Dirt-loving Vettes

The Chevrolet Corvette is a surprisingly popular candidate for conversion to off-road use. Last month, a Corvette development driver told Road & Track that creating an off-road Corvette “[Comes] up from time to time. … There’s one guy on the team who’s always pitching it. Obviously we’ve looked at what Porsche and others are doing.” By “others” he might… Photo Read More

100 Amphibious Cars Glide Through Amsterdam’s Canals On A Final Float For A While

  AMSTERDAM — A colorful parade of amphibious cars glided through Amsterdam’s canals on Thursday, but it was the last time the event will be held in the city, at least until EV batteries become lighter. Starting in 2025, access to the city’s waterways will be restricted to emission-free vessels and vehicles, a standard too high for amphibious cars due Read More

Tesla Burns After Driver In Mexico Plugs It Directly Into A Power Line

TIJUANA, Mexico — A driver in the Mexican border city of Tijuana apparently had the bright idea of connecting his Tesla to an illegal electricity hookup connected directly to a powerline. Not only did the Tesla eventually burst into flames, the blaze was so hot it set a neighboring house on fire. Rafael Carrillo, Tijuana’s fire chief, said Tuesday that

Excludes Hyundai Genesis Premium Brand

Hyundai's global public relations chief adamantly denied the creation of a separate luxury brand. At the Veloster Turbo launch in South Korea, motoring.com.au quizzed American-born Global PR Director Frank Ahrens. Hyundai Do you want to develop a premium brand? “The truth is, Hyundai has no plans for…” Source: www.carsales.com.au

15 Reliable Luxury Cars That Cost Less Than The Average New Car Price In 2024

According to KBB: The average price of a new car sold is $47,401 In 2024, these prices will skyrocket. These high prices will make buyers more value conscious and shy away from buying new cars, leading many to shy away from buying new cars altogether. This may be one of the reasons why the used car market has skyrocketed in Read More

The Best Used Hybrid Cars To Buy In 2024

Key Takeaways The best used hybrids have a strong reputation for efficiency and reliability. Toyota, Honda and Hyundai all appear on this list multiple times. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is our highest-rated used hybrid vehicle. As fuel costs rise and the world becomes more environmentally conscious, hybrid cars are also becoming more popular among car buyers. However, several factors Read More