The current extreme heat during the summer is causing unexpected damage to vehicles. Some parts that were traditionally prone to issues during winter are now being affected. According to Jalopnik, windshield wipers, tires, and batteries are being damaged by the high temperatures. Not only is this problematic for drivers, but it also poses challenges for …
A fire is raging out of control on a freight ship in the North Sea, which is carrying almost 3,000 cars. Tragically, one crew member has lost their life, and others have sustained injuries. Efforts are underway to save the vessel from sinking near a vital habitat for migratory birds. The coast guard has deployed …
Manhattan, renowned for its diverse range of museums, might soon be home to a unique automotive museum celebrating the “past, present, and future of the automobile.” Led by Otto F. Wachs, a retired Volkswagen executive who created the world’s largest automotive museum in Wolfsburg, Germany, the initiative has assembled a team of auto-industry experts including …
Scientists have made some surprising discoveries about the sources of harmful pollutants emitted by vehicles. According to the Washington Post, it’s not just the exhaust pipe that contributes to these pollutants, but also brake and tire emissions. While federal and state regulations have improved emissions systems, no regulations exist for brakes and tires. Research has …
Portage Cars, a well-known New Zealand car yard with a reputation for humorous advertising, faced backlash when a formal complaint was filed against an online video for its use of “sexual innuendo”. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the sexual references that concerned the nation’s advertising authority. The video featured social media star Kiedis Haze acting as a …
Francis Curzon, the fifth Earl Howe, was renowned for his love of fast cars, particularly souped-up Bugattis. However, his passion for speed led to numerous incidents, including collisions with pedestrians and fatalities. In 1947, J. S. Dean, the chair of the Pedestrians’ Association in England, documented these incidents in a scathing polemic. Dean criticized the …
Sheetz, a convenience store chain, is offering customers a special discount on gas for the Fourth of July. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania-based company is selling gas for $1.776 per gallon at its over 600 stores. This is about a 50% reduction from the national average. The promotion is valid all day and applies to regular, …
The Unfair Burden on Motorists Driving on New York highways and city streets can often feel like navigating the treacherous terrain of the moon. The condition of the roads is abysmal and filled with potholes, as Michael Goodwin pointed out in his article “Another Pothole on the Road to Ruin.” Motorists already bear the burden …
Tesla has granted third-party apps access to car data, raising concerns about a potential vulnerability. In response, Tesla reset thousands of “tokens” used to match app users with their cars. It is believed that the bug may be related to a few individuals who were using their own version of an analytics program called Teslamate. …
The opulent lifestyle of the Abu Dhabi royal family, known as the House of Nahyan, is truly remarkable. Their extravagant possessions surpass imagination – from their enormous superyacht where they can even practice golf, to their palace that is triple the size of the Pentagon, and a fleet of private jets that rivals those of …