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Rivian Owner’s Manual Door Release Safety Demo For His Kids Turned Into Panic

Owner says rear manual release broke and can’t be accessed. Compares the risk to a fatal Tesla fire with stuck rear doors. Family now considers selling SUV over serious safety...

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Are EV Drivers At Risk From Radiation? A New Study Has The Answers

A new study tested whether EVs expose drivers to hidden radiation. The German researchers tested 11 electric cars while driving and charging. Engineers used dummies packed wit...

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The New Nissan Qashqai e-Power Drives Like An EV But Doesn’t Need Charging | Review

PROS ›› Efficient, quiet, sporty styling CONS ›› Limited space, pricey, engine sound There’s no shortage of compact SUVs in Australia or, for that matter, in much of the world thes...

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Pinewood Derby Brings Automotive Passion to Youth

What were some of the experiences in your youth that shaped your automotive interest as an adult? For me, my childhood revolved around anything with wheels—starting with Hot Wheels, evolving to slo...

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Look back in anger: digital mirrors need a rethink

Cameras are being used more widely than ever; it's high time we laid some ground rules on their functionality The BMW 7 Series I’m currently testing shows how it should be done: it’s a big c...

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French Carmaker Unlocks Its Secret Design Vault And The Scale Models You Can Buy Are Wild

Renault is auctioning design mockups on December 7 near Paris. The sale includes scale models from the 1950s through the 2010s. Most are 1/5 scale with finely detailed exterio...

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Coupe

Celebrated for its design by Ian Callum (who later drew up several other popular British models like the Jaguar XK and the F-Type), the Aston Martin DB7 blended supercharged power with sexy styling...

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‘Largest Wreck’ Ever Seen By Fire Dept Freezes Indiana Traffic For Hours

Forty-five vehicles collided on snowy I-70 near Terre Haute Saturday. No major injuries were reported despite the massive chain reaction. Riley Fire Department called it their...

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Alpine lifts lid on plan for two EV roadsters

Brand to expand with drop-top next-gen A110 sports car and all-new A310 GT Alpine will have two convertibles in its line-up by 2030, with plans for drop-top versions of both its next-generat...

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Shoei’s AR Helmet Turns Every Biker Into Iron Man

Shoei and EyeLights created the first fully integrated AR helmet. The GT-Air 3 Smart projects speed and alerts into the rider’s view. Built-in comms include intercom support w...

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Ford Accused Of Advertising A Missing Feature On New Trucks

Ford is being sued over missing safety tech in 2024 F-150 Lightnings. Plaintiffs claim Ford misrepresented features listed on window stickers. Company offered $100 refunds, bu...

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Police Gadget Rips Chevy’s Rear Axle Clean Off In Wild Chase

A stolen car had its entire rear axle torn off while trying to escape police. Cops had deployed a grappler device that wraps around the rear wheels. The driver reversed, then ...

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Nissan Leaf vs rivals: is the reinvented EV the crossover king?

Nissan's design-focused new EV takes on its rivals from Kia and Skoda A lot happened in 2010: a volcano erupted; Apple launched the first iPad; Lady Gaga wore a meat dress. It was all go...

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Pick of the Day: 2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster

I am going to keep writing about BMW Z3 M Roadsters until I can no longer afford to buy one. The reason is that the M Roadster represents not only the best value to be had in a BMW M car, but it is...

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CATL–Stellantis Break Ground on €4.1B Spain Gigafactory

Chinese EV battery maker CATL, together with its partner Stellantis, celebrated the groundbreaking of their 50:50 joint venture’s 50 GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) gigafactory in Zaragoza, Spain....

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A $2 Water Bottle Just Cost This Hyundai Driver Nearly $12,000

Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner faces $12K bill after bottle spilled water. Company denied warranty, citing damage from an external factor. State Farm also refused coverage, claiming gr...

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Renault Is Emptying Its Secret Vault And The Cars Inside Are Unreal

Renault is auctioning dozens of vehicles from its private heritage vault. The lineup spans early 1900s cars, movie props, concepts, and F1 racers. All vehicles will be auction...

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Rivian’s Latest R1T Just Matched One of the Fastest Corvettes Ever in the Quarter Mile

The Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack hits 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. It is faster than a Cybertruck, Raptor R, and Porsche 911 GT3 RS. This is a 7,000-lb truck that embarrasses spor...

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Someone Drove This Maserati 255 Miles And Lost Almost $100,000

This 2023 MC20 Cielo sold for $212,000, down from $308,695 MSRP. This twin-turbo V6 Italian supercar has just 255 miles on the odometer. Features matte paint, Alcantara uphols...

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Car Connections: Ford, Toyota, and Le Mans

If you’re reading this, you’ve managed to drink enough coffee to counteract all the turkey and high-carb sides of Thanksgiving! Congratulations—and welcome back to The ClassicCars.com Journal. You’...

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New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Makes Budget Look Cool Again | Review

PROS ›› Playful design inside-out, practicality, price CONS ›› Hard plastics, ride comfort, missing tech Fiat has long dominated Europe’s A-segment with the 500 and Panda duo, but ...

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