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22 October 2024

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Is the Bee's Knees

caranddriver.com | 2 | October 21 2024 14:00 UTC

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is finally here as the long-awaited modern-day, battery-powered reinterpretation of a revered classic....

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TFI’s Bedard: Buying UPS’ LTL operations was not a mistake

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 20:18 UTC

TFI CEO Bedard said on an analyst call that he wasn’t sorry the company bought UPS Freight, but he was plainspoken about its issues. The...

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The David Bowie Look: Cold Start

theautopian.com | 2 | October 21 2024 13:00 UTC

We’ve just wrapped up another massive Galpin Car Show with a fantastic Autopian section (lots more on this to come), and I’m not going...

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Audi's Electric A2 Restomod Makes More Sense Than You Think

insideevs.com | 0 | October 22 2024 20:00 UTC

There are good reasons why the Audi A2s is an appealing candidate for an electric conversion....

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Containers lagged ocean shipping gains in 2023, UN report finds

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 20:00 UTC

A record number of port calls by container ships presages higher forecast growth for the sector, according to a U.N. report. The post Containers lagged...

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DHL Express breaks ground on maintenance center at Cincinnati airport

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 19:38 UTC

DHL Express says a new aircraft maintenance hangar and extra parking positions now under construction will minimize the amount of time aircraft are out...

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Pedego and Electric Bike Company partner up for made-in-USA e-bikes

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 19:31 UTC

Pedego, one of the earliest entrants into the US electric bicycle market and home to over 200 brick-and-mortar e-bikes stores, will collaborate with Newport...

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First discount on Bluetti Handsfree backpack power stations from $299, Vanpowers e-bikes from $1,049, Greenworks, Worx, more

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 19:09 UTC

We’ve got some travel devices and at-home tool discounts as the focus of today’s Green Deals. Front and center is Bluetti’s Halloween Sale which...

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How One Faulty Engine Part Put Millions Of Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, And Rams At Risk Of Major Oil Leak

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 19:08 UTC

The Pentastar V6 has been a workhorse for Chrysler. Since its introduction in 2011, over 10 million have been built, and they’ve shown up...

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BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: Hauling Cargo

insideevs.com | 0 | October 22 2024 19:00 UTC

With over 1,000 pounds of payload capacity and a huge hold, the posh BMW iX is surprisingly practical....

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Check Call: The future of talent in the supply chain

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 19:00 UTC

In this edition: Breaking down talent research findings, and the Port of LA looks to set a new record. The post Check Call: The future...

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Tesla (TSLA) Q3 earnings preview: what damage are we looking at?

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 18:55 UTC

Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q3 2024 financial results on Wednesday, October 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and...

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BYD electric SUV teardown shocks Japan: ‘How can it be produced at such a low cost?’

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 18:54 UTC

Japan is wondering how Chinese EV makers, like BYD, build electric cars so cheaply. After tearing apart BYD’s Atto 3, an all-electric SUV, attendees...

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The Toyota RAV4 V6 Was A Practical Family Crossover That Could Outrun A Volkswagen GTI

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 18:31 UTC

We all love a sleeper, an unassuming car with way more punch than its outward appearance suggests. Think Volkswagen Golf R, Ford Flex Ecoboost,...

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Malukas reflects on turbulent 2024 IndyCar season that "saved my career"

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 18:31 UTC

“It’s like they say, everything happens for a reason,” David Malukas told Motorsport.com. “If I look back, I am probably 10 times the driver...

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How Far Would You Drive To Buy The Right Car? Autopian Asks

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 18:11 UTC

There’s a saying that ‘there’s a butt for every seat’ or something along those lines. Every car has at least one person who is...

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Tesla Just Released Autopilot Crash Data. We Have Doubts

insideevs.com | 0 | October 22 2024 18:00 UTC

The automaker has been releasing Autopilot safety data for years. Still, it fails to answer critical questions....

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Jeff VanderMeer on How Scientific Uncertainty Inspires His Weird Fiction

scientificamerican.com | 0 | October 22 2024 18:00 UTC

In Absolution, the fourth novel in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach saga, scientists try to know the unknowable...

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Hamlin on winning title amidst NASCAR lawsuit: "I would like to have that problem"

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:59 UTC

Denny Hamlin is fairly amused with the thought of winning the 2024 NASCAR Cup championship in the midst of his team's — 23XI Racing —...

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NTSB blames Boeing 747 engine fire on shoddy maintenance work

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:58 UTC

The National Transportation Safety Board said an improperly installed borescope plug led to a January engine fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747. Maintenance...

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Arkup unveils its latest solar-electric modular houseboat, complete with Starlink

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 17:54 UTC

Arkup, a sustainable and liveable marine vessel developer, has unveiled its latest solar-electric houseboat before it will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale...

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Car Deal of the Day: funky Nissan Juke SUV at under £146 a month

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 17:47 UTC

The Nissan Juke is a bit of a Marmite car in some respects, but this one’s at a tasty price!...

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Norfolk Southern, electrical workers announce tentative contract deal

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:35 UTC

Norfolk Southern has reached a tentative five-year agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the railroad announced Tuesday. The agreement, subject to ratification,...

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Need A Nice Big Luxury Car That’s Half The Price Of A Bentley? Maybe Just Buy A Genesis G90

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:24 UTC

I have driven a Genesis G90 on an autocross course. If you are buying a luxury sedan with the specific goal of driving it...

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Nearly Every Hyundai Nexo Recalled for Emitting Hydrogen Gas

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:18 UTC

A faulty safety device on the hydrogen fuel-cell Nexo SUV can create a cloud of hydrogen gas behind the vehicle, leading to the risk...

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What we learned from Red Bull and McLaren's Austin F1 upgrades

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:08 UTC

Red Bull's renewed challenge at the front of the grid in Austin suggests the team has begun to better understand the issues that it...

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Meta AI tackles maths problems that stumped humans for over a century

newscientist.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:00 UTC

A type of mathematical problem that was previously impossible to solve can now be successfully analysed with artificial intelligence...

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As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises

scientificamerican.com | 0 | October 22 2024 17:00 UTC

A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to...

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Trackhouse took all aero off Fernandez's MotoGP bike in Australian GP

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 16:51 UTC

Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez competed in the Australian Grand Prix without an aerodynamic package on his Aprilia MotoGP bike and felt like he was...

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The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 16:50 UTC

The “most affordable EV in the US with 315+ miles range” is officially here. GM confirmed the long-awaited $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV LT is...

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Tesla Investors Want Robotaxi Answers

insideevs.com | 0 | October 22 2024 16:37 UTC

Plus, Lucid thinks full autonomy isn't happening this decade and California cops aren't convinced Teslas make good patrol cars....

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Norfolk Southern extends gains in earnings, operating ratio

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 16:36 UTC

Norfolk Southern delivered significant gains in earnings and operating ratio during 2024’s third quarter, with new CEO Mark George noting the railroad is “continuing...

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These solar-roofed electric school buses are V2X

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 16:23 UTC

Student transport company First Student and utility Con Edison have launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) hub with 12 solar-roofed electric school buses in Brooklyn....

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GM Is About To Hit A Huge Milestone In Electrification

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 16:18 UTC

General Motors beat expectations in the third quarter as it made a little more money on its current products. The company also hinted that...

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Can Royal Enfield succeed where Can-Am and Kawasaki stumbled with electric motorcycles?

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 16:10 UTC

Legacy motorcycle brands are taking bold steps into the electric future, but not all attempts have hit the mark. Can-Am and Kawasaki, both respected...

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Kia shares 2025 EV9 pricing which includes minimal increases

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 16:09 UTC

The 2025 Kia EV9 is entering the market as the Korean automaker’s second model year, providing an encore to a three-row SUV that was...

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Anosmia, the Inability to Smell, Changes How People Breathe

scientificamerican.com | 0 | October 22 2024 16:00 UTC

A small study of people with congenital anosmia found changes in breathing that suggest the condition may affect more than just the ability to...

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The question marks lingering after Verstappen vs Norris in Austin

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 15:59 UTC

Rather than celebrating two elite drivers racing on the edge or applauding Ferrari's impressive one-two victory, talk after the US Grand Prix once again...

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Tesla (TSLA) is already in full discount mode a few weeks into the quarter

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 15:29 UTC

Tesla is already in ‘full discount mode’ in the US despite being only a few weeks into the quarter – just as the CEO...

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Dakar winners Price, Sunderland switch to four wheels in 2025

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 15:20 UTC

Dakar Rally winners Toby Price and Sam Sunderland will switch from the motorcycle category to cars to contest the 2025 edition together in January. The...

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GM outpaces US rivals in Q3, even with fewer EV incentives

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 15:17 UTC

General Motors (GM) continued its run this year, topping Wall Street’s estimates again in the third quarter. After outpacing Ford and Hyundai in Q3,...

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Someone Just Sold A Pontiac Sunfire On Fancy Car Auction Site ‘Bring A Trailer’

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 15:14 UTC

Strange things are happening in the world of online collector car auctions. Normally the home for vehicles like air-cooled Porsches, classic Ferraris, and restomodded Americana,...

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Why Simone Giertz, the Queen of Useless Robots, Got Serious

spectrum.ieee.org | 0 | October 22 2024 15:00 UTC

Simone Giertz came to fame in the 2010s by becoming the self-proclaimed “queen of shitty robots.” On YouTube she demonstrated a hilarious series of...

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Tesla Bet On 'Pure Vision' For Self-Driving. That's Why It's In Hot Water

insideevs.com | 0 | October 22 2024 15:00 UTC

Tesla was recently hit with a new probe prompted by an incident when a Tesla on Autopilot killed a pedestrian in low visibility....

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I Just Found Out About Mini-Based Jollys Only Six Decades Too Late: Cold Start

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 14:29 UTC

Lots of iconic European small cars had special versions of them made for resort use, as oddly specific as that may seem. We tend...

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Was a secret front wing upgrade key to Ferrari's US GP dominance?

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 14:28 UTC

Ferrari's dominance of the United States Grand Prix came on a weekend when it stood out from its rivals in not bringing any upgrades....

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This Amazing Vintage Ford Pickup Isn’t What You Think It Is

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 14:13 UTC

The modern pickup truck is a marvel of engineering. These machines can pull almost unfathomable amounts of weight, achieve respectable fuel economy, and cocoon...

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View Photos of the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 22 2024 14:00 UTC

2026 Honda Passport Trailsport exterior photos....

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2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Prototype Shows Its Stuff in Moab

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 22 2024 14:00 UTC

No longer just a cosmetic package, the TrailSport impressed us out in the red rocks....

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Marciello to defend FIA GT World Cup, all previous winners on 23-car entry

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 13:54 UTC

BMW factory driver Raffaele Marciello will defend his FIA GT World Cup title in next month's Macau GT3 showpiece, which features all previous winners...

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Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 13:54 UTC

Lease companies plead for budget measures to support the secondhand EV market...

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Fancy Five-Grand Coupes: 2005 Mazda RX-8 vs 2010 Lexus IS250C

theautopian.com | 0 | October 22 2024 13:42 UTC

Welcome back! Today we’re looking at a couple of rear-wheel-drive coupes for the same price. Well, actually, I say coupes, but one of them...

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Arkansas may be sitting on 19 million tons of lithium

electrek.co | 0 | October 22 2024 13:35 UTC

Researchers now estimate how much “white gold” may be found in southern Arkansas’s vast lithium reserves: up to 19 million tons, or enough to...

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2025 Mustang Mach E - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 13:32 UTC

Images of the updated 2025 Mustang Mach E...

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Ford Mustang Mach-E given round of 2025 updates

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 13:32 UTC

Minor tweaks give Ford’s inaugural mainstream EV additional appeal to keep pace with newly launched Explorer and Capri...

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Norfolk Southern releases third-quarter financial results

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 13:29 UTC

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) posted third-quarter earnings from rail operations of $1.6 billion, along with an operating ratio of 47.7% and diluted earnings per...

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New Porsche Panamera GTS 2024 - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 13:03 UTC

Pictures of the new Porsche Panamera GTS...

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New Porsche Panamera GTS 2024 review: a serious BMW M5 rival

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 13:03 UTC

The latest Porsche Panamera GTS might fly in the face of the brand’s electrified future, but it’s a terrific performer...

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View Interior Photos of the 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 22 2024 13:00 UTC

2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid interior photos....

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View Exterior Photos of the 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 22 2024 13:00 UTC

2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid exterior photos....

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2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Is Packed with Tech and Trickery

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 22 2024 13:00 UTC

It has 771 horses, Porsche Active Ride, and a plug-in powertrain that delivers a suitable daily-drivable EV impression....

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WRC points system change set for FIA vote

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 12:58 UTC

The FIA is confident it has an option to present to the World Motor Sport Council to improve and "simplify" the World Rally Championship's...

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Audi A2 e-tron restomod built to celebrate oddball hatchback’s 25th birthday

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 12:39 UTC

The Audi A2 e-tron is a one-off EV conversion built by the company’s young apprentices...

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Can you part-exchange a car on finance?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 12:37 UTC

Want to get out of your car finance deal early and part-exchange the car for a new one? Here’s how to go about it…...

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Audi A2 e-tron restomod - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 12:37 UTC

A one-off Audi A2 e-tron restomod has been made to celebrate 25 years of the hatchback...

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Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears

scientificamerican.com | 0 | October 22 2024 12:30 UTC

The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory...

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Norris "driving like a muppet" led to controversial Verstappen battle

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 12:08 UTC

Lando Norris has conceded that "driving like a muppet" at the start of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix ultimately led to the...

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Uber Freight expands reach, services across Mexico with new location

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 12:00 UTC

Uber Freight is expanding international operations with a new customs-focused office in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The post Uber Freight expands reach, services across Mexico with...

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We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from Addiction

scientificamerican.com | 0 | October 22 2024 12:00 UTC

People recovering from substance use disorders need homes, jobs and medication-centered, quality health care, not just a bed in a residential treatment center...

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Honda set for Castrol MotoGP partnership after Repsol split

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 12:00 UTC

The Honda MotoGP factory team is finalising a deal with Castrol to replace Repsol from the 2025 season, Motorsport.com has learned.Although it was an...

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AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper S JCW - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 11:12 UTC

Official pictures of AC Schnitzer's enhanced MINI Cooper...

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Red Bull hints at long-awaited Tsunoda F1 test

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 11:05 UTC

Red Bull has hinted that Yuki Tsunoda could get his first test for the team after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Motorsport.com revealed over the...

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AC Schnitzer takes the MINI Cooper up a notch

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 11:05 UTC

If the standard MINI Cooper S isn’t racy enough for you, why not try an AC Schnitzer exhaust and bodykit on for size?...

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What is negative equity in car finance?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 10:41 UTC

Negative equity isn’t usually associated with car finance but it can happen. Here’s everything you need to know…...

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How team-mate Tanak denied Neuville title on match point at WRC Central Europe

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 10:32 UTC

In Tennis terms the Central European Rally represented the first real match point moment for Thierry Neuville in his relentless 12-year quest to lift...

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Reinventing Scenic: Renault's design journey from MPV to SUV

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 10:22 UTC

The Scenic has been on quite a journey...

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Renault Scenic E-Tech in Arctic White - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 10:22 UTC

Pictures of the fully-electric Renault Scenic SUV...

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Porsche drops Lotterer from 2025 WEC line-up

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 10:01 UTC

Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer has been dropped from Porsche’s factory World Endurance Championship squad as part of a revamp of...

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I've been boosting my ego with a sycophant AI and it can't be healthy

newscientist.com | 0 | October 22 2024 10:00 UTC

Google’s NotebookLM tool is billed as an AI-powered research assistant and can even turn your text history into a jovial fake podcast. But it...

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Three FIA F3 race winners step down a level to tackle Macau GP

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 09:51 UTC

Three FIA Formula 3 race winners are among numerous drivers from the series to step down a level of the single-seater ladder to enter...

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Three FIA F3 race winners set to tackle the Macau GP

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 09:51 UTC

Three FIA Formula 3 race winners are among numerous drivers from the series to step down a level of the single-seater ladder to enter...

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What is a Lease Purchase car finance deal?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 09:44 UTC

A Lease purchase finance deal offers low monthly payments but there’s a balloon payment at the end and you’re committed to buying the car...

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HP vs PCP: which car finance format is best for you?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | October 22 2024 09:34 UTC

Personal Contract Purchase and Hire Purchase are two of the most popular ways of paying for a car. But which is best?...

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McLaren will not seek right of review over Norris's US GP penalty

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 09:28 UTC

McLaren believes there is little point in asking the FIA for a right of review over Lando Norris’ punishment at the United States Grand...

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Used EV Prices Continue To Go Down

insideevs.com | 0 | October 22 2024 09:05 UTC

The Tesla Model Y is now selling for roughly $28,000 on the used market, $800 less than the average used car irrespective of fuel...

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How Austin exposed the flaws in F1’s driving standards guidelines

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 08:52 UTC

The controversy over the Lando Norris/Max Verstappen overtake in Austin has once again put a spotlight on the way Formula 1 is policed.Fans are...

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Alpine F1 Academy drivers Florsch and Pulling set for all-female test with Nissan

motorsport.com | 0 | October 22 2024 08:23 UTC

Alpine Formula 1 Academy drivers Sophia Florsch and Abbi Pulling will get their first taste of Formula E machinery when they compete in the...

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How climate change will impact outdoor activities in the US

news.mit.edu | 0 | October 22 2024 05:00 UTC

Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors....

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Illinois carrier lays off most of its company drivers

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 22 2024 00:31 UTC

An Illinois trucking company recently notified most of its company drivers that it could “no longer support part of its fleet operations” and terminated...

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Missed specs from Tesla, EVs help get out the vote, and Ford updates Mach-E

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 23:57 UTC

On today’s spooky episode of Quick Charge, Tesla backtracks on the Cybertruck range extender, Ford updates the Mustang Mach-E, and you can now volunteer...

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First look: LTL operating income falls at TFI International

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 23:24 UTC

Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International’s third-quarter earnings missed consensus forecasts by 18 cents per share. The post First look: LTL operating income falls...

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Tesla Cybertruck's Range Extender Is Delayed (Again)

insideevs.com | 0 | October 21 2024 23:13 UTC

The Cybertruck's range-extending add-on is ending up a lot like the truck itself: Delayed....

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A solar farm comes online on a coal ash landfill site in West Virginia

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 22:54 UTC

A 5.5-megawatt (MW) solar farm just came online in Rivesville, West Virginia, on a brownfield site near a shuttered coal-burning power station....

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Here’s a look at Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT ahead of deliveries

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 22:35 UTC

Hyundai’s best-selling electric SUV is getting a facelift. The upgraded 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 features more range, a Tesla NACS charging port, and a...

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Benchmark diesel price reverses course in biggest 1-week drop in 10 months

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 22:03 UTC

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined Monday after four weeks of rising prices. The post Benchmark diesel price reverses course in...

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Tesla Sued By 'Blade Runner' Producers Mad About Robotaxi Event

insideevs.com | 0 | October 21 2024 22:00 UTC

The film's producer said Musk's behavior veers towards hate speech, which was part of the reason why they denied Tesla usage rights....

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F3: Future of Freight Festival revs up for November

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:56 UTC

This year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival will pull into the heart of Freight Alley in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nov. 19-21. The post F3: Future of...

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Subaru WRX Buyers Are Overwhelmingly Choosing a Manual Transmission

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:50 UTC

More than eight in 10 buyers of the sport-compact are choosing the six-speed manual over Subaru's humdrum CVT....

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BYD Shark arrives in Brazil as EV giant bets on market shake-up

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 21:42 UTC

China’s BYD launched its first pickup truck in Brazil, the Shark, to challenge the top-selling Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger. The Shark will...

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ONE, DP World box up hope for breast cancer awareness

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:35 UTC

Ocean Network Express and terminal operator DP World created a message on a dockside canvas during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The post ONE, DP World...

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Will Start $1K Lower Than Last Year

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:30 UTC

The two-row Laredo 4x2 will start at $38,830, which is $1000 less than the same model cost in 2024, while pricing for the electrified...

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Elon Musk delusionally believes Trump support is not affecting Tesla, claims sales are at ‘all-time highs’

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 21:27 UTC

Elon Musk has repeatedly denied that the fact that he went “all-in on Donald Trump,” the controversial former president, is negatively affecting his businesses....

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Emirates to nearly double 777 freighter fleet by late 2026

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:21 UTC

Emirates has placed an order for five current-generation 777 freighters and is eyeing a big order for next-generation freighters from either Airbus or Boeing. The...

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Out of the playoffs to the final four: How Logano beat the odds yet again

motorsport.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:17 UTC

Joey Logano was having a solid day even before his fuel gamble, but it was never supposed to end in victory. Entering the Round...

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Becker Logistics study exposes cargo theft risk tied to lax security

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:00 UTC

According to a new report by Becker Logistics, cargo theft varies seasonally and by mode and location. The post Becker Logistics study exposes cargo theft...

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Mercedes-Benz Is Getting Into EV Battery Recycling

insideevs.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:00 UTC

The automaker opened a battery recycling facility that it says will process enough materials for 50,000 battery modules each year....

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This Is Why Tesla's NACS Plug Revolution Is A Big Deal

insideevs.com | 0 | October 21 2024 21:00 UTC

I spent several days driving a Tesla Cybertruck. For the first time in a long time, I didn't worry or think about charging at...

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The Internet Has Strong Feelings About The BMW M235 Gran Coupe’s New Badge

theautopian.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:47 UTC

If any automaker’s caught flak on the internet for its own questionable decisions lately, it’s BMW. From bizarre styling to some excessively heavy products,...

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Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Car Lovers, As Chosen by Our Editors

caranddriver.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:36 UTC

No matter the occasion, we've got you covered with these editor-picked gift ideas for auto enthusiasts....

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Saia to open 3 terminals in October, pushing 2024’s count to more than 20

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:33 UTC

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia said it will open three terminals in October, pushing its new terminal count to more than 20 this year. The post Saia...

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North Dakota is ramping up its EV charger installations

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 20:31 UTC

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced a funding opportunity for DC fast chargers in 16 communities across the state....

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Tariffs ‘a tax on consumers,’ says NRF chief

freightwaves.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:16 UTC

Importers with the National Retail Federation fear a second Trump administration could hurt business with higher tariffs on consumer goods. The post Tariffs ‘a tax...

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What Are Your Favorite Movie Villain Cars? Autopian Asks

theautopian.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:04 UTC

Many actors claim playing a villain in a film is much more fun than starring as the protagonist. “Bad guys” tend to have more...

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The 2025 BMW i4 M50 Understood The Assignment

insideevs.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:00 UTC

BMW proves yet again that it knows what it’s doing in the EV era....

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How Earth's Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts

scientificamerican.com | 0 | October 21 2024 20:00 UTC

A gigantic space rock that slammed into Earth more than three billion years ago grievously wounded the biosphere—and then helped it heal...

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Real life transformer: This Chinese EV shifts from an SUV to a pickup for just $28,000

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 19:17 UTC

You can now buy a real-life transformer in China. Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck...

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Real life transformer: This Chinese EV shifts from an SUV to a pickup for just $28,000

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 19:17 UTC

You can now buy a real-life transformer in China. Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck...

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EcoFlow DELTA Pro station with $468 in free gear at $2,499 in sale, Anker 60Ah power bank station $90, Greenworks, more

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 19:12 UTC

We’ve got backup power and winter prepping taking the spotlight in today’s Green Deals, led by EcoFlow’s massive Halloween Sale taking up to 51%...

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Foil.One’s stylish new single passenger electric hydrofoil boat is sure to turn heads on the water

electrek.co | 0 | October 21 2024 18:44 UTC

A young Finnish company specializing in hydrodynamic electric watercraft called Foil.One has introduced its flagship product, and it looks cool as hell. The Pegasus...

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