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Ford Made a Nasty Perfume That Smells Like a Gas Station
Ford In a survey paid for by Ford, the motor company found that 70% of drivers upgrading to an electric vehicle will miss the smell…
How to Learn About Engines
Engines are complex machines that power cars, motorcycles, airplanes, boats, and even factories. You could even say engines make our entire way of life possible!…
Motorist “let God take the wheel” resulting in high-speed crash
In Beachwood, Ohio, a 31-year-old woman accompanied by her 11-year-old daughter was driving at 100mph when she decided to “let go and let God take…
Ford recalls more than 770,000 Explorer SUVs over steering fears
Ford is recalling more than 770,000 of its most popular SUVs, after multiple reports of injuries due to a flaw in the rear suspension. The…
Formula 1 boss Ross Brawn says hydrogen could be future fuel
Hydrogen-powered cars could be the future of Formula 1 according to Ross Brawn, the F1 managing director for motorsports. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/57842205 Proactive Computing found this…
Why cars are driving the highest inflation since 2008
Inflation is at its highest level since 2008, thanks in very large part to a single item whose price has been going through the roof:…
Volkswagen reveals its money-maker plan for EVs and autonomous services
Volkswagen has revealed its New Auto 2030 strategy, its roadmap for the rest of the decade, and the automaker is hoping you’ll be willing to…
New York City E-Race Grand Prix shows potential of electric vehicles
BMW’s Maximilian Günther and Jaguar’s Sam Bird captured the checkered flags at the thrilling New York City E-Prix racing doubleheader in Brooklyn over the weekend….
Abbott: Drive-thru voting would allow passengers to have a ‘coercive effect’ on voters
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Sunday said that drive-thru voting would allow passengers riding in vehicles to have a “coercive effect” on voters while defending proposed state…
GM just cut a big deal to tackle EV’s dirty secret
GM plans to use US-sourced lithium in its next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, tapping a new – and potentially less environmentally damaging – supply for…
Volvo’s New Concept Recharge EV Doesn’t Mimic Combustion Engine Cars
Volvo recently committed to an all-EV future, but to date, all of its electric cars have been redesigns of existing combustion engine models. Now, Volvo’s…
Ford Bronco production cut as F-150, Maverick and more see factory delays
Ford is hitting pause on Bronco production, part of a range-spanning delay which will see F-150, Ranger, and Explorer manufacturing disrupted in July and August…
Klein Vision AirCar completes a 35-minute test flight between two cities
AirCar is a dual-mode car/aircraft moving towards production after meeting a key development milestone this week. That milestone was its first inter-city flight, where the…
E-Legend EL1 Concept harks back to four-wheel rally machines of yore
German startup E-Legend has created a performance electric car that draws inspiration from the glorious days of rallying – notably Audi’s all-conquering Quattro S1, the…
WRC: Safari Rally puts Kenya back on world stage
Known as one of world’s toughest races, the returning 18-stage event takes place between June 24-27. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/25/kenya-hosts-world-rally-championship-after-19-year-absence Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Some used vehicles now cost more than original sticker price
“Unfortunately, if you need a vehicle, you’ll need to pay the price,” said one industry expert. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/some-used-vehicles-now-cost-more-original-sticker-price-n1272086 Proactive Computing found this story and shared…
How American highway construction built a legacy of inequality
The federal highway program barreled through Black and Latino neighborhoods in the 1950s. But will new solutions repeat past mistakes? Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/america-highways-inequality/index.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Woman killed when car strikes protesters in Minnesota
A woman was killed and three others were injured on Sunday after a vehicle struck a group of people protesting police brutality in the streets…
Dodge plans to build an electric vehicle that can beat the Hellcat
Anyone who follows electric vehicles knows that they can be incredibly fast. An excellent example is the Tesla Model S Plaid which is one of…
Dog ejected from car crash found days later at sheep farm, herding them
Tilly the dog was thrown through the back windshield of his owner’s vehicle when it crashed into another car in Idaho on Sunday morning. Tilly’s…
Ford’s connected cars can now tell you if they’re being broken into
Ford’s connected security system is rolling out to all cars via the FordPass smartphone app. Source: https://www.engadget.com/ford-connected-cars-securialert-break-in-105706019.html?src=rss_b2c Proactive Computing found this story and shared it…
Study: Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Encourage Drugged Driving Behavior
Researchers concluded, “[W]e found no predominant pattern suggesting that behaviors and attitudes were more tolerant in states with liberal marijuana policies.” The post Study: Enactment…
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