A tiny 1.0-liter Renault Alpine engine powers the oddball Silver Fox prototype race car. Despite its small engine, the Silver Fox could reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) Unfortunately, Officine Stampaggi Industriali collapsed before the Silver Fox went racing. Every spring, a certain lakeside gathering in Italy […]
This EV Has The World’s Largest Clamshell Hood
The YU7’s massive aluminum clamshell hood spans nearly 34 square feet in total. Xiaomi has confirmed three versions of the SUV, with single- and dual-motor options. Pricing for the all-electric model that rivals Tesla’s Model Y will be revealed in July. Xiaomi clearly decided that making one of the fastest […]
Moving Truck Turns Into A Bomb In Illinois Explosion
A moving truck exploded in Illinois over the weekend, damaging homes and vehicles. The ATF and a bomb squad investigated, and blamed it on a leaking propane tank. Despite the extensive damage, the driver only suffered minor injuries from the explosion. A massive truck explosion was caught on a home […]
They Pepper-Sprayed Him While He Saved His Ferraris
Three heavy-handed police officers detained the owner of the facility. Security cameras show the owner saving multiple vehicles from the fire. Footage from a security camera at an exotic car dealership in the Netherlands has gone viral, showing the chaotic scene when the owner was confronted by police while trying […]
Ford Recall Rubs Owners The Wrong Way And Now They’re Suing
Ford’s recall swapped 30.5-inch tires for smaller ones, reducing ground clearance and performance. Class action lawsuit challenges Ford’s fix, claiming it reduces the Transit Trail’s off-road capabilities. Some owners claim to have spent thousands modifying vans to retain the original size tires. The Ford Transit Trail was introduced as a […]
Thousands Were Hurt So This City Is Pulling The Plug On Electric Scooter Chaos
Denver is cracking down on electric scooters after a spate of accidents. All scooters will need to automatically deactivate when on a sidewalk. Riders also need to pass a test before using a scooter for the first time. Electric scooters have become a go-to option for navigating busy city streets, […]
This EV Owner Feared Their SUV Was Totaled After A Mere Tap
A Rivian R1S driver accidentally backed into a UPS truck and, thankfully, didn’t suffer much damage. Nevertheless, that fender bender left him wondering whether it would result in the car being totaled. Some recent examples show why their worry may be fully justified, while others offer lots of hope. For […]
This VW Helicopter Has Airbus Ambitions But No Flight Clearance
A classic VW T1 and an Airbus H125 helicopter served as a base for a unique build. The project is courtesy of Chuck Jurgen Teschke, who works in aircraft maintenance. The wild creation won’t be able to fly, but serve as an art piece and a conversation starter. There’s no […]
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes With Bigger EV And Hybrid Taxes
The US House of Representatives just passed Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ legislation. It’ll now go to the Senate, where it’ll also have to pass before making it to the president’s desk. If approved, EV and hybrid owners could face significantly higher annual registration taxes. After a marathon session in […]
California Will Sue Trump Administration For Making America Smoggy Again
California vows to sue after Senate votes to revoke its clean air standards waiver. Newsom calls move illegal, says it endangers public health and the environment. This will be the 23rd lawsuit filed by AG Rob Bonta against the Trump administration. California is going to war, legally speaking, against the […]