Every new passenger car sold in the world will be electric by 2040, according to Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods, in an interview aired this weekend by CNBC. The interview also covered the company’s climate ambitions, putting a flashy coat of paint on an organization that is the world’s 5th …
Read More »10 Best JDM Project Cars You Can Buy For $10,000 Or Less
Working on a project car is almost like a rite of passage for anyone to be considered a true gearhead. Few things can give a gearhead more joy and satisfaction than taking an old beater and adding the necessary modifications to make it look cooler and more fun to drive. …
Read More »These Are The 10 Coolest Toyota Sports Cars Ever Made
Italians are the kings of producing rad sports cars, with the Germans and the English not far behind. They’ve produced cars for a long time and have built a lasting brand reputation. While Japan was a late bloomer in the auto industry, its aggressive global expansion earned them a seat …
Read More »These are F1 cars, not a Rolls Royce
AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost doesn’t feel a lot of sympathy for the drivers complaining about the harsh ride of the 2022 F1 cars. The F1 cars of 2022, under the new regulations, have become considerably stiffer than the cars built to last year’s regulations, thanks to the bigger wheels and …
Read More »A history of public transportation in Kansas City, from cable cars to buses and beyond | KCUR 89.3
It may be hard to imagine today. But Kansas City was once home to the third largest cable car system in the United States — behind only San Francisco and Chicago. Once known for its expansive transit system — before becoming extraordinarily dependent on the automobile — Kansas City has …
Read More »Grandmother killed, 4 hurt after car crashes into pedestrians in Brooklyn
A grandmother was killed and an 8-year-old child was fighting for his life after a driver fled a police stop and crashed into pedestrians Saturday in Brooklyn, officials said. What was called a horrific incident began around 7:10 p.m. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, when officers pulled over a car with mismatched plates …
Read More »Car show headlines ShrinersFest this weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Evansville’s ShrinersFest first originated in 2011 to replace the annual Freedom Festival, and it’s been a big hit with air shows including the Blue Angels and hydroplane races. The last two years, it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it returned to Riverside Drive …
Read More »Twin Speed Bumps Sends Cars Flying
While car safety is mainly dependent on the actions of drivers, a city’s infrastructure can play a part as well. Most of us have taken an unexpected swerve to miss a gaping pothole or a fallen tree. Stop signs and speed bumps are also essential to keep cars at a safe speed in residential …
Read More »HOMETOWN PROFILES: Cruisin’ For Heroes marries love for military and classic cars for charity | Local News
Cruisin’ For Heroes is a local community group whose mission is to support the brave men and women who serve our country and their families while encouraging interest in the classic automobile hobby for current and future generations. To accomplish its goal, CFH collaborates with motivated individuals, organizations, businesses and …
Read More »Ranking The Best Six-Cylinder American Cars On The Used Market
In the US, the V8 is king. In the 1960s and 1970s, the 6-cylinder engine was considered to be the ‘budget’ alternative to the mighty V8 and was offered in cars at a more affordable price. It wasn’t until the 1980s that the V6 became properly important thanks to cars …
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