If you are in the market for a unique $162,000 sports car, then perhaps the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition will strike your fancy. The Vantage is already renowned for delivering a truly thrilling driving experience, and they have unleashed… Read More ›
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Prius driver attacked going through protest crowd in Hollywood, California (video)
A Toyota Prius driver slowly went through a crowd of protesters in Hollywood, California overnight, was chased down and attacked by people in other vehicles Thursday night. It was at least the second confrontation of the evening involving vehicles and… Read More ›
The all-new Hyundai Tucson is the first C-SUV in its class to be available in both short and long wheelbases, depending on region
Hyundai Motor Company has revealed the first images of its all-new Tucson. New design highlights include the latest evolution of Hyundai’s signature headlamp architecture called ‘Parametric Hidden Lights’ and a dual cockpit layout that offers personalized space intuitively optimized for… Read More ›
Will you be the winner of the 1967 Mustang ‘Eleanor’ made famous in the movie ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’?
Through Omaze’s charity organization, someone will benefit from winning a 1967 Mustang, a rare Mustang 2+2 Fastback, hand-built by Fusion Motor Company. The car is part of Omaze’s partnership with Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFA), a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public… Read More ›
Ever want to drive a Tesla? You can this weekend in Miami
Tesla Motors is holding a touchless touch drive event this weekend in Miami, August 29 and 30th from 10 am to 6 pm each day. If you wish to give it a go, you will need to RSVP as they limit space.
Anthony Levandowski sentenced to 18 months in prison, as new $4B lawsuit against Uber is filed
Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer and serial entrepreneur who was at the center of a lawsuit between Uber and Waymo, has been sentenced to 18 months on one count of stealing trade secrets. Judge Alsup said that home confinement would “[give] a green light to every future brilliant engineer to steal trade secrets. Prison…
On the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, Voters Are Once Again Demanding a Voice
On August 8th, 2020 at 12 Noon, protesters are gathering in the first nationwide driving protest in counties all across the nation. The Libertarian Party of Palm Beach County will lead a group of local community members in a COVID-safe demonstration, driving convoy style in a loop from Town Center Mall in Boca Raton to and from Delray Beach. They will decorate their cars parade-style and will “go live” together on their social media channels.
Tesla’s Autopilot proving safer than human driving
According to the latest data available for Tesla’s autopilot feature, the company has registered one accident for every 4.53 miles driven in autopilot mode in the United States. For those driving a Tesla without Autopilot and without the active safety features, the company registered one accident for every 1.56 million miles driven. By comparison, NHTSA’s most recent data shows that in the United States there is one automobile crash every 479,000 miles.
Panasonic boosts energy density, trims cobalt in new 2170 battery cell for Tesla
Panasonic has developed new battery technology for the ‘2170’ lithium-ion cells it produces and supplies to Tesla, a change that improves energy density by 5% and reduces costly cobalt content. The new, higher-energy dense 2170 cells will be produced by Panasonic at Tesla’s factory in Sparks, Nevada, the company said Thursday. Panasonic is upgrading its…
Lyft and Uber have win in federal court over New York unemployment payouts to drivers
Jude DeArcy wrote in her judgment, “Defendants have no cognizable interest in failing to pay benefits to (For Hire Vehicles) claimants when due.