Here’s a fun fact for you, Goodyear has not had a blimp in its fleet of airships since the Spirit of Innovation retired in 2017. A blimp is a non-rigid dirigible, while Goodyear’s current fleet is made up of three semi-rigid airships inflated by low-pressure helium. These big bags of air are maybe the coolest…
If Max Verstappen hits the jackpot and retains his Formula 1 world title in Las Vegas next week, the series could be in for the most memorable championship celebration in its long and storied history.The Las Vegas Strip Circuit hosted its first grand prix last year and was a roaring success both financially and from…
After police departments in California found Teslas to be “nearly unusable” as EV police cruisers, Lucid is starting to eye getting in the police cruiser business. In an announcement tweet on X, the EV automaker said its Lucid Air participated in vehicle testing for California’s Highway Patrol. Read more…
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton drives fast cars on track for a living, and many would think that he must be obsessed with driving fast cars on the street. While that may have been the case when he was a younger chap, buying a Pagani Zonda, Ferrari LaFerrari, and McLaren P1 among others,…
I have made a terrible realization. Every car is a MAGA car now. So many goddamn people voted for Trump’s second term on November 5 that it’s impossible to say what is a MAGA car and what isn’t a MAGA car, so that’s something we’re all going to have to deal with. Still, some cars…
Practically everyone has a story about how an older friend or family member got ripped off at a dealership, maybe they were sold a total lemon or got hosed on the price. As knowledgeable car folks, we have to be sure that our seniors don’t end up on the wrong side of a car deal,…
Insurance claims filed after people drive into wild animals are worryingly common, but the same can’t be said for claims submitted after an animal trashes your car while it’s parked. That’s exactly what happened at a BMW specialist in Sweden this weekend when a moose got itself stuck inside a garage and stomped all… Read…
Typically, the best deals you’re going to find on new cars are available on old models that are nearing the end of their lifecycle. They might not have the latest, most advanced features, but that doesn’t necessarily make them bad cars. That said, sometimes you can also find good deals on cars that just aren’t…
The International Space Station is set to die soon, with SpaceX contracted to deal the killing blow sometime in 2030. Now, after a test last Friday from one of the company’s Dragon rockets docked to the station, SpaceX is one step closer to killing the ISS for good. Read more…
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, November 13, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more…
