We’ve known for a while that things weren’t going great for the online used car dealer Vroom. Back in 2022, it was sued by the state of Texas for its shady sales practices and later that year managed to lose more than $50 million in a single quarter. Now that Vroom has finally shut down,…
For over a decade, Tesla has promised buyers that complete and total vehicular autonomy is right around the corner. So far, that has yet to be true, but it hasn’t stopped some folks from pretending otherwise — doing everything they can to avoid touching the steering wheel for as long as they can. Read more…
This year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona concluded with a thrilling half-hour head-to-head duel. Felipe Nasr, behind the wheel of the No. 7 Penske Porsche 963, was the first to cross the finish line after 23 hours and 58 minutes. Yes, the 24-hour race was finished in under 24 hours. While the premature finish likely didn’t……
Filed under: Bugatti,Citroen,Automotive History,Classics Continue reading Mullin Museum closing after 14 years showcasing amazing vehicles Mullin Museum closing after 14 years showcasing amazing vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
After filing numerous trademarks for different potential naming structures for a Chicago F1 race, fans are buzzing about the possibility of a fourth U.S. F1 circuit, this time in the most populous city in the American midwest. Read more…
Say goodbye to drag racing’s most successful part-time professional and say hello to its newest full-time contender. Billy Torrence, the founder and CEO of CAPCO Contractors, Inc., and father of four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence confirmed Monday that, after competing in only eight events over the last two seasons, he will race the…
The prevalence of collisions caused by distracted driving has increased at an alarming rate, leading traffic fatalities to spike in the last few years. NHTSA says that traffic deaths reached a 16-year high of nearly 43,000 in 2021 (the most recent year detailed data is available) but less than one percent were linked… Read more…
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GM is all in on electric vehicles. Through 2025, the company plans to spend some $35 billion on bringing more EVs to market. While that plan has had a bit of a rough start, GM’s dealers are thinking about a segment GM has essentially abandoned: hybrids. Read more…
With 1,000 horsepower available, a 9,000-pound curb weight and absolutely massive proportions, the GMC Hummer EV SUV sibling, is arguably too big even for America despite our wide roads and abundant off-street parking. In a more densely populated country with narrow, curvy roads and parking spaces designed more with… Read more…
