The Apple car was never a sure thing
Saturday, 02 March 2024
This week’s decision by Apple Computer to abandon its pursuit of building an automobile — we’ll never know if it was to be named “iCar” — is certain to spur a deluge of books and articles analyzing the project from its infancy to its dissolution. The New York Times is serving readers’ fascination with the
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2023-2024 Ford Bronco recalled over hardtop windows that can fall off
Friday, 01 March 2024
Ford has issued a recall that applies to about 7,500 units of the Bronco built during the 2023 and 2024 model years. The off-roaders included in the campaign were built with hardtop quarter windows that may not have been properly installed, so they risk falling off while driving. Assigned recall number 24V-142 by the National
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Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo in Austin, Texas hosting an eclipse viewing party
Thursday, 29 February 2024
Before we get into the post, we need to insert a very important note. Because we host photos in a 16:9 aspect ratio, we had to crop the above photo, supplied by Ford, in a way that eliminated the text at the bottom of the photo. The text read: “This is a simulated solar eclipse
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Electric Audi TT replacement reportedly coming in 5-10 years
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
The Audi TT retired after three generations in 2023; it was sent off with a Final Edition model. While we won’t see a fourth-generation TT in the near future, the German brand is reportedly looking at ways to fill the model’s gap in the coming years with an electric sports car. Daniel Schuster, a spokesperson
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The top 10 recommended cars for 2024, according to Consumer Reports
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
The news is full of doom and gloom about EVs, but the truth is that they sold more units last year than any other before, and other electrified models like PHEVs are becoming more desirable in many ways than their gas-only counterparts. Consumer Reports recently completed its Annual 10 Top Picks list for 2024, and
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BMW X1 Luggage Test: How much fits in the cargo area?
Monday, 26 February 2024
The third-generation BMW X1 was new for 2023, and much like the previous-generation and unlike most other BMWs, it is based on a front-wheel-drive platform that is beneficial for interior space. The specs say that the X1 has 25.674 cubic-feet of space behind the back seat, which is a degree of specificity that screams “we
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Ford’s free Tesla NACS adapter surfaces online
Sunday, 25 February 2024
Ford was the first automaker to jump on board with Tesla’s charging standard (NACS), and we’re now learning how the transition from the company’s current CCS1 connectors to a Tesla NACS port. An X/Twitter user recently grabbed a screenshot from Ford’s online parts catalog that shows a J3400 (NACS) adapter on sale for the shockingly
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Shell closes its light-duty hydrogen refilling stations in California
Saturday, 24 February 2024
Life’s always been tough on hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV), and it’s only getting tougher thanks to Shell announcing the closure of its retail refilling stations in California. Hydrogen Insight reported that the energy company ran seven stations for consumer FCEV owners, six of them shut down immediately because of “supply complications and other external
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Long-Term Subaru WRX Interior Review: Sporty with a dash of tech
Friday, 23 February 2024
Change tends to happen slowly when it comes to Subaru interiors. It makes sense, as its buyers are and always have been the sort to enjoy the consistent, rugged nature of its products. Our long-term Subaru WRX sips heavily from that same cup of evolution for its new generation. However, there are still a lot
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The 10 cars with the least expensive destination charges
Friday, 23 February 2024
Hidden fees might be one of the last things you want when car shopping. The good news is that the shopping process is a lot more transparent than it used to be, but the bad news is that there are still some fees you can’t avoid. Destination charges are one of them. Automakers apply the
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