Новости за 21.08.2023

Rolls-Royce debuted its latest coachbuilt model, dubbed the Droptail, at Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week 2023. The custom-built Rolls is the first of four Droptails, which the British automaker will unveil as they are completed following a meticulous production process that takes years to finish. That ought to…

The automotive treasure chest that is YouTube keeps on giving this week. See just how much detail and care goes into customizing Donks. If you’ve ever wondered just how good previous generations of the Honda Civic Type R were, there’s a guy who purchased one generation that had an interesting-looking design.

Back in 2020, Nissan revamped the Sentra for the sedan’s eighth generation. At the time, it was acclaimed for its ability to move passengers, cargo, and itself between various locations — noted always-correct outlet Jalopnik called it both “damn decent” and “a totally viable option.” Unfortunately, it now seems that…

General Motors is planning to eliminate around 200 engineering jobs from the company. However, Automotive News says those workers will be able to move to other jobs within the company. It’s apparently being done in an effort to “reduce complexity” at the automaking giant.

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Being an airline pilot isn’t as glamorous a job as it used to be. The industry’s expansion and a shortage of pilots have meant a relentless working schedule for those operating the flights. It isn’t surprising to hear accounts of pilots being stressed or burned out, but I have never heard of a pilot pulling out an ax…

Say what you will about the Dodge Dakota, but the little Ram had range. The Dakota debuted in 1987 as an alternative to full-size pickups from the Big Three, as well as an alternative to compact trucks from both American and Japanese automakers. The Dakota allegedly invented what would become the midsize truck…

I’ve got bad news for fans of lunar exploration, as Russia’s latest mission to the surface of the Moon sadly crashed this weekend. The un-manned Luna-25 craft was aiming to be the first probe to ever land on the Moon’s south pole, before disaster struck on Saturday.

Customers eating dinner at Thai Meal in Plantation, Florida got a rude surprise Friday evening when a woman drove her red Nissan Altima through the front windows and into the restaurant. According to ClickOrlando.com, 20 people were injured in the crash, although only nine were taken to the hospital with minor…

So, as it turns out, airplanes are nearly crashing mid-air far more regularly than anyone initially thought. After a slew of almost-crashes over the past few months, The New York Times decided to take a deep dive into the issue. In fact, there have been at least 46 close calls involving commercial airlines in the last…

It’s Monday, August 21, 2023 and this is Race Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. The NASCAR Cup Series has its annual stop at Watkins Glen in upstate New York. It wasn’t the most exciting affair but a split day for Hendrick Motorsports: William Byron won yet again, but Chase Elliott’s playoff…

General Motors has big plans for its EVs. Joining its current (ha, get it?) lineup of electric vehicles by mid-2024 are the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Silverado EV, Equinox and Celestiq, just to name a few. The automaking giant expects to have built 400,000 EVs by that time. According to Automotive News, it’s part of an…

Almost two years ago, Mercedes took the wraps off the redesigned SL Roadster. It was a wild departure from the near-decade-old design of the SL it replaced, most notably adding rear seats to go with its much more modern design. If you wanted a two-seater, there was always the AMG GT. Or at least, there was. Mercedes…

Yellow is one of the best car colors out there, second only to purple in its beauty. This is established, known fact, beyond reconsideration or debate. But with so many very good cars having been released in this very good color, we have to wonder: What’s the best?

Welcome to a brand new week! It’s Monday, August 21, 2023 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.

Car commercials are a big business. Just look at the ads on our website. Every year, automakers shell out millions in order to get their vehicle messaging just right. But those best-intended ideas don’t always pan out. That’s what led me to our question from a few days ago.

With its naturally-aspirated engine and six-speed stick, today’s Nice Price or No Dice 328iX should prove a fairly economical and utilitarian winter warrior. First, however, we’ll have to see if there’s any dust-up concerning its price.