Новости за 21.09.2023

There are a lot of things that suck about flying, but one of the most frustrating ones is just how expensive food and drinks can be. A lot of the most frequent flyers are on business trips, which means they can expense their meals, so there isn’t much incentive for airport restaurants to price things relatively…

Lawyers that successfully sued to force repayment of some compensation from Tesla directors after alleged overpayment want what amounts to over $10,000 an hour in legal fees, according to Reuters.

As if drivers didn’t have enough to worry about, here comes something else. 6ABC reports drivers are being warned about a new gas station scam out of Pennsylvania called “pump switching.” This cannot possibly be a real problem, and sounds like another fake police story, but here we go:

In the world of motorsport, the moment a woman admits that a driver is handsome, Men™ will immediately descend to inform you that you are actually not a real race fan, since obviously you only watch Formula 1 because the drivers are hot. If that were the case, then I must be particularly great at time traveling,…

The dream of zipping along a coastal road at sunset in a pristine convertible Bentley is a pretty lush one to have, if you ask me. But sadly, as the going rate for a new convertible Continental is north of $200,000, it’s one that’s reserved for the rich and famous. But now, there’s a new drop-top Bentley that may make…

Rohin lives in New Mexico and his six-year-old Audi is starting to get expensive to keep on the road. He thinks it’s time to upgrade to something electric, but wants to maintain the nimbleness of his German sport sedan. What car should he buy?

Tesla boss and richest man in the world Elon Musk has a long history of opposing unionization and paying lower total compensation. The electric car company in Texas is non-union, and Musk would like to keep it that way. The pioneering EV maker has caused the rest of the American auto industry (and indeed globally) to…

Police in Australia seized 20 cars that they say were being prepped by criminal organizations for use in violent crimes across the country. According to the Daily Mail, the 20 cars and trucks were classed as “kill cars,” meaning they were stolen cars that were intended to be used in shootings and kidnappings, and then…

One of the biggest hurdles to electric car proliferation is the cost. According to Cox Automotive new EVs are selling on average about $5,000 more than gas-powered vehicles — $53,469 vs. $48,334. While government incentives can negate some of that gap, and electric cars don’t need pricy gasoline or as much maintenance…

With a base price of just under $84,000, the Polestar 3 won’t be cheap. But if you can afford it, it looks like it’s going to be a stylish, desirable electric crossover with plenty of power. Recently, Australia’s WhichCar got a chance to sit down with the designer, Nahum Escobedo, to talk about the 3.

Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 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.

Frequent flier programs were initially intended to reward passengers for remaining loyal to one particular airline instead of hopping carriers for the lowest airfare. However, these programs have gradually shifted over decades into de facto financial institutions with airmiles becoming a self-regulated currency. The…

There was only enough room in my last post for a dozen or so of the coolest 1980s and 1990s cars that I saw this weekend. Between Saturday’s Radwood Detroit and Sunday’s Motor Vice Midwest 5, there were hundreds of amazing cars from the era of vibrant colors and loud music. Click through to see a few dozen more great…

These days, car deliveries can be delayed for all kinds of reasons. Maybe your new ride is held up because the ship carrying it bursts into flames, or production of it might be pushed back due to parts shortages. Now, one very unlucky Corvette shopper is looking at lengthy delay for their delivery after their 2023 Z06…

If you think about it, half of all drivers are below average. But there’s a big difference between being below average and being absolutely terrible at driving. Unfortunately, since we have such relaxed requirements for getting and keeping a driver’s license in this country, those terrible drivers still manage to stay…

When it comes to its motorsport programs, Honda has liked to keep things regional. Its North American racing programs — including IndyCar and IMSA — have been organized under the Honda Performance Development (HPD) banner with a U.S. base located in Santa Clarita, California. If you wanted to work with Honda’s…

Some people really love working on cars. For them, it’s a relaxing way to spend a day that involves some creative problem-solving, some music and maybe a beer in the garage. Not for me, though. I work on my car mostly out of necessity or because I have a specific modification I want to do, where the result is the…

Modern cars are filled with all kinds of tech to make them safer to drive, more entertaining to handle, and, supposedly, more secure. In spite of this, the rate of car thefts across the U.S. has been steadily rising in recent years, bolstered by budding hackers uncovering weaknesses in cars from the likes of Kia and…

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Alfa has a beautiful Busso V6 and elegant Pininfarina styling. There’s some ugliness about the details, and that means we’re going to have to look smartly at its price.