Новости за 10.11.2023

There aren’t many people that legitimately enjoy flying, and I’m sure there’s a long list of things that most of us would rather be doing than squeezing into an aluminum tube for a few hours. In recent months, however, it feels like flying has gotten worse, and now there are stats to prove just how awful it has been…

Bentley Motors and Contest Yachts have announced a collaboration on a yacht with a Bentley-designed interior that was created for a mutual client. The 66-foot Contest 67CS has an entirely custom interior created by Bentley designers “based on the materials and techniques used in Bentley cars.” The release didn’t say…

The fifth-generation Toyota Prius is a massive step forward in terms of driving excitement (and visual excitement) over its forebears. Since the nameplate’s launch in 1997, enthusiasts have feared what the green meanies and their compact hybrid fuel sippers would mean for the future of driving. Thankfully, it seems…

Elon Musk’s life is hardly a secret. Everything he has done over the last decade at least has been under the scrutiny of the public eye. His actions play out in real time, and are rigorously documented on social media, in the news, and in a recent tell-all biography written by Walter Isaacson. In spite of that, A24…

New York’s subway system is pretty gross; it’s full of hot air that’s packed with dirt and grime, has rats running rampant on tracks and stations and is full of trash. And while it might not be nice to look at, all that grime is also a safety issue, as trash that falls onto tracks can start fires in New York’s subway…

“Buying a car today is an investment into the future. I think the most profound thing is that if you buy a Tesla today, I believe you are buying an appreciating asset, not a depreciating asset.” Elon Musk said that in 2019, and like many of his bold vision statements, has continually been proven wrong every minute of…

Australian police officer Dominic Gaynor has pleaded guilty to “carrying a firearm with disregard” and was sentenced to 100 hours of community service after he pulled a gun on a fellow officer who threatened to spoil Top Gun: Maverick for him, Variety reports. It doesn’t sound like Gaynor actually intended to shoot…

Jimmy Pelizzari and his co-driver Kate Stevens are recently back from the Lake Superior Performance Rally, their first outing in a new car. They finished, but not as well as they’re used to, having risen through the ARA ranks from novices struggling in a cool but snakebit Mazda 323GTX to regular winners in a GC 2.5RS.…

Desert climates are fascinating. While you might be roasting under a beating sun during the daytime, cool temperatures sweep in at night to bring you the opposite form of misery. According to Ross Brawn, who left Formula One Management ahead of the 2022 season but who had been around for initial talks regarding the Las…

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A Sheriff in Arkansas was caught this week allegedly attempting to sell a very much illegal modified truck on Facebook, of all places.

When Formula 1 announced the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the reaction of most racing fans was primarily the sticker shock at the prices of the available tickets. The race was on pace to sell out, but sales have slowed as excitement for the lavish event has tempered. Unsurprisingly, prices have started to plunge to meet the…

Lost luggage was a huge problem last year with 26 million pieces lost, damaged or misplaced. But one industry’s huge headache is just another’s stockroom. When bags can’t make it back to their owners, they often end up at Unclaimed Baggage, a resale shop in Scottsboro, Alabama.

Good morning! It’s Friday, November 10, 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.

We’re always talking about artists that define a generation. People like The Beatles, Nirvana and Taylor Swift have all been lauded as such, but can the same be true for cars? Is there a vehicle out there that defines your generation?

When car casting for this weekly slideshow that you and I share, I start by looking for vehicles available near me. The New York area is replete with interesting vehicles, but they often seem to share one problem: Rust.

Polestar has been working to develop a new extreme fast charging battery, capable of topping up 100 miles worth of charge in just 5 minutes. The Chinese-owned Volvo sub-brand announced during its Polestar Day event, that a Polestar 5 prototype has already been fitted with these batteries, and the system is…

After banking millions of dollars and amassing a huge car collection, one Michigan man’s illegal scam has caught up with him. Cleveland.com reports that Najeeb Khan has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing $180 million in a check fraud scheme.

Honda says the Prelude concept is headed for production. Not as an EV, but as a hybrid. The new coupe could be available in as little as two years, or around the mid-2020s, according to CarsGuide. But the return of the Honda Prelude will be less about performance and more about practicality. Despite its sporty looks,…

Leave it to the Jalopnik readers to know the best places in the country, nay, the world, to drive. Yesterday I told you three of my favorite driving roads, and today the commentariat is here to divulge a few of their own favorites. Armed with this list, you’ve got a good enough start to figure out your next good…

Weathered paint can’t hide the inherent beauty of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Lotus’ iconic design, penned by automotive legend Giorgetto Giugiaro. Let’s find out if this Esprit’s overall package makes its price perfectly palatable.