Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the US because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small. The recall of nearly 2.2 million vehicles announced Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a sign of stepped-up scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker. The agency also … Read more
On Feb. 25, 2022, just a day after Russian soldiers stormed the border of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky took a huge risk. Determined to disprove Russian disinformation that he’d fled the country, the Ukrainian leader left the safety of his compound and recorded a cellphone video in the middle of Kyiv. “All of us are … Read more
GM’s Cruise self-driving car unit on Thursday revealed Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission probes stemming from an October accident in which one of its robotaxis dragged a pedestrian who had been struck by another car. Cruise reported the government investigations in a blog post in which the company also vowed to reform its culture stemming from … Read more
Ford Motor said Friday it would reduce production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, as demand for electric vehicles softens. The No. 2 US automaker said it would cut production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to one shift starting April 1. In October, the automaker said it would temporarily cut one of three shifts … Read more
Throw some shrimp on the grille. An influencer is sparking a stir online by posting a video of herself preparing an elaborate seafood boil with an electric cooker inside her all-white Tesla. “Elon baby we’ve come a long way,” Alyssa Lauren Manaig captioned an Instagram clip of her unusual to-go recipe. Using what appears to … Read more
They’re already abstaining from drugs, booze and sex — now, new data shows Gen Z are also opting out of driving. While obtaining a license was a rite of passage for previous generations, Zoomers are refusing to get behind the wheel in record numbers, sparking fears that it could have a devastating impact on the … Read more
Bling, bling. A San Diego woman sped her way to internet stardom after alleging she spent three weeks bedazzling her BMW with thousands of tiny Swarovski crystals — all applied by hand. Olga Azaroff posted a video on TikTok @crystals.motors, detailing the self-described painstaking efforts made in implementing the eye-popping aftermarket upgrade. The clip snagged her … Read more
As if the Gen Z and millennial crowd flooding #WaterTok needed another reason to be obsessed with trendy water bottles — now comes a story out of the Southwest about a stainless steel vessel so sturdy, it survived a spectacular car fire nearly unscathed. Chrishanna Juan, 26, was driving to school in Albuquerque, New Mexico … Read more
Driving fast can be thrilling, but it can also be dangerous and costly. That’s why you need to be aware of the speed limits and the locations of speed cameras on your route. Luckily, we have some amazing apps that will help you do just that. These apps will warn you of speed cameras, and will help … Read more
As he prepares to take the throne as King of Denmark, scandalous details of Crown Prince Frederik’s wild youth have re-emerged. Before the handsome prince met Tasmanian-born former real estate agent Mary Donaldson in a Sydney bar during the Olympic Games in 2000, he was widely known as the ‘Casanova Crown Prince.’ His playboy lifestyle … Read more
Is Gen Z committed to cars more than any other generation? A new poll has revealed a trend about just how serious the nation’s newest set of consumers are about vehicles. In a poll of 4,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation, 76% of Gen Z reported purchasing their first vehicle before they were 21 — a … Read more
The Ferrari automobile ranks among the most enduring symbols of taste, affluence and a love of speed. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Magnum P.I., “Miami Vice’s” Crockett and Tubs and James Bond villainess Xenia Onatopp all drive the Italian sports car whose “throaty rumble” thrills its devoted fans. Classy as the cars may be, the man behind them, … Read more
It’s chalet parking. The manager of an Upper East Side parking garage has turned the subterranean space into a winter wonderland called Frosty’s Village with thousands of lights, miniature trains, a hidden Yeti and even a functional ski lift. “My kids are my customers’ children and the neighborhood kids coming over,” said Javier Sanchez, who … Read more
A woman has revealed she is often laughed at and questioned over why she has a pair of tongs in her car. The woman, who goes by @asian.barbie on TikTok, said whenever someone new jumps in her car they ask about the Kmart item. “Great question, I have an even better answer,” the young woman explained, saying she wasn’t the … Read more
A motorist returned to find their red Fiat car completely covered in plastic wrap after apparently taking somebody’s private spot in Sydney, Australia. A passerby snapped the hilarious scene and shared it to a community Facebook page. “And you thought people parking boats on Mosman streets was bad. Look what happens in Wahroonga if you … Read more
Tesla on Thursday published prices for its long-delayed Cybertruck electric pickup, starting at $60,990 for the lowest cost variant, over 50% more than what CEO Elon Musk had touted in 2019. Musk drove a Cybertruck onto a stage to cheers from the crowd and later handed keys to about a dozen customers at an event in Austin, Texas. The Cybertruck has a … Read more
Things are never not interesting on Stephen A. Smith’s podcast. In a segment with a caller on Tuesday, the ESPN “First Take” personality and host of his eponymous show was asked a seemingly innocuous question about sports GOATs that eventually veered into the fictional world — the Pixar universe, to be exact. “Danny from Wisconsin” … Read more
“Built for life,” is the marketing slogan for thermal flask manufacturer Stanley, and it appears one TikTok user has proved that point. A TikTok video appearing to show a Stanley tumbler withstanding a car fire relatively unscathed has gone viral, and the company has gotten so much publicity it has promised to buy the not-so-unlucky car owner … Read more
O.J. Simpson was spotted looking extremely frail and appearing to limp through the streets of Las Vegas on Monday. In photos obtained by The Post, the former Buffalo Bills running back was spotted hunched over after getting out of his black SUV. Simpson, 76, wore a gray polo shirt with a matching tracksuit jacket and … Read more
Oh, deer! A man was car shopping when a deer crashed right into the truck he had his eyes on — and it was all caught on video. Jay Vaughan listed his car for sale on November 4, and got an unexpected viewer coming to check out the offering. A prospective buyer pulled up to … Read more