Comedian and automotive aficionado Jay Leno joined the cruisers on Woodward Avenue under a brilliant, bright blue sky Saturday, taking a rumbling spin in his newest ride, a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. Leno took possession of the machine, part of a limited production run of maybe 3,300 vehicles that promises 1,025 horsepower, when… Continue reading Jay Leno talks unions, EVs before driving 1K horsepower Dodge Demon in Dream Cruise
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GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city. The state Department of Motor Vehicles asked for the reduction after a Cruise vehicle without a human driver collided with an unspecified emergency vehicle on Thursday. “The DMV is investigating… Continue reading GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco
How gas station economics will change in the electric vehicle charging future
As electric vehicles proliferate, some gas stations are making expensive overhauls to add EV charging stations. In most cases, they aren’t scrapping traditional liquid fuel pumps. But select locations, including an RS Automotive in Takoma Park, Md., and a Shell station in Fulham, England, have made a full switch. Location, cost, power requirements and conversion… Continue reading How gas station economics will change in the electric vehicle charging future
Nissan recalling more than 236,000 cars to fix a problem that can cause loss of steering control
Detroit – Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break, possibly causing drivers to lose steering control. The recall covers certain Sentra compact cars from the 2020 through 2022 model years. Tie rods help vehicles move the wheels for steering. Nissan… Continue reading Nissan recalling more than 236,000 cars to fix a problem that can cause loss of steering control
GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit agrees to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city. The state Department of Motor Vehicles asked for the reduction after a Cruise vehicle without a human driver collided with an unspecified emergency vehicle on Thursday. “The DMV… Continue reading GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicle unit agrees to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco
Dream Cruise 2023: Classic cars and their fans take over Woodward
Under clear blue skies, classic car lovers are living the dream on Woodward, with the 28th annual Dream Cruise in full swing Saturday from Ferndale to Pontiac. Here are some of the sights (and sounds) from Metro Detroit’s yearly celebration of car culture, Motown muscle and the region’s rich automotive heritage. Long live the 300… Continue reading Dream Cruise 2023: Classic cars and their fans take over Woodward
Leno drives a Demon down Woodward
Jay Leno takes his 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for a spin at the Woodward Dream Cruise. Go to Source
Jay Leno gets his “Last Call” Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
Jay Leno gets his “Last Call” Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis presents the comedian and car aficionado with his 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 during the Dream Cruise. The Detroit News Watch Next © 2023 www.detroitnews.com. All rights reserved.… Continue reading Jay Leno gets his “Last Call” Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
Matt Prior: a hatred of subscription-enabled features
I always thought Smart was the friendly face of Mercedes-Benz. Sure, the original dinky little City Coupé two-seater was a better idea in principle than I felt it was in reality, but I loved the idea of it, the cleverness of it. If we all drove sub-tonne Smarts rather than 2.5-tonne SUVs, the world would… Continue reading Matt Prior: a hatred of subscription-enabled features
Michael Perschke joins Goldstone Technologies’ Board
Goldstone Technologies (GTL), a pioneering Indian company specialising in business intelligence, data analytics and EV Technology supported by AI, has appointed Michael Perschke to its board. Perschke has served as CEO and Board Member of Ǫuantron AG, a German provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility solutions for commercial vehicles, and his appointment marks a milestone in… Continue reading Michael Perschke joins Goldstone Technologies’ Board