Geoge Smith 
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore Harbor is already posing a massive disruption to the automotive industry. The port handles imports, exports and parts shipments for major automakers like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar-Land Rover, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo — all … Read more
Alpha Motors is back with a little more info on its battery-electric Wolf pickup — and as much as we’re happy to imagine the Wolf coming to market, we’re disappointed to see that Alpha Motors is only back with more renderings and info. The latest mockup depicts a Wolf in rear-wheel-drive, entry-level trim with some … Read more
“Never let a good disaster go to waste” is the guiding principle of the conspiracy theorist. It’s been only 12 hours since the cargo ship Dali slammed into the Baltimore Bridge, and already Alex Jones, Andrew Tate and all their fellow clowns in the extreme right media sphere have declared the collapse of the Francis … Read more
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has disrupted shipping at one of the largest ports in the country — and the busiest U.S. port for car shipments. The Port of Baltimore handled at least 847,000 vehicles in 2023. Rescuers have pulled out two survivors, one of whom remains hospitalized, and were … Read more
Generative AI, in the data center and in the car, is making vehicle experiences safer and more enjoyable. The latest advancements in automotive technology were on display last week at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference that drew tens of thousands of business leaders, developers and researchers from around the world. The event kicked off … Read more
Genesis Neolun Concept Genesis NEW YORK – Hyundai’s Genesis is previewing the future of the growingly prominent luxury brand with a new large all-electric concept vehicle called the Neolun. The full-size SUV features a sleek exterior design illuminated by long horizontal headlights and taillights reminiscent of the brand’s current EVs, though more modern. The interior … Read more
Tesla is now going to offer U.S. customers a one-month free trial of its Full Self-Driving beta driver-assist system, according to a post on X from company CEO Elon Musk. The move comes as demand for electric vehicles softens and a price war among EV makers rages on. Both factors have hurt Tesla’s sales and … Read more
Thousands of drivers will get to try Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” technology (which, despite its name, does not make a car fully autonomous) for free for one month. The company is rolling out the feature to compatible cars via an over-the-air software update, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk made the announcement on X, formerly known … Read more
Normally tractor pulls are events where ridiculously powerful purpose-built rigs tow special sleds down a 100-meter dirt track. As the weighted sled travels, the weight slides toward the front of the sled, increasing resistance until the tractor can’t pull it any further. These competitions are incredibly mechanically demanding, and some tractors have multiple motors and … Read more
A major commuter bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a container ship, causing vehicles to plunge into the water and halting shipping traffic at one of the most important ports on the US East Coast. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had been rescued from the scene, one of whom was … Read more
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