Jeep, Dodge-maker Stellantis’ profit slides as Detroit Three strikes bite

Jeep, Dodge-maker Stellantis’ profit slides as Detroit Three strikes bite

(L-R) United Auto Workers (U.A.W.) members Kaleb Delfine, Bryan Broecker, Michael Gatto and James Triplett picket outside the Jeep Plant on September 18, 2023 in Toledo, Ohio. Sarah Rice | Getty Images Global auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a 10% year-on-year fall in profit in the second half of 2023, as six-week strikes at … Read more

These High-Priced, Low-Milage Cars Are A Total Scam

These High-Priced, Low-Milage Cars Are A Total Scam

Image: Ebay I have never heard of Tsportline in my life. And after some brief digging I found that it’s a company that makes aftermarket accessories for Teslas. Apparently to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary, they did a limited run of special edition Model Ss. Only 10 were ever made, and one of them is … Read more

I Can’t Believe I Have To Say This, But 80s Cars Are Good

I Can’t Believe I Have To Say This, But 80s Cars Are Good

It could be argued that the 1980s was the greatest decade of automotive production for enthusiasts. Unlike today, manufacturers all around the world were developing street versions of racing cars, compact sports machines, hot hatchbacks, a cadre of analog machines capable of stirring your emotions. Moreover these cars were aimed at appeasing the everyman’s desires … Read more

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Stronger Than Diamonds Edition has actual diamonds

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Stronger Than Diamonds Edition has actual diamonds

Mercedes-Benz is helping 300 of its customers celebrate Valentine’s Day with a very, very expensive gift. It released a limited-edition version of the G-Class called Stronger Than Diamonds that features real diamonds, a specific paint color, and several unique interior accents. Based on the G550, the Stronger Than Diamonds is finished in a new shade … Read more

rural economy: The rural economy is under stress, says Mahindra & Mahindra; cuts tractor industry sales forecast for FY24

rural economy: The rural economy is under stress, says Mahindra & Mahindra; cuts tractor industry sales forecast for FY24

Tractor market leader, Mahindra and Mahindra has cut its forecast for the domestic tractor sales for the industry for FY24 citing weakness in the rural economy. Against its earlier forecast of low single digit growth, it now expects tractor sales in the world’s largest market for such implements to decline 5% year-on-year. For the current … Read more

Maggots Falling Onto Passengers Causes Delta Flight From Hell To Turn Back

Maggots Falling Onto Passengers Causes Delta Flight From Hell To Turn Back

When you get on an airplane, there are a lot of things that you can reasonably expect could go wrong. Maybe your seatmate is too wide to fit in just one seat. Maybe a child will start crying. Maybe you’re forced to witness another passenger going to the bathroom barefoot. No one is going to … Read more

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

US electric automaker Tesla could soon set up shop in India, with the government close to finalising a policy to extend concessional import duties on electric cars exceeding Rs 30 lakh (about $36,000) for 2-3 years. The reduced import duties are likely to be offered in lieu of bank guarantees by Tesla for a proposed … Read more