Electric cars are slowly becoming a permanent part of Australian roads. But is it worth buying a second-hand EV in 2025? We find out. Electric vehicles are slowly becoming a permanent fixture on Australian roads, with more than 10,000 electric cars finding new homes in May 2025 alone. While more car brands, mainly from China,…
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Pontiac was on a roll in the 1960s. During the early part of the decade, specially trimmed models with buckets and (sometimes) consoles were becoming a thing, and Pontiac stepped up to the plate and created a special model of its own. Based on the Catalina, the newly christened Grand Prix two-door hardtop featured a…
This is a rare Ford 427 SOHC Cammer V8, it’s one of the most unusual American V8s of the 1960s, and it offered incredible performance by the standards of the time, with 650+ bhp in race tune. This Cammer V8 is fitted to a test stand, with long intakes, open exhaust headers, and a control…
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Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Many online scammers are adopting increasingly sophisticated strategies to trick their unsuspecting victims. While these now include everything from deepfaked audio to AI generated images, other bad actors continue to rely on comparatively simple methods for gleaning personal information or funds…
The transport ministry has revealed that the lorry that was involved in the May 13 accident with a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck in Teluk Intan, Perak, which claimed the lives of nine FRU personnel, was found to be operating outside its approved technical specifications. The lorry operator had its operating licence revoked on May…
Few things will make you panic faster than seeing that dreaded message from Google: Your Business Profile has been suspended. One minute you’re ranking in the Map Pack, and leads are rolling in. The next? Crickets. If you work in the HVAC or plumbing trades, you’re in one of Google’s “high-risk” categories—industries more prone to…
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A woman has had it with her “fishbowl” car after a creepy interaction with a bike rider while driving. And it’s doubled as actionable wisdom for prospective car buyers. In a TikTok with more than 2.7 million views, Shamari (@shamarixx) recently shared about a time where she wished she had more privacy. A fishbowl car refers…
Virrage Images/Shutterstock Here at Jalopnik, we sometimes wonder why things are called what they are. Why do we park in a driveway and drive on a parkway? Where did Ferrari come up with a name like Ferrari the Ferrari? Why do they call it a flatbed trailer if…
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The wild body kit was designed by Khyzyl Saleem, drawing inspiration from an earlier BMW concept Designer Khyzyl Saleem revealed his vision for the ultimate BMW G87 M2. The extensive redesign draws inspiration from the 2002 Hommage Concept. The M2-KS is a digital-only affair but could easily pass for a coachbuilt special. Since its debut…
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The BMW X1 is all grown up. Note: This article is based on our most recent review of the BMW X1, as there have been no major changes to the Bavarian brand’s smallest SUV since it was published. We have updated key details such as pricing and specifications with the most up to date information available….
