One of the key components for the evolution of life as we know it is the presence of “volatiles”: elements and compounds that can be vaporized easily at relatively low temperatures. This means that understanding where these volatiles came from, and whether Earth is unusually rich in them, is critical to understanding what makes life…
Ford Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo, 1994, 116k, PH Auction While it’s always difficult to know exactly where to begin with homologated rally cars, one thing is for certain: a Cossie must feature somewhere. So this time around, the Escort RS can kick us off. No matter that it wasn’t the dominant rally weapon Ford…
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Here’s another sighting of the GAC M8 on Malaysian roads, and this time the MPV has been sighted at Ardence Labs near Eco Ardence in Setia Alam, Selangor, courtesy of the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club Facebook group. Sold in China as the Trumpchi M8, the three-row MPV from GAC made its debut in September…
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Story and photos by Bill McCleery The 1939 Chevrolet bus that appeared in the 1986 film “Hoosiers” has been restored to its film appearance. Bill McCleery The 1986 flick “Hoosiers” is widely regarded as the greatest sports movie ever made. Based loosely on the true story of tiny Milan High School’s march to the 1954…
Whether you’re a local driver, truck operator, or business owner, the need for heavy-duty towing can arise when least expected. From breakdowns and mechanical issues to accidents involving large vehicles, having a reliable service on call is crucial. For the residents and businesses of Oshawa, Heavy Duty Towing in Oshawa provided by Jim’s Towing is a service you can…
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Stellantis Malaysia, who own many brands including Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Maserati and more, in preparation to launch its first all-electric brand, Leapmotor, is excited to announce a series of events leading up to the official launch of the all-new electric Leapmotor C10. There will be many events beginning this weekend, the 12th of October 2024…
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026 Stellantis already searching Tavares’ successor Stellantis initiates leadership change to turn around poor performance in North America Stellantis on Thursday confirmed that CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in early 2026 when his current contract expires. The company in September said it was already searching for a successor…
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You’ve seen the news and read the reports—electric vehicle enthusiasm is waning. That means companies are starting to roll back their EV plans as sales drop. What that means for consumers, though, is that you can get a pretty screaming deal on an EV lease right now. Companies like Fiat, Hyundai, Nissan, and VinFast are…
Volkswagen Group UK is pushing ahead with plans to remap its UK dealer networks with cuts to the number of dealer outlets and fewer investors. To be fair, it’s not alone. These programmes are ongoing by carmakers and have long timelines, but the VW plan is ambitious, reflecting its big presence in the UK, taking…
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Tesla revealed nearly two dozen prototypes of its new Robotaxi tonight at an event dubbed “We, Robot.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the stage via a lengthy ride around a stage set built to resemble a city. There were theatrical obstacles. The crowd cheered. Guests at the event were later invited to take rides around…
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