Canada class action lawsuit alleges it’s the fault of automakers when criminals steal cars. August 4, 2025 — A class action lawsuit in Canada alleges several automakers are responsible for thousands of vehicle thefts in Quebec. The key fob class action includes Quebec vehicle owners who had a vehicle stolen on or after May 2,…
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This afternoon, on the salt at Bonneville for Speed Week 2025, I said hi to Chris and took a few pictures of him in the Speed Demon 715 streamliner. Then I shot a few more as he left the starting line. I never imagined it would be the last time I saw him or the…
For many first-time EV buyers, public charging can seem like a fragmented, app-heavy experience—especially compared to the simplicity of fueling a gas-powered car. But BMW is offering a new Plug & Charge feature in the United States which delivers an experience that’s as close to “plug it in and walk away” as it gets. Originally…
When the Bugatti Centodeici was conceived, only 10 examples were built at the French marque’s Molsheim Atelier to exacting bespoke standards, with each of them being a highly exclusive model sold to collectors. Now, a new 291-piece LEGO Speed Champions Bugatti Centodieci is an homage to the French hypercar and is giving the rest of…
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The 2019 incident involved a Tesla Model S in Autopilot mode that failed to brake when the driver took their eyes off the road. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images. Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ self-driving software has been found partially responsible for killing a pedestrian and injuring another, according to a jury in Florida, US, and will be…
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Lando Norris tiró de épica, cabeza fría y gomas al límite para aguantar 35 vueltas con neumáticos viejos en uno de los circuitos más exigentes del calendario… y ganó, logrando su quinta victoria del año. Lo hizo tras sobrevivir a un ataque feroz de Oscar Piastri, que lo acosó sin descanso durante las últimas vueltas…
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Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Without us even noticing it, our brains are the ultimate multitaskers. The brain’s prefrontal cortex can tell us when it is safe to cross the street, while the cerebellum helps control the large motor skills required for us to get across….
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On Friday, when we reported on the Supreme Court’s ruling that hidden commissions on car finance were not intrinsically unlawful – except in certain circumstances, such as when said commission was deemed high enough to make the arrangement unfair – we suggested that the Financial Conduct Authority’s response would be worth keeping an eye out…
The question of which car first featured standard disc brakes is more complicated than you might think. While some American automakers were early to the party, it was a pair of European brands that ultimately made them mainstream. It’s a story of innovation, racing, and a little bit of…
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By DCB Editorial, August 3, 2025 Lando Norris claimed victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, fending off a late charge from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris’s one-stop strategy proved decisive, giving him the edge over both Piastri and early race leader Charles Leclerc, who were on two-stop strategies. Leclerc started from pole and led…
