The Pontiac G8 ST Was the Modern Ute America Deserved
Name: Pontiac G8 ST Debut: 2008 New York Auto Show Engine: 6.0-Liter V-8 Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive
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Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up
Back in March, the US Environmental Protection Agency finalized a long-in-the-works rule requiring automakers to dramatically increase the number of battery-powered vehicles they’re putting on the roads. The government has mandated that by 2032 more than half of new cars sold in the US must be electric. There are some caveats, namely that plug-in hybrid cars will fulfill the federal requirements for what a “battery-powered” vehicle is.
Some NJ Drivers Wrongly Charged Truck Tolls as NYC Congestion Pricing Looms
As if New Jerseyans don't already have a love/hate relationship with E-ZPass, the automatic toll collection company is making some drivers' lives even more difficult. Some Jersey drivers have found that, within the past year, they were incorrectly charged the same tolling rate as big-rig trucks despite driving normal passenger cars while crossing the George Washington Bridge. What's the difference in that fee, you ask? Instead of maximum off $14.75—which is already a lot—it could be as much as $140.
Why Coilovers Are More Work Than Shocks and Springs (but Also Cooler)
I spent the last week installing a set of Fortune Auto 500 Series coilovers on my project Civic and the job went smoothly. It took that long because instead of trying to get it all done in one sleepless night, I spread it over a few wrenching sessions between business hours and dinner.
Ferrari confirms the 812 Superfast's successor will keep the V12 alive
Lamborghini isn't the only supercar manufacturer committed to keeping the V12 alive, and Aston Martin's even updating its V12. Now arch nemesis Ferrari will unveil a successor to the 812 Superfast tonight, and the Italian brand has confirmed that the yet-unnamed model will carry on with 12 cylinders.
How Sidechat Fanned the Flames of University Campus Protests
In the months following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, conversation on college campuses has been defined by a palpable tension. Increased antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric embroiled numerous universities in free-speech debates. In late April, as the Israel-Hamas War moved into its fifth month, students at Columbia University and other institutions across the US began protesting, calling for a ceasefire. Amid all of this, one platform has served as a locus: Sidechat, a social media app that’s become both a place for dialog about the protests and a breeding ground for hate speech.
As Questions Swirl Around Tesla’s Superchargers, the Race Is On to Fill the Power Gap
In a move that shocked the electric vehicle industry, Tesla yesterday eliminated the jobs of hundreds of employees in its electric vehicle charging and policy units—workers widely reputed to be best-in-class in a rapidly expanding global business.
Axing Tesla's Supercharger department raises worries as other automakers join network
DETROIT — Elon Musk's move to lay off the department responsible for Tesla's electric vehicle chargers has touched off worries in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network.