Новости за 17.07.2023

Residences along a Norfolk Southern rail line in Whitemarsh Township outside Philadelphia were ordered to evacuate as a precautionary measure after 16 CSX freight train cars — one of them carrying a hazardous chemical — derailed early Monday morning. Thankfully in this case, it seems nothing aside from plastic beads…

Apparently, today is New Crossover Day. First, Hyundai introduced the boxy new Santa Fe, and now there’s this: the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. It, too, is boxier than its predecessor, although Chevrolet didn’t go nearly as far as Hyundai did with the Santa Fe. Instead, it went in a more trucklike direction that actually…

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Just a few weeks ago, we were all watching excitedly as Brad Pitt and Damson Idris infiltrated the Formula 1 paddock at the British Grand Prix to film on-track action for their upcoming F1 flick. The movie, which doesn’t have a name yet, has billed itself as the grittiest, most realistic race film of all time, and…

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has reportedly sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission urging the regulatory body to investigate EV maker Tesla and its board of directors. According to CNBC, Warren claims there are possible “conflicts of interest, misappropriation of corporate assets, and…

Going on vacation, most people don’t expect for things to go wrong. And if things do go wrong, most don’t think that it’ll be bad enough to literally change the course of the trip. Unfortunately one Southern California couple was charged $30,000 for an Uber ride that was supposed to cost just $55, KTLA reports.

A new agreement on Right-To-Repair guidelines between automakers and thousands of small independent auto shops might seem like a win for consumer rights activists, but there’s plenty from last week’s announcement to give any car owner pause.

South Korea has had to deal with torrential rainfall over the past several days. Nearly two feet of rain falling across the country has caused flooding and landslides, destroying buildings and roads. The storms have killed 40 people so far, with many still reported missing. The most significant loss of life has been…

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The current Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid midsize family crossover that gets good gas mileage but also looks a little weird with its split headlights. It’s got curves and creases and feels like it’s trying a little too hard to look like it’s from the future. So for the 2024 redesign, Hyundai did the only thing you could…

What happened to you, Vermont? You used to be cool. You were America’s DMV, handling vehicle registrations nationwide without regard for pesky things like “titles” or “really any sufficient proof of ownership, honestly.” You let folks ignore inspections, pay reasonable fees, and slap extremely cool green plates on…

These days, it seems like we’re reporting on a new vehicle recall every week. In the past month alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shared recall notices for everything from Dodge pickup trucks to Nissan EVs and everything in between. But so far in 2023, there has been one manufacturer that’s…

New-vehicle inventory at dealers in the U.S. is continuing its slow and steady climb upward as production around the world recovers following the brunt of the pandemic. According to Automotive News, that trend was no different in June, and unsold electric vehicles are a big reason why.

Good morning! It’s Monday, July 17, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.

You’d think billionaires would be more careful with their yachts now that orcas have started a war against the wealthy. It’s not exactly something we had on our bingo card for 2023, but nevertheless, the orcas have shown up, and they’re definitely delivering. But it’s not just the orcas that are fighting back against…

Florida is infamous for having the deadliest train line in the country, largely because of the high number of at-grade crossings. The most recent incident doesn’t involve Brightline and thankfully had no fatalities. Last Friday, an Amtrak train collided with a car transporter in Central Florida leaving several people…

Let’s go back to 2008. That’s 15 years ago, which I’m making a point of only to emphasize the timelessness of the boxy Volvo wagon, where philosopher Cornel West held an impromptu lecture on the nature of the United States of America and its demos, or common people of the state — the very same people who made the…

United Airlines and its pilots reportedly reached a contract agreement over the weekend that is valued at $10 billion, and it would increase pay up to 40 percent over four years for those workers. According to The New York Times, it’s the second wage victory for pilots this year, following Delta’s contract approval in…

It’s summer. The temperatures are climbing, and the days are getting longer. If you can spend time outdoors, it seems like the perfect time to get that idea for your car off the ground. Maybe you have something minor in mind, like swapping out the front seats or adjusting your headlights so they aren’t blinding to…

Recently, I’ve been shopping for car merch. I have a bad habit of forgetting my motorcycle key in the ignition, so I’ve been thinking about getting one of those “Remove Before Flight”-style tags as a reminder to take it with me. But “Remove Before Flight” is boring, so I’ve been looking into alternative designs. This,…

With summer in full swing, it seems everyone is finally getting around to either starting those project cars or buying cars to start a project. So this week’s videos are mostly full of said projects.

It looks like it is finally happening, the Tesla Cybertruck has entered production after four years of delays, missed deadlines, and broken promises. Construction of the truck was originally meant to kick off in 2021 and then 2022, but according to a Tweet from the EV maker, July 2023 was when the first Tesla…

It’s Monday, July 17, 2023 and this is Race Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. In IndyCar, Alex Palou had his front wing and win streak snapped in Toronto. Formula E’s doubleheader in Rome featured significant wrecks in both races. NASCAR’s visit to New Hampshire Motor Speedway was pushed to…

You’re spoiled for choice if you’re in the market for an SUV in America. Heck, if you’re only in the market for a German SUV stateside, you’re pretty spoiled for choice. With such a saturated segment to choose from, what can Volkswagen do to make its Atlas and Cross Sport models stand out? For 2024, the answer appears…

TLC’s My Strange Addiction may have gone off the air back in 2015, but we’ve recently been blessed with an update on Nathaniel. If you don’t remember, he was the guy who was in love with (and had sex with) his red 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo named Chase. God bless you, TLC.