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Corvettes for Sale: Modded 1994 Corvette ZR-1 Offered on eBay Motors
- A heavily modded 1994 Corvette ZR-1 is currently available on eBay Motors.
- The car features a unique body kit, upgraded interior, and a powerful engine producing 530 rear wheel horsepower.
- Mechanical upgrades include Alcon brakes, coil over suspension, and custom valved Bilstein shocks.
- The car has undergone professional upgrades and paint work, making it a unique C4 ZR-1.
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Shaq Commissioned A One-Off Lucid Coupe So He Could Fit Inside
- Shaquille O’Neil commissioned a one-off Lucid Coupe to accommodate his seven-foot-one frame.
- West Coast Customs converted the four-door Lucid into a coupe, maintaining its sleek design.
- The customized Lucid features Shaq's nickname 'Diesel' and Superman logos.
- The Lucid Air Coupe is a powerful car, capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 1.9 seconds.
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The Truth About Cars
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Lamborghini Delays Launch of the All-Electric Lanzador
- Italian carmaker, Lamborghini delays the launch of its first all-electric Lanzador crossover until 2029.
- Lamborghini’s Lanzador was supposed to be a sleeker and more extreme alternative to the Plug-in Hybrid Urus SUV
- Despite offering certain advantages over combustion-engine vehicles, EVs also have drawbacks that have prevented them from becoming the dominant mode of transportation.
- Lamborghini CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, stated that the new target date will be delayed to 2029.
- The company involved in designing Made-for-India electric cars, Tata Motors has also pushed back the launch of its Nexon EV.
- Meanwhile, Lamborghini’s biggest rival, Ferrari plans on launching its first all-electric model in 2026.
- Lamborghini's Winkelmann has hinted that simply chasing the technology for the sake of electrification could be a mistake.
- The company also is waiting for a clearer regulatory outlook in the European Union.
- Lamborghini approximately sold around 8,200 cars last year.
- The Lanzador was very ambitious for Lamborghini, which claimed that the EV would be endlessly adjustable.
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The Porsche Design Tower In Miami Is Sinking
- The Porsche Design Tower and several other buildings in Miami are sinking at an unexpected rate.
- A study from the University of Miami found that 35 buildings along Sunny Isles Beach and the surrounding coastal areas have sunk by up to three inches between 2016 and 2023.
- No structural issues have been reported so far, but experts are monitoring the situation.
- The sinking may be due to the weight of the buildings and natural settlement over time.
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Leapmotor launches C10 with sharp driveaway pricing
- Leapmotor is launching sharper drive-away deals for its new C10 mid-sized electric SUV.
- The Leapmotor C10 Style is now available from $47,500 drive-away nationwide.
- Potential buyers have until March 31, 2025 to take advantage of the nationwide drive-away pricing offer.
- The C10 is powered by a 69.9kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 160kW/320Nm rear-mounted electric motor developed in-house.
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Waymo and Tesla Lead Autonomous Driving Race, GM’s Cruise Exits Robotaxi Pursuit
- Alphabet Inc.’s CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted Tesla Inc. as Waymo's primary competitor in the autonomous driving space.
- Waymo plans to operate in 10 cities by 2025, with current services available in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
- Pichai acknowledged Tesla's advancements in autonomous technology, placing Tesla and Waymo as the leaders in the autonomous driving sector.
- General Motors decided to discontinue funding for its autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise, and focus on its driver assistance system, Super Cruise.
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Tech Story
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Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Acquires McLaren Automotive in Historic Deal
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's subsidiary CYVN Holdings acquires McLaren Automotive.
- The acquisition marks a shift in McLaren's future as it seeks stability and growth.
- Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding Company retains control over McLaren Racing.
- CYVN aims to merge McLaren's legacy with Abu Dhabi's engineering and technology capabilities.
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Engadget
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Trump reportedly plans to reverse Biden’s EV policies
- President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to roll back President Biden’s electric vehicle and emissions policies.
- The plans include cutting off support for EVs and charging stations, imposing new tariffs on battery materials globally, boosting US production of battery materials, and axing the $7,500 tax credit for consumer EV purchases.
- The reversal of emissions and fuel economy standards would lead to around 25 percent more emissions per vehicle mile and lower the average car fuel economy by about 15 percent.
- Climate scientists emphasize the importance of transitioning to EVs in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Tech Story
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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Reinventing the Compact Sedan with Electrification
- The upcoming 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA marks a bold new chapter in the automaker’s journey toward electrification.
- The 2026 CLA debuts the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, which serves as the foundation for the brand’s next-generation electrified vehicles.
- The CLA showcased impressive performance and traction during a rigorous test drive on the Timmelsjoch Pass, a high-altitude alpine route.
- The CLA offers advanced range and charging innovations, with an estimated range of 466 miles and the ability to add 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes of DC fast charging.
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Consumers Don’t Need any EV Subsidies Now: Bhavish Aggarwal CEO Ola Electric
- Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric, stated that Indian consumers no longer need EV subsidies.
- He acknowledged the government's efforts in promoting EV adoption through incentives like FAME and PLI.
- Aggarwal believes that with the maturity of the industry, direct consumer subsidies are no longer necessary.
- He emphasized the importance of localized manufacturing and India's role in combating climate change.
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AI World Models: The Next Frontier in Machine Learning
- Tech giants and startups are investing in developing world models, systems that can build internal frameworks to understand things rather than following preset rules.
- World Labs raised $230 million to develop spatially intelligent AI models that can create interactive 3D worlds, with potential applications in design and robotics.
- Advancements in world models are already visible in manufacturing, finance, and logistics, where AI systems are adapting to changes, understanding market dynamics, and predicting inventory patterns.
- Challenges include misleading representations of reality, high computational demands, and potential for perpetuating misconceptions; however, the benefits drive continued investment and emerging real-world applications.
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Motor1
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The Best Car of 2024 Is the Honda Civic Hybrid
- Honda Civic Hybrid stands out in the crowded NPC car market as it is one of the loveliest hybrid powertrains anywhere.
- With a fuel economy of 50 city, 47 highway, 49 miles per gallon combined and powerful 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, it is the best car of 2024.
- The latest Toyota Camry is a close runner-up to Honda Civic Hybrid, with a much sleeker redesign, efficient fuel usage of 49 miles per gallon, and costs only $29,495.
- Lucid Air Pure, the base-model Air Pure, might not be an attention-grabber like other Lucid Air models, but with ruthlessly efficient 430-horsepower rear motor and a battery that delivers 419 miles of range, it is undoubtedly one of the best electric vehicles (EVs) out there.
- The car market is brimming with vehicles that are too expensive, but Lucid Air Pure is reasonably priced at $71,400 and is one of few cars that feel best in their cheapest, purest form.
- Honda Civic Hybrid provides genuine industry-leading interior fit and finish with zero rattles or shakes, physical controls and premium materials abound—especially those wonderful knurled HVAC knobs.
- Toyota Camry is simply a phenomenal car to drive with a balanced chassis, updated suspension, and strong acceleration while being affordable and efficient to run.
- Lucid Air Pure might be less headline-grabbing with its less-horsepower compared to Lucid Air Grand Touring, but the base model is worth its weight in gold with its functional minimalism cabin design, responsive software, and well-engineered touchpoints and is one of the best-handling EVs out in the market.
- Lucid Air Pure undercuts its luxury competition by tens of thousands of dollars, delivers dozens upon dozens more miles of range, and demands absolutely no sacrifices from its buyers.
- Lucid Air Pure is one of few cars that truly feels best in its cheapest, purest form, providing the highest value for the money spent.
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The Truth About Cars
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Report: Tesla Could Get a Big Benefit From a Regulation-Killing Trump Administration
- The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump plans to repeal a rule that requires automakers to report crash data from automated vehicle trials.
- This move could significantly benefit Tesla, which has reported most of the crashes under the requirement.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uses the crash data to guide recall decisions and has fined companies for non-compliance.
- It is unclear whether Elon Musk played a role in the recommendation, as Reuters was unable to confirm his involvement.
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On Trump’s chopping block: EVs, charger funding, California’s emissions
- The Trump administration plans to abolish EV subsidies, claw back federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, block EV battery imports on national security grounds, and prevent the federal government and US military from purchasing more EVs.
- The Trump team aims to roll back EPA fuel efficiency standards to those in effect in 2019, increasing the allowable level of emissions from cars by about 25 percent compared to the current rules.
- The Biden administration's policies call for 50% of all new vehicles to be electrified by 2032 under EPA rules meant to reduce emissions by 56% from 2026 levels.
- The EPA started implementing stricter rules on allowable limits of carbon dioxide and other pollutants from vehicle tailpipes only after the Biden administration took office in 2021.
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The Truth About Cars
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Report: Trump's Transition Team Outlines Plan to Kill EV Tax Credits and Rollback Emissions Regulations
- President-Elect Trump's transition team plans to eliminate federal EV tax credits and impose tighter restrictions on Chinese imports.
- The team aims to shift regulations on gas vehicles and negotiate tariff exceptions for battery materials.
- The saved money from tax credits would be used to invest in more charging stations and support domestic supply chain development.
- The team also proposes blocking California from setting its own emissions standards.
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