My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.99)

Benzinga
Frustrated By Tesla's Inability To Repair His Cybertruck, Man Used A $12 Part. Here's How He Solved The Issue
Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck has been a hot topic since its release. It is known for its bold design and promises of robust performance, but now that it’s on the road, not every owner gets the smooth ride they expected. One frustrated owner took matters into his own hands when Tesla’s service team couldn’t fix a persistent issue with his vehicle. Here's how he did it with a $12 part. Don't Miss: This Adobe-backed AI marketing startup went from a $5 to $85 million valuation working with brands l
Futurism
Man Puzzled by Why His Cybertruck Makes Him a Public Laughingstock
A Tesla Cybertruck owner was puzzled after encountering a "female" who was "laughing hysterically" at his truck. In a post on the Cybertruck Owners Forum, the owner assumed that "she could have been having a weird reaction to a stroke or something but I’m pretty sure I saw what I saw." In a separate […]
Reuters
Airbus delivers first A321XLR in new front against Boeing
Airbus has delivered its first A321XLR jet to Spain's Iberia, the European planemaker said, stepping up a battle with Boeing in the middle of the jet market. The plane, which took five years to develop and targets a market previously served by Boeing's out-of-production 757 or larger wide-bodies, was handed over late on Tuesday and was due to fly to Madrid on Wednesday, according to Flightradar24 data. The delivery, first reported by Reuters on Tuesday, highlights a drive by Airbus and Boeing to extend the performance of the industry's best-selling single-aisle jets.
The Auto Wire
Hellcat Driver Believes He’s Above The Law
We know Dodge Hellcats, be they Chargers or Challengers, are much faster than police cruisers. However, just because your muscle car is fast doesn’t mean you’ll get away from cops. This guy in his Charger Hellcat learns that the hard way when he runs from a Clayton County deputy in the included video. Pennsylvania State Police are ditching Fords and Dodges in favor of Chevy Tahoes. We don’t know if this deputy is from the sheriff’s highly trained, elite Blackhawk Unit. They specialize in high-sp
Interesting Engineering
China tests supersonic passenger jet prototype at twice the speed of Concorde
The Concorde was the first turbojet-powered supersonic airliner to enter service flying passengers across the Atlantic at Mach 2 speed.
The Independent
Florida man randomly assaults sleeping United passenger in bloody mid-flight beating, feds say
Exclusive: Everett Chad Nelson, 44, is facing federal charges after beating a sleeping traveler
Motorious
Official Production Eleanor Mustang Legend Brought Back To Life
This is one of the most famous Mustangs in the world!
Jalopnik
These Are The Worst American Cars Ever Made
America has made some phenomenal cars over the years and there’s no denying this country’s influence on the global automotive landscape. But not every creation to roll off the country’s automotive production lines has been a celebrated success, some have actually been pretty awful.
KARK
Deadly plane crash confirmed near Van Buren County, Stone County line
Van Buren County officials have confirmed a deadly plane crash near the Van Buren and Stone County line.
Motorious
1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar Shows It’s Midsize Engineering
Safety was certainly not this car’s best quality.
Reuters
Toyota worldwide output drops for 8th straight month in September
Toyota Motor said on Wednesday its worldwide production fell for an eighth straight month in September, as both sales and output declined in its two biggest markets, the United States and China. The Japanese automaker's global output for September fell 8% compared to the same month a year earlier to 826,556 vehicles, with U.S. production down 14% and that in China dropping 19%. Toyota resumed production of the suspended models on Oct. 21, it said.
WPIX New York City, NY
Brooklyn-Queens rail one step closer to being built: MTA
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The MTA is one step closer to building the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail that connects a 14-mile stretch between Brooklyn and Queens, officials said Tuesday. The MTA announced a preliminary engineering proposal that includes a federal environmental review and getting federal funds for the project, which gets the rail one […]
Autoweek
Ford’s All-Electric Midsize Pickup Is Hitting Its Cost Targets
Hybrids are a success, but the Pro commercial business remains Ford’s biggest moneymaker. Ford’s next generation EVs will use lithium-iron phosphate batteries.
The Auto Wire
Yet Another Hellcat Has Been Stolen From Airport Parking
A man in Atlanta, Georgia is out his Dodge Challenger Hellcat he says is valued at $100,000 after leaving it at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. After parking it on a Friday, catching a flight, then returning on Sunday he learned the pricey Mopar muscle car was just gone without a trace. This Hellcat driver believes he’s above the law. The owner, who spoke with WSB-TV about the theft, said he put about $55,000 into the Hellcat’s engine. We don’t think he’s talking about gas, alt
DC News Now Washington
Driver injured after crashing through rail, falling from Chevy Chase parking garage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said a woman was injured after she crashed and dropped about 40 feet from a parking garage in Chevy Chase on Wednesday morning. In a post on X, Pete Piringer with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the garage in the […]
WHIO
Changes coming to stretch of US-35 in Greene Co.
Drivers can expect some changes on US-35 in Greene County.
WFRV Green Bay
7 people hospitalized after semi-truck loses control in Wisconsin
ALTOONA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in western Wisconsin say seven people are in the hospital following a crash Monday evening in which a semi-truck had lost control. According to a release from the Altoona Police Department, officers, along with deputies from the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office, responded around 6:00 p.m. to a multi-vehicle crash […]
WSB Cox articles
2 teens shot, woman run over after shootout at Atlanta gas station
Police haven't commented on possible suspects or what led up to the shooting.
Robb Report
We Drove Jerry Seinfeld’s Old Renntech Mercedes—Here’s What It Was Like
When a 1997 E420 receives a $115,000 upgrade, the result is a four-door hammer that beats Ferraris.
Jalopnik
YouTuber's Tesla Cybertruck Thoughts After 13,000 Miles: 'Parts Should Not Be Falling Off While Driving'
Oh, the Tesla Cybertruck. It’s somehow the most popular six-figure car on the market and also such garbage that you could kill it with a simple car wash. That makes it the perfect choice for YouTubers to take to Moab or shoot to see how bulletproof it really is. After eight months, YouTuber JerryRigEverything has put about 13,000 miles in the Cybertruck, and as it turns out, there are some downsides to owning an incEl Camino.

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