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Why Do So Many People Want To See Formula 1 Drivers Suffer?

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This past weekend saw Formula 1 run the Qatar Grand Prix for the second time in history, and conditions were so oppressively hot for the drivers that some withdrew from the event, vomited inside their helmets, and needed assistance to exit the vehicle. But for pundits like Martin Brundle, that kind of suffering is… Read more.

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CallRevu Transforms Automotive Fixed Ops with ServiceVision Pro: A Groundbreaking Leap into the Future of Customer Service

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October 11, 2023, New York City, NY– CallRevu, the undisputed leader in automotive communication solutions, proudly unveils its latest innovation, ServiceVision Pro, a trailblazing AI-powered technology designed exclusively for retail automotive fixed operations. Revolutionizing Customer Service Excellence: ServiceVision Pro is not just a product; it’s a paradigm shift in the automotive industry.

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Milestones in Warmth: Conicelli Dealerships Donate 1,700 Coats, Surpassing 22,000 in Total!

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Empowering Our Community: Conicelli's Coat Donation Drive In a heartwarming stride toward making a difference, Conicelli is proud to announce the donation of 1,700 coats to local children in need this October. As we celebrate this latest act of generosity, we're excited to share that our grand total has now reached an incredible 22,010 coats!

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CallRevu Transforms Automotive Fixed Ops with ServiceVision Pro: A Groundbreaking Leap into the Future of Customer Service

Call Revu

October 11, 2023, New York City, NY– CallRevu, the undisputed leader in automotive communication solutions, proudly unveils its latest innovation, ServiceVision Pro, a trailblazing AI-powered technology designed exclusively for retail automotive fixed operations. Revolutionizing Customer Service Excellence: ServiceVision Pro is not just a product; it’s a paradigm shift in the automotive industry.

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How Much Ford Can A Ford Line Worker Afford?

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Last week Ford announced that it had delivered a seventh new offer to the United Auto Workers union collective bargaining team. In this offer Ford detailed raises for temp workers, promised zero job losses due to EV battery plants coming online, an immediate 20 percent pay raise, better retirement benefits, better… Read more.

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Someone Please Buy And Then Actually Drive This Ultra-Low-Mile, One-Of-200 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Commemorative Edition

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You don’t see a lot of Dodge Neon SRT-4s anymore, and clean ones are basically nonexistent. Combine early 2000s Dodge build quality with owners who modified the hell out of their SRT-4s and then beat on them with complete indifference, and it makes sense that 20 years later, clean SRT-4s are rare as hens’ teeth. But… Read more.

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$400,000 For A Cybertruck Build Slot Is Not The Sale Of A Cybertruck

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A low-VIN Tesla Cybertruck build slot reportedly sold for $400,000 at an auction benefiting the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles over the weekend. This has curiously been reported as the first “sale” of a Cybertruck which, as you can see, it is not. Read more.

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Lia Block Is A Rally Champion

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On Instagram Lia Block announced that she and Rhiannon Gelsomino had officially earned their 2023 ARA Open 2WD rally championship, with the Lake Superior Performance Rally round still to go in the season. With a convoluted points structure, the pair couldn’t announce their victory official until this week, despite… Read more.

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What's The Most Significant Car In History?

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History is amazing, and cars have played an incredible role throughout the 20th and 21st Century. So, what I want to know is, what car do you think contributed the most to history? Read more.

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There Aren't Enough Electricians To Fix America's Broken EV Chargers

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I know we say it a lot but it’s the truth: EV adoption still sucks. Sure, some new chargers are being built, but there are never enough. Now comes word of another hurdle we have to clear before EVs catch on: Broken chargers that very few people are qualified to repair, Automotive News reports. Read more.

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It's Irresponsible For Formula 1 To Make Drivers Race On 100-Degree Days

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“Does someone have a wheelchair?” joked recently crowned 2023 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen as he walked into the podium cooldown room. In that room he was greeted by the McLaren driver pairing of Oscar Piastri—laying on the ground—and Lando Norris—seated and chugging a cold bottle of water. All three… Read more.

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These Are The Worst Cars You Ever Bought

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We asked you earlier this week what were the worst cars you have ever bought. The comments were filled to the brim with stories that opened with hopeful purchases that ended up a nightmare. A few people were quick to realize that they were getting screwed over from the beginning. Others just needed something cheap and… Read more.

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The 2024 Kia EV9 Isn't Cheap, Tops Out At Over $75,000

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Kia has taken a weird stance with its EV9. Information about the coming electric SUV has been trickling out ahead of its debut. Kia partially released pricing for it just two weeks ago. Now the brand has released full pricing and trims for the 2024 Kia EV9. While prices for the EV9 start at just over $56,000, loaded… Read more.

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Lucid Only Managed To Move 478 Cars In August

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Just 478 Lucid Airs were registered in the U.S. in August, and that brings the eight-month total of sales to 4,267 units. At that pace of new vehicle registrations, it’s fairly likely the luxury EV startu p will fall well short of its “ more than 10,000 ” vehicles sold production goal by the end of the year unless some… Read more.

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At $9,500, Is This 1990 Porsche 944 S2 An Everyday Cabriolet?

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The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice 944 S2 cabriolet calls it a collector car that would be equally capable as a daily driver. Let’s decide if its price makes either option worth considering. Read more.

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McLaren Says ‘Real’ Electric Supercars Are Still Years Away

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Slowly but surely, we’re electrifying every aspect of the car world. We’ve got electric crossovers , fancy electric sedans , electric hot hatches in Europe , and even an all-electric racing series. However, McLaren warns that we’re still a few years off from one important area for electrification: supercars. Read more.

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Michelin Might Not Actually Make The Best Winter Tire For SUVs

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It’s hard to write about tires without coming off sounding like a paid shill for Michelin. Their tires are just so good, that recommending them has become a cliché for good reason. Sure, they’re expensive, but it’s also hard to argue they aren’t worth it as long as you can justify the cost. Last week, we shared Tyre… Read more.

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Faraday Future Names Chris Brown, Who Pled Guilty To Assaulting Rihanna In 2009, A ‘Developer Co-Creation Officer’

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For reasons known only to God and Faraday Future , the nascent electric vehicle make r has brought Chris Brown – yes, that Chris Brown – on board as its “Developer Co-Creation Officer.” Brown has – the say the least – an incredibly sordid past filled with fights with other rappers, not paying back loans, numerous… Read more.

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Watch Drivers Negotiate Rivers Of Hail After Freak New Mexico Storm

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The weather is getting truly unruly, with extreme heat sparking fires that smoked out New York , roads melting in the Tour de France , and flooding hitting regions across the U.S. Now, drivers in New Mexico have had a new biblical weather event to deal with: rivers of hail flooding their roads. Read more.

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Tesla Model 3 And Model Y Cost Less Than The Average Car And Investors Are Worried

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Good morning! It’s Tuesday, October 10, 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. Read more.

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Mercedes Drivers Collide In First Corner Of Formula 1’s Qatar Scorcher

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It’s Tuesday, October 10, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. At the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s championship coronation was overshadowed by tire-damaging curbs, dangerously high heat, and a first-corner collision between teammates. NASCAR’s trip to the Charlotte… Read more.

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BMW 3T Electric Gravel Bike: What Do You Want To Know?

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Electric bikes are so hot right now with startups and established brands rushing to get a slice of the e-bike pie. That rush onto two wheels is also sweeping the car world with brands like Jeep and Porsche have all launching e-bikes. Now, it’s BMW’s turn to strap its name onto a swanky two-wheeled creation. Read more.

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Police Shot And Killed Man Who Crashed Into A Chinese Consulate In San Francisco

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A car rammed into a Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday, and its driver was fatally shot by police as people fled the building. The consulate had remained open despite a federal holiday being observed on October 9, which is why people were in the lobby of the consulate’s visa office when the driver of a… Read more.

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This Is The Most Casual Possible Exit From A Burning Stock Car

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Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had his run at NASCAR’s Bank of America Roval 400 abruptly cut short on Sunday. Stenhouse’s No. 47 JTG Daugherty Chevy Camaro burst into flames with 13 laps to go on the Roval in Charlotte. Honestly, after flying through the air, having your car engulfed in flames is the scariest… Read more.

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Whoops! Building EVs May Actually Require More Workers

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When Donald Trump traveled to Michigan to speak with workers at a non-union auto parts supplier that reportedly pays less than McDonald’s does , he attacked the Biden administration for its support of electric vehicles. “Hundreds of thousands of American jobs, your jobs, will be gone forever,” Trump told his audience.… Read more.