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Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Finally Start, Here Are All The Specs You Need To Know

Jalopnik

On Thursday afternoon, Tesla finally delivered a ten-pack of Cybertrucks to company employees and investors. It’s hard to call this a ‘production’ launch, as they’ll still be effectively in the hands of in-house beta testers, but it’s a lot closer to production than the truck was a year ago. During the unveil event,… Read more.

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Mazda, Subaru rise to the top of Cars Commerce reputation rankings

Auto Remarketing

When it comes to reputation among consumers, Mazda and Subaru are at the top of the heap, according to Cars Commerce’s latest research. The Cars.com Experience Report measured the reputation of the major automotive brands based on analysis of consumer reviews about dealerships nationwide on Cars Commerce’s Cars.com marketplace. Cars Commerce said the Experience Report’s findings show the strong and underperforming areas that impact a dealership’s reputation in an era in which online review

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Elon Musk's Boring Company Has Drilled A Grand Total Of 2.4 Miles In 7 Years

Jalopnik

At the outset of the Boring Company’s plans to build a network of underground tunnels in Las Vegas , Elon Musk claimed that the Boring Company would build one mile of tunnel per week. At that rate, the proposed 68-mile network would have taken little more than one year to build out entirely. But seven years on, the Bori… Read more.

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Remove the Guesswork From Your Customer’s Vehicle Search

DealerOn

The average car buyer visits an average of five websites during their research process. One of the best ways you can ensure your dealership’s website is the last website they visit before submitting a lead is to offer fast and frictionless options for finding their ideal vehicle. Not all car buyers have the same priorities when looking for their next.

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Different Types of Google Ad Campaigns For Car Dealers

Dealers United

Google Ads are an incredible way to reach your target audience. Due to the many different ad types offered, it can be overwhelming to use. In this article, we cover all of the different types of Google Ad campaigns.

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The importance of highlighting EV inventory on your website

DealerFire Blog

Why more drivers are adopting electric vehicles In the fast-paced world of automotive technology, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum. While many states embrace clean energy, three states stand out for their innovative approach to accelerating EV adoption—Colorado, Vermont, and California. Let’s explore how these states drive change by implementing scrappage programs that encourage the transition from gas-guzzlers to environmentally friendly electric vehicles.

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Streamlining Claims in the Face of Adversity: The Power of XpertEstimate

Solera

Redefining Claims Processing in an Evolving Insurance Landscape The insurance industry is at a critical crossroads, challenged by natural disasters, market changes, and internal resource constraints. Carriers are pressured to maintain service levels despite staff shortages. This blog examines these challenges and introduces Solera’s XpertEstimate as a revolutionary tool for insurers to efficiently manage claims with limited staff. 1.

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Do I need gap coverage when buying a used car?

Shabana Motors

Protect your car investment with a Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) coverage in the event your car is declared a total loss.

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Elon Musk Tells Fleeing Twitter Advertisers To “Go F ” Themselves

Jalopnik

Usually, when you or I purchase an expensive things — a car , a motorcycle , a nice set of tools — we try to keep them in good shape. After all, these are sizable investments, and we want them to last us a good long while. Tesla CEO Elon Musk , apparently, does not share that line of thinking. Read more.

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New Renault 5 leaked: pictures surface online ahead of Monday's Geneva Motor Show reveal

Auto Express

The long-awaited all-electric reboot of the iconic Renault 5 will be fully unveiled on 26 February 2024

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How The Tesla Cybertruck's $60,990 Starting Price Stacks Up To The Competition

Jalopnik

We thought the day may never come, but the Tesla Cybertruck is finally here and in production… sort of. There aren’t many that are getting into peoples’ hands just yet, but even if it’s limited, production and deliveries have technically started. On top of that momentous news, we now know just how much this stainless… Read more.

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Vision Neue Klasse X concept will preview BMW’s new all-electric SUV on 21 March

Auto Express

The concept will showcase the production car’s design and technological features

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Tesla Cybertruck's Removable Range Extending Battery Pack Takes Up 1/3 Of The Bed

Jalopnik

Elon Musk presided over the first deliveries of Tesla’s controversial Cybertruck today, and some people are disappointed with the truck’s range. The Cybertruck ’s range was initially marketed to max out at 500 miles, but reality must have hit Tesla like a speeding Cybertruck, because the truck’s longest available range… Read more.

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New Renault 5 : leaked images and teasers - pictures

Auto Express

Official teaser images of the Renault 5 and leaked pictures

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This Weird Boat Lets You Walk Underwater Without Getting Wet

Jalopnik

Every once in a while a weird little ship will catch my eye, and I have to tell you good people about it. A couple of years ago it was the RP FLIP , and today it’s the Diving Bell Ship Carl Straat and the newer Archimedes. There is a giant boom off the back of these ships that can lower an entire pressurized room to… Read more.

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Upcoming "The Grand Tour" Special May Be Clarkson, Hammond and May's Last

Jalopnik

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the co-hosts of Amazon Prime’s “ The Grand Tour ,” are calling it quits. At least that’s the rumor, as reported by the BBC. If the BBC’s sources are accurate, though, that doesn’t necessarily mean that “The Grand Tour” is dead. Instead, “options are being explored for a… Read more.

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First Trailer For "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" Has A Badass Anya Taylor-Joy And Some Wild Apocalypse Rides

Jalopnik

It is an inarguable fact that not only is “Mad Max: Fury Road” the greatest piece of automotive cinema ever released, it is one of the greatest movies of all time, full stop. Now we’ve finally gotten our first look at the prequel, as Warner Bros. has released the official trailer for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Read more.

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New Dacia Duster Proves Simple And Durable Designs Can Still Be Cool And Clever

Jalopnik

Romanian manufacturer and Renault subsidiary Dacia has sold more than 2.2 million units of its Duster SUV since the model’s launch in 2010 – 1,000 new ones are built every day! – making it Europe’s most popular SUV and a huge success in markets like Latin America. The Duster has been renowned for its off-road… Read more.

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The Cleanest Cadillac Cimarron You'll Ever See Is For Sale In Dallas

Jalopnik

There is a rarity for sale on Facebook Marketplace. It’s a triple threat of a car that not only is cheap, but also controversial and pretty clean. The car in question: A one-owner 1983 Cadillac Cimarron with just 38,000 miles on it that’s listed for just $3,000. Read more.

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Kia Owner Abandons Car At Dealership After Repeated Theft Attempts

Jalopnik

Kia and Hyundai cars have been the target of hot new theft trends for years , since bored teens discovered the cars lacked immobilizers and could be started with a USB jammed into the ignition. After a series of unsuccessful fixes , it seems at least one owner is turning to a more extreme measure: Throwing in the towel. Read more.

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Jesus Christ, Look At How Big This Tumbleweed Is

Jalopnik

An absolute unit of a tumbleweed was spotted rolling its way down a Simi Valley, California highway into oncoming traffic, and luckily for us, the beast was caught on video. Read more.

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What Car Are You Waiting To Turn 25?

Jalopnik

We get some cool cars here in the U.S., but we always want what we can’t have. Whether it’s a car you drooled over on an old episode of “ Top Gear ,” or one you read about in imported JDM magazines, once it turns 25-years-old it becomes eligible to import. Read more.

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Fox News Thinks It's Your Constitutional(?) Right To Drive Fast, Leave A Trail Of Corpses

Jalopnik

In a country where nearly 43,000 people died on the roadways last year with deaths hitting a 16-year high in 2021, you’d think any safety precaution that saves lives would be given a fair hearing. But we are not always dealing with the clearest of thinkers in this world. Fox News’ latest attempt to stir up outrage is… Read more.

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Lewis Hamilton's Car Was So Bad This Year He Doubted His Own Talent

Jalopnik

The 2023 season will certainly go down in the history books as among the worst in seven-time Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton’s 16-year career. Despite beating everyone in the World Drivers’ Championship bar and two Red Bull teammates, he saw just six podiums from 22 races, his lowest ever in the sport. He scored… Read more.

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At $7,500, Would You Run To Buy This Non-Running 1990 Chevy Corvette ZR1?

Jalopnik

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice ZR1 is a bit of a Secret Santa regarding the problems keeping it from tearing up the streets. Let’s see if the price tag is a big enough bargain to make it worth unwrapping. Read more.

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Tesla Cybertruck Vs. Porsche 911 Drag Race Was Pure Spectacle, No Substance

Jalopnik

Tesla’s Cybertruck Delivery Event featured Elon Musk showcasing the capabilities of the electric automaker’s long-waiting pickup truck in recorded vignettes. The most dramatic segment saw the Cybertruck drag racing a Porsche 911 Carrera. As it became clear that the Tesla was going to beat Porsche’s slowest 911 across… Read more.

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NASA Might Spend $1 Billion To Destroy The International Space Station

Jalopnik

The International Space Station is literally a sinking ship. Besides being a symbol of humanity’s scientific prowess and ability to cooperate, the ISS also happens to be a 450-ton spacecraft that’s subject to gravitational forces in low Earth orbit. The ISS has lasted beyond its intended lifespan, and it requires… Read more.

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Driver Crashed Into House Of Representatives Building Ahead Of George Santos Expulsion Debate

Jalopnik

A Florida-plated Acura driven by 28-year old Kevin Simon crashed headlong into a barricade on Capitol Hill Thursday morning just before 8 a.m. At the same time Representative George Santos held a press conference in advance of the debate and vote taking place deciding his fate in the House. Law enforcement officers… Read more.

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Volvo's New Flagship EX90 EV Starts Just Under $80,000

Jalopnik

Volvo has released pricing for its next EV, the 2024 EX90 SUV that will take the place of the gas-powered XC90 in the lineup. While it’s not cheap, its $77,990 starting price — which includes the $1,295 destination charge — undercuts many competitors and isn’t that much more than the existing XC90 plug-in hybrid. Read more.

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I'm Torn Between Luxury And Sporty! What Car Should I Buy?

Jalopnik

Mike has a Mercedes ML63 AMG, and he likes the combination of luxury and performance, but he doesn’t like the maintenance and the terrible fuel economy. He is looking to replace it but he is torn between a full on luxury cruiser or something more sporty. With a budget up to $30,000 what car should he buy? Read more.

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Hell Hath No Fury Like A Florida Mom Protecting Her Son

Jalopnik

A Miami mom is in jail after crashing her Toyota RAV4 into her own son and hospitalizing him with non-serious injuries while allegedly attempting to hit two children who were threatening her son with a gun. Read more.

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These Are Your Auto Recall Horror Stories

Jalopnik

Building cars is hard, and when you build a lot of cars every year, it’s especially hard to build more than a million cars a year without there ever being a mistake at the factory or a flaw in a batch of parts. That’s where recalls come in , and in general, they’re a good thing. You don’t want your car to have a… Read more.

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These Are The Coolest Car Companies

Jalopnik

We asked readers to tell us what car company deserves to be called the coolest, and the majority of you responded with esoteric automakers. Good. There was a healthy dose of automakers known to those outside the cognoscenti, such as Mazda , which is beloved by many. Also good. But not one mention of cool British… Read more.

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Airline Sustainability Push Would Damage Environment, Complaint Claims

Jalopnik

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are the targets of formal complaints made to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) over emissions reduction claims. British climate charity Possible and law firm Leigh Day are accusing both airlines of misleading customers over their progress to net-zero… Read more.

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Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin Today… Sort Of

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Thursday, November 30, 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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Austin Car Dealer Found Guilty Of Paying Hitmen To Kill A Sex Worker And Her Ex-Boyfriend

Jalopnik

Not all car dealers are scum, but this one certainly is; a former Austin Volkswagen and Toyota dealer financed a million-dollar plot that ended with two people dead in Tennessee. Read more.

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