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BikeBoat That Catches Fire, Sinks Is Not A Compelling Crowdfunding Pitch

BikeBoat That Catches Fire, Sinks Is Not A Compelling Crowdfunding Pitch

Watch Spaceships Of Star Wars VS World War II In This Perfect Mashup

Watch Spaceships Of Star Wars VS World War II In This Perfect Mashup

CA Lane-Splitting Bill Stalled Because They’re Not Sure How To Apply It

CA Lane-Splitting Bill Stalled Because They’re Not Sure How To Apply It

The Navy's Little Missiles Could Be Popping Up In Many More Places

The Navy's Little Missiles Could Be Popping Up In Many More Places

A C-130 Hercules Amphibian Makes Too Much Sense To Be True

A C-130 Hercules Amphibian Makes Too Much Sense To Be True

This Video Says Goodbye To The QF-4 Phantom Drone In Awesome Phashion

The F-4 Phantom has flown for U.S. forces for 55 years, serving for the last couple of decades strictly in the. A bittersweet mission that saw the optionally manned jets relegated to flying for a few hundred hours (some much less) before being obliterated during live-fire testing. Now, the Phantom’s...

Journey Through 240 Years Of US Army Uniforms In Two Minutes

Fashions and utilitarian needs change in the course of nearly two and a half centuries, and that goes for United States Army combat uniforms as well. It can be hard to picture what the older ones were like, outside of paintings and black-and-white photographs, so allow this video from to...

Zil's Crazy 'Punisher' Armored Vehicles Spotted On The Streets Of Russia

It looks like a heavily armored (possibly production) variant ofmay have made it into operational service with The video below, posted in June, shows the futuristic armored truck roaming Russian roads with other jet black armored vehicles normally associated with Russia’s security forces. , also from June, shows no less...

Japan's Totally Original Maritime Patrol Jet Is Hunting For Buyers

In terms of looks, if a DC-8 and a P-3 ever drank too much high octane fuel and had a steamy one-night stand, the Kawasaki P-1 would be born nine months later. Japan’s home-made and high-tech aircraft is a purpose-built weapon system with a lot going for it, and Japan...

F-16 Collides With Small Aircraft Over South Carolina

Details are scarce at this time, but the FAA has confirmed that an F-16 collided in mid-air with a light aircraft over Berkeley County, South Carolina. Bystanders on the ground said they saw a massive fireball and that the F-16 pilot appeared to have ejected after the impact. The aircraft...

Honda Wants To Have An Electric Motorcycle On The Market By 2017

Honda is out with its latest annual sustainability report, and tucked away in its mid-term environmental initiatives are plans to bring some electric motorcycles to market in the next two years. But Honda’s approach is tepid at best. The lone line reads: “Market electric motorcycles that meet local needs in...

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Could Toyota Hilux Champ hint at Hyundai Tucson rival?

Could Toyota Hilux Champ hint at Hyundai Tucson rival?"

The Japanese carmaker has a void to fillCould offer a ladder-frame construction in that spaceToyota has globally premiered a mini Hilux a.k.a Hilux Champ. It is based on the new IMV platform for Toyota’s pickups/light trucks along with SUVs and passenger cars. As the production version rolls first in Thailand,...

Skoda cars available with discounts of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh in December 2023

Skoda cars available with discounts of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh in December 2023"

Valid till 31 December, 2023 Recently launched the Elegance Editions of the Slavia and the KushaqHere is some good news for buyers planning to buy a Skoda car in December 2023. The automaker is offering discounts of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh across its portfolio during this month. These offers are...

Kia Carens on-road prices in top 10 cities in India

Kia Carens on-road prices in top 10 cities in India"

Due for an update in 2024Available in both petrol and diesel engine optionsNew digital screenThe Kia Carens has been out of the news for a bit but that doesn’t mean it is not doing its thing in the background. Kia has given it the full-digital instrument cluster from the Seltos,...

Avail year-end discounts of up to Rs. 1.17 lakh on Volkswagen Virtus

Avail year-end discounts of up to Rs. 1.17 lakh on Volkswagen Virtus"

Offers are valid till 31 December, 2023Available with two powertrain optionsAs we approach the end of 2023, many manufacturers are likely to offer significant discounts on their models. Volkswagen India has already announced the year-end offers for its entire range. And, buyers planning to purchase the Virtus sedan can benefit...

MG to hike prices of its entire range in January 2024

MG to hike prices of its entire range in January 2024"

MG Motor India is all set to revise the prices of its entire range in the country. The prices of models will be increased starting from January 2024. The automaker has not revealed the quantum or percentage of price revision but has stated the reason behind the decision.As per the...

Hyundai India delivers 1,100 units of Ioniq 5

Hyundai India delivers 1,100 units of Ioniq 5 "

1,100th unit delivered to Shahrukh KhanAvailable at a starting price of Rs. 45.95 lakhHyundai Motor India has achieved an important milestone by delivering the 1,100th unit of the Ioniq 5 in the country. The delivery of this unit turned out to be special for the automaker as it was handed...

Toyota’s rebadged Maruti eVX electric SUV Concept revealed

Toyota’s rebadged Maruti eVX electric SUV Concept revealed"

Likely to debut in late 2024Will be manufactured alongside Maruti eVXToyota has showcased a new mid-size SUV Concept that will be part of the brand’s new BEV lineup in the coming years. Called SUV Concept, it will be the DNA cousin to the recently showcased Maruti Suzuki eVX that will...

Hyundai records 49,451 unit sales in November 2023

Hyundai records 49,451 unit sales in November 2023"

Y-o-Y sales of domestic cars grew by 3.01 per cent Cumulative sales stood at 65,801 units Hyundai India has rolled out the sales numbers for November 2023. The automaker sold a total of 65,801 units in the previous month. This includes domestic sales of 49,451 units and exports of 16,350...

ChargeZone introduces 360kW EV charging station

ChargeZone introduces 360kW EV charging station"

First one will be functional in MumbaiEquipped with 180kW dual gun chargers and 360kW power cabinetsChargeZone has unveiled a high-capacity 360kW EV charging station. Called SuperCharging Network, the first supercharging station went operational in Mumbai in November 2023, along with another one in Vellore.These stations are equipped with 180kW dual...

Skoda Kushaq Elegance Edition arrives at dealership

Skoda Kushaq Elegance Edition arrives at dealership"

Available with the sole 1.5-litre TSI petrol enginePrices start at Rs. 18.31 lakhSkoda India launched the Elegance Edition of the Kushaq and Slavia in the country on 27 November, 2023. This new special edition is based on the Topline variant and is available at a starting ex-showroom price of Rs....

Drunk Car Dealership Manager Wrecks Camaro Into Flaming Mess And Bolts

Drunk Car Dealership Manager Wrecks Camaro Into Flaming Mess And Bolts

There's something almost impressive about the scale of drunken mess this is. Steve Luebke is 57, and normally is only allowed to drive a vehicle with a breathalyzer interlock. The dealership-owned 2010 Camaro he "borrowed" lacked such a device, and is now a smoldering ruin. Luebke left Deery Brothers Chevrolet...

Would You Pay Ten Grand For A '97 Miata?

Would You Pay Ten Grand For A '97 Miata?

One could argue that the Mazda Miata is the "official car of Jalopnik." Miata love runs strong around here, and while I personally would never buy one, I can understand the appeal. But I'm not quite sure a '97 NA is worth $10,000, feel free to convince me otherwise. This...

Tesla Wins Direct Sales Fight In Massachusetts

Tesla Wins Direct Sales Fight In Massachusetts

As continues its state-by-state fight for its right to sell cars direct to the consumer, it can mark off the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as another battleground settled in its favor. that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled in Tesla's favor in a lawsuit filed two years ago by the...

How Far Have You Traveled To Buy A Car?

How Far Have You Traveled To Buy A Car?

I tell car buyers all the time that the best deal maybe several hours away if they are willing to take the drive. Trying to get a deal onillustrated that it is worth going out to the suburbs to avoid the stealerships. But would you travel across the country to...

Cadillac CEO De Nysschen: No, They're Not Gonna Get Cheaper, Shut Up

Cadillac CEO De Nysschen: No, They're Not Gonna Get Cheaper, Shut Up

The current Cadillac lineup is full of cars that are every bit as great as the Germans they compete against, if not better in some cases. Their problem is that they're priced at the same level too, and buyers haven't seen them that way. Will that change under , the...

Special reports

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

Automobile information

These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023

These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023

November 2023 saw SA’s new-vehicle market suffer its biggest losses since early 2021. But, fascinatingly, as many as 23 nameplates registered their best performances of the year so far… In November 2023, South Africa’s new-vehicle market suffered its most significant year-on-year losses since the beginning of 2021, with sales...

All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect

All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect

The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift has been revealed and we have some details on what’s to come. The current-shape third-generation Suzuki Swift is approaching the end of its current lifecycle, with this generation first landing in SA back in 2018. The Japanese carmaker has been hard at work developing the...

New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin

New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin

The wraps have come off the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie, which appears to be little more than a rebadged Peugeot Landtrek. But could it end up being assembled in SA? This is the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie. Look familiar? Well, that’s because it’s effectively a rebadged Peugeot...

Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW

Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW

The high-performance version of the stylish coupe has been announced. Meet the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 with a hybrid 6-cylinder turbo engine! We’ve already seen the Mercedes-Benz CLE, a coupe that blends the C-Class and E-Class in one very pretty package. Now there’s the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, which brings a whole lot...

Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024

Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024

The Honda Fit e:HEV facelift has arrived in South Africa. Here’s a look at how much it costs and what has been updated. The Honda Fit e:HEV is the brand’s most frugal model offered locally in South Africa. Combining the legendary practicality with an updated and more powerful engine,...

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