Bears are famously inquisitive regarding food, which is why there are products like bear-proof trash cans and storage containers. The one in this video broke into the back of a Honda CR-V for a snack. The CR-V was parked at a cabin in the Smoky Mountains. An outdoor-facing security camera was watching the house’s driveway. The Honda’s rear door appears unlocked because the bear has no problem opening it. The…
Ford’s latest recall will cost quite a bit to fix. The automaker issued it for certain Lincoln Aviator, Ford Bronco, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Transit models due to potential issues with the rearview camera, a problem that has plagued the automaker. It affects 169,277 vehicles, with the numerous repairs costing the company an estimated $270 million, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Affected vehicles could…
Mini will not offer manual gearboxes in any future products, according to the automaker’s boss Stefanie Wurst speaking to Top Gear. Also, the company plans to get into electric vehicle racing. “We won’t have a manual unfortunately,” Mini brand boss Stefanie Wurst said about the future combustion-powered models. The automaker introduced the electric variants of the new Cooper and Countryman at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. So far, Mini is…
MIAMI & NEW YORK (Sept. 5, 2023) – Leveraging nearly 40 years of its iconic high-end vehicle legacy, duPont Registry today announced its duPont Registry Invest platform. Aspirational enthusiasts and investors can experience the thrill of premium automobile collecting by buying fractional shares in investment vehicles that own individual rare, high-end collector cars. Investment activities will be enabled through a joint venture with Rally, the investment platform that pioneered fractional equity…
Avatr, the Chinese automotive joint venture between Changan, CATL, and Huawei that sounds like a misspelled Avatar but isn’t, revealed the second EV in its portfolio yesterday in Munich, Germany, marking the automaker’s entry into the European market. Dubbed the Avatr 12 (pronounced “one two”), the sleek four-door coupe looks like a sedan but actually has a hatchback at the rear and a so-called Halo Display on the hood, which…
The Audi Q8 has been on sale for about five years so it’s only natural for the house of Ingolstadt to update its flagship SUV. Only the standard model and the SQ8 are being revealed today as the revised RS Q8 will break cover later. Despite being available since 2018, the swoopy sport utility vehicle still feels fresh inside and out in 2023. Nevertheless, the Four Rings felt the need…
In the age of the crossover, Renault is determined to give people an alternative by keeping the multi-purpose vehicle alive. Unveiled at the 2023 IAA Mobility in Munich, the new Grand Kangoo offers maximum practicality at an affordable price tag for those who haven’t been bitten by the SUV bug just yet. Naturally, the new MPV based on the third-generation Kangoo launched in 2020 and comes with a modular interior…
Mercedes has a strong presence at the 2023 IAA Mobility in Munich this week by showing a multitude of cars, including the Concept CLA Class celebrating its world premiere. The swoopy sedan will be part of a revamped compact car lineup that will be downsized to only four members. The other upcoming cars were vaguely teased during the debut event for the CLA as the three-pointed star showed three design…
With the demise of the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Ford Mondeo, and Volkswagen Arteon, the mainstream midsize sedan segment in Europe is shrinking. The Mazda6 is a little long in the tooth while the recently unveiled VW Passat will be sold strictly as a wagon. Thankfully, Skoda is keeping the regular Superb alive for another generation to compete with the stylish Peugeot 508 facelifted earlier this year. Technically, Czechia’s flagship is a…
Polestar has unveiled the Synergy electric fantasy supercar at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, bringing to life three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest. The 1:1 scale model combines three winning designs that took the honors in the latest competition from a field of over 600 entries. Participants were required to design a Polestar vehicle centered around the experience of performance while providing an advanced technical story that…