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Did The Cybertruck Prevent The Bomb At Trump Tower From Being Worse?

On New Year’s Day, a Tesla Cybertruck pulled up in front of Trump Towers in Las Vegas and seconds later was engulfed in flames. The incident, which authorities are investigating as a possible act of terrorism, killed the driver. There were only minor injuries to bystanders and even the building was largely unscathed. The explosion had nothing to do with the electric battery or being an electric vehicle, but was the result of the gas cans, camp fuel canisters, and firework mortars that were set off in the bed. Watch the video circulating online and it’s a strange combination of fire and exploding fireworks that consume the Cybertruck. This whole incident is still under investigation and there’s a lot we don’t know, but the fact that the damage was largely confined to the truck has become a hot topic of conversation. The explosion looks dramatic,… Read More »Did The Cybertruck Prevent The Bomb At Trump Tower From Being Worse?

First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, Better In Every Way

Over the last couple of decades, what is often referred to by marketers as the mid-size, three-row crossover has become an increasingly important segment in the U.S. automotive market. After the minivan reached its peak in the 1990s and began a steady decline, families increasingly opted for these larger car-based SUVs. This was despite the fact that in many respects they were functionally inferior to minivans for carrying human cargo. Chevrolet is just now launching the third-generation of its entry into this segment, the 2024 Traverse, and we’ve had our first chance to drive it.  Like a number of other descriptors such as “first-ever” and “best-in-class,” “all-new” is a term often misused and abused by marketers. But in the case of the new Traverse, all-new is pretty close to accurate. There are some non-visible bits that may be carried over but most of the important… Read More »First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, Better In Every Way

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS

Roberto Drives the Mercedes-Benz EQS

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Drive Video

While driving the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E for the first time in late November, Sam ran the cameras to share his first impressions for an episode of Hands-On-Tech for the TWiT podcast network. You can also read a longer written story about the drive at Debugger on Medium Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the cost of producing and hosting it you can join at https://www.patreon.com/wheelbearingsmedia

The Transit May Not Be The Ford Two-Seater You Want, But It May Be What You Need

Sometimes the vehicles we get to drive are sleek and sexy, sometimes mundane and functional. Then there is the Ford Transit cargo van. This machine is built to carry stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. This long body, mid-roof version can swallow 357 cubic feet, everything that fits in my daughter’s new apartment and more The Transit is a European style van, much more modern and useful than the old Econolines it has largely replaced. The floor is lower and step in is easy from the rear or sliding side door for easy loading and unloading. The example I had was equipped with simple plastic side panels inside but many commercial customers outfit them with racks of parts and tools for their jobs. The rear doors open up to a bit over 90 degrees or can be released and swing all the way around the… Read More »The Transit May Not Be The Ford Two-Seater You Want, But It May Be What You Need

2020 Chevrolet Corvette stingray coupe

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is a Supercar Bargain

For more than half a century, the automotive world had its very own mythical creature akin to Sasquatch, Yeti and Nessie. Every few years there would be evidence released purporting to prove that this beast really existed, but yet no one actually managed to capture one in the wild. Even the great Don Sherman, long-time technical editor of Car and Driver and other publications virtually made a career of tracking this automotive myth. But it wasn’t until GM CEO Mary Barra emerged from a lightly camouflaged prototype in New York in April 2019, that we knew for sure that the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette was real.  A condensed version of this review originally appeared on Forbes Wheels I recently got to spend a week with the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and I’ll jump right to the chase. Even in its base form, it is every bit as… Read More »The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is a Supercar Bargain

2020 Hyundai Venue SEL

2020 Hyundai Venue SEL

While not a direct replacement, the Venue effectively takes the place of the now discontinued Accent hatchback in the lineup. It shares a lot of hardware with the Accent but in a taller, more upright stance that fits in with what American consumers are after today The Venue’s design is more conservative than the Kona which may appeal to some customers. It’s about 5-inches shorter overall and has about 2 cubic ft less passenger volume at 91.9 cu ft. Despite that, its taller stance makes it comfortable for 4 adults as long as they aren’t NBA stars Under the hood is the same 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 121-hp found in the Accent. It’s paired with a CVT. It’s no powerhouse but with just 2,700-lbs to move, it’s adequate for use as a daily driver and it won’t struggle to merge on the highway. An 8-in touchscreen… Read More »2020 Hyundai Venue SEL

2019 Audi e-Tron Quattro first drive

Climbing Hills In the Audi e-Tron Quattro

It’s been nearly a decade since Audi first showed a concept car dubbed e-Tron. That first example at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show was an R8-like sports car that after several years of development, never actually made it to production. In the intervening years, following the diesel emissions scandal Audi and its corporate parent Volkswagen have made a full-blown pivot to electrification starting with the new e-Tron Quattro SUV. Read the rest of the review Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the cost of producing and hosting it you can join at https://www.patreon.com/wheelbearingsmedia

Quality Track Time With the 2019 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

For the first time in 50 years, there will be two distinct Shelby Mustang models available for sale by the end of 2019. While the new supercharged GT500 will arrive this fall, Ford is keeping the GT350 in the lineup with some fresh updates designed to make it both a better performer and a better all-around sports car. Ford recently rented the Champion Motor Speedway north of Detroit for a day of lapping in the 2019 GT350. Read the rest of the story Wheel Bearings has launched a Patreon. If you like the show and would like to chip in toward the cost of producing and hosting it you can join at https://www.patreon.com/wheelbearingsmedia