Weird news from the automotive industry and anything that can move

BMW has revealed a concept of an office chair created by a Ukrainian studio from the front seat of the M8

Judging by the neck insulation, the seat is taken from a BMW M8 convertible.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 29, 2024, 5:05 p.m.
Renault has launched a cassette player to celebrate the revival of the Renault 5

The portable cassette player shares the same styling with the Renault 5 electric car. The gadget costs 180 euros.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 29, 2024, 2:35 p.m.
Disney's LucasFilm sues Star Wars-themed car wash in Chile

Lucasfilm has allegedly sued to stop a Chilean company called Star Wash from trademarking its business name.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 29, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
Mercedes' Futuristic "Concept Pod" Found Abandoned in a Junkyard

In 2020, Mercedes-Benz unveiled their innovative S-Class DIGITAL: "My MBUX" concept. Since then, this groundbreaking project seems to have taken an unexpected turn.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 27, 2023, 5:01 p.m.
Honda puts six gymnasts in trunk to demonstrate practicality of e:NP2 and e:NS2

Honda will soon showcase the e:NP2 and e:NS2 electric cars it intends to sell in China. To demonstrate the practicality of these coupe-crossover vehicles, the company has assigned six gymnasts to fold themselves into the shortened trunk.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 14, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
Tesla Model X owner is tired of the touch screen, installed physical buttons

Tesla's minimalist aesthetic in car interiors appeals to many, but not everyone is thrilled. For example, a Model X owner from China customized his car to include a set of physical buttons for easier access to key functions.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 26, 2023, 6:43 p.m.
YouTuber wants to drive an F1-style car upside down for real

Racecar driver Scott Mansell is fully committed, having already invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into this venture.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 16, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
Speed camera spots dog allegedly speeding in Slovakia, owner gets fine

Picture this: you're a cop, and during your routine check, you come across a snapshot of a dog supposedly driving a vehicle. That's exactly the scene that unfolded for officials in Slovakia.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 4, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Turns out the VW ID.4 makes weird "space" noises during software update

When the ID.4 receives an update, it loses connection to the sensors and can't determine if it needs to give a pedestrian warning, hence the bizarre sounds like an alien invasion.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 25, 2023, 2:54 p.m.
Tesla Model 3 Coupe: It's a shame such a car doesn't exist

Digital artist Theophilus Chin has created renderings of a Tesla GT coupe, which is a departure from Tesla's usual focus on sedans and crossovers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2023, 2:55 p.m.
Clash of the elements: Lucid Air is slightly faster than an electric plane

An unusual competition unfolded this week in Germany, pitting a Lucid Air electric car against an Elektra Solar electric plane in the 'E-Flight Challenge 2023'.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 1, 2023, 1:07 p.m.
This is what a baby of the Suzuki Vitara and the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 could look like

What if Suzuki created a version of the Land Cruiser? A digital rendering explores this off-road fantasy.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 28, 2023, 3:53 p.m.
Rimac Nevera battled MotoGP bike and supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa in drag race

Carwow pushed some unexpected rivals in the straightaway race: a 1,914-horsepower Rimac Nevera, a 270-horsepower Red Bull KTM Moto GP bike, and a crazy 380-horsepower Suzuki Hayabusa. You think you already know the answer?

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 28, 2023, 2:18 p.m.
Cruise AV's robotaxi got stuck in wet concrete in San Francisco

A Cruise AV robotaxi, based on the Chevrolet Bolt EV, became stuck in wet concrete after entering a construction site in San Francisco.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 17, 2023, 12:09 p.m.
Ten confused robotaxis create autonomous traffic jam in San Francisco

On Friday, San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood was briefly gridlocked after autonomous taxis got stuck at a busy intersection. The jam consisted of at least 10 driverless Chevy Bolts operated by Cruise, General Motors' self-driving car subsidiary.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 16, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
Video: Bear climbs into Kia Telluride and Honda Odyssey in search of a tasty meal

A family visiting the Smoky Mountains captured a video of a wild bear attempting to open their cabin door and later managing to open the unlocked doors of both a Honda Odyssey minivan and a Kia Telluride SUV parked outside. The bear even climbed inside both vehicles, taking a blue bag from the minivan.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 14, 2023, 11:05 a.m.
Driving school in Bulgaria gives the opportunity to learn on 3.6L Dodge Challenger runs on LPG

Driving school in Bulgaria offers a unique opportunity to learn on a Dodge Challenger with a 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine. Interestingly, future drivers may not have to worry about high gas bills as the car is converted to run on cheaper liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2023, 7:28 p.m.
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser electromod sets world record for longest underwater drive

A team of Australians achieved a world record for the longest and deepest underwater drive using a modified 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser named "Mudcrab." The Land Cruiser drove 4.3 miles (7 km) across Darwin Harbor, reaching depths of up to 98 feet (30 m).

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2023, 12:51 p.m.
Hyundai Proposes To Connect A Drone To A Vehicle In A New Patent

Hyundai has filed a patent application for a unique concept that combines a ground-based vehicle with a detachable drone to create a flying car. The purpose of this two-vehicle system is to address the limitations of ground and air vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2023, 11:39 a.m.
Toyota builds world's first hydrogen-powered autonomous soccer robot

Toyota has built a new hydrogen-powered robot named "Pixi" that is capable of kicking a soccer ball. The robot's development was led by the Toyota Engineering Society (TES), a group within the company focused on exploring new technologies.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 28, 2023, 10:45 a.m.

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