Weird news from the automotive industry and anything that can move

Mini Lets You Channel Your Inner Monolog With New Interactive AI Persona

MINI USA has partnered with creative agency Pereira O'Dell to create an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) experience on MINIUSA.com. Users can record themselves asking questions about MINI Electric and have a conversation with an AI clone that looks and sounds like them.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 14, 2023, 10:49 a.m.
Russian hackers target diplomats in Ukraine with cheap BMW ads

Hackers suspected of working for Russia's foreign intelligence agency targeted diplomats at embassies in Ukraine using a fake used car advertisement.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 13, 2023, 12:28 p.m.
Jewelry Company in Japan Offers Officially Licensed Honda Wedding Rings for VTEC Enthusiast Couples

U-Treasure, a jewelry company in Japan, has introduced wedding bands with officially licensed Honda badges engraved on them. The rings are made of platinum and have a simple, silver-colored design on the outside, making them suitable for everyday wear.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 11, 2023, 12:22 p.m.
Chinese EV loses battery pack while driving: Video captures aftermath of bizarre incident

A Chinese all-electric vehicle known as the Cao Cao 60 was filmed on the 2nd Ring Road in Chengdu, Sichuan province, after it lost its high-voltage battery pack while driving.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 4, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
GAC Unveils Flying Pod That Turns Into An Electric Car Thanks To A Wheeled Landing Pad

If you believe automakers, the dream of personal aerial transportation is fast approaching. China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has revealed its take on the future of transportation: a flying pod that connects to a wheeled chassis to make it the master of both the roads and the skies.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 1:10 p.m.
Not Aliens: Check out the first manned flying saucer with electric vertical takeoff

After over three years of development from researchers at Beigang University and Northwestern Polytechnical University, the electric vertical take-off flying saucer took flight this week, a new first. Riders took off in the electric aircraft at a promotional event held in the Chinese city of Shenzhen with a panoramic view of their surroundings.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 7, 2023, 1:08 p.m.
Maryland License Plates Accidentally Promote Filipino Online Casino

Approximately 800,000 drivers in Maryland who possess license plates commemorating the War of 1812 are now unwittingly advertising a website for an online casino based in the Philippines. Originally introduced in 2012 to mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the redesigned license plates feature the inscription "MARYLAND WAR OF 1812" and display the URL www.starspangled200.org at the bottom.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 5, 2023, 12:22 p.m.
Airline Is Weighing Passengers Before International Flights

Flying as a passenger with a commercial airline can be one of the most personally invasive experiences that a person can go through. People must subject themselves and their belongings to passing through scanning machines and can be physically searched by a security officer. Air New Zealand is taking the invasiveness one level deeper by introducing passenger weighing on its international flight out of Auckland.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 31, 2023, 12:22 p.m.
Stripped-Down Tesla Model 3 Achieves Mind-Blowing 2.46-Second 0-60 MPH Acceleration

Popular YouTube channel B is for Build embarked on a project to transform a flood-damaged Tesla Model 3 Performance. Curiosity led them to dismantle the electric vehicle piece by piece, testing the limits of its acceleration as they shed excess weight. What they discovered was truly astonishing.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 30, 2023, 8:37 p.m.
Why Trying to Fill Up a Tesla Model Y with Gas Isn't as Dumb as It Seems

They say old habits die hard, and that certainly holds true for first-time electric vehicle owners. Such was the case for Danielle Wright, a 22-year-old Tesla Model Y driver from the UK, whose attempt to fill up her electric vehicle with gas went viral recently.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 23, 2023, 10:04 p.m.
New Florida Law Puts Brakes on 14-Year-Olds Driving Golf Carts on Public Roads

In a move that could be seen as quintessentially Floridian or surprisingly sensible, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a new law that introduces restrictions on the use of golf carts on public roads.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 22, 2023, 1:16 p.m.
Subaru Transforms Unused Airbag Material into Stylish Shopping Bags

Looking for a unique, eco-friendly way to carry your groceries? Look no further than Subaru's latest product: stylish shopping bags made from unused airbag material.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 3, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Chinese Craftsman Creates Massive Replica of Audi SUV

The video proves that this build is not a static model but a functional vehicle that moves and steers, giving the driver an amazing view of the road ahead.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 24, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
Inventor Builds Bicycle with Square Tires - and It Actually Works!

A YouTube inventor known as The Q has successfully created a bicycle with square tires. Every aspect of the machine had to be redesigned in order to accommodate the quadratic wheels, but it works!

Evgenii Ushakov

April 14, 2023, 12:09 p.m.
Chinese automaker tests the strength of cars by mounting a 30-ton tank on their roofs

Chery Automobile performed a unique test using a T-59 tank to demonstrate the strength of the all-aluminum body of the Chery Ant compact electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 8:55 p.m.
Police On Horseback Catch Distracted UK Driver On Cellphone

UK police officers on horseback have employed an innovative approach to curb distracted driving, making one driver think twice after being stopped in the city of Taunton.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 20, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Made Of Chocolate Is The Sweetest EV Ever Made

Amaury Guichon, a renowned chocolatier, has crafted a stunning replica of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 using his skills and a lot of chocolate. The sculpture showcases the most delicious EV version of the vehicle ever made.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 15, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
Tesla owner accidentally drove away wrong car, drives several miles before realizing his mistake

Vancouver man claims he accidentally opened door of identical Tesla and drove for several minutes before realising error

Evgenii Ushakov

March 14, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
Baby Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Replica Found in China

A mini version of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 has been spotted in China, with images of the bizarre creation shared on Chinese social media site Weibo. While the manufacturer of the vehicle is unknown, it appears to be a blatant rip-off of the original design and has raised questions about its intended purpose.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 6, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
Scent of the Workshop: Iconic WD-40 Lubricant Now Available as a Fragrance

A new fragrance has hit the market, offering the familiar scent of the classic multi-purpose lubricant spray, WD-40. The spray, widely known for its use by mechanics and DIY enthusiasts to loosen, degrease, and protect nuts and bolts, has become synonymous with its recognizable odor.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 30, 2023, 5:44 p.m.

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