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Some cars are simply too expensive to drive. The limited supply of, say, 1960s Ferraris, means that their value as literal investment vehicles far out-performs their charms on the road or track. Short of treating their cars like literal museum pieces, collectors and owners need a solution that combines cossetting with display.  1962 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta in the Ceres …

I support self-driving cars, but Tesla is not ready Should Tesla be allowed to beta-test its full self-driving feature on our public roads? I don’t think so, and I believe they are in violation of state regulations in Massachusetts and Cambridge. I fully believe in the promise of self-driving technology, but Tesla is jumping the gun and putting our residents’ …

EV restomods create a horrifying thicket of hornets, lightning bolts, thorns, and cobras.illustration By jason holley I don’t care what people do with their cars. I used to, but not anymore. If you want to put 30-inch wheels on your Camaro, go right ahead. Want to slam your car to the ground and drag frame all over town? Knock yourself …

Converting a classic cruiser to electric power turns a dagger-­wielding hell bug into a life-sustaining pollinator.illustration By jason holley Recently, I found myself in the passenger’s seat of an EV-converted 1989 Porsche 911 climbing a canyon hillside in Carmel Valley, California. From a stop sign, the car blasted forward like a bullet from a barrel. It was like nothing else …

The Mazda Heritage Collection made its second appearance with Historic SportsCar Racing last weekend at Sebring International Raceway. The 1989 Mazda 767B (above) and 1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO (below) were a hit on and off the racetrack, even adding to their racing records by taking a few race wins. The 767B and the RX-7 GTO were each entered in three …

Nissan Sakura mini EV (Source: Nissan) A new breed of electric vehicles is drawing inspiration from Japanese kei cars, tiny cubes-on-wheels that are highway-legal but not likely to pass muster with US or EU safety standards. But what if we loosened up those standards to help lower prices, enabling broader adoption of EVs to people who don’t have 30 grand …

© Reuters. Competitor Analysis: Evaluating Tesla And Competitors In Automobiles Industry Benzinga – by Benzinga Insights, Benzinga Staff Writer. In today’s rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) alongside its primary competitors in the …

Allison Dinner/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock / Allison Dinner/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Buying a car can be a pricey affair and cause some sticker shock. As Consumer Reports noted, the average cost of new cars is now more than $48,000 — up $6,000 from two years ago and $10,000 from September 2020, according to Kelley Blue Book. See: 7 Sports Cars To Stay Away From BuyingFind: Pocket …

The logo of a Tesla electric vehicle is placed on a car outside a dealership in Drogenbos, Belgium November 25, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman Acquire Licensing Rights OSLO, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Norway’s largest private sector labour union said on Wednesday it would later this month start blocking transit shipments of Tesla (TSLA.O) cars meant for the Swedish market, as part …

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you – literally and figuratively – as you drive down the road. It’s watching you with cameras that monitor the cabin and track where you’re looking, and with sensors that …