Cars
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A Minor Crash Can Total an EV if the Battery Gets Even a Little Damage
The so-called circular economy of EVs is being undermined by insurance companies writing EVs involved in minor crashes, because a tiny amount of damage to the battery pack can render the whole pack unusable. The number of EVs being declared a total loss following minor accidents is growing, and while that shouldn’t be an issue…
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Just a Bunch of Lovely Old Volkswagen Buses to Enjoy
There are a few things that I wholeheartedly love in this world: The Arctic Monkeys, tiramisu and the Volkswagen bus in all its forms. Whether it’s a people-carrying bus, a converted camper or even a retro pickup, the VW Transporter is perfect in every way. Just like The Arctic Monkeys.
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LEGO Brings Back a Land Rover Kit, Minus Technic
The Land Rover is as known for being a truly capable off-road adventure vehicle as it is a toy for those who only dress like they’re ready for the wild. With LEGO’s new Defender 90 model, Land Rover fans can have it both ways: equip the off-roader for the great outdoors or strip it down…
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The Lexus RZ’s Steer-by-Wire Tech Is a Neat Idea Implemented Poorly
If the idea of driving a car that has no physical connection between the steering wheel and the car’s front wheels makes you nervous, then you’re probably not alone. It’s a weird idea, and while companies have dabbled with it in the past (Canoo, for example, has a design that earned regulatory approval, and Infiniti…