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Industry Stranded Tesla Semis reportedly the result of a software issue

Stranded Tesla Semis reportedly the result of a software issue

There are many reports of stranded Tesla Semis, though they may be experiencing a display issue, not a breakdown.
By Brian Potter 30 March 2023
Commercial Vehicles Tesla Semi with Frito Lay livery spotted broken down on roadside

Tesla Semi with Frito Lay livery spotted broken down on roadside

Even though there was a Tesla service van on site, they had to call a tow truck.
By Andrei Nedelea 22 January 2023
36:35 Industry See inside a Toyota Camry four-cylinder engine with 300,000 miles

See inside a Toyota Camry four-cylinder engine with 300,000 miles

Pulled from a one-owner 2009 Toyota Camry with a manual transmission, it burns a quart of oil every 150 miles.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2023
Crashes / Wrecks BMW M240i returns to life after front-end repair

BMW M240i returns to life after front-end repair

This red BMW deserves a second chance.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2022
04:46 Technology How often do Tesla's batteries fail? How about Tesla's motors?

How often do Tesla's batteries fail? How about Tesla's motors?

Tesla's batteries and motors can certainly fail, but it doesn't likely happen as often as some people think.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2022
02:59 Weird Watch guys shatter a Ferrari 458 windscreen

Watch guys shatter a Ferrari 458 windscreen

Don't worry, they were replacing the windscreen anyway.
By Brian Potter 04 November 2022
Industry UK: Young drivers putting off car repairs due to cost of living crisis

UK: Young drivers putting off car repairs due to cost of living crisis

Around a sixth say they are putting off major repairs due to the cost.
By Hyundai 04 November 2022
21:59 Supercars Lamborghini Aventador owner paid €300,000 in repair and maintenance costs

Lamborghini Aventador owner paid €300,000 in repair and maintenance costs

The supercar had an accident so that surely changes the maths.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2022
Safety UK: Garages expect busy autumn as 10m cars due MOT test

UK: Garages expect busy autumn as 10m cars due MOT test

AA is urging drivers to book tests early amid high demand this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 15 September 2022
Industry UK insurance prices up slightly amid rising costs for providers

UK insurance prices up slightly amid rising costs for providers

Industry warns increasing cost pressures could cause further rises.
By James Fossdyke 15 August 2022
Supercars Bugatti Chiron roof costs more than a new Toyota Supra

Bugatti Chiron roof costs more than a new Toyota Supra

It is reportedly an OEM component.
By Brian Potter 12 May 2022
Lifestyle One in six UK drivers can't do basic car maintenance

One in six UK drivers can't do basic car maintenance

Yet a quarter don't have breakdown cover...
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2022
Safety Half UK drivers

Half UK drivers "concerned" about safety of EV battery repairs

New survey shows drivers worry about the safety of electric car battery replacements after accidents.
By James Fossdyke 09 March 2022
EV Buying & Ownership How do you service an electric car?

How do you service an electric car?

It's not entirely different from how you service a petrol car, but there are some changes.
By Brian Potter 18 October 2021
18:15 Supercars How much would you pay for this fire-damaged Bugatti Chiron?

How much would you pay for this fire-damaged Bugatti Chiron?

The fire was at the front, so the W16 engine could be good.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2021
Safety Third of UK motorists never check their car's vital oil levels

Third of UK motorists never check their car's vital oil levels

Castrol says maintaining the correct oil level makes the car more efficient and less polluting.
By James Fossdyke 12 October 2021
Supercars LaFerrari gets extended warranty, a first for a limited-run Ferrari

LaFerrari gets extended warranty, a first for a limited-run Ferrari

Keep your supercar on the road.
By Brian Potter 01 October 2021
Industry This Tesla Plaid owner calls the build quality trash, do you agree?

This Tesla Plaid owner calls the build quality trash, do you agree?

Is he being nitpicky or reasonable?
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
Safety Here's why you shouldn't use your Tesla as a boat

Here's why you shouldn't use your Tesla as a boat

A Tesla may help get you out of a flood emergency, but there may be a big price to pay later.
By Steven Loveday 09 September 2021
00:05 Weird Ford Explorer, VW Beetle with charging cables spotted driving with the bonnets up

Ford Explorer, VW Beetle with charging cables spotted driving with the bonnets up

Be safe out there!
By Chris Okula 30 August 2021
14:17 Crashes / Wrecks Crashed Porsche Cayman Nurburgring taxi has insane repair costs

Crashed Porsche Cayman Nurburgring taxi has insane repair costs

That won’t buff out.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 August 2021
Industry Jaguar Land Rover vows to fix reliability problems

Jaguar Land Rover vows to fix reliability problems

This is the company's top priority now.
By Anthony Karr 06 July 2021
Technology UK VW dealers get airport-style self-check-in kiosks

UK VW dealers get airport-style self-check-in kiosks

The new tech allows contactless vehicle drop-off and collection.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2021
Classics Average classic car driver spends more than £4k a year on their hobby

Average classic car driver spends more than £4k a year on their hobby

But the average historic vehicle covers just 878 miles a year.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2021
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