April 28, 2025
Elon Musk Is Shutting Down The Government Loan Office That Gave Him The Money To Grow Tesla - Jalopnik
Musk is killing the very program that took a risk on his moonshot project, directly laying the foundation for him to become the world's wealthiest man.
www.jalopnik.com/1843586/elon-musk-doe-cuts-tesla
Driven: 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Is Still Great Without the Stick
We'll miss the manual, but at least VW's hot hatch picked up real buttons and better features.
www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a64589566/2025-volkswagen-golf-gti-drive
Little Trucks Are Quietly Taking Over the U.S. Car Market
Increasingly, small trucks are entering the U.S. market. The Slate Truck is only the most recent addition to the bunch.
www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a64540076/compact-pickups-next-big-little-thing
4 Car Features Almost No One Uses
As impressive as new automotive technology may seem at first, not all of it ends up panning out in the long run.
www.autoblog.com/features/4-car-features-almost-no-one-uses
Buyers Beware: These Used Cars Are Depreciating Faster Than You Think | Carscoops
Some used cars are depreciating much faster than expected, leaving buyers with bigger losses than they anticipated
www.carscoops.com/2025/04/buyers-beware-these-used-cars-are-depreciating-faster-than-you-think
This Purple Liberty Walk GT-R Rules Tokyo's Streets — Meet Its Owner
You cannot talk about Tokyo's car culture without mentioning this purple Liberty Walk Nissan GT-R. We went on a Tokyo night drive to meet the owner!
www.hotcars.com/liberty-walk-gt-r-dominates-the-streets-of-tokyo
The Slate Auto configurator offers endless customization: Which one is best for you?
TG has been messing about with the new Slate Truck, and we’ve come up with some wacky looks
www.topgear.com/car-news/usa/slate-auto-configurator-offers-endless-customisation-which-ours-best
Maryland's 24/7 Work Zone Speed Cameras Issued 48,000 Tickets in 2 Months
Drivers are cited for speeding 24/7, whether the work zones are active or not, and fines are doubled when workers are present.
www.thedrive.com/news/marylands-24-7-work-zone-speed-cameras-issued-48000-tickets-in-2-months
Dealerships, Desperate to Survive, Could Use Robotic Salespeople
Chery Automobile created a humanoid robot to showcase a possible future use as a robotic salesperson to assist customers in dealerships.
www.motor1.com/news/757683/auto-dealerships-robotic-salespeople
Bugatti’s New V16
Tradition For 116 years, Bugatti has been defined by the relentless pursuit of excellence, where artistry and engineering converge to push the boundaries of performance. This philosophy continues into the marque’s new era – one characterized by innovation and an unwavering dedication to creating the extraordinary. At the heart of this is an all-new V16, a feat of engineering that stands apart in the modern automotive landscape. Episode Seven of the ‘A New Era’ docuseries (See below) – captures a […]
www.supercars.net/blog/bugattis-new-v16