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DODGE ‘S UPCOMING FULL-SIZE EV: THE “CHARGEE”

The Dodge Chargee.  That’s the name of the upcoming electric version of the Dodge Charger, Fiat Chrysler spokesperson Doyle Zinkey informed automotive reporters at a press conference and paella party yesterday.   “The charger is the thing the… Read More

MAN WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST MAKER OF DEFECTIVE AIRBAG

A jury today ruled in favor of a 26-year-old Piapott Falls man who was injured when the defective steering wheel-mounted airbag in his car deployed with what his attorney called explosive force following a minor rear-end collision.  … Read More

STORIES OF HARDSHIP EMERGE FROM CAMPS OF QUARANTINED VOLKSWAGENS

Thousands of Volkswagens and Audis equipped with the scandal-tainted TDI diesel engine are stuck in U.S. ports waiting for the emissions testing debacle to somehow be resolved, and, each day, more heartbreaking stories emerge from the densely-packed tent… Read More

VW TO REPLACE POLLUTING DIESEL ENGINES WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE HAND DRYERS

The world’s biggest automaker will attempt to move beyond the emissions scandal that has wiped out nearly one-third of its market value by replacing not-so-clean-after-all TDI diesel engines in nearly 11-million vehicles with Xlerator hand dryers, said a… Read More

IS THIS THE 2017 JEEPSTER?

WHY ARE WE ASKING YOU?  Older people who aren’t dead might remember the 1948-1950 Jeepster, a topless four-passenger, two-wheel drive vehicle that Willys-Overland called “a daring, fun-loving dream.” The Jeepster was revived in 1966 after American Motors purchased… Read More

FIRST SHOCKING PHOTO OF EPA’S OUTDATED EMISSIONS TEST FACILITY!

“JUST LOOK AT THIS PLACE.  IT’S NO WONDER SOME COMPANIES THINK THEY CAN CHEAT AND GET AWAY WITH IT.”   Achilles Penfold, Retired EPA Lab Director “Ive changed, but the lab hasn’t.” Retired EPA Lab Director Achilles Penfold… Read More

COPS BUST GRANDMA FOR TOPPING OFF

Grandma was taken into custody yesterday by members of a police task force who claim she has been illegally topping off her tank at gas stations all over the county.   Grandma is led away by officers. Her… Read More

EPA STRIKE FORCE RAIDS VOLKSWAGEN HEADQUARTERS

Weeks after Volkswagen’s bombshell admission that it cheated on diesel emissions testing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Strike Force raided the automaker’s Wolfsburg, Germany headquarters and seized what the strike team leader called, “some Jettas and papers… Read More

CAN YOU FIT IN A SMART CAR? NOW YOU CAN FIND OUT WITH THIS SIMPLE NEW DEVICE

Tens of people who would like to own a Smart Fortwo hold off purchasing one because they’re concerned they might not fit comfortably behind the wheel of the diminutive two-seater.   But a new device similar to the… Read More

FIRST PHOTO: 2017 LINCOLN LINCOLN

RAISED-ROOF SUV COMMEMORATES ABE LINCOLN AND HIS STOVEPIPE HAT Lincoln today released the first teaser photo of its upcoming Lincoln Lincoln, a tall-roofed crossover that it says pays “even more homage” to Abraham Lincoln, according to the automaker…. Read More