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Jay Leno Says He Ran A 9.2-Second Quarter-Mile Time In A Tesla Model S Plaid

The Tesla Model S Plaid may just be the fastest production car ever produced, at least according to Jay Leno’s quarter mile time. The host and car nut claimed he has run a 9.247 second time at 152 mph, while testing at Auto Club Famosa, near Bakersfield, California. “I made one pass, I drove up, had the NHRA guys there to make it official,” said Leno, speaking on the Spike’s Car Radio podcast.

Ford Teases 2022 Maverick Compact Pickup Truck, Debuts On June 8

We’ve finally got a date for the unveiling of the 2022 Ford Maverick: June 8. The event will be broadcast all of across Ford’s social media channels as well as on Hulu. The Maverick will ride on the same C2 platform as Ford’s Escape and Bronco Sport, and prices will start under $20,000. It will also be offered with a hybrid engine option, as evidenced by the video teaser.

David Beckham Buys A 10 Percent Stake In EV Specialist Lunaz

Footballing Legend, David Beckham, recently purchased a stake in Lunaz. Lunaz, if you didn’t know, is a British brand most famous for converting classic cars into zero emission vehicles, outfitting them with all-electric powertrains — sacrilege to some, the future, for others.

Mystery 2023 BMW M4 Prototype That May Be A CS Or CSL Hardcore Variant Spied Again

Could this lightly-disguised BMW M4 prototype be one of our first indications towards a CS or CSL edition? If so, expect plenty of carbon fiber, jettisoned sound deadening, and some improvements to the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six, which currently delivers 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) in Competition spec.

BMW Was Deadly Serious About Making This Freaky X5-Z4 Coupe Crossover Mashup

Follow the link and you may gain some perspective on BMW’s current design direction, and how things could have been so much worse. The concept featured was built in 2004, long after the X-Coupe revealed at the Detroit Auto Show — which means it likely came close to reality

Kia Carnival Driver Almost Causes Dodge Charger Carnage While Attempting A Highway U-Turn

If you need more proof of how driver inattention can cause some potentially catastrophic results, look no further. Not one, but two Dodge Chargers are almost wiped out by a Kia looking to make a U-turn.

What Else Is Making The News

Boom is Coming Soon, Supersonic Boom That Is

United Airlines has committed to bringing supersonic passenger travel back. Although we’re not sure if boarding a plane from a manufacturer with “Boom” in the name is the most comforting thought, the US airliner has placed an order for 15 planes. Trial flights of the Boom Overture jets are scheduled to begin in 2026, with passenger flights to take place in 2029.

Norton antivirus gets into cryptocurrency mining

In a surprising move, Nortan antivirus will include an Ethereum mining feature in the “coming weeks,” according to a report by the BBC. While it’s not yet known what the business model behind it is, it may offer users a simple and easy way to get into mining.