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If you’re a tech company, as Tesla says it is, the last thing you want to do is upset Google’s Director of Product Management. But that’s exactly what happened as he took to Twitter to claim that had been charged $14,186.25 after someone borrowing his car accidentally signed up for both Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability. While the amounts were refunded, being charged without any password or PIN verification shows how easily a large chunk can be spent almost instantly.
Production-Spec Pininfarina Battista To Debut At Pebble Beach
One of the most anticipated EV hypercars to be produced, the production version of the Pininfarina Battista will debut at Monterey Car Week. The exposed-carbon creation will cost a cool $2.2mn and is limited to just 150 units. It features four electric motors that give a combined output of 1,874 hp (1,397 kW / 1,900 PS). Energy is stored in a 120 kWh battery pack which promises to deliver a range of up to 311 miles (500 km).
Subaru Teases A New Wilderness Variant, Could Be Based On The Forester
The Subaru Wilderness sub-brand will see a new addition, although — other than a few teaser images — the Japanese carmaker has left us guessing what exactly it could be. An educated stab would have us believe the new enhanced model will most likely be a Forester SUV. It’ll follow the Outback Wilderness that was unveiled in March with higher ground clearance, plastic body cladding, and other off-road enhancements.
Ford Is Working On A Fix For Bronco Models That Whistle Above 30 MPH
The Ford Bronco may be impressing reviewers with the reimagined take on the seminal off-roader, but that hasn’t stopped the model from developing a few teething problems. Owners have reported issues with the removable hardtop roof panels, while a whistling noise from the hood area is being addressed by the Blue Oval. A technical service bulletin recommends taping off the gap between the hood and the grille opening while they work on a new hood seal design.
The 2022 Audi RS 3 Sedan Is Now The Fastest Compact On The Nurburgring
The Audi RS 3 Sedan has set a new record for fastest compact production car around ‘The Green Hell.’ With a lap time of 7:40.748. It’s 4.64 seconds faster than the previous record-holder, the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R (7:45.38), but of course, the Audi has the advantage of being all-wheel drive. The time was set by Audi Sport’s development driver, Frank Stippler. The RS 3 was stock, fitted with semi-slick tyres, adaptive RS sport suspension plus, and the 380 mm ceramic disc brakes at the front axle, all of which are options for the car.
The Last Breitling Watch For Bentley Leaves The Factory After Nearly 20 Years Of Partnership
Watches and cars go together like a hand in a glove. And arguably none more so than the partnership between Bentley and Breitling. For 19 years the two brands have been closely associated, with the Swiss watchmaker designing the clock for the Continental GT in 2002. But now the partnership is coming to an end with the Breitling Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Bentley Limited Edition. Limited to just 25 units, this 18k red-gold-cased watch costs $52,000.
Going For A POV Drive In The Legendary Ferrari F40 Is As Exciting As It Sounds
Most of us will never get the chance to drive a Ferrari F40. With only around 1300 ever built, the supercar is a coveted gem, most likely to be found locked away in a multi-million dollar car collection. Which is why this video by YouTuber ‘Drive N Slide,’ literally sliding the Italian stallion around corners and roundabouts is just such a joy to watch.
What Else Is Making The News
Daniel Ricciardo Has Some Fun On The Pit Wall
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Pit boards are a vital element of virtually all motorsport events. They give drivers a count down of laps to go, pit info, and interval times to rivals on the track. They can also be used to indicate penalties too, which we’re sure the Australian McLaren driver, Daniel Ricciardo, was trying to demonstrate to his teammate, Lando Norris, in the above video.
UK Petrol Prices Are Highest They’ve Been In Eight Years
The RAC has claimed that petrol prices in the UK are the highest they’ve been in eight years. reports the BBC. The rising price of oil is likely to continue, as trade picks up on the back of the pandemic. Right now the average price of petrol is £1.35, (around $1.88) per liter. Diesel is £1.37 ($1.91).