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We Laughed Really Hard At Some Of The Banned Florida License Plates
Florida has released a list of banned vanity plates, and it makes for amusing reading. Over 700 plates were deemed inappropriate due to their use of sexual innuendos, offensive language, or political connotations. Favorites of ours included “FARTD,” “MR POOP,” “IMDRUNK,” and “A**MANN.”
Nezha S Is Another Tesla Model 3 Rival From China With Serious Intentions
The latest Chinese competitor that wants to give the Tesla Model 3 a run for its money is the Nezha S — a new sedan available in both fully-electric and range-extender forms. The exterior design has an overall clean look to it, which extends to the interior as well. The highlight is a massive portrait infotainment screen, with a second screen for the passenger. The interior also benefits from a 21-speaker audio system, which includes roof- and headrest-mounted speakers. The company has yet to announce the detailed specs, but they expect an NEDC range of 710 km (441 miles) for the electric model and up to 1,100 km (684 miles) for the range-extender.
2025 Opel Manta e: The Sports Coupé Returns In The Form Of An Electric Crossover
Manta is a name that will reappear in Opel’s new electric era and will be the name of a sporty crossover EV. While we’ve already seen an official sketch previewing the Manta-e, these speculative illustrations created by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for CarScoops preview a more realistic look at what the new car could take shape as. The rendering incorporates Opel’s latest design language in a sleek crossover with a coupe-style roofline. Also present are features introduced by the Mokka, including the prominent center line on the bonnet and the LED graphics.
If you’re looking for a manual modern classic, it may be time to look away from the traditional crop of stick-shift heroes. Prices of many popular used performance cars have soared in the recent past, while present-day options such as the GR Corolla may be affordable but are threatened by limited supply. Luckily for you, we’ve prepared a plan B — a list of alternatives to the norm which haven’t yet been swept up by hype-infused inflation.
GAC TIME Concept Shows The Future Of Luxury Sedans From China
GAC has revealed more information about the fully-electric TIME Concept, which focuses on aerodynamics and previews the design for the Chinese brand’s future luxury sedans. The “Teardrop on the Blade” design language features rounded edges, a long tail, and a short bonnet. The TIME has a low drag coefficient of 0.191 Cd, and claims to support Level 4 autonomous capabilities. There are large suicide doors and a futuristic cabin designed to function as a “digital living room.” While the GAC TIME is clearly a study, we expect features to be incorporated in future EVs from the Chinese automaker.
How Does The 2023 BMW i7 Stack Up Against The Mercedes EQS, Tesla Model S And Other Luxury EVs?
If you’re in the market for a luxury EV, your options may still be limited, but, with the introduction of the i7, competition is slowly heating up. One of the key differences the i7 has over its rivals is that it isn’t built on a separate EV-dedicated architecture. Is this an advantage or a disadvantage to the Bavarian entrant? Read on and find out.
What Else Is Making The News
YouTuber Who Staged Aircraft Engine Failure Has License Revoked By FAA
YouTuber Trevor Jacob has had his pilot’s license revoked by the Federal Aviation Administration, having staged an incident for views. In the video, the former Olympic snowboarder jumped out of a plane mid-flight and parachuted to safety. In a letter obtained by the New York Times, the agency claims that Jacob choose to jump out of the aircraft solely to record the crash.
Max Verstappen Leads Red Bull 1-2 At Imola
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Max Verstappen led home teammate Sergio Perez to Red Bull’s first 1-2 race finish since 2016. Current championship leader Charles Leclerc was set to finish third for Ferrari at the Italian track, but made a mistake late in the race and spun, having to settle for sixth place. McLaren’s Lando Norris finished third.