Plugging Your Tesla Directly Into A Power Line Is Not The Charging Shortcut You Think It Is
[ad_1] Not a charging port. Photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group (Getty Images) The owner of a Tesla Model 3 attempted to charge their car by plugging it directly into a power line in Mexico. The charge went about as well as you’d expect, with the car bursting into flames that spread to a nearby house […]
‘One of sport’s great stories’ – Dan Bigham and the Olympic dream that almost fell apart
[ad_1] It might not have been the medal he had hoped for, but with silver around his neck, Dan Bigham acted out the denoument of one of cycling’s most inspiring stories, one that almost saw the curtain come down early. There was a moment last Friday when the 32-year-old feared his Olympic dream was over. […]
Meet the small Wisconsin shop that builds the best Mopar restomods
[ad_1] It all started with a “Tantrum.” That’s the name given to the Pro Touring-style 1970 Dodge Charger, a restomod completed by a small shop in Grafton, Wisconsin, in 2015. With a low stance, carbon-fiber body panels, a massive 1,350-hp marine engine, and a beautiful finish, the Tantrum caught the eye of the producers of […]
2025 Honda Civic Review: New hybrid adds even more excellent variety
[ad_1] Pros: Excellent new hybrid; cool and well-made interior; very spacious; well-balanced driving dynamics; instant-classic Type R Cons: Rudimentary standard touchscreen; no auto option for Si; no manual for mainstream models Some things never change. In 2024, we said the Honda Civic was “our top compact car choice, and it’s really not a close race.” […]
Cops gain Pursuit Mode button on 2025 Ford Police Interceptor
[ad_1] Ford’s version of the Explorer built for police agencies all around the country has been enhanced for the 2025 model year. Known as the Ford Police Interceptor Utility, the Explorer police cruiser misses out on tweaks made to the civilian Explorer for 2025, like revised styling and a new infotainment screen, but there are […]
Parking giant slapped with $11m fine for misleading claims
[ad_1] The Federal Court has ordered Secure Parking to pay $10.95 million in penalties for making false or misleading claims across a five-year period regarding its “Secure-a-Spot” online service. Last year, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) instituted Federal Court proceedings against Secure Parking, following complaints the company had made false or misleading representations […]
Porsche gives used Taycan batteries second life powering plant
[ad_1] Used Taycan batteries are helping power Porsche’s Leipzig factory in Germany The batteries are from pre-production vehicles that were used for testing Porsche said the batteries provide up to 5 megawatts of energy After they’ve degraded too much for continued use in EVs, battery packs still have plenty of usable capacity for stationary energy […]
Revisiting memorable cycling moments from Olympic history
[ad_1] Cycling has been part of the Olympics since the modern Games began in 1896. As we lap up the action from Paris 2024 (see our guide on how to watch the Games, here), let’s take a trip back in time to remember the biggest stories and most astonishing moments in Olympic cycling, from the […]
Gentari and EVC (JomCharge) are first CPOs to receive license for public EV charger installation in Sabah
[ad_1] EV Connection (EVC), the operator of the JomCharge EV charging network, and Gentari have become the first charge point operators (CPOs) to receive licences for public installation EV chargers in Sabah. The licenses were issued by the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS), which is the equivalent of Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) in Peninsular Malaysia. ECoS […]
I realised when my toddler slept in that family bikepacking was possible: top tips for bikepacking with children
[ad_1] Peering through sleep sodden eyes, I saw my son’s wee face staring intently at mine, waiting for some small sign of awareness. As my eyes opened more widely, his smile broadened and he began calling for me in excitement and increasing volume. I began to shush Cosimo while trying to check what time it […]