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Row of classic cars with their hoods open at a September car show at Little York Lake
#photo #photography #cars

"Similarities between recharging and refuelling make the switch to electric cars an easier choice"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

Similarities between recharging and refuelling make the switch to electric cars an easier choice
It’s not only the appearance of petrol stations and fuel pumps that has been imitated. The basic principles of charging and refuelling are very similar.

⛐ The $340K Cadillac Celestiq Has Sensors in Its Ball Joints
#cars

The $340K Cadillac Celestiq Has Sensors in Its Ball Joints
They replace conventional height sensors and send data to multiple vehicle systems, helping the Celestiq to ride better and even illuminate the road more effectively.

#carshow #cars #ClassicCars people in the Bay Area who would like to get a taste of Monterey Car week but it’s too expensive to find places to stay, there’s a new event on Friday 15th August. Drive dow…

The Paddock — International Car Week

"New Mercedes-Benz Is First-Ever Car With A Vegan-Certified Interior"
#MercedesBenz #Cars #Vehicles

New Mercedes-Benz Is First-Ever Car With A Vegan-Certified Interior
The new electric Mercedes-Benz is the first car to offer vegan-certified interior fittings in partnership with The Vegan Society

Did you ever find surprises in old folders?
#photography #cars #carspotting

My son (pictured) took me to a car show at Little York Lake this Sunday which was the largest I've ever been to -- I'm always looking for community events to go to
#photo #photography #cars…

1963 RAMBLER
"CAR OF THE YEAR"

From a Wide Range of 23 models and colors
Only $2,335 - 589 per month
#cars #Canada

"MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts "
#Cars #Vehicles #Recycling

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts 
New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency. #EuropeNews

Steering wheel and dashboard of a Chevrolet Corvair, a controversial car that was ahead of it's time that's still popular with collectors
#cars #automotive #photo

Oh, wanted to share I'm getting a free bike!
Literally for free, a #Bicycle, my grandmother's hiking friend has never used it for the past 10 years, and he can't see very well.
Its also in very good condition, and so I'm excited, will probably pick it up tomorrow or the day after, I love bicycles.
I'm against

"Car colours and climate change: How your car’s paint job worsens the urban heat island effect"
#Cars #Vehicles #Climate

Why the colour of your car might be heating up your city
The study found that black cars increased heat by almost 4°C on hot summer days.

Rear end of a well worn Chevy Impala with an awesome airplane inspired decoration on the side
#photo #photography #cars

Bel Air Seen at the Super Cream (great Soft Serve North of Homer!) heading back from Sunday's Car Show
#photo #photography #cars

"Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cars

💋 Budget Car Buyers Want Automakers to K.I.S.S.
#cars

Budget Car Buyers Want Automakers to K.I.S.S.
At a time when budgets matter a whole lot, potential new car buyers are pleading with manufacturers: "Keep it simple, stupid."

THIS IS A LIE
"Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, told CBC News on the way to the meeting that "the targets that have been established cannot be met" given current market forces.”
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #EV #Cars

"French Car Brand Renault To Go Completely Leather-Free By The End Of 2025"
#Renault #Cars #Vehicles

French Car Brand Renault To Go Completely Leather-Free By The End Of 2025
Renault has said that all of its cars will be completely leather-free by the end of 2025, following discussions with PETA France

🦾 Ford Aims for Revolution With $30,000 Electric Truck
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Ford Aims for Revolution With $30,000 Electric Truck
Ford is promising a mid-sized EV pickup by 2027 with a budget price, made possible by new manufacturing techniques.

🦾 BMW’s next EV is its most sustainable car yet—here’s why
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/how-bmw-slashed-the-carbon-footprint-of-its-next-ev-the-2026-ix3/

BMW’s next EV is its most sustainable car yet—here’s why
The break-even point with an ICE vehicle is as little as one year.

Make no mistake. This is a USA automaker and oil company hit job on the independence and sovereignty of the Canadian economy.
They are trying to reverse the inevitable so they can continue their own businesses as usual for as long as possible.
It can't be allowed to happen. Canada is already lagging far behind other nations. Our Economy and our Society and our burning forests, will suffer if our government gives in to this pressure.
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #EV #Cars
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/zev-mandate-climate-1.7576456

I'm now the proud owner of a 1979 Ford Thunderbird (my son paid for it but my name is on the title so it can be insured in my name)
#cars #ford #thunderbird

🥤 A Shocking Amount of People Say Car Cupholders Are ‘Difficult to Use’
https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-shocking-amount-of-people-say-car-cupholders-are-difficult-to-use

A Shocking Amount of People Say Car Cupholders Are 'Difficult to Use'
The car cupholder crisis must be solved.

🏎️ Blink and You’ll Miss the NHRA’s New Fastest-Ever Run
#cars

Blink and You’ll Miss the NHRA’s New Fastest-Ever Run
Hitting 341.85 mph on a dragstrip shorter than a quarter-mile? That's moving.

🚛 Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions
#cars …

Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions
Any motorist who has ever waited through multiple cycles for a traffic light to turn green knows how annoying signalized intersections can be. But sitting at intersections isn't just a drag on drivers' patience—unproductive vehicle idling could contribute as much as 15% of the carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. land transportation.

"One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn't straws or grocery bags. It's your tires"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics

One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn't straws or grocery bags. It's your tires
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go?

🏎️ Speedhunters Was a Car Culture Juggernaut. This Is How It Died
https://www.thedrive.com/news/speedhunters-was-a-car-culture-juggernaut-this-is-how-it-died

The Inside Story of How Speedhunters Died
After the culture-defining website mysteriously went dark this spring, we spoke to those who rode it out 'til the end to learn what really happened.

"Report: UK automakers set to dominate European EV market by 2035"
#UK #UnitedKibgdom #Cars #ElectricVehicles

Hood ornament of a Chevy Imperial that I saw at a car show today
#photo #photography #cars #classiccars

Orange pickup truck from 1969 or so #cars #classiccars #photo #photography

1976 Chevy Malibu seen at my local gas station #cars #photo #photography #classiccars

1964 Buick Convertible parked by Barton Hall #photo #photography #cars #classiccars

"Car-Free Paris Expansion Approved: 500 More Streets to Ban Vehicles"
#France #Paris #Vehicles #Cars

Car-Free Paris Expansion Approved: 500 More Streets to Ban Vehicles | Happy Eco News
Car-free Paris expansion won voter approval in a recent referendum, with 66% supporting the conversion of 500 additional streets. The initiative will eliminate 10% of parking spaces while creating pedestrian areas, cycling paths, and green spaces throughout neighborhoods, continuing Mayor Hidalgo's environmental transformation agenda.

"Toyota repurposes old EV batteries to power Mazda’s car plant in Japan"
#Japan #Toyota #Cars #EV

Toyota gives old EV batteries a second life to power Mazda car plant
Japanese car manufacturers Toyota and Mazda have launched a pilot using repurposed EV batteries for factory energy storage.