Random Car News Thread

[supraboi]

For things that might not be thread worthy, but you still find interesting.

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/t...chasing-3000-hp-on-a-dyno/#Echobox=1641335359

 

[pakmanz35]

https://www.ft.com/content/f55a1d96-1146-4e17-88a9-1a0fbaf57de6

Well it looks like BMW and MB are planning to keep prices high after the chip shortage ends by limiting new car inventory.

Expect every manufacturer to do the same.

Manufacturers get more profit, dealers will get their mark up, and the customer loses.

 

[Captain_Kirk]

GM dethroned as top US automaker for first time in 90 years
https://thehill.com/policy/transpor...top-us-auto-seller-for-first-time-in-90-years

 

[240SX]

The chip shortage hit GM especially hard.

 

[Lin626]

I read Toyota stocked up on a ton of chips.

 

[Z34_2.0]

A BMW that can change colors.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

Can it change that fugly grille. ?

 

[West Aussie]

In Aus we have a car part store called Super Cheap Auto.
here is there latest advert extended…a Nissan plays one of the staring roles

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH204svS2bNggck8SqBByHg

 

[vb22]

This was owned by Will Simth.

 

[supraboi]

It looks like Sony is wanting to enter the car market.

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/01/05/sony-vision-s-02-reveal-ces-electric-crossover/

 

[Haste]

??

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/01/t...tsubishi-evo-mashup-will-melt-your-brain/amp/

 

[gymratter]

BMW Patents Yoke Steering Handle / Wheel
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1889734

 

[supraboi]

BMW outsells MB

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/01/bmw-takes-global-and-u-s-luxury-sales-crown-from-mercedes/

 

[ceric]

A BMW that can change colors.

It is based on technology of e-Reader.
BMW worked with a Taiwanese company that is specialized on e-Ink technology.
For now, only black to white and vice versa.
https://goodereader.com/blog/e-pape...-e-ink-skin-can-change-its-own-exterior-color

 

[supraboi]

New Carbon Fiber Fabrication Method Promises Cheaper And Greener Production
https://www.carscoops.com/2022/01/n...thod-promises-cheaper-and-greener-production/