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Volkswagen GTI, Golf R, and Golf Could Lose Manual Transmission Due to EU Emissions Laws: Report
For nearly fifty years, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark for affordable, practical, fun cars. It may not be the most powerful, the best-handling, or the prettiest, but it’s always been an entertaining drive — thanks in no small part to its traditionally engaging manual gearbox. But now, a report from…
Biden Vetoes Bill on Heavy Truck Pollution Control | The Morning Shift
Almost a month ago, Republicans in the House of Representatives overturned an Environmental Protection Agency rule to cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks. The White House announced shortly thereafter that President Biden would veto that measure, which is exactly what he did Wednesday.
USSR Deployed 2.5K+ Nuclear Generators Across Countryside
Ah, the USSR. It was a strange place with strange ideas. Ideas such as planting unprotected mini nuclear power sources into inhospitable and hard-to-reach areas. I mean, nothing should go wrong as long as the government always exists to maintain them, right?
Rail Car Shortage Affects 70K New Cars, Supply Chain Issues Persist
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the auto industry has dealt with shutdowns, chip shortages, supplier and material shortages — all while trying to quickly pivot to electrifying new car offerings. While we haven’t gotten around to eliminating all of those issues quite yet, cars are back in production and we’re…
Moose Killed on CT Airport Property
Generally, birds are the primary concern when it comes to wildlife encroaching on airports. Bird strikes can severely damage aircraft, even destroying engines and downing airliners in rare circumstances. However, mammals also pose a threat when freely roaming the tarmac at an airport. A moose recently breached the…