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Tesla Under Scrutiny Over Door Safety and Emergency Features

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into Tesla's Model 3 doors after a consumer petition claimed the manual release is not intuitive in emergencies, raising safety concerns especially after incidents where doors failed to open during crashes. The probe focuses on 179,071 vehicles and follows previous safety issues with Tesla's door handles and emergency features. Tesla is exploring improvements to its door mechanisms amid ongoing safety scrutiny.

21 days ago•Source: MarketWatch

"1968 White Wind Dune Buggy: A $5,900 Bargain?"

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4.625 min•1 year ago

"1968 White Wind Dune Buggy: A $5,900 Bargain?"

An 80-year-old seller is offering a 1968 VW-based White Wind dune buggy for $5,900, noting it needs restoration after decades in storage. The buggy, built in 1969, features a 1600 cc VW engine from a Type 3 and a four-speed transaxle. While the car has some wear and requires significant work, it has a clean title and could be a good project for someone with time to invest.

via Jalopnik