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Car Troubles

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rolex 24 Drama: Acura's Mechanical Failure, Cadillac's Advantage, and Action Express Leading with Nine Hours to Go"

Cadillac and BMW faced setbacks during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, with the No. 01 and No. 24 cars encountering issues during the night, impacting their positions in the race. The No. 24 BMW experienced trouble first, followed by the No. 01 Cadillac, leading to a change in the race leaders. Additionally, other cars in different categories also faced challenges, with the No. 55 Proton Competition Ford Mustang GT3 becoming the ninth official retirement of the race.

via Sportscar365|

#bmw #cadillac #car-troubles

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michigan's Arctic Blast: Tips to Safeguard Your Vehicle in Deadly Cold"

Subzero temperatures in Michigan are causing car troubles, with AAA reporting a 240% increase in service calls for dead batteries, flat tires, and tows. Electric vehicle owners are facing challenges with recharging their vehicles in the extreme cold, leading to long lines at charging stations and concerns about battery performance. Schools are canceling classes due to the dangerous weather conditions, and motorists are advised to take precautions such as keeping a half-tank of gas and ensuring engine coolant has antifreeze. Automakers and car rental companies are rethinking their electric vehicle plans, with some opting for gas-powered automobiles due to higher expenses related to collisions and repairs.

via Detroit Free Press|

#aaa #car-troubles #cold-weather

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Google Maps Error Leads Cars Into Mojave Desert

Google Maps led a group of cars off the major highway and onto an off-roading trail in the Mojave Desert, causing them to get stuck and experience car troubles. A viral TikTok video showed the trail of cars following the misleading directions. The road was only wide enough for one-way traffic, leading to difficulties when attempting to turn around. Eventually, the highway patrol had to be called to shut down the road. The incident resulted in expensive car repairs for some drivers.

via Slashdot|

#car-troubles #google-maps #mojave-desert

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Spanish Grand Prix: Leclerc and Ferrari struggle to find consistency.

Charles Leclerc finished 11th in the Spanish Grand Prix, his third point-less outing of the season, and implored Ferrari to understand what they are doing wrong with their car. Leclerc struggled with the rear of his car in qualifying, leading to him being knocked out in Q1 for the first time since the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix. Ferrari then opted to change the rear of his car, but the changes did not yield much success. Leclerc said that they need to understand and work on the car as they have been struggling with the conditions or having a very picky car for a few races now.

via Formula 1|

#car-troubles #charles-leclerc #ferrari