During a few rainy days, I took the time to complete belated maintenance on my Miata.

I told myself that when my rear pads finally start squealing - they did - I’ll replace all the rotors, all the pads, flush the brake system and refinish my badly scratched rims.

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Miata Wheels

During a few rainy days, I took the time to complete belated maintenance on my Miata. I told myself that when my rear pads finally start squealing - they did - I’ll replace all the rotors, all the pads, flush the brake system and refinish my badly sc…

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Mountain giraffe...

#Fensterfreitag #photography #WindowFriday #autumn #cars

A firm called TÜV SÜD collects the data from millions of vehicle inspections in Germany. The worst car to buy? Tesla Model Y, which has a defect rate of 17.3%. Here are all the details, via @Jalopnik.

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#Cars #Auto #ElectricVehicles #EVs #Tesla

Tesla Model Y Is The Most Defective Car This Year, Germany Says

The report comes from TÜV SÜD, a German auditing, inspection, and certification firm, and is based on data collected from about 9.5 million vehicle inspections.

^{Collin Woodard (Jalopnik)}

ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, weaken or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines.

Experts say the changes will cost lives.
propublica.org/article/trump-d…

#News #Safety #Transportation #Cars #Aviation #Trains #Transit #Oil #Trump

How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public

ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Experts say the changes will cost lives.

^{Alex.Bandoni@propublica.org (ProPublica)}

#Toyota’s Akio Toyoda appeared in full #MAGA gear wearing a Trump/Vance T-shirt in Fuji Speedway, hosting a NASCAR-style racing event designed to flatter Trump during tariff negotiations.

Incredibly bad taste. I love Toyota products (and I think Akio Toyoda is a true car enthusiast), but this has put a sour taste in my mouth. Surely they understand that this act alienates a HUGE segment of the global car-buying public.

#toneDeaf #cars

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Toyota Chairman Goes Full MAGA At NASCAR-Inspired Event He Threw In Japan

Remember when Elon Musk was the only automotive CEO pandering to President Donald Trump?

^{Andy Kalmowitz (Jalopnik)}