Undercover cop gets side-swiped, reduced EV demand

T(VIN)ing: Like Father Like Son

3 years ago, Dad Jerry Moroko snagged a pristine 2008 E92 M3 six-speed manual in Alpine White.

It wasn’t just his dream car; it was his son’s too.

Last year, Matthew (son) decided to get one - a black E92 M3 with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

It was the perfect counterpart of his dad’s car, like yin and yang. ☯️

But the story is about to get even better…

Just recently, the son discovered that both their cars were just one VIN apart - His car was PY42209, while his dad's was PY42210.

It's a one-in-a-million chance that the two cars bought 3 years apart, that too second-hand, ended up being in the same family. 🤯

The Dubai Police Force Has Competition

The Italian police force, or Polizia di Stato, has introduced a Lamborghini Urus Performante to its fleet.

Besides doing high-speed chases, it will also be used for urgent medical tasks like transporting organs and plasma.

Here’s what makes it unique compared to a regular Urus Performante:

• A unique cargo compartment houses a defibrillator and a portable fridge for transporting organs

• Inside, there’s special switchgear and an armored weapons box

• A slender LED light bar provides 360° of illumination

• A two-tone police siren to alert the offenders (in case the V8 isn’t loud enough) and a special livery

Everything else, including the engine, remains stock.

I got curious about cool police cars.

Check out what Greece is rocking 😆 

Who are they catching with this thingy???
Pretty sure I can get away from them with my bicycle haha!

Here’s the article if you like this topic

The most badass-looking
Mini Cooper!

Are Mini Coopers popular in the US?

In the UK, they’re everywhere… And they’re boriiiiiing!

But not this one 👇️ 

This one is based in Alaska and you can watch the tiktok here

We’ll be keeping an eye out for this one and hopefully show it to you in action!

Thissss…Is Doug DeMuro Jr.

Our favorite car reviewer Doug (Dad) DeMuro just had another baby.

Doug’s “quirks-and-features” themed reviews have become a trademark, and the comments section on his post did not disappoint.

If you haven’t checked out his channel already, I’d recommend starting with his latest video.

🍿Fails🍿 

1/ Cybertruck gets rescued by Ford Super Duty

Another feather in the Cybertruck hat…of fails.

A Tesla employee took a pre-production Cybertruck to gather a downed Christmas tree.

Buuuut it couldn’t make it back up the hill 🤡 
So it had to be rescued by a passing Ford F-series.

What made matters worse:

• the Cybertruck had all-terrain tires that weren’t aired down

• the “lockers” weren’t usable because of a software issue

• and it didn’t have any pickup points or recovery points on the front.

Oh well 🤷‍♂️

2/ Cop pit maneuvers undercover cop

I had to watch the video twice to see what’s happening but well worth it - this side swipe was something like in the movies!!!

Not sure what the story is but the undercover was going pretty quick! Can see the full clip here (it’s short)

3/ Marc Marquez almost takes out Zarco’s foot

This is not one from this week but I saw a facebook page showing crashes of the year and this one was featured.

So lucky that nobody got seriously hurt.

Zarco (pictured) could’ve easily lost his leg.

⚡️EV⚡️ 

1/ Tesla to recall nearly every car built in the U.S.

2 million cars!

That’s how many are affected by Autopilot safety issues.

The system is supposed to give a warning if you take your hands off the steering wheel and turn off completely if multiple warnings are ignored.

Except Tesla’s didn’t.

That’s why you could see videos of Tesla drivers jumping in the backseat, leaving the driver's seat vacant while the car cruises down a highway.

The recall would be to patch this bug.

Luckily, it will be sent to all 2 million vehicles over the air (OTA), rather than having to get the vehicle to the workshop!

2/ Tesla Model 3 comes last in the German reliability report

TÜV is the German equivalent of a roadworthiness assessment organization.

They carry out tests on cars in Germany every 24 months to make sure they’re road-legal.

A recent report showed that Model 3s faired the worst in the ‘2-3 year old cars’ segment.

The reason?

• Problems were frequently noted in the conventional braking system, which testers say is probably due to a heavy reliance on regenerative braking

• The suspension system would also wear out frequently owing to the strain of carrying heavy batteries

This report however is in stark contrast to one released in May by Germany’s ADAC, which stated that the Tesla Model 3 is one of the most reliable cars in Germany.

If you’re thinking of buying a Tesla, it might be a good idea to check out these reports

3/ Ford cuts down production on EV production thanks to low demand

The EV market has slowed down recently, causing Ford to re-evaluate its production plans for 2024.

Here's what you need to know:

• Only 1,600 F-150 Lightning trucks will be produced per week instead of 3,200 (that’s a 50% reduction)

• A battery factory under construction in Michigan has been downsized

• 400 dealers had already dropped out of Ford’s EV program

CEO Jim Farley blamed high prices and inadequate charging infrastructure for the growth slump.

4/ Tesla adds a new lock sound - a screaming goat

Rubber Ducky, Jingle, Old School Horn, Applause, Goat, and Quack.

Yep, those are the lock sounds Tesla owners will be able to choose from with the recent software update rolling out next week.

Other updates include:

• A nav system that can show the location of speed cameras

• Rear seat passengers can play games on the rear screen as well as connect Bluetooth headphones

• A “High Fidelity Park Assist” function that creates a three-dimensional view of your surroundings

So the next time you hear a goat bleating in the city, fear not; it might just be a Genius Operating A Tesla (GOAT)😆

😆Memes 😆 

1/ Do you see what I see?

Show this your wife. I dare you hahahaha

2/ Why can’t we have everything?