Texas’ Big Problem: Over 2 Million Phony Vehicle Registrations
The scam of issuing phony paper plates for vehicles is taking off. There are many places to illegally register your car in Texas, and it looks like it has spread at least to California.
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Quick Takes 10/08/2021
With MotorBiscuit's Quick Takes catch up on some of the week's top news stories from the automotive world that you may have missed.
Chinook Custom “Chummer” is a Hummer Made Into an RV
This 2004 Chinook 4x4 called "Chummer" is a one-off creation using the front of an H2 Hummer. It was recently discovered and is now for sale with only 14,000 miles.
Buy This “Gunship” Land Rover and Scare the Neighbors
What better vehicle for the Halloween season than this German military-spec 1984 Land Rover LHD series-3, and the best part it is street-legal.
Watch: Someone Built a Mini Clubman Pickup
Someone made a custom Mini Clubman pickup and did it all on his own. We have video he put together showing how the conversion was done.
The End?: Chrysler Limits Voyager Minivan Sales to Fleets Only
There should be big changes ahead of 2023 for Chrysler. for now, it is streamlining is Pacifica and Voyager minivan trims and models.
Jeep Cherokee Sales Are Tanking: Production Stopped Until November
The continuing drop in Jeep Cherokee sales combined with the chip shortages has forced Stellantis' hand to shut down production until November. It is not the first time the Cherokee has seen production stopped.
Lincoln Still Sells Continentals: 14 Sold Last Month
The Lincoln Continental has been dead for a year, but that doesn't mean dealer lots still have them. Lincoln sold 14 last month, and we ponder why, and also why Ford had to kill the iconic brand.
You Can Buy the 40-Foot Rocket Car From Burning Man
The Burning Man festival is held yearly bringing out post-apocalyptic motoring monstrosities and other assorted spectacles. The Rocket Car from 2003 is one of several vehicles being auctioned off along with art and ephemera.
All-Electric Silverado E Gets Glass Roof and 4-Wheel Steering
More was revealed today about the upcoming Chevy Silverado E and GMC Sierra E electric pickups. A full glass top and the four-wheel steering system from the Hummer are just some of the new details.
You Can Buy a Toyota “Dog Van” With Doggie Seat and Bed
If you've got pets that ride in the car with you check out this Toyota van that features a bunch of pet accessories. It's called the "Dog Van" and why not?
Bugatti Bolide Voted “Most Beautiful Hypercar” by Design Panel
At the 36th Paris Festival Automobile International a panel of professional designers gave the "World's Most Beautiful Hypercar" for 2021 to the Bugatti Bolide.
“Mistake” Leads to 38 Maserati Quattroportes Selling at Huge Discount
The Papua New Guinea government spent $6 million to purchase 40 Maserati Quattroporte sedans for dignitaries to drive at a 2018 summit. It thought it could sell them after the event. So far, only two have been sold.
Panel Vans Are Big Outside US: Toyota and Nissan Debut New Ones
Panel vans are very popular in Asia and Europe. Now both Toyota and Nissan have introduced new vans and in the case of Nissan that includes an EV version. Toyota will follow up with its own EV next year.
Dodge Challenger Beating Mustang and Camaro For Q3 Sales
The Dodge Challenger is challenging the perennial favorite Mustang with more sales in 2021 Q3 than either the Mustang or Camaro. And don't forget, the Challenger is at least 13 years old.
LA Has a Plan to Stop Catalytic Converter Theft: GM Says No Way
Catalytic converter thefts are rising all over the country. Now LA Attorney General George Gascón has some ideas for a solution. Many car manufacturers have responded positively toward his ideas. GM is not one of them.
Honda Wants to be Go-To Rockets, Robots, Flying Cars Maker
Honda is into more than cars and motorcycles. It has been venturing off into advanced technologies like robots, eVTOL aircraft, and rockets. And it started years ago, deciding now to invest $45 billion over the next six years.
Novus E-Bikes Sell For Whopping $55,000!
We love the looks of the Novus One e-bike. But at $55,000, what do you get that makes it so expensive to own?
Bruder EXP-8 Camping Trailer is Made to Go Off-Road
For off-grid camping anywhere Bruder makes the EXP-8. Just check out the suspension lift with 12-inches of travel.
It Took Alfa Over 18 Months to Sell Special Giulia GTA and GTAm
The problems Alfa Romeo has with selling cars is no more apparent than how long it took to sell 500 high-performance, limited edition Giulia GTA and GTAm sedans.
