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Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

by mira

The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Audi F1 Team Prioritizes Fan Engagement Over Race Wins

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Audi F1 team enters Formula 1 in 2026 with a unique strategy prioritizing fan engagement. The old motorsport saying, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday", is getting a modern twist. Once, race cars and road cars shared designs, making it easy to link track victories to showroom sales. Today, that connection is less clear. In Formula 1, the gap between race cars and road models is vast. Teams like Red…

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Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

A Wisconsin startup converts old or damaged Tesla EVs into minibuses, pickups,...

mira • Nov 5, 2026 • Trail Reports

Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

T he Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las...

Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like any standard Tesla. From Tesla to Badger: A...

Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

Mercedes-Benz introduces the Power Converter battery system. Mercedes-Benz has introduced an innovative battery system designed to transform electric vehicle energy storage. Dubbed the Power Converter, this technology allows precise management of individual...

CEO chases stolen Bugatti in Porsche

CEO Mate Rimac chases his stolen CAD$5-million Bugatti Chiron after leaving keys...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 2, 2026 • Rally Circuit

CEO chases stolen Bugatti in Porsche

M ate Rimac's CAD$5-million Bugatti Chiron was stolen from a company facility in Croatia. Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac has changed his personal habits after his personal hypercar was stolen. The incident involved his CAD$5-million Bugatti Chiron, which was taken...

from outside a company facility in Croatia. The CEO regularly left his car keys in his vehicles on company property. He felt the cars were secure in Croatia and were often borrowed by employees or friends. He believed the risk...

Low-Mileage ’68 Mustang Sells for Record $60,000

A 1968 Ford Mustang with just over 1,000 miles sold for $60,000,...

mira • Oct 30, 2026 • Engine Talk

Low-Mileage ’68 Mustang Sells for Record $60,000

T he car’s story begins with the original owner purchasing it at Peffley’s Ford in Dayton, Ohio, reportedly to one-up her mother, who owned a Maverick. A 1968 Ford Mustang with just over 1,000 miles on it has sold...

for $60,000 on Bring a Trailer. This figure likely represents a record amount for a six-cylinder first-gen Mustang. The car features a 200-cube six-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission, with few options on the order form. The car’s story begins...

Nissan Kicks wins Top Safety Pick, rivals lag

Nissan Kicks safety wins Top Safety Pick from IIHS after 2027 upgrades...

sarah sumari • Oct 27, 2026 • Gear Reviews

Nissan Kicks wins Top Safety Pick, rivals lag

I IHS records indicate that the Kicks initially received a Poor rating in the moderate-overlap front assessment following its 2025 redesign. The 2027 Nissan Kicks earned a Top Safety Pick award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...

(IIHS) after completing a fresh series of evaluations. This recognition follows a series of upgrades aimed at boosting back-seat rider protection and enhancing the vehicle’s performance in the moderate-overlap front crash test. IIHS records indicate that the Kicks initially received...