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Umar Shakir

Umar Shakir

Former News Writer

Former News Writer

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    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Yesterday this alleged prototype of a refreshed Tesla Model 3 popped up on Reddit.

    The facade looks a little like Tesla’s new-but-forever-delayed Roadster. The image’s source is a mystery, posted by a Redditor with an over ten-year history who “Just wanted to share it.”

    As-is, we cannot confirm if this is the “Highland” Model 3 that was reported to be in the works last year or some kind of AI-generated swag pope fakery. One thing is clear — from all the bugs splattered on the front, this car seems to be getting road time without any camouflage.

    a black model 3-looking car with a car cover halfway off in a warehouse
    Supposed “Model 3 refresh” posted to the r/teslamotors subreddit. Note the Tesla Roadster-like headlights, missing badge, and new rims.
    Image: Reddit via user ffiarpg
    DJI’s new Inspire 3 is a flying 8K movie-making camera under a powerful droneDJI’s new Inspire 3 is a flying 8K movie-making camera under a powerful drone
    The Super Mario Bros. theme is the first video game tune to enter the Library of CongressThe Super Mario Bros. theme is the first video game tune to enter the Library of Congress
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    What’s peculiar with the latest EVs?

    The 2023 New York Auto show showcased a few weird car designs, and even one with a surprise under the front badge.

    Once we shook off the distraction of a Nintendo Switch-infused Toyota Grand Highlander, we set out to find EV oddities like the Genesis GV60’s orb, an Ioniq 5 playing Fantasia, and the Kia EV9 that, disappointingly, won’t have a rotating center seat in the US model.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    This is Frunk Talk.

    Many electric vehicles have front trunks (aka frunks) for extra storage space; since they lack internal combustion engines that gas cars generally have under the hood.

    It’s one of the most overlooked features in EVs — so we made it our mission at this year’s New York Auto Show to check out in which new electric vehicles can you junk up the frunk. Frunk, frunk frunk.

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