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Lexus continues development of its yoke-style steering wheel, expected for broad release across various global markets by 2024. First brought to the mainstream attention by Tesla in 2021, which is now increasing the price of its own yoke wheel to a $1,000 USD option -- other automakers like Lexus are now looking to explore the unorthodox option.First revealed in the debut of its first-ever electric vehicle, the RZ 450e, the Lexus yoke steering wheel has some stand-out features and underlying technical aspects that arguably make it better than the Tesla alternative.While not released in mainline production at the time of writing, development is nearing completion, with a release expected sometime next year. What makes the yoke special is its steer-by-wire system, an approach that looks at t...

Recently, Elon Musk took to his favorite social media platform X to respond to some burgeoning thoughts from his followers. The latest news to come out of his messaging spree relates to the much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck. In an X post, he suggested that his electric vehicles company Tesla might just offer the option of a "scratch-proof" coating for the Cybertruck. The electric pick-up truck could receive a coating that is similar that to the toughness of diamonds to prevent key scratches and more. Musk responded to a fan who wrote that people who will be trying to key a Cybertruck "will be ruining their keys." He stated, "We might be able to offer an optional tungsten carbide coating, which is basically scratch-proof to everything below diamond hardness."At the moment Tesla wrote on the...

Bentley has unveiled its latest mode of transport, one without an engine and only three wheels -- a six-in-one tricycle for only the most sophisticated 6 to 48-month-year-old stroller or trike enthusiasts.The Bentley trike itself isn't new, in fact, there are over eight different specs to choose from on its dedicated site, with the bottom of the range, a sporty "Dragon Red" six-in-one starting at $449 USD.What is new, however, is the Mulliner-inspired spec, priced at $649 USD, a good way to double down on the Bentley trike Flex and make sure none of your toddler peers are pulling up to the meet with the same trike as you.In proper Mulliner fashion, this limited edition trike features a range of details, including a model-specific cross-stitched seat fiber pad, branded "Bentley Mulliner" wh...

Aside from art and real estate, Sotheby's is known for bringing some of the most decadent automobiles to auction. Now Sotheby's Sealed is bringing a 1997 Ferrari F50 to auction and it's quite the beauty.Deemed "Maranello's Best Kept Secret" by the auction house, the car appears in one of Ferrari's signature colorways: Giallo Modena, which is a classic triple yellow paint. One of the first yellow cars to appear from Ferrari was the 275 GTB, which made its debut in that hue at the 1964 Paris show. With the 1997 Ferrari F50 in Giallo Modena, it is only one of 31 cars in this configuration. Although the model was originally crafted for the Italian market, it has spent the majority of its life out east.Additionally, the current owner has had the car for 20 years and has been keen on preserving ...