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  • 1 week ago | hotcars.com | Hank O'Hop

    Stellantis has officially named its new CEO. Antonio Filosa, a long-time member of Stellantis leadership, has been elected to take the helm. With an Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting to be held in the coming days for him to be elected as an executive director, the Board has already granted him CEO powers starting on June 23. Considering the recent struggles Stellantis has been facing, Filosa has his work cut out for him, but already has plans to forge ahead.

  • 3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Hank O'Hop

    11 hours agoApple’s long-brewing next generation of CarPlay is finally here. CarPlay Ultra officially launched this morning. And while anyone not driving an Aston Martin may be disappointed, Apple’s announcement actually brought good news for all CarPlay users. The future of CarPlay isn’t what Apple …

  • 2 months ago | thedrive.com | Hank O’Hop |Hank O'Hop

    We’ve all seen the magnetic pickup tool flashlight combos hanging around the checkout counter at the local tool store. The combination of features sounds good on paper, but many of us write them off as gimmicks, praying on folks none-the-wiser. Still, every time we run in to grab some zip ties, cleaning supplies, or specialty tools, they stare into our souls as we wait in line. We know we shouldn’t conceded, but their seductive gaze draws us in like the ol’ l’appel du vide.

  • 2 months ago | thedrive.com | Hank O’Hop |Hank O'Hop

    When it comes to backup energy sources, a gas generator is really hard to beat. As long as you have gas, you have electricity. That’s a massive benefit in emergency situations. However, after having some power banks save my skin in the dead of winter, I really am starting to come around. Being able to run my coal stove in total silence during power outages is really nice.

  • 2 months ago | thedrive.com | Hank O’Hop |Hank O'Hop

    Right now, you can land the Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Brycen Chronograph for $200.28 at Amazon. The chronograph function has some serious appeal to car enthusiasts, offering serious race-day vibes paired with a timeless style. The stainless steel body and strap look great on all occasions. And though the green dial and bezel do feel very timely considering today’s St. Paddies Day, they’re equally as tasteful all year round.