Ford announced the return of the Mustang Mach 1, and promises them yet this spring | Ford photos
Ford is bringing back its heralded Mustang Mach I, and plans to do so this spring, which apparently means between now and the first day of summer, which this year is June 20.
Note: This is the Mustang Mach I, not the Mach E, so it’s a high-performance sports coupe, not a utility vehicle, and it has a 5.0-liter gasoline-fueled V8 engine, not an electric powertrain.
Ford shares teaser images to whet your appetite
“The iconic fastback coupe that debuted during the first golden era of muscle cars in the late-1960s now returns for global Mustang enthusiasts looking for the epitome of naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 performance in a new golden age of power as a new choice in the lineup of the world’s best-selling sports car,” Ford said in its announcement.
“Mach 1 has a special place in Mustang history, and it’s time for this special edition to claim the top spot in our 5.0-liter V8 performance lineup and reward our most hardcore Mustang enthusiasts who demand that next level of power, precision and collectability,” explained Dave Pericak, director of what Ford calls its Ford Icons program.
“Like the original, the all-new Mustang Mach 1 will be true to its heritage, delivering great looks and as the most track-capable 5.0-liter Mustang ever.”
The original Ford Mach 1 was a 1969 model
The Mach 1 debuted as a 1969 model with Mickey Thompson setting a series of world speed records in the car on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The first-generation Mach I was in production for five years. Ford revived the nameplate for a special version of the Mustang for the 2003 and 2004 model years.
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“Mach 1 has always been that bridge between base Mustangs and the Shelby models,” said Ted Ryan, heritage brand manager, Ford Archives. “From a style and handling perspective, the original Mach 1 managed to stand out as unique, even in the Mustang lineup – and as the name implies, it could really move.”
While announcing a third-generation Mach 1, Ford has not revealed details of the car such as horsepower or other hardware or its performance potential, though photos released with the announcement shows enlarged front air intakes, quad exhaust pipes, a large rear spoiler, wide Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and a Brembo brake caliper — all indications of a purpose-built car with advanced on-track capabilities.
Hand-building each DB5 Goldfinger takes about 4,500 hours, Aston Martin says | Aston Martin photos
James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, dubbed “the most-famous car in the world” after its appearance in the 1964 film Goldfinger, springs back to life as Aston Martin creates a limited run of DB5 Goldfinger Continuation cars.
Just 25 of the iconic DB5 coupes will be built, the company says, all in Birch Silver like the original 007 car, and also festooned with working replicas of the spy gadgets that so excited movie audiences of the 1960s.
An aluminum DB5 body under construction
According to Aston Martin, the James Bond equipment includes:
Exterior: • Rear smokescreen delivery system. • Rear simulated oil-slick delivery system. • Revolving number plates front and rear (triple plates). • Simulated twin front machine guns. • Bullet-resistant rear shield. • Battering rams front and rear. • Simulated tire slasher. • Removable passenger seat roof panel (optional equipment).
Interior: • Simulated radar-screen tracker map. • Telephone in driver’s door. • Gear knob actuator button. • Armrest and center console-mounted switchgear. • Under-seat hidden weapons/storage tray. • Remote control for gadget activation.
Some of those gadgets will be illegal in many places in the US and around the world, with police most-likely frowning on such antics as creating smoke screens or firing fake machine guns in traffic. But still, Bond fans should get plenty of kicks showing them off in the driveway.
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“Each of the 25 new cars is being built to the highest possible quality using a blend of Sir David Brown-era old world craftsmanship,” Aston Martin said in a news release, “with the sympathetic application of modern engineering advancements and performance enhancements, alongside the integration of cutting-edge gadgets developed in association with Chris Corbould OBE, the special-effects supervisor who has worked on more than a dozen Bond films.”
Aston Martin recently began production of the Continuation cars
The DB5 Goldfinger series is part of Aston Martin’s Continuation program that began with the DB4 GT Continuation in 2017, with limited-edition cars hand-built at the premium automaker’s factory in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.
Most of the DB5 Goldfinger cars have been sold pre-production, with a price tag of around $3.4 million. First deliveries are scheduled for later this year.
There was no word in the news release about one of the most-famous of 007 gadgets, the passenger ejection seat that sent bad guys soaring through the roof. After the recent management turmoil within the company, that might have been an unwelcome addition.
“This is how we World Premier during quarantine!” Ken Block says. “Three guys locked down in different parts of the country, using video chat to give you the FIRST LOOK at what might be the very next ‘Hoonicorn’ project!�
“Check it out as I chat with Ash Thorp (Hollywood graphic artist and designer of the new Batmobile) and Brian Scotto (el Gigante and partner in HOON) about my love for 1980s Ford Fox-Body Mustangs, Brian drops knowledge about where the designation ‘fox-body’ comes from and Ash gives you the behind the scenes of how he takes a bunch of crazy ideas and creates a fully stylized digitally rendered concept.
“I’m super stoked to present you with — The HOONIFOX!”
You’re probably pretty cool [I mean, you’re reading Jalopnik Dot Com after all] but I am 100 percent certain that you will never be as cool as Brigadier General Chuck Yeager driving the C4 Corvette convertible pace car for the Indianapolis 500 cool. There’s no Indy 500 this Sunday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t just look at this picture for three-ish hours and feel just as excited about life. Godspeed into the weekend, folks!
The landmark in question is a 76-foot tall statue of an oil worker known as the Golden Driller, which, in its current form, dates from 1966, and was originally built for a 1953 trade show at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds by a company called Mid-Continent Supply Company of Fort Worth, Texas.
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After a couple of revisions, the final, stoic-looking version was permanently installed in front of the Tulsa Expo Center, now able to withstand 200 mph winds while looking ripped and pissed off.
The Golden Driller has this inscription on its base:
The Golden Driller, a symbol of the International Petroleum Exposition. Dedicated to the men of the petroleum industry who by their vision and daring have created from God’s abundance a better life for mankind.
It is, of course, pretty ironic to see a literal golden idol of petroleum being used to entice construction of an electric car factory.
While the Golden Driller has been used in advertising before, being dressed up with shirts and ties and perhaps a colossal ascot or two over the years, the transformation into a much-more-buff Elon Musk represents the first time that the Driller’s face has been altered, with something workers called “Elon Musk’s face skin.”
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I don’t feel so good.
Is this the kind of thing that’s likely to sway the opinion of Elon Musk? By making a colossal golden statue of him, lording over all creation?
A prototype for the second of three planned crossover SUVs at Genesis has been spotted for the first time.
The prototype is for a small SUV expected to be badged a GV70. Think a Korean rival to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.
Genesis said at its 2015 launch that it will have six distinct models by the end of 2020, two of which will be SUVs. However, it added a third SUV to the plans in 2017 as growth in the segment boomed.
The first Genesis SUV has already arrived in the form of the 2021 GV80 mid-sizer.
2021 Genesis GV80
The small GV70 should bow in late 2020 or early next year, and rounding out the trio will be a compact SUV badged a GV60. This one will take on the Audi A3 and BMW X1, and its timing isn’t clear but a debut in 2021 is expected.
The GV70’s styling themes are similar to those of the GV80, although it features a more coupe-like profile that likely limits headroom at the back. The production taillights are missing, though we can see that they’ll feature a split design. The look was first previewed on 2018’s Essentia concept and has become a central design theme for the Genesis lineup.
It isn’t clear what platform is underpinning the GV70 but a good bet is a shared architecture borrowed from a redesigned Hyundai Tucson also in the works. Powertrains should include 4-cylinder options and possibly a plug-in hybrid.
Genesis has just launched an updated G90 and new G80 and GV80 models. There is more in the pipeline, though. Beyond this GV70 and smaller GV60, we’ll see an updated G70, and new coupe and compact hatch models, possibly both with battery-electric power.
Car sales have certainly fallen off a cliff amid the coronavirus pandemic, but trailer sales are even worse, in an abyss so deep that you only need three digits to count how many were sold in April.
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That number would be 300, according to Commercial Carrier Journal, which is a 98 percent year-over-year drop, the lowest level ever recorded. Trailer orders have averaged 13,500 per month for the preceding 12 months. Per the Journal:
[Don Ake, FTR vice president of commercial vehicles] said buying activity appears to be on hold until fleets can see a clear path forward, but he expects larger fleets will resume replacing old trailers “as soon as they see the economic restrictions lifted and freight growing again.”
The dry van segment was hit particularly hard last month and refrigerated van orders suffered some as well. Vocational orders remained tepid after falling significantly in March, FTR noted. Some specialty segments are holding up better under the stress.
“The key element to the trailer market recovery is for fleet confidence to improve. Carriers saw freight softening at the beginning of the year and then it cratered due to the recession caused by COVID-19,” Ake said.
According to the International Road Transport Union (IRU) in Geneva, which represents operators in 80 countries, new freight contracts have declined by 60% to 90% since COVID-19 struck while empty runs have climbed by up to 40%.
For truckers shipping products such as car parts, clothes, flowers and construction materials, operations have ground to an almost complete halt, the IRU said.
The routes that are left also aren’t paying as much, while the industry is more decentralized than others, with smaller players left to fight for scraps, as Reuters reports:
If the pain is prolonged, smaller U.S. carriers which cannot spread their costs across a large fleet could shut their doors, pushing skilled drivers out of the business and accelerating a longer-term shortage of truckers, industry groups say.
Some 97% of trucking companies in the United States operate fewer than 20 trucks, and 91% have six or fewer, according to the American Trucking Associations. Those workers rely more often on one-off jobs than long-term contracts.
Some routes are paying just 75 cents to 80 cents a mile, less than half of what’s needed to pay for fuel, insurance and other operating costs, according to five truckers. Pay is mostly determined by distances driven and they have also dropped.
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Given this context, it’s almost surprising that 300 trailers sold at all, if everyone’s just trying to hang on. It feels like for most people that’s the only option currently: just hanging on.
Summer holidays are just around with a couple of weeks left for it, you might be thinking of a road trip that you might be planning for so long.
There is also a chance that you might consider taking your boat or bike along with you after you recently installed a universal roof rack from roof rack shop. Or there may be some chances that you would go for roof rack’s storage box approach.
There are some things if elaborated they are some dos and don’ts that a person should take care of for vehicle rack installation. If you don’t know much about the dos and don’ts regarding roof rack installation, then there is nothing to worry about, this article has got you covered.
This article will go through all the necessary 7 dos and don’ts for vehicle roof rack installation.
Read manuals of roof rack shop
It is advised that before fitting the roof rack that you bought from roof rack shop in your car, one should always go through the settings manual deeply as it contains a lot of information that a person is unaware of.
Reading it prevents one from committing mistakes and it makes sure the installation is safe, easy and quick at the same time.
Many people end up damaging their vehicles or having scratches on them. One should always read the manual first as your car is worth much more than the roof rack itself.
Torque it precisely
Torque settings are one of those settings that a person should not ignore for sure. After buying from roof rack shop, sometimes people end up making big mistakes such as fitting the roof rack loosely or sometimes way too tightly. One should always fit the roof rack properly so that it is trouble-free for years.
Lubing roof rack shop is the key
Many people just forget roof rack after installing and buying it from roof rack shop and don’t lube it. Mostly roof rack wears down due to being exposed to the weather.
Not lubing it regularly or once in a while can cause its life span to decrease by margins. It is advised to apply copper grease on the bolts that are mounted on the roof rack from time to time.
Remove roof rack shop when not in use
When the roof rack is not in use, one should not keep it installed for no good. As it weights much, it can needlessly affect your car and can also have an effect on your fuel consumption. You might end up going back to roof rack shop.
Do not overload
As discussed earlier, weight plays a vital role in roof rack shop. One should not overload and test roof rack to its limits as it can affect the vehicle’s rooftop badly.
Avoid Over speeding
One should not over speed in any given condition, but if the roof rack is installed from roof rack shop then it is strictly discouraged not to over speed as it will eventually damage your roof rack and vehicle.
Keep roof rack shop secured
One should always check the safety of the roof rack that has been bought from roof rack shop before beginning their journey.
They should keep it locked because if it isn’t, then it can slide off and land on your vehicle’s front mirror.
You know, despite writing for Kinja Deals, and despite our consistent posting of headphone and earbud deals, I haven’t picked up any wireless headsets. Well, maybe this deal will convince me, as grabbing these Anker wireless earbuds for $79 is quite the deal. These noise reducing earbuds will help you focus on your work without being so big and bulky, and these will stay charged for the duration of the work day.
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Just use code AKSC3910 at checkout to bring it down to $79—at the moment that’s only a whopping one dollar off, but a dollar saved is a dollar earned, right?
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Save $90 off of the new price with this renewed (refurbished) Vizio 5.1 surround sound system, which Amazon guarantees will look and act like new.
If your TV’s built-in speakers just aren’t cutting it, this multi-speaker system ought to offer a significant upgrade. You’ll get a soundbar, a subwoofer, and a pair of wired satellite speakers to deliver an immersive soundscape for your media.
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Times are tough right now, and that means that buying a new computer might be difficult, even if you really need one. Luckily, you can get a pretty great computer without spending an obnoxious amount of money. Apple’s Mac Mini, which packs a lot of power into a small, more affordable package, is down to $690 today at B&H Photo.
For your money, you’ll get a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB SSD. That isn’t much storage, but you can always add a portable SSD later for some more storage. It’s powerful enough for most casual tasks, so you can get work done without too much stress, and it’ll look great sitting on your desk.
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Having to work from home can be frustrating for any number of reasons. Among them can be the uncontrollable noise from other family members who are just trying to get through the day. The best thing to do is to find a way to tune out the noise without having to cause too much trouble. Noise cancelling headphones, like Bose’s QuietComfort 35‘s, which are $50 off at B&H Photo today, can be a great help in keeping you focused and helping the outside world fade into the background.
Sure, they might not actually stop the little ones from banging on pots and pans, but they’ll make sure you can hear what’s going on in that definitely important Zoom meeting while it’s happening.
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If you’re tryna git wicked smaht listening to NPaaaaaahhh, Wicked Aaudio’s Hum 900 wireless headphones are just $29 ovah at SideDeal. This is a scorcha of a deal, so grab ‘em while they’re hauut and don’t miss aaut.
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If you’re in the market for a decent portable charger that’ll keep all your gadgets juiced up while you’re on the go, look no further than the Anker Powercore 10000. It’s only $15 with the promo code “KINJA1263.”It’ll help you out if you’re on a hike, out for a long bike ride, or other activities where you find yourself lacking a proper outlet. I would grab this deal before it’s gone.
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This week at Target, you can save up to 25% on patio furniture, which is pretty good timing. It’s getting warm, so finally you can spend some time outside… even if it’s by yourself in quarantine. At least it’s outside!
This sale includes all sorts of things, like these fun lights and some heavy-duty planters. You can probably redo your whole backyard area for cheap—a nice little project to keep you busy while you stay at home.
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Have you been buying up all those sweet tool deals? Good on you! Tools are important! You might realize there’s one problem—you need a place to store all these shiny new tools. Instead of getting a plastic or steel tool box, why not get a tool bag instead? Plastic toolboxes can break easily, steel ones are heavy, but the bag is easy to carry around and waterproof. This WORKPRO bag will definitely hold a lot of your tools, and you can grab it now for a low $20. There’s no better time to organize your tools!
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Who here is tired of sweeping their own floors? It’s ok, you can admit it. Luckily for you, Morning Save has come through with a dope deal—for $149, you can get an Ecovacs robotic vacuum. It’s 57% off the original list price ($350). It comes with three different cleaning modes, as well as amazing suction to get crumbs, ants and whatever else up off your floor so you can walk barefoot throughout your house in peace. You can also control your vacuum (because the future is HERE) with the touch of your phone when you download the app. Grab this deal before it’s gone!
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I know I’m not the only one who has spent a great deal in and on my bed over these last few weeks. Looking at the same bedding and bathroom decor gives me that me Marie Kando feel of these do not spark joy. Wayfair’s semi-annual sale has started and just in time. Get up to 70% off anything in their bed and bath sale.
And of course, there are sheets and comforters galore, over 250 pieces to spruce your space. This ultra soft comforter is over 50% off and these checkered sheets are discounted by almost 80%.
Free shipping on orders over $35. This sale ends May 20.
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It’s time to update Fido or Kitty’s lounging space while quarantine redecorating. Why? Because we owe them for being so cool to us over these past few weeks. (We know they love it though.) Wayfair currently has over 2,500 pieces of pet furniture on sale with discounts as much as 80% off.
Mats, cat trees, pens, stairs, and gates are all included in this sale. I’ve got an old pupper so I know the time is coming to get him a set of stairs to get in and out of bed more easily. Whatever you choose we know your pets will love it for a few days before they ultimately return to whatever disregarded box is in your home or the pile of laundry in your room.
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Free two-day shipping on all orders over $35.
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Whether you’re inside or out, ThermoWorks’ latest sale will help you keep tabs on what’s cookin’. Grab a cooking essentials kit designed for the kitchen or your barbecue pit for 30% off today. Each bundle comes with a ThermaPen Mk4 and heat protection pads, but you get a couple of different accessories depending on which one you opt for. The kitchen set ($115 with discount) features a silicone spatula and a DOT thermometer alarm, while the BBQ kit ($157) has a basting brush and a 2-channel thermometer alarm.
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Could you use more eyes on and off the road? A dash cam is a great way to cover the blind spots you can’t see when, especially when you’re dealing with the occasional morning neck crook. If you’re in need of one, consider going AUKEY, whose dash cam products are up to 37% off today. The latest version of the dash cams themselves fall from $150 to $94—just enter code Z8UDM42L at checkout. If you want to add motion detection and GPS, that’ll be $15 each, but only with promo codes AGUQYTCZ and ZQCZU7MB, respectively. By the way, you can also find the DR02 model on sale for $96 with promo code VHFZN8TP, motion detection included.
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So, you have the dreaded Quarantine Hair. It’s happening to all of us—my hair has faded to that see-through purple that Nintendo used on its Game Boy Color back in the day. Which is cool right now, but that’s only a step away from platinum blonde, and that’s way less cool. Anyway, if your Quarantine Hair is just something that needs a trim to be looking good again, Daily Steals can help with the ConairMAN Haircut Kit.
I don’t know why Conair had to tack MAN onto the name, but this set includes a clipper for the hair, a personal trimmer for keeping those edges clean, and a trimmer to shove up your nose and into your ears. To be honest, I didn’t think about Quarantine Nose Hair until now, and I wish I remained ignorant of it.
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If you use the code KJCNAIR at checkout, you can get this three piece set (which also comes with the appropriate attachments) for $53. Not bad at all!
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Most of us might be under Stay At Home orders, but for many, that doesn’t include a nice hike or bit of camping. Even if you don’t want to go out now, once everything’s over you’ll want to be prepared! Either way, Chrome Industries has some awesome gear on clearance, and if you like the Great Outdoors at all, you’ll want to give this sale a look.
This sale includes things like this easy to pack windbreaker (just $51), and the heavy-duty Vigil Backpack, which is on its final sale for $72. The backpacks in particular are great for all sorts of purposes—they have special pocket fro laptops as well as hiking gear, so they’re perfect for the tech-savvy camper.
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For some of these items, when they sell out, they’re gone, so grab what you want before it’s too late!
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Do you or someone you know need a new pair of kicks? Select Adidas shoes are currently only $30, so there’s really no better time to stock up than now! By using GRAND at checkout, you will get any adult Adidas that are part of the promotion, and that’s quite the steal. Better yet, the Toddler’s and Kid’s shoes are only $20! Given that kids grow out of their shoes fast, it’s always good to save money on those.
What are some of the shoes that are a part of this sale? There are the classic Grand Court Shoes, or you can check out the Advantage Shoes instead. There are a few different styles to look at, so make sure to check the promotion page for everything available!
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Depending on where you live, it’s still a little chilly, and let me just say—I’m jealous of y’all. If you’re finding your chilly spring wardrobe lacking, though, you’re in luck, as JACHS NY is running a 60% off sale on its hoodies.
By using the code HDY at checkout, you can pick up something like this Henley hoodie for $32, or this Varsity hoodie for $48. JACHS NY has a lot of different hoodies available, so make sure to give their selection a look!
You can also take advantage of another sale to get to that magic amount. Mix and match either three Rich & Dazzling Lip Glosses or three Juicy Fruits Lip Glosses for $30. This is essentially a half off deal for one of Too Faced’s best products.
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Free shipping on all orders. No code needed for any of these, the cart will prompt you to select the minis when you click to fully checkout.
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With gyms still closed in most places and no real plans for opening just yet most of us are still working out at home. P.volve brings a trainer digitally right to your starting at about $20 a month. For the next two days get 20% off any order of $75 or more and build out a kit and get all the gear your need to burn your quarantine snacks off.
The 20% discount can be applied to the six month and yearly subscription with $20-$35 in savings. The month to month does not qualify unless you grab the equipment you might need too like a mat, bands, or weights.
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There is a 14-day free trial to see if P.volve is for you but this sale ends May 10.
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I know DOOM is all about tearing some demons limb from limb, but books are delicate things! If you want to enjoy The Art of DOOM: Eternal, which is 20% off on Amazon, you’ll need to be a little more careful. Turn the pages to see some cool concept art for the characters of Bethesda’s latest. Use a bookmark to keep track of your favorite pages. You know, gently. Who knows how long this sale will last, so if you’re a DOOM fan, make sure to grab a copy before someone inexplicably rips them all apart.
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Happy Mother’s Day, moms! You know what you can use right now? A few new romance novels. Amazon has you covered, as they have a sale on a variety of novels to enjoy entirely for their plot.
This includes titles like Regretting You, a romance novel about how much a mother and daughter hate one another, so they retreat into the arms of their respective men. Perfect for Mother’s Day!
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There is also The Other Son, a book about a wife who is tired of her loveless marriage and she goes off to find her globe-trotting son (and presumably find new love)…. hold on, why are all these women so unhappy with their families? Is this really the right genre of novels for Mother’s Day, Amazon?
Well at least there’s The Rancher’s Redemption, which has a hot, brooding rancher falling in love with someone he’s pretending to love. That’s a fun premise! So curl up, grab a cup of tea, and make your kids do all the work today, and read a new romance novel!
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Shame that Fast & Furious 9 (or F9, to properly confuse everyone) got delayed a year, but do you know what that means? It’s time to catch up on the high-octane, high-speed, vroomy vroom series. Yes, those are all official car words, and yes, I love Fast & Furious. Thankfully for all the family-oriented gearheads, the Fast & Furious 8-Movie Blu-Ray Collection is just $50. That’s $6.25 a movie!
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This, of course, includes all the mainline movies, from the original The Fast and The Furious to The Fate of the Furious, which certainly sounds like a title that would end the series. But it didn’t end, obviously. Fast & Furious is forever.
What this collection doesn’t include the latest spin-off (?) movie Hobbs & Shaw, but you can pick that one up for $15. I mean, it have Dwayne Johnson AND Idris Elba. What else can you ask for?
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The lore of From Software’s games are supposed to be complex, in-depth, and a joy to uncover, Bloodborne included. The problem is, THE GAMES ARE SO HARD. How am I supposed to delve into the environmental story-telling if the Cleric Beast killed me AGAIN!? How am I supposed to survive anything beyond the Cleric Beast if it took 55 tries to beat it!? Thankfully there’s somewhat a solution to my conundrum… the Bloodborne comics, and ComiXology currently has them on sale!
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You can get the series’ 12 issues for $1 a piece, making it a cool $12 for some fun and dark weekend reading. The first two volumes are also on sale for $7 a piece, but given that would be $14 for an incomplete collection (Volume 3 isn’t part of this sale), it’s better to buy the issues separately.
This deal last until the 26th, but make sure to grab these before you forget and get to reading!
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Have you watched the John Wick trilogy this month? No? Then what are you doing with yourself? If you want to enjoy the adventures of the world’s most intense animal lover, you can buy all three movies for cheap—under $10 a piece on Amazon Video. John Wick and John Wick: Chapter 2 are $7 a piece, while the newest movie, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, is $8. All together, that’s only $22!
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Now, the third movie is available on HBO if you have that subscription, but HBO is lacking the first two movies for whatever reason. Additionally, while the first John Wick goes on sale fairly often, the second chapter does not. Why not save the headache of trying to find the right subscriptions and deals and just grab them all on Amazon now?
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Hey there, are you itching for something new to read? Dark Horse books and comics are up to 50% off at Comixology until June 1st! You can choose from Stranger Things, Hellboy, The Witcher, and even American Gods. All on a discount! You can fill your mornings and afternoons with adventure. Hop on this deal before it’s gone!
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A Kindle reader is still a good buy in 2020, and the latest model front-lit model is nearly 30% off. You can get one for just $65 following the discount, Note that this price only applies if you opt for special offers, which are unobtrusive ads that appear periodically on the standby screen. (You can always pay to remove them later.)
It packs everything you love about Kindle Paperwhite at a reduced cost, including amazing battery life and a backlit 6″ display (pixel density of 167 ppi) to simulate real ink on real pages. It has half the starting storage at 4GB, but that’s still a lot of books. It also supports Audible’s audiobooks and has waterproof construction. All buyers get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, too, so you’ll have plenty to read even if you don’t plan to buy a ton of books right away.
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Also known as “Lil’ baby PlayStation,” the PlayStation Classic is basically Sony’s take on the tiny NES and Super NES that Nintendo released a couple years back, packing 20 original PSone games into a pint-sized, plug-and-play console.
It’s pretty no-frills in execution, but legendary games such as Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Tekken 3 onboard, you can get a lot of fun out of it—especially now that it’s more than $40 off the list price.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is one of the hottest deals going in gaming. Even without meaty discounts like three months for $23 at CDKeys (normally $45), you’ll enjoy all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass for one low price. That means you’ll get online play, free games, exclusive discounts, in-game perks, and more, and that goes whether you’re on Xbox One, PC, or the soon-to-arrive Xbox Series X.
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At this point the lore of the Assassin’s Creed franchise is so convoluted that it necessitated a reboot in the form of Assassin’s Creed Origins in 2017. While I didn’t play more than an hour or two of that one, I did play the latest Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and let me tell you, the experience is worth paying full price. Still, if you’re an Xbox One owner and you haven’t already, pick up the Deluxe Edition for $20 and save yourself more than a few bucks later on as we approach the unspecified release date of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
The RPG-ified post-SyndicateAssassin’s Creed series breathes new life into what was becoming an increasingly stale, rinse/repeat formula. Now I love experimenting with different weapon types—beyond the Hidden Blade—and discovering what works for me vs. what doesn’t in the combat. My only regret is that I didn’t play as Kassandra, who I’m told is the canonical protagonist of the two playable characters. That said, I made plenty of queer love as Alexios, thanks to the inclusion of gender-neutral romance options.
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This week the Bundesliga announced they will resume play, without fans in the stands of course. Perhaps England is following suit with asking players to return to the country. In the U.S. the MLS was given the green light to head back to training. In celebration of at least, soccer returning Ebbets released a new line of American soccer tees. Get 20% off these with code MAY20.
Ebbetts specializes in throwback gear across baseball, football, soccer, and hockey focusing on America’s history through these sports. There are some absolutely gorgeous throwback recreations. I would take any from the vintage hockey sweater collection.
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This code will work sitewide and only excludes items in the NFL section. Flat rate shipping is $5.95 and is free if you spend over $125.
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I find beauty subscription boxes are hit or miss with what you pay and what you get. But with GlossyBox you get 5 to 6 products whose value usually equates to $100. This month they are offering two specially curated boxes for just $16 with code WILD16.
There is also an option for $10 off a 3-month subscription with code WILD10. You already save a bit when you choose to pay more upfront but here your total savings are 24%. It’s a great gift option but I totally understand wanting to see what a box is like before you commit. And $16 is a lot more palatable upfront.
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I can tell you there is an eyeshadow palette from Steve Laurant and the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm in May’s box. It’s being called the “Wild Box” and is coming in tiger or zebra print packaging.
This deal runs until May 17.
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It still boggles my mind that people revere the monstrosity that is the original Xbox controller. I mean, the Controller S was alright—they actually put the white and black buttons where they belong, and it wasn’t a literal brick. But if you’re an Xbox purist who swear by six face buttons, grab Hyperkin’s Duke for $66, an officially licensed wired Xbox One controller in see-through green that’ll set off all your nostalgia dopamine.
It even has the white and black buttons on the front, but don’t fret if you can’t gel with that: We still have bumpers to go along with the triggers.
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We were supposed to be playing Cyberpunk 2077 right around this time, but like the good studio it is, CD Projekt Red delayed the game until September 17 to polish up. There are far too many games to play to still be upset about that, but if you’ve been jonesing for Cyberpunk 2077, perhaps this pre-order deal will make you feel a bit better. CDKeys is offloading PC pre-orders for $45 a pop, which is the lowest we’ve seen so far.
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Nearing the end of your PlayStation Plus subscription? It would normally cost you $60, but thanks to CDKeys, you can add a whole year to your account for just $33. PlayStation Plus is required for online play and cloud saves, but there are other premium benefits like free games, exclusive discounts, and Share Play. It doesn’t look like these shut-ins will go away quickly and quietly, so if you’re planning on filling your newfound time with a spot of gaming, PS+ is an absolute necessity.
This story was originally published by Quentyn Kennemer on 4/08/2020 and updated by Quentyn Kennemer with new information on 5/6/2020.
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If you haven’t already bought Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, what are you doing with your life? No, seriously, stop reading and go buy it at Amazon, especially considering it’s only $18 there. This is for the physical disc, mind you, but the game can be authorized via Steam, where it’s currently still going for the full $60.
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Civilization VI puts you in control of a fledgling group of settlers that you must grow into a dominant empire. Whether that’s through peaceful (yet often deceptive) diplomacy or endless war, there are many styles of play available to you, and as nice as the base game is, there’s a lot more fun and depth to be had in the expansions.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but, you should moisturize and moisturize often. I really don’t want to hear arguments otherwise—using lotion every day should be a part of your overall grooming routine, and no I won’t elaborate. Luckily, Ulta agrees with me and is offering a cool BOGO sale for Hempz lotion. If you buy one, you get the other 50% off. Grab a bottle or two before they’re gone.
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For all my lipstick obsessed folk, I offer you a pretty good deal. If you buy two Revlon lipsticks or lip glosses (from now until May 9th), you can get one tube for free! Why not build up on your makeup arsenal while saving yourself a bit of cold hard cash? This will make it ten times easier to finally put together that YouTube tutorial you’ve watched a thousand times.
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With all Disney parks closed some people are feeling a little less magical with not being able to visit the house of mouse. But let the Disney store still get you park ready with this tee-shirt sale. Right now buy two or more select shirts for $18 each. That’s 26% off the normal price even if you just pick two.
No code needed, the discount comes right off in your cart. Sizes are moving fast in this sale so if you see one you like grab it today. Both men’s and women’s styles are included in this sale.
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Free shipping on orders over $75 with code SHIPMAGIC.
Wolford Care Mask | $26 | The Tight SpotImage: Gabe Carey
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A lot of us have had to make do with makeshift or low-quality face masks amid the rise of COVID-19, but if you’re looking for something that looks quite a bit more durable and comfortable, Wolford has an appealing option.
The Wolford Care Mask, a double-layered polyester mask that is contoured to snugly fit to your face, is now back in stock after being featured in Vogue. A water-repellant finish should help the Wolford Care Mask sustain the elements, while the “highly elastic, extra-thin bands” ensure that it’s not constantly slipping off.
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It’s a pricier option at $26, but given how long wearing masks may be the new normal in various walks of life, it might be worth investing in something premium and durable.
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I’m not the only one who desperately needs a massage at a time when every spa and massage therapy office is closed, right? Fortunately, for us, HoMedics has a solution. This three-zone heated massage pad vibrates and emulates the Japanese shiatsu massage technique to ease muscle tension in your neck, back, and shoulders—and it’s 39% off at MorningSave right now.
Measuring 24 x 20 x 2 inches, it’s sizable enough to double as a pillow when the remote is powered off. Speaking of which, the included wired remote tethered to the massager unit features one-touch controls designed to run each massage session for 15 minutes at a time. The best part? You don’t have to pay to extend it to 30 minutes or 45 or an hour. Just press the button again and you’re good to go. Maybe this whole massage-from-home thing isn’t so bad after all.
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If you haven’t already secured a portable jump starter for your car, this deal on a 2500A DBPOWER unit may force your hand. Normally $70, you can chop $15 off the price tag with promo code KCRQRCLS. It’s a powerful starter that shocks any engine up to 8L/6.5L gas/diesel. For convenience, it packs a massive 21,8000mAh battery to help charge your devices, and thanks to a 5V/3A USB-C port, it does it at breakneck speed.
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If you’re like me you’ve been buying flowers and plants to bring a little life into your home while sheltering in place. It quite literally breathes life into your living quarters and since we’re here the majority of our days why not make it look pretty too. Building your own terrarium lets you customize the way you like and it’s also a fun way to pass the time. This coastal kit is 20% off and lets you do just that.
The one pictured comes with an air plant but all the kits at the Simply Crafty Shop are currently 20% off so you have plenty to pick from.
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So there’s a pandemic going on, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t clean your car. For a decent $28, you can grab an Armor All car cleaner kit that includes all the stuff to get your car squeaky-clean. Your car is one of the safest ways to enjoy the outdoors while we’re collectively in quarantine, so make sure to show it some love. Grab this deal before it’s gone!
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Ooooweee, I can’t wait to hear what Ignacia recommends for her TGIF Playlist this week, and with 20% off Anker’s Soundcore speakers, you can vibe with me. You can get the Soundcore Motion+ for $80 with promo code MOTIONPLUS, or use code ANKERSDC2 for a $32 Soundcore 2.
The Soundcore Motion+ uses Bluetooth AptX and 30W drivers to deliver hi-res audio playback for up to 12 hours. Buy two, and you can pair them wirelessly for stereo sound. The Soundcore 2 can’t boast the same audio fidelity, but you’ll still get great sound, and you’ll enjoy double the battery life compared to the Motion+. Both are water-resistant, too, so you can sing the Mad About You theme song in the shower to your heart’s content.
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Is your tech family neatly divided between Apple and, well, everything else?AUKEY’s Slimline power bank—now $28 with promo code 9LI4JA8H—packs 20,000mAh of extra power for iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, Nintendo Switches, true wireless headphones, and anything else that needs USB charging. That’s because there are three USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and a Lightning connector all packed onto the same slim slab.
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NordVPN is one of the most widely-acclaimed VPN services out there and has been downloaded en masse by our readers during past deals. The service lets you connect up to six simultaneous devices and access 5,871 servers worldwide, with no logs kept of your actions.
Right now, the best deal is to spring for three years of service and save 70% off of the regular monthly price. You’ll have to spend $126 to do so, but at least then you won’t have to think about it again until 2023!
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If you’ve quickly amassed a pile of devices that need USB power, carrying around a bunch of different charger pucks is the last thing you want. Give them all away and buy Anker’s 100W USB-C hub instead, which is only $69 with exclusive promo code KINJA100C.
This one features two USB-C power delivery ports and two standard USB-A PowerIQ ports, the former available to charge newer smartphones, tablets, and laptops, while the latter two will cover pretty much anything else. The beauty is that you can do it all simultaneously.
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If you need a new TV, you owe it to yourself to consider HiSense’s new Quantum Dot sets. The brand name is undoubtedly familiar to some, but Hisense has become one of the fastest growing tech manufacturers of the past few years, and its Quantum Dot TVs represent incredible value, especially with today’s discount. You can get a 75″ H8G Quantum-Series TV $200 off, bringing your final total down to $1,300.
This 4K Android TV supports HDR and Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and has full array local dimming, and thanks to its quantum dots, you’ll get a much more vivid picture than previous LED/LCD technologies could manage.
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This discount won’t last too long, so take advantage ASAP.
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Between cramped nightstands and scarce electrical outlets, it can be hard to make sure all your gadgets get their daily boost. Wireless charging alone won’t solve that problem, but a wireless charging pad that supports two devices can help you get things a little more in order. Right now, you can get Anker’s Powerwave 10 wireless charging pad for just $28 on Amazon using the promo code DMAK2571.
The Powerwave 10 supports charging up to two devices simultaneously, and also supports fast charging. It also comes with a 5 ft charging cable, giving you everything you need to plop your phones down and forget about it til’ it’s topped off.
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Nothing kills your vibe like realizing your SD card’s storage is full, and you’re only halfway through your photoshoot. Having a card with large storage helps, but having a couple spare cards handy will ensure you never run out of room. SanDisk’s 128 GB SD card is down to just $33 right now at B&H Photo, so you can grab a couple before venturing on your next Instagram-worthy hike.
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Diamond announced a few days ago that distribution of comics will resume on May 20th and they’ve already begun taking orders from DC. ComiXology is offering a 60-da free trial to their Unlimited service in the interim. But honestly, this is a great deal even if Diamond has their business together. It’s no secret COVID-19 has rocked the industry and threatened shops globally. If you are in a position to support your local shop in the coming month’s check-in to see how they are doing also.
ComiXology is offering a great opportunity to get caught up, revisit, or discover a series for the first time. I personally have several Marvel and Archie series loaded up on my iPad to ease the ability to read, but you can views all these titles on your computer too. As an Unlimited member, you will also get access to exclusive deals and sales each publisher has throughout the year.
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This is a great opportunity for any comic or manga reader. And if you love the service after those 60 days, it’s just $5.99 after that.
Are you interested in learning how to reboot your Tesla Model 3? First, let me tell you a little story…
I had to call tech support from my desk at work a while ago. Our conversation went something like this:
Tech Guy: “Good morning, this is tech support. How can I help you?”
Me: “Good morning. I’m having trouble accessing my network drive.”
Tech Guy: “Okay sir, I can help you with that. Did you try restarting your computer?”
Me: “RESTARTING MY COMPUTER? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? THE NETWORK DRIVE IS NOT BEING RECOGNIZED? HOW IS IT GOING TO HELP TO RESTART MY COMPUTER?!!!!”
Tech Guy: “Sir, will you please stop screaming and try it.”
Me (after restarting my computer): “That worked, thanks a bunch!”
Cars + Computers
If you’re like me you struggle with computers on a daily basis. Love it or hate it, most cars today have computers integrated into them in some fashion. The Tesla Model 3 is no exception. Tesla is a very unique car company as we mentioned here. Tesla’s Model 3 is somewhat phenomenal in that the touchscreen found in the center console allows the driver to control just about every facet of the car from this device. Mike Hanley of Cars.com put it this way:
“From its focus exclusively on electric cars to the way it sells and services them, Tesla has charted its own course nearly every step of the way. Knowing that, it’s not surprising that the automaker wouldn’t feel compelled to put a traditional 8- or 10-inch screen in the dashboard of its Model 3 compact luxury sedan. Instead, the Model 3 has a 15-inch touchscreen mounted in front of the dashboard that’s the main interface for most vehicle systems — everything from the direction of the dashboard vents to the navigation system.”
Help! Where’s Tech Support?
So what happens when your system isn’t behaving and you need to reboot your Tesla Model 3? You can call Tesla’s support center at 877-798-3752. Please show them more kindness than I showed my company’s tech dude. You can also try to reboot the system and get things back to normal. When it comes to rebooting your system, there are essentially three options: soft, hard, and what I like to call ludicrous. We here at enrg.io highly recommend that you start with a soft reboot and progress to a hard reboot if that doesn’t work. We will tell you about the ludicrous method but can’t recommend that you try it. As the name suggests, it should only be attempted by the criminally insane…
Soft Reboot
The simplest and easiest reboot is the soft reboot. If the touchscreen in your Model 3 is acting up, or you’re having connectivity problems with your Bluetooth device, try this method. Think of this option as being similar to re-starting your smartphone when it is giving you grief. Follow these steps in order:
Put your car in park.
Hold down the scrolling buttons on your steering wheel. After a few seconds, your touchscreen should turn off.
After a short weight (usually around 30 or 40 seconds) the iconic Tesla emblem will appear on the touchscreen and your home screen will appear automatically.
While you can technically perform this reboot while the car is in operation, it isn’t recommended that you do so. It is always best to stay distraction free while driving and wait until you can find a safe place to park before rebooting. Although YouTuber “LivingTesla” isn’t able to solve his particular problem in the video below, he does succeed in providing an excellent demonstration on performing a soft reboot in the Model 3. You can check out this video here:
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Hard Reboot
If your issue is not fixed by performing a soft reboot, try a hard reboot. Instead of just restarting the touchscreen, a hard reboot will power down both your touchscreen and the car’s Central Processing Unit (CPU) and then power them up again. Follow these steps to perform this type of reboot:
Put your car in park.
Hold down the scrolling buttons on your steering wheel just as you did with the soft reboot but also depress the brake pedal.
After the touchscreen shuts off, continue to hold down the scrolling buttons and the brake until the Tesla emblem re-appears.
Your car will once again be ready to drive after all systems are turned back on.
Unlike with the soft reboot, this type of reset CANNOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES be performed while the car is in operation. Doing so could cause your car to be disabled, cause a dangerous situation, and make other motorists very angry with you.
Check out this concise and easy to follow videos from Matthew and Rodrigo of the “Electric Gains” YouTube channel for a demo:
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Ludicrous Reboot
If both soft and hard reboots don’t fix the problem, fear not dear readers! There is a third option. Crazy you say? Sure. Just crazy enough to work. The ludicrous reboot is not recommended by Tesla or enrg.io, but it does exist and it is floating around on the web. Because it is already out there, I feel okay writing about it. To perform this reboot follow these steps:
Put your car in park.
Open the front hood and take the cover off of the 12-volt batter that is near the windshield.
Using a 10-mm wrench (yes it must be 10-mm, no other size will do) unhook the cable from the terminal of the 12-volt battery.
Wait 30 seconds and re-attach the cable.
Apparently, this solution was discovered by Tesla mechanics, but Tesla won’t endorse it as a viable option because it involves actually monkeying with the 12-volt battery and they don’t want you doing that. If you’re brave enough to try however, it is guaranteed to completely shut-down and re-start your car. If you’d like a video tutorial on the process, check out this one from YouTuber “Tech Forum:”
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Anyone out there ever have the need to reboot your Tesla Model 3? Did you perform a soft reboot or a hard reboot? Any of you crazy cats ever dare to attempt the ludicrous reboot? Any other tips or ticks you have for getting your car’s computer back up and running? Please leave us a comment and share your thoughts.
Source | Image: Tesla
Source | Videos: LivingTesla, Electric Gains, and Tech Forum via YouTube
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