Author: CryptoHoppers

Last week U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with ten other democrat senators, introduced a bill to block cryptocurrency companies from conducting business with sanctioned companies, fearing cryptocurrencies might constitute a vehicle for evading sanctions against Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine.In short, the Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of 2022, as the bill is named, would allow the U.S. president to add non-U.S.-based crypto companies to the sanctions list if they support sanctions evasion. As Sen. Warren is well known for her disdain of cryptocurrencies in general, this bill is accused of introducing sweeping rules that may…

The Elmia Custom Motor Show in Sweden attracts a huge number of cars, and while the standard is extremely high you can always count on a few builds sticking out from the rest. I’ve got a number of these from Elmia 2023 to share with you in the coming days, and we’re going to start with two BMW E30s owned and built by two good friends. First up is Daniel Lavman‘s 1989 E30 Coupe. With the hood missing and the engine bay on display, it’s the first thing you check out. “My good friend Hampus Jacobsson changed plans with his street/race Chevy S10 and had an LS from a Corvette…

This is another area where we are hoping that the new Tacoma is an improvement. The current Toyota Tacoma’s interior suffers from poor space utilization (especially for those in the second row) and tough but uninspiring materials, and the design itself is quite drab.Based on the big step up from the previous Tundra to the new one, the smaller Tacoma should follow suit. While it won’t be quite as luxurious as the Tundra, the new Tacoma should have classier materials, a new multimedia system (possibly with the Tundra’s available 14-inch touchscreen), and smarter storage solutions.Base Toyota Tacoma models will have…

Volvo has drawn attention to the design possibilities of new-technology LEDs with the news that the EX90 has “near-sunlight” lighting. Time was when a bulb was a bulb, and as long as you could more or less find your way around a car interior in the dark, that was good enough. Now designers are seizing on the fact that the latest LEDs are so much more sophisticated than that to deliver (to use the lighting industry’s latest buzzword) a “human-centric experience”. Sounds great, so what is it? In the case of the EX90 (the Polestar 3 gets the same technology),…

Pedalion Yachting, a leading luxury yacht management company based in Cyprus, is thrilled to announce that they have been honored with a prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Yacht Management Company in Cyprus for the year 2023. Founded in March 2022, Pedalion Yachting has quickly established itself as a prominent player in the industry, setting new standards for excellence and redefining the yachting experience. Under the guidance of co-owners Constantinos Papalucas and  Panayiotis Andreou, the company has become synonymous with high-end services and peace of mind for yacht owners. At Pedalion Yachting, every aspect of yacht management is meticulously…

The HR-V excels in the city and, surprisingly, on the freeway. On tight back roads, the engine has to work hard to keep a nice pace, but on more open roads, it’s simply a pleasure to cruise in, considering it’s pretty small. On the freeway, the suspension eats up those high-frequency ridges, lumps, and bumps, and the engine enjoys just cruising along. The big upgrade is how Honda has improved its sound suppression for all its cars, and it’s most noticeable in the HR-V with the lack of road noise in the cabin.Around town and on backroads, the steering is…

There’s something about a wedge-shaped car that resonates ‘cool.’ Conceptualised in the ’60s (look up the Lancia Stratos Zero and enjoy), reaching the public in the ’70s but thriving in the ’80s, angular sports cars are synonymous with high-waisted denim, big hair and even bigger attitudes. Get some George Michael in the cassette deck and take a chill pill, you’re driving a Mk2 Volkswagen Scirocco. Brad Pajak’s 1984 Scirocco GL is a prime example of the wedge shape having trickled its way down from the supercar elite to the everyday sports car, and it’s certainly his pride and joy. “I’ve owned it for eight…

While parts of the cab and silhouette might be a little familiar, the 2024 Ford Ranger has been comprehensively redesigned where it counts, with more room, lots of clever new features and a huge helping of in-vehicle technology additions. Ford It’s been 18 months since the redesigned Ford Ranger’s international debut, but it’s finally ready for U.S. showrooms. After months of delays, the blue oval took the wraps off of the entire 2024 Ranger lineup this morning, showcasing new engines, interiors, tech features and, best of all, the wild, dune-bashing 405-horsepower Ranger Raptor. While not quite 100{ee212069bfc2680724ddd6b0d505d051cd6a6be760d8da0a6a57844f2abae5c8} new, the 2024…

The Spyder RS will sit atop the 718 range, and while it’s certainly focused on performance and driving thrills, it doesn’t mean it’ll be short on basic comforts and conveniences inside. Porsche notes that the interior is functional with only the ergonomic essentials, however. You’ll find a Race-Tex GT Sport steering wheel with a yellow 12-o’clock marker and two full buckets seats covered in black leather with perforated center panels. The inserts can be had in red or Arctic GreyThe seats in the Porsche 718 Spyder RS come with partial power adjustment as in the GT4 RS, and are made…

JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) will continue to prioritise production of its most profitable models until at least mid-2023, maintaining limited output of its more affordable cars while component supply continues to be restricted. Outlining its full-year sales and earnings figures today, JLR hailed the success of the latest Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender as the driver of its vastly improved revenues and reduced losses in 2022, and it confirmed that the trio account for more than three-quarters of its 200,000 unfulfilled customer orders. This backlog, together with their higher profitability compared with other cars in the line-up, means…