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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
How Shaquille O'Neal's love for luxury car collection and betting once cost him $600K
How Shaquille O'Neal's love for luxury car collection and betting once cost him $600K (Image Credit: Getty Images) Shaquille O'Neal is one of the richest NBA stars, who has accumulated an estimated net worth of $500 million. It was due to his marketing genius and popularity earned from on-court achievements that he could generate massive income. Shaquille splurged on luxury cars, and those cars were not just run-of-the-mill products. Finicky Shaquille accepted the deliveries of his stylish cars only when they were customized to his desires, vision, and above all, requirements. Shaquille O'Neal once shelled out $600K on Cadillac Escalades and had to be reminded of his purchase Love for customized cars reflected heavily in Shaquille O'Neal's garage, which boasted an enviable lineup of custom-designed luxury cars. An interesting anecdote about Shaquille's frequent purchases of luxury cars goes like this. Once he ordered two Cadillac Escalades and asked for customizations. Effortless Motors were the experts who took the orders, and on completion of customizations, went to deliver the car to the NBA star. He looked perplexed on the arrival of the crew and insisted that the EM's owner accept a bet in which he put on stake his unique car Dodge Hellcat convertible. Shaquille was confident that he had not purchased the car, and that he wouldn't fit into the car (he is 7'1'). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이것은 모든 플레이어가 이야기하는 로봇 전투 게임입니다 기계 경기장 Undo However, Effortless Motors could prove both the points, and as soon a Shaquille sat in the driver's seat, he realized his mistake and had to give up his hatchback in the bet. Top cars in Shaquille O'Neal's garage and customizations done on them for NBA star California-based Effortless Motors was able to accommodate all the peculiar needs of the 7'1' giant NBA star. Shaquille also used other customization services to get the cars tailored to his specific needs from time to time. Here are some of the top-tier customized beauties that adorn Shaquille's garage. Also, the changes made in the cars are highlighted: Car Customizations Lamborghini Gallardo Extended wheelbase by 12 inches; elongated doors, roof, and side windows; interior retrimmed to accommodate Shaq's height. Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible ("Shaqcat") Convertible conversion; red LED headlights; underglow lighting; HEMI decals; custom leather upholstery; structural reinforcements to support Shaq's weight. Polaris Slingshot ("Sling-Shaq") Converted to a 4-seater; installed 18-speaker sound system; quilted leather seats with red piping; custom roof added. Lucid Air B-pillar removed; larger front doors installed; Superman-themed wheel center caps; "DIESEL" branding on the front. Ferrari F355 Spider Soft top removed; fuel tank relocated; seats pushed back to accommodate Shaq's size. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Superman logo on the grille; custom body kit; front seats moved back for additional comfort. Jeep Wrangler Extended doors; matte black paint; off-road lights; custom bumpers; upgraded sound system. Chevy G1500 Van Louis Vuitton interior with Superman logos; air ride suspension; 100×100 HD projector; XBOX system; DVD player. Cadillac Escalade Butterfly doors; Superman logo on the grille; widened for easier access. Mercedes S550 Convertible Retractable fabric roof; suicide-style doors; custom rims; modified to fit Shaq's frame. Range Rover ("Superman Range Rover") Chrome Superman logo; mesh grille; other chrome accents. Ford F-650 ("Terminator-Themed") Custom exterior design inspired by the Terminator; imposing size; used as a daily driver. Inside Shaq's ALL CUSTOM Car Collection Shaquille has splurged heavily on his love for cars. His uber-stylish cars are no less than an extension of his personality. His black Cadillac Escalade IQ had enhancements like custom 26″ Travis Scott Forgiato wheels and was pumped up to fit his giant physique. In another Cadillac Escalade IQ bought the same month, he chose dark grey color customization along with custom wheels. Also Read: Shaquille O'Neal reveals why he got rid of his two Tesla Cybertrucks, says he treats his cars like his 'girlfriends' When Shaquille forgot about buying his cars, he had lost a handsome money on gambling too. It is estimated that his expenses on cars and betting touched $600K that month when two Cadillac Escalades were delivered to him back-to-back, a purchase that had 'slipped from his mind.' Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
DC man says armed suspects tried to steal his car with daughter, granddaughter inside
The Brief A D.C. grandfather says he was held at gunpoint by two men during an attempted carjacking. He says the men tried to steal his car, while his daughter and granddaughter were still inside it. D.C. police are continuing their search for the two suspects. WASHINGTON - A D.C. grandfather tells FOX 5 he's still feeling shocked and upset after two men armed with a gun tried to carjack him in the Chevy Chase neighborhood Monday night. Malcolm Jordan, 51, says he was at a Marshall's in the 5300 block of Wisconsin Avenue around 7 p.m. when a dark-colored Dodge Hellcat pulled up next to his Audi SUV, where his 7-year-old granddaughter and 8-year-old daughter were seated. He says one of the suspects got out of the Hellcat and confronted Jordan while the other remained in the car, pointing a gun at him. The man then jumped into Jordan's car and attempted to steal it using a USB device, but according to Jordan, it didn't work. The suspect got out of Jordan's car and the two men drove off in the Hellcat, leaving the grandfather and young girls shaken. "t's an inconvenience because I had my daughter and granddaughter with me. It gives them nightmares. I don't want them to have to go through that as well," Jordan said. D.C. police are urging anyone with information to contact them. The Source Metropolitan Police Department, FOX 5 reporting
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Dodge Hellcat Driver Street Races With Child Passenger
Read the full story on The Auto Wire A Dodge Hellcat driver caught street racing in Florida was found to have an eight-year-old child passenger. We see stories like this far too often and it always blows our to WPEC, 23-year-old Juliette Leon was clocked going 117 mph in a 2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat on Southwest Gatlin Boulevard in Port St. Lucie. That's about 70 mph over the speed limit, earning her a nice stay at the local police bed and breakfast, otherwise known as jail. Police observed the Hellat racing another vehicle along the city street. Once they clocked the speed of both cars and caught up to the Dodge, they were shocked to find the tiny passenger sitting inside. After all, who goes racing with a kid? It's so incredibly irresponsible and reckless. Street racing is as well, but to do it with a child in your car, that's just beyond ridiculous. For some reason there's a trend with women, both mothers and just caretakers, who take the children they're supposed to be protecting for wild rides as they street race and run from the cops with kiddos onboard. We see this from time to time with men, but it seems to be far more of a rarity. Why that is we don't know, but someone should really dig into the issue one day, then tell us what conclusions they've drawn. In this case, not only did Leon get a ticket for speeding, and we bet it was an expensive one, she was arrested and charged with racing on highways as well as child neglect. That last one is the sort of thing you really don't want on your record. If you want to see what your Hellcat or other performance vehicle can do, go to a track and race without a kid riding shotgun. Image via Stellantis Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Car Theft Ring Stole $3 Million in Chargers, Challengers & Other Muscle Cars, Cops Say
A large-scale 'chop shop' auto theft ring in California that specialized in stealing high-performance domestic vehicles, including Chevrolet Camaros and various Dodge Hellcat models, has been shut down, according to the Fresno Police Department. Seven arrests have been made so far, with 110 felony counts levied against them; two additional suspects are still being sought. Over the past six months, the Fresno Police Department's Career Criminal Auto Theft Team (CCATT) has been investigating an auto theft ring responsible for stealing powerful performance cars, the department said in a Facebook post. The investigation eventually led them to a couple of large-scale 'chop shops' located in Huntington Park and Fresno, CA. Police said they identified 75 stolen cars, including Dodge Chargers, Challengers, and Durangos, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks, Chevrolet Camaros and unnamed Infiniti models. The vehicles are estimated to be worth more than $3 million in total. Multiple firearms, including illegal short-barrel rifles, were also found. According to a 2023 report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Dodge muscle cars were the most stolen vehicles for the 2020-2022 model years. Theft claims for the Charger Hellcat were more than 60 times more frequent than the average for all 2020-22 models, relative to their numbers on the road. The Hemi-powered Charger and Challenger models have been among the top five most stolen vehicles since 2011. The two outstanding suspects still being sought in connection to this recently busted car theft ring are 20 year-old Julian Calderon and 22 year-old Jordan Rios, police say. Anyone with information regarding auto theft in the Fresno area can call the CCATT tip line at 559-621-CCAT (2228), or email CCATT at ccatt@ You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
EV Dodge Charger Races Tesla Model Y
Read the full story on Backfire News Several years ago, people were marveling over a race that showed a Tesla Model S P100D roasting a Dodge Hellcat. The EV crowd, as well as nerds who still held a grudge about getting beat up by guys who drove muscle cars in high school, laughed mercilessly at the Mopar for losing on the dragstrip. Fast forward to 2025 and we have a Tesla Model Y crossover racing a new Dodge Charger Daytona how times change. Dodge, for better or worse, has leaped in the direction of electrification after giving the movement the big middle finger for years. As a result, many enthusiasts have mocked the new 'appliance' from Mopar as it remains uncertain how many the company will be able to sell. In other words, there's a lot riding on this drag race. If the all-electric Dodge Charger can smoke the Tesla, some EV enthusiasts might be convinced to give the American brand (that's owned by a huge European corporation) a shot. But if the Charger Daytona loses, the EV crowd will just laugh about how backwards Dodge is, chalking the loss up to that. However, win or lose, most muscle car enthusiasts are either going to mock Dodge or loathe the direction the brand has taken. They might not even watch the race, or do so while holding their nose. A few might be genuinely interested to see what the new EV can bring on the track. But we think Stellantis has misjudged just how many are truly excited for this car versus one with a fire-breathing, thumping V8. If you watch this race between the Tesla and Dodge EVs, just like you'd probably expect, it's a little bizarre. After all, both cars are virtually silent, so the saber-rattling aspect of drag races is just not a thing. Sadly, it sucks out a lot of the fun of the sport. Neither one even does a burnout. It's just sad. Don't even get us started on the elapsed times and trap speeds. My how times change, and not always for the better. Image via Wheels/YouTube
