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Legally Invisible: The Motorcycle Plate Trick You’ve Never Seen

We’ve seen plenty of creative ways to mask license plates over the years. From the rudimentary to the absurd, drivers and riders have pushed the boundaries of what it means to “disappear” from the radar. But this latest stunt? It makes everything else look amateurish.

In recent months, our roads have become heartbreakingly familiar with the death of motorcyclists. Accidents happen for a myriad of reasons—cutting corners, ignoring the rules, drinking behind the wheel, and, of course, good old-fashioned speeding. And when it comes to speed, motorcyclists are nothing if not… inventive.

Take this recent escapade: rather than rely on expensive foils, mirrors, or Bond-style display plates, one motorcyclist simply used his own body. Yes, you read that right. As he flew past a speed camera, he expertly blocked the view with his leg. Ingenious? Perhaps. Legal? Absolutely not. Effective? Shockingly so.

For the less acrobatic, there are plenty of other tricks. The humble reflective foil remains a favourite among both two- and four-wheel speed enthusiasts, creating a glare that confounds even the most sophisticated cameras. Then there’s the tech-savvy route: digital display plates that change patterns at the push of a button. Flick a switch, and suddenly your plate is a work of James Bond fiction rather than a simple rectangle of metal. Magnetic sheets are another option; a tap on the remote and part of your plate magically “disappears.”

But here’s the inconvenient truth: riding a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving a car. Motorcyclists are the underdogs of the traffic world, fragile and exposed, and any lapse in caution can be fatal. Hiding your plate may save you a 30-euro fine—stipulated under Art. 244, paragraphs 4 and 7 of the Road Traffic Safety Act—but it won’t save your life if you’re pushing your machine past its limits.

In the end, speed is a seductive but unforgiving companion. The creativity of riders to dodge cameras may impress, but the real challenge—staying alive on our roads—requires far more than a clever trick with your leg.

Source: al2.uy via Instagram

SOCIAL MEDIA

Crypto Creator Rants About His $120K BMW M4’s “Missing” Park Button

By now, TikTok has taught us a few things: how to hack a Stanley cup, how to perfect a viral dance, and—apparently—how to put a $120,000 German sports coupe into park.

The latest lesson comes courtesy of Tiger Trades (@tradertigers), a crypto content creator who usually spends his time hyping meme coins and high-risk bets. This week, however, he shifted gears (sort of literally) to vent about his brand-new 2025 BMW M4—a car whose 473 to 503 horsepower twin-turbo inline-six can shred rubber and crush lap times, but, in his view, falls short on something far more mundane: finding “P.”

@tradertigers like bruh #bmw #m4 #m4competition ♬ original sound – Tiger Trades

In a TikTok video bluntly titled “like bruh,” Tiger is seen lounging in the passenger seat of his M4, rocking sunglasses and bewilderment. His gripe?

“Bruh, whoever designed this and that [expletive] M4 is actually like, can someone actually explain to you why there is no [expletive] parking mode…? Like, bro, hey, look at this [expletive]. It’s [expletive] reverse, neutral, and drive. Like, how do I put the car in park while the car is running without turning it off? This is actually probably the most annoying thing about this car.”

If you’ve ever driven a BMW M car with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), you probably already know the answer. Unlike a traditional automatic, BMW’s DCT (and its newer automatic setups) often skips a conventional “P” button. Instead, the procedure goes something like this:

  1. Bring the car to a stop with your foot on the brake.
  2. Engage the electronic parking brake (that little switch near the center console).
  3. Hit the START/STOP button.

At that point, the M4 slips itself into park and flashes a “P” on the cluster. Simple, once you know. But if you’re coming from literally any other automatic car on sale in America, it can feel unintuitive.

Tiger’s rant quickly drew a mix of sympathy and mockery. One user tried to patiently explain:

“Soon as u put the handbrake on and out in N turn car off it’ll go into park, its just a way to tell difference between DCT and reg auto.”

Another went straight for the jugular:

“Skill issue.”

Whether Tiger Trades ever gets fully comfortable with his M4’s quirks is beside the point. His video taps into a larger truth about modern performance cars: as much as they dazzle with numbers and Nürburgring times, sometimes it’s the simplest, most everyday features—like putting the car in park—that trip people up.

And maybe that’s the price of progress. The M4 doesn’t need to bow to convention; it just needs to annihilate apexes. But if you’re expecting a big, obvious “P” button? Well, like bruh…this isn’t that kind of BMW.

Source: @tradertigers via TikTok; Motor1

SOCIAL MEDIA

The G-Wagon’s TikTok Roast: When a Luxury Icon Feels More Like an Overpriced Jeep

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has long been an automotive unicorn—a military-bred SUV turned luxury status symbol, one that’s as at home on Rodeo Drive as it is in an off-road brochure. But while Mercedes markets the AMG-tuned G-Wagon as an indestructible “luxury icon,” one owner has unintentionally gone viral for pointing out just how un-iconic some of its features are.

Trey Stewart, a TikTok creator, uploaded a video that’s now racked up over 309,000 views, bluntly titled: “Everything I Hate About My G-Wagon.” It’s part roast, part therapy session, and part consumer de-influencing—and the internet can’t get enough.

The video opens with Stewart sheepishly admitting he’ll block his spouse from seeing the post to avoid an “I told you so.” Then the guided tour begins. His first gripe: the large infotainment screen isn’t a touchscreen. Instead, Mercedes relies on its aging COMAND system, controlled by a center-console knob that feels archaic compared to even budget compact cars.

“This is not great,” Stewart deadpans.

From there, the list of grievances grows. The sunroof? Manual. At nearly $150,000 when new, the idea of reaching up to slide open a panel of glass feels absurd. Even worse, Stewart claims the microfiber trim around the sunroof heats up like a stovetop in the sun.

The seats? Not perforated leather. “I sweat so much on these seats,” he admits, noting that cheaper vehicles often come standard with cooled, ventilated, perforated seating surfaces. He then pans over to the analog clock nestled in the dash. “I think you could’ve given me a button for the sunroof instead of the clock,” he quips.

But perhaps the most damning complaint comes when Stewart plugs in his iPhone. Wireless Apple CarPlay? Not here. Unlike a $20,000 Corolla, the G-Wagon requires a cable.

Viewers flooded the comments with equal parts disbelief and schadenfreude.

  • “Immediately lost me at the lack of touchscreen,” one wrote.
  • “Overpriced Jeep,” another chimed in.
  • “My $10k truck has a touchscreen, auto sunroof, and perforated seats! I’m ecstatic right now,” bragged a third.

The piling on didn’t stop there. Several pointed out that their mainstream cars—Corollas, trucks, mid-tier crossovers—boast features the six-figure G-Wagon can’t muster.

To be fair, Mercedes has never sold the G-Wagon on tech. Underneath the boxy bodywork lies a ladder frame, three locking differentials, and a twin-turbo V-8 that can propel its 6,000-plus pounds from zero to 60 in under five seconds. It oozes presence and authority. But in 2025, presence only gets you so far when your infotainment still feels stuck in 2015.

Edmunds recently rated the G-Wagon’s technology a middling 6.5 out of 10, citing the outdated COMAND system and clunky voice recognition. J.D. Power was equally unimpressed, calling the knob-based controls distracting and ergonomically frustrating. Even Mercedes seems to know it’s behind the curve—most of its newer models feature the slicker, more advanced MBUX interface. The G, for now, soldiers on with tech that feels dated.

Sticker shock adds salt to the wound. According to Kelley Blue Book, a 2022 AMG G-Wagon carried an MSRP of $180,150. In just three years, it’s already shed about 25 percent of its value, with resale prices hovering around $134,000.

@treyastewart It’s a 2022 before yall even start with me… #gwagon ♬ original sound – Trey Stewart

Stewart himself summed it up best when speaking to Motor1: “A G-Wagon is no longer going to war, it’s going to Whole Foods. For the amount of money that people are paying for these cars, I am surprised that Mercedes has not equipped them with better technology earlier.”

The takeaway? The G-Wagon is still an icon—just maybe not the kind TikTok’s younger generation is dreaming about. If you’re looking for rugged heritage wrapped in luxury leather, it delivers. If you’re expecting your $180,000 SUV to out-tech a Corolla, prepare for disappointment.

Source: Motor1, @treyastewart via TikTok