The Hyundai N division, which started life with the race-winning 2013 i20 WRC rally car, has ascended to a full-blown brand like BMW M – not surprising given Albert Biermann, Hyundai’s current head of research and development, honed his skills over a 20-plus-year career in Munich. The Veloster N halo …
Read More »Lewis Hamilton Matches Michael Schumacher with Magnificent 7th F1 Title
Lewis Hamilton, 35, tied Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of seven Formula 1 championships with his win in Turkey. Hamilton’s win on Sunday was the 94th of his career and 10th in 14 races for Mercedes in 2020. Sergio Perez and Sebastian Vettel completed Sunday’s podium at Istanbul Park. Lewis Hamilton’s …
Read More »Volvo’s ‘Most Extreme’ Crash Test Involves a 100-Foot Drop from a Crane
To simulate intense crashes with modern cars, Volvo decided a standard laboratory test was not powerful enough. The solution? Gravity. Volvo thus dropped 10 new cars (sad!) from a crane over an impact site that was ready with video cameras and a bunch of Swedish first responders, who then tried …
Read More »Will There Be an EV in Every Driveway under the Biden Administration?
Joe Biden’s progressive campaign promises prove he’s bullish on the power of EVs to make a difference in the fight against climate change, but having the right attitude won’t make them just happen. Giving the president-elect tailwinds are a slew of new electric vehicles (among them the GMC Hummer EV, …
Read More »5 Best RV Covers On The Market (2020)
Protecting your rig from the elements can not only save you money on costly cosmetic damages but may also lengthen its lifespan. But what are the best RV covers on the market? In this review, we discuss the best RV covers for several models, including travel trailers, toy …
Read More »2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo Review: Long On Style, Short On Refinement
Verdict 6.3 / 10 With the tall-hatchback Soul and the compact Sportage, one might think Kia has the crossover market covered. But there’s enough room between the former’s front-drive-only configuration and the latter’s near-$ 24,000 price for the sporty, stylish 2021 Kia Seltos, a subcompact CUV that’s built on the …
Read More »50,000 Chevy Bolt EVs Recalled; Owners Told Not to Park in Garages, Near Houses
General Motors has announced a recall of 50,932 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in the U.S. The problem is the chance of a fire in the high-voltage battery pack, which could occur even when the vehicle is stopped, parked, and not plugged in to charge. GM said owners should …
Read More »2021 Kia Rio
Overview The 2021 Kia Rio sedan and hatchback are classified as economical subcompact cars—we used to call such cars “econoboxes”—but they’re surprisingly more sophisticated than that. The Kia couple share a cabin design that exudes an elegant simplicity thanks to a smart layout and pleasing materials. On the flip side, …
Read More »Tested: 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 6.2L Is a Familiar Brute
Is it just us, or is the automotive world going through a lot of change? An electric Hummer is on the way, as is a Mustang SUV. Chevrolet moved the Corvette’s engine to the middle, and Ram is building a 702-hp pickup that can hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. …
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