Verdict 6.1 / 10 We’ve been hard on the Chevrolet Silverado. A well-engineered pickup truck with a competent driving character for the most part, the Silverado suffers with a polarizing exterior design, a dull interior, cheap materials, and limited safety gear on most trim levels. Take price into consideration, and …
Read More »2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tows more, gets more tech
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD gets an increased towing capacity, and more available trailering technology spreads to both the 2500 and 3500HD. The Silverado 3500HD boosts max towing capacity by 500 pounds to 36,000 pounds. That number is achieved by the base Work Truck with rear-wheel-drive, dual-rear-wheels, the 6.6-liter turbodiesel …
Read More »Twin-Turbo Dodge Viper Making 3100 HP Sounds Predictably Insane
This Dodge Viper drag car was built by Nth Moto of Shakopee, Minnesota. Though it looks mostly stock on the outside (save for some massive drag radials out back), it’s far from standard underneath. Under the hood sits a V-10 engine from the newest Viper, built to accommodate two massive …
Read More »This Wind-Powered Super Sailboat Will Carry 7000 Cars across the Atlantic
A new sailboat concept could carry 7000 cars at nearly the speed of fossil fuel cargo ships. Traditional cargo ships are a requirement of the global economy and account for 2 percent of energy-related carbon emissions. This sailboat uses vertical “airplane wings” and an algorithm to continuously maximize speed. A …
Read More »2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD First Drive Review: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
When it comes to performance driving, “progress” isn’t always a good thing. Sure, progress gave us 800-horsepower family sedans and telemetry-rich infotainment systems, but it’s also responsible for the steady rise in vehicle curb weights, emotionless turbocharged engines, and safety nets that are quick to scold any potential indiscretion. Fortunately, …
Read More »Hear the 2021 Audi e-tron GT, Which Is Also Getting an RS Model
This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Audi has announced that the upcoming e-tron GT electric sports sedan will have a high-performance RS model. It also …
Read More »EPA Ranges of 2021 Polestar 2, Volvo XC40 Recharge Both under 250 Miles
Marc UrbanoCar and Driver The 2021 Polestar 2 EV falls short of its previously estimated 250 miles of range with an EPA-rated 233 miles, while the EPA says the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge will get 208 miles of range. During Car and Driver highway testing, the Polestar 2 traveled 190 …
Read More »Safest new cars for teens, Aston Martin Vantage revisited, Polestar 2 trails Model 3: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Mazda, Subaru top safest new cars for teens list Consumer Reports and the IIHS teamed up to announced their safest new cars for teens for 2020 cars. Review update: 2020 Lexus LS makes for the ideal road tripper The 2020 Lexus LS 500h flagship hybrid sedan excels at efficiency, comfort, …
Read More »2021 Infiniti Q50
Overview With an assertive face and creased sheetmetal, the 2021 Infiniti Q50 looks the part of a sports sedan, but it’s not as dynamic as its design suggest. Perhaps its sportiest attribute is its potent 300-hp twin-turbo V-6 powertrain that delivers quick and effortless acceleration. Those who want even an …
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