Marc UrbanoCar and Driver EPA documents show that Porsche voluntarily reduced the range of both the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S. Automakers are free to lower their fuel-economy or range figures for any reason. Another contributing factor to the Taycan’s lackluster range is a battery pack that holds less usable …
Read More »Ford Reveals Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 Electric Dragster
Ford has revealed a new factory dragster from its performance division that wears the automaker’s traditional Cobra Jet name but this time is all-electric. The Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 is a prototype that makes 1400 horsepower and offers up 1100 lb-ft of “instant torque.” Ford intends to present the car …
Read More »2020 Hyundai Sonata recalled for faulty smart parking system
Hyundai will recall more than 11,000 2020 Sonata sedans and 2020 Nexo crossovers equipped with a remote parking system that may operate even if the vehicles are in a “fail-safe” mode that should disable the parking system, the automaker announced this month. In documents filed with federal safety regulators, Hyundai …
Read More »2020 Toyota Yaris XLE Hatchback Review: Adorable, Affordable Hatch
Verdict 6.0 / 10 The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is part of a dying breed. It’s one of just a handful of five-door subcompact hatchbacks you can still buy new in the U.S., accompanying the Chevrolet Spark, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage, and soon-to-be-discontinued Honda Fit in the slow march toward …
Read More »Lordstown Motors Pushing Back Electric-Truck Production to Early 2021
Lordstown Motors has announced it’s moving the delivery start date of its Endurance electric pickup to fleets from late 2020 to January 2021. The startup automaker will unveil the production version of the truck in early summer, although it’ll probably be a virtual event. CEO Steve Burns noted in a …
Read More »2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road: Driving Notes: Pay To Play
Now in its fifth generation, the Toyota RAV4 is a more complete package than it’s ever been. Cohesive looks, upgraded tech, and an expanded hybrid lineup make this RAV4 a very compelling sell to a large portion of crossover shoppers. To expand the appeal even further, Toyota added an off-road-centric …
Read More »Most attractive cars of 2020, 2021 Audi A3 preview, Karma Revero aims for Model S: What’s New @ The Car Connection
The Car Connection’s Best-Looking Cars of 2020 To earn a perfect 10, a car must be exceptional—and for 2020, only three cars earn that merit badge. A slew of vehicles land just a point lower, and any of them would instantly upgrade most drivers’ garage wardrobes. Review update: 2020 Fiat …
Read More »Aston Martin Vantage Zagato V12 Coupe, Speedster Pair Revealed
The newest Aston Martin Zagato, a collaboration of the sports-car specialist and the Italian design house, is a new run of a special Vantage coupe originally launched in 2012. The Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage will be sold alongside another model, an entirely new speedster version. Only 18 sets will be …
Read More »Get The Best North Carolina Car Insurance
Advertiser Disclosure North Carolina has a vast pool of auto insurance providers as diverse as the state’s landscapes. With so many options, finding the best North Carolina car insurance can be overwhelming. To give you a head start, we’ve researched the best car insurance companies and explained our favorites below. …
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