Aptera has been promising a long-range solar/electric car for a while now, and it has just released images and video of a production model of the three-wheeler. The Aptera EV has a solar roof array, making it possible to drive 40 miles without charging, but it also is claimed to …
Read More »N.Y. dealership settles claims of deceptive practices targeting Chinese, non-English-speaking customers
A New York City dealership accused of a slew of deceptive and illegal practices targeting non-English-speaking customers agreed to pay more than $ 286,855 in restitution and penalties Tuesday as part of a consent order with the state’s attorney general. The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James …
Read More »2021 Ford F-150 claims best-in-class towing, max payload of light-duty pickup trucks
The 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck hybrid made headlines when it was announced in June, but its 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 gets the attention now with a tow rating and payload capacity that tops rivals such as the Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado, Ford announced Monday. The 400-horsepower 3.5-liter turbo V-6 …
Read More »Study connects safety systems with reduced insurance claims
Most driving safety technology packages reduce insurance claims by significant percentages, according to a study released this week. The Highway Loss Data Institute compared insurance claims on four 2013-2017 model year BMW crash-avoidance packages. The packages included all or some of these technologies: forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise …
Read More »Tesla Claims More Power for Model S, X, Plus Cheetah Launch Mode
Marc UrbanoCar and Driver Tesla says its latest over-the-air update increases the power of its Model S and Model X Performance variants. The update also bumps up the vehicles’ thermal performance and endurance, Tesla claims. During a launch-control start, the Teslas go into a “cheetah stance,” lowering their front suspension …
Read More »Mazda crossover or hatch? Camry TRD Pro is kid approved, Lucid claims 400-mile range: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback: Compare Cars Mazda has presented a curious case with its small cars. Following the evolutionary chart of the Mazda3 hatchback leads to a split in what we can now call the Crossover Era. 2021 Genesis G80 preview When it goes on sale …
Read More »Chinese Automaker Geely Claims It’s Got a Coronavirus-Fighting EV
Geely has a history of building cars with air filtration systems to battle pollution. Before this latest vehicle, the Icon SUV, was introduced in late February, it already had 30,000 preorders. There’s no guarantee that the filtration system actually works against the coronavirus (Covid-19). Chinese automaker Geely is best known …
Read More »New Tesla Model S Long Range Plus Claims 390 Miles on a Charge
Tesla has added new Long Range Plus versions of the Model S and Model X with longer driving ranges. The Model S Long Range Plus claims 390 miles of range and the Model X claims 351 miles of range. These models serve as the base variants, starting at $ 81,190 …
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