Tesla’s 2020 Model S Long Range Plus is now EPA rated for 402 miles. Tesla says it was able to accomplish this feat thanks to mass reduction, updated regenerative braking, and a wheel/tire combination that reduces drag and rolling resistance. The result is that the current version of the Model …
Read More »2020 Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Review: Performance Art
Verdict 7.4 / 10 You’ll find Jaguar Land Rover’s epic supercharged, 5.0-liter V8 in everything from the Jaguar F-Type sports car to the large-and-luxurious Range Rover Sport. We love this engine – it’s powerful, silly loud, and can launch even the largest vehicles to 60 miles per hour with sports …
Read More »Plug-in 2021 BMW X5 SUV gets $3,300 price bump, big pump in performance and range
BMW’s newest crossover with a plug will manage more than double the all-electric range of its predecessor, the automaker announced Wednesday. The 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e upgrades from a 308-horsepower turbo-4 with a 9-kwh battery to a 389-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with a 24-kwh battery. All performance measures improve …
Read More »2020 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid has 37-mile range, starts below $35,000
The 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric range and starts at $ 34,285, including $ 1,245 destination, the automaker announced Monday. The Escape PHEV comes in SE, SEL, or Titanium trim, and the Titanium nudges the price over $ 40,000. The 14.4-kwh lithium-ion battery …
Read More »Best towing crossover SUVs, car wash pro tips, Audi E-tron Sportback range revealed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
The best 2020 crossover SUVs for towing are true family haulers Towing is no longer a job only for pickup trucks. Lugging the boat and all the family toys is a family thing and there plenty of SUVs up for the task. Review update: 2020 Nissan Titan Pro-4X off-road pickup …
Read More »Civic vs. Elantra, Ken Block reveals “Hoonifox,” Tesla Model S range boost: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Hyundai Elantra: Compare Cars The 2020 Honda Civic and 2020 Hyundai Elantra are two of the better picks, cost about $ 20,000 to start, and cost comparatively less to own than many other new cars on the road. 2020 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Chevrolet Malibu: …
Read More »Porsche Voluntarily Lowered Taycan’s EPA Range
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 »2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid sedan rated for up to 23 miles of electric range
The EPA this week released its ratings for the upcoming 2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid sedan and said the updated powertrain can manage up to 23 miles of all-electric range on a single charge. The 330e xDrive all-wheel-drive version is rated for up to 20 miles of electric range. The …
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 …
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