A Finnish inventor has come up with a new way to charge a Tesla: using human power. Nine professional cyclists rode stationary bikes, which fed power into a charging station that juiced up the Tesla Model X. Although the results provided very little charge to the vehicle, the project highlighted …
Read More »Toyota launches Prius 2020 Edition, AMG E 53 review, Tesla to leave California? What’s New @ The Car Connection
Toyota Prius 2020 Edition celebrates hybrid’s 20th birthday in U.S. Toyota is throwing the Prius a party for its 20th birthday in the U.S., and it will be a blacked-out affair. The 2021 Toyota Prius will be available in a special Prius 2020 Edition model with black inserts on the …
Read More »Elon Musk Vows to Move Tesla HQ out of California
The Washington PostGetty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday afternoon that Tesla will be suing Alameda County and moving the Tesla HQ out of California. The Fremont, California, facility will not be shuttered for now, but its fate will depend on “how Tesla is treated in the future,” …
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 »2020 Blazer and Equinox compared, Karma’s sick EV platform, Tesla Model Y breakdown: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Chevy Blazer vs. 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: Compare Crossover SUVs Some decisive new-car shoppers make it look easy to pick a new crossover SUV. This size, that brand—done. What happens if you’re wishy-washy like us—when the usual factors aren’t so clear-cut? Allow us to introduce you to the quandary that …
Read More »Civic vs. Corolla, 911 Speedster to be auctioned, Tesla takes charge in China: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla: Compare Cars The Toyota Corolla is the pick for features—or for having a high-mpg hybrid as part of the lineup—but if the driver’s seat still counts a little more, the Honda Civic wins. Review update: 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL packs big value small …
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 »Video Shows Tesla Autopilot Stopping a Model 3 at a Stoplight
A video clip posted to Twitter by an unofficial source shows a Tesla Model 3 stopping itself at a red light, and the author of the post says that the feature also works with stop signs. It’s likely the vehicle in the clip is part of the company’s early access …
Read More »Tesla Bows to Coronavirus Emergency, Will Close Fremont Factory
Tesla’s Fremont, California, plant is located in Alameda County, which has issued a quarantine order for all but “essential business.” The company had noted that information from different levels of government had been conflicting and was reluctant to close, agreeing late Wednesday, March 18, to cut worker count from 10,000 …
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