the car costs less to make and is cheaper to buy as a result. The good news is, you still get the benefit of a hybrid, but without the ability to drive for short distances
While EVs generally take longer to “refuel” than gas-powered cars, you can save a bit of money in the long run. Compared to DC fast chargers, wall-mounted panels or cables that come with your car will help you save even more, albeit you sacrifice some convenience. Moreover, tax cred...
Car weight impacts vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and safety. Heavier cars generally provide better stability and traction, which can enhance safety in collisions. However, increased weight also means higher fuel consumption, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and higher emissions. Additionally, a...
Coupled with the six-piston caliper brakes at the front, and a four-piston caliper package at the back, the hydraulic braking system can bring the hybridised V8 powertrain of the W1 – with its 9,200-rpm redline – from 62mph to zero in 29 metres. Yep, the length of a cri...
The best way to use the “L” mode on an automatic transmission is as a safety tool when driving in specific conditions. It gives drivers constant access to the engine’s pulling power, making it easier to tow heavy loads or make the vehicle more predictable on poor roads. Responsible usag...
Ford Motor Company 2023 Mustang Mach-E GT Not all fast chargers are cut from the same cloth. The charging speed will depend on the power output of the DC fast charger. That output ranges from 15 kW to over 350 kW; the higher the output, the quicker the refueling time. Just as output...
There are a few cars that might fill the void on paper, but they’re not pitched as performance cars and aren’t all that exciting. It wasn’t always this way - the world was once blessed with numerous middleweight pocket rockets likePeugeot’s XSIrange andFord‘s spicy but affordable ...
Austin Cindric, Ford Multimatic:“That’s a tough question. Why am I not finishing? I ran out of drive time? It’s tough. There’s only one right answer. But if it can’t be me. I just remember watching this race so many times as a kid when Scott Dixon pulled ...
There aren’t any other car company bosses like Akio Toyoda. He’s made it his personal mission to makeToyota‘s traditionally very sensible cars more exciting, and is a lot more hands-on than your average high-ranking motoring industry exec. TheGR Yariswas largely his idea, and afterToyota...
One of the most well-known examples might be the Toyota Prius, but there are many others, including Jaguar, the Kia Rio, Honda Civic Hybrid, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu and even the Ford F-150 pickup, just to name a few. Many of these vehicles come equipped from the factory ...