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A fully electric version of the Genesis GV70 compact crossover goes on sale shortly as a 2023 model, and on Thursday Genesis announced the price will start at $66,975. A better equipped Prestige grade starts at $73,775. Both figures include an $1,125 destination charge. The electric GV70, known as the Electrified GV70, was first shown at the 2021 Guangzhou auto show. The U.S. version is built at Hyundai Motor Group’s plant in Montgomery, Alabama, making it the first Genesis vehicle to be built stateside, as well as the first eligible for EV tax credits. The sole powertrain is a dual-motor…
Tesla recalls Full Self-Driving Beta. The ethanol that Midwest politicians support is raising pump prices for the region. Ford appears to be considering a charging solution that makes more with less. And the Kia Niro EV is more charming than its predecessor but a puzzling product by the numbers. This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro EV, we find that while this 253-mile EV has improved incrementally in every way versus its predecessor, it backslides on value—especially when you start to lay out how it compares in all the numbers. Tesla’s Full…
Quick Facts About Charging a Tesla You will find several options for charging your vehicle on the go when taking a road trip in a Tesla. Tesla has established more than 35,000 Destination Charging sites around the globe. You’ll spot these Level 2 chargers in busy areas like resorts, hotels, restaurants, city parking garages, and interstate corridors. Use “Scheduled Charging” to tell your Tesla when you want it to start charging. Use “Scheduled Departure” to tell the vehicle what time it needs to be charged and ready to drive. There’s more to charging a Tesla than just plugging it in.…
Just in time for the start of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship, the trailer for season five of the popular “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” series on Netflix has dropped. The new season is coming to the Netflix streaming service on Feb. 24 and will focus on the events that happened in 2022. While F1’s 2022 season ultimately saw Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen come out on top, there were early flashes of competitiveness from Ferrari and plenty of struggles at Mercedes-Benz AMG. F1 management confirmed last May that “Drive to Survive” would continue for fifth and sixth seasons.…
The next-gen Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is well on its way, and these latest spy photos give us a great look at the design and styling Mercedes has in store for its two-door sports car. Just as we surmised from previous sets of spy shots, the AMG GT Coupe shares much of its design with the AMG SL. The two will share a platform, so that’s no big surprise. Most of Mercedes’ camo is strategically placed up front to obscure the final front bumper and grille design, but we all know to expect a Panamericana-style AMG radiator grille and a three-pointed…
Prototypes for a redesigned Audi Q5 have been spotted undergoing winter testing. The third-generation Q5 will be the last gas-powered iteration and should debut in 2024 with somewhat familiar styling and powertrains. BMW launched an M4 CSL for 2023, a car that packs 543 hp and is capable of lapping the Nürburgring in 7:20.2. While just 1,000 will be built, BMW has an even wilder car based on the M4 CSL that it will build in a run of just 50 cars. It’s a modern interpretation of the legendary 3.0 CSL, and the first examples are now in production. Genesis…
Travis Pastrana and Jimmie Johnson both qualified for the 2023 Daytona 500 during a special qualifying shoot-out for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race, which was held on Wednesday at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway. The two drivers, who have each recently announced plans to cut back on their respective racing programs, had the two fastest speeds among non-chartered cars. Pastrana will drive a Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing, the team founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin back in 2020. The team currently fields two cars in the Cup Series, driven by Bubba Wallace and…
BMW M turned 50 last year and celebrated by launching a modern interpretation of the legendary 3.0 CSL homologation special of the 1970s. That car recently started production at BMW’s plant in Dingolfing, Germany. Just 50 will be built, and all are spoken for despite a starting price thought to hover around 750,000 euros (approximately $797,650 at current exchange rates). The modern car is based on the 2023 M4 CSL but features numerous unique elements that require most of it to be built by hand. The process starts with crafting the unique body elements, like distinctive wheel arches that are…
Gifted Car Quick Tips If someone has given you a car, there are some steps you’ll need to take to retain ownership legally. Whether you plan to keep the vehicle and start driving it right away or you want to sell an inherited car for cash, this guide will help you follow the due process. Details will vary according to local laws and mandates. Additionally, the process may be more complicated if the grantor and the recipient are in different states. Consult your local department of revenue to confirm the specifics surrounding inheriting a car. Verify Ownership The first step…
As more friends and extended family warm up to the idea of electric vehicles, I’ve noticed an increasingly frequent request: Which EVs offer all-wheel drive and can be had for under $40,000? The answer: Not the 2023 Kia Niro EV. Not a single model in the American market right now. The Niro—hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EV—has been a front-wheel-drive car disguised as an SUV from the start. When the last-generation Niro rolled out, Kia conceded that it was looking at all-wheel drive as a future possibility. After Kia passed on bringing the slightly smaller, stylishly boxy, front-drive Soul EV to…