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When we started Lightning Lap 17 years ago, a 2006 Ford GT claimed the fast time with a 3:00.7. Today, that lap doesn’t even land in the fastest third of a record book that includes 319 vehicles.Each time on this list tells a story about the capabilities of a single car. Taken as a whole, the comprehensive list of Lightning Lap times tells a saga of long-running rivalries, continuous technological progress, and an evolving notion of what constitutes a performance vehicle (we’re talking about you, Porsche Cayenne, the SUV lap-time champ). A single overarching theme carries through it all: Faster.…
Ram’s ready to start talking about its production-bound electric pickup truck. On Sunday, the truck division of Stellantis revealed the exterior of the Ram 1500 REV with the the automaker’s game-day commercial during Super Bowl LVII. While pre-orders aren’t being taken yet, Ram began taking a refundable $100 fee from customers to reserve their spot in line to pre-order the Ram 1500 REV. Set to enter production in 2024, the Ram 1500 REV’s design is an evolution of the current gas-powered truck rather than a full revolution as previewed by the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept in January at CES. Ram…
Ready for more news on the Cadillac Lyriq? Cadillac giveth and taketh away with its luxury electric crossover, inserting a new entry-level Tech trim into the lineup that lowers the model’s starting price that, as a commenter noted, paradoxically omits a lot of tech. GM Authority reports exterior color options and interior choices will also grow. Inside, Perforated Inteluxe seating available in either Noir or Sky Cool Gray has been Hobson’s choice up to now — “Inteluxe” being fancy code for fake leather — contrasted with Dark Ash Cluster open-pore trim. The 2024 Lyriq Tech will be stuck with non-perforated…
Ford has filed a second patent application for roof-mounted airbags aimed at offering added crash protection to vehicle occupants. The automaker filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2021 (it was published in late 2022) showing roof-mounted airbags that deploy from a vehicle’s headliner and surround the occupants. Now a second application has appeared showing a similar concept. Ford roof-mounted airbag patent image (from second application) Published on Jan. 26, 2023, this second patent application focuses on airbags that could cover the space between the front seats and dashboard. Unlike the previous application,…
Which upcoming solar EV was crash-tested? Which EV maker is now offering a $7,500 “EV credit?” This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at DriftBreath Reports—for the week ending February 11, 2023. In a first drive of the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid, we found that while this longtime top-selling sedan isn’t as distinctive as its predecessor, it’s improved in efficiency, refinement, and most measures that matter on the drive. It’s sportier, too. The Lexus RZ 450e has been priced starting at $59,650, and while that makes it no great value, this first U.S.-bound EV from Lexus…
I love G-body cars from General Motors; they’re elegant and boxy, yet pleasing to look at from all angles. The 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is one of my favorites, and this one’s been made even better by its owner, Scott Bylsma. Scott‘s introduction to cars came at a young age. Having been born with a bleeding disorder, Scott wasn’t able to do a lot of the things that most kids do growing up, so his father Tim often took him out to classic car shows or to watch some drag racing at Grand Bend Motorplex in Ontario, where his uncle raced a Chevy…
Ford is reportedly partnering with the world’s largest supplier of EV battery cells, China’s CATL, for a plant in Michigan that will produce them for upcoming Ford electric vehicles, according to Friday afternoon reports from the Detroit DriftBreath and Bloomberg. Outside of Ford’s $11.4 billion electric truck manufacturing complexes in Tennessee and Kentucky and its BlueOvalSK venture with South Korea’s SK On, the reportedly chosen site around Marshall, Michigan, may prove to be the most important industrial operation yet as the automaker seeks greater profitability from its EVs. BlueOvalSK Battery Park – rendering, September 2021 According to the Detroit DriftBreath…
If you’ve lusted after a Jaguar F-Pace but wanted its essence bottled-up in a smaller package, then the Jaguar E-Pace isn’t quite that car. It’s a competent member of the small premium SUV market, though, because it’s decent enough to drive, smart enough to look at, and available in a variety of configurations. Ultimately it fails to really stand out against some particularly strong rivals, in spite of a mid-life facelift bringing welcome improvements to driving feel, efficiency and the on-board infotainment set-up. Have a good long sit in one before you take the plunge, as the interior isn’t the most…
A new year means another long year of testing and evaluating new metal coming from the automotive industry — we know, tough job, right? It also means another year of new cars making it to our Editors’ Picks status, and we’re starting out January with a bang. In total, eight new vehicles were Editors’ Picks this month, including some brand-new models like the redesigned Honda CR-V, Cadillac Lyriq and the ever-controversial Acura Integra. In case you missed our previous Editors’ Picks posts, here’s a quick refresher on what’s going on here. We rate all the new cars we drive with…
Quick Facts About Cars Not Starting Get your car battery regularly tested so it doesn’t fail on you. One of the most common reasons for a car not starting is having no gas. Electric cars can also have trouble starting, often caused by a bad battery. From a bad battery to a failed fuel pump, there are many reasons why your car isn’t starting. When a vehicle fails to start, it could be anything from a simple problem to a more complex issue. Keep reading to learn the reasons why your car isn’t starting, what noises to listen for, and…