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Pros: Lovely interior in most trims (how about that!); whisper-quiet diesel; useful MultiPro tailgate; responsive handling Cons: Rougher ride than competitors; no hybrid or electric option (yet) The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado gets only minor updates, but really, who cares? Chevy did so much heavy lifting last year that it deserved to kick back and take some R and R after such a thorough update and improvement of the Silverado. Specifically the interior, which went from an embarrassment to arguably the finest cabin in the segment in terms of overall aesthetic appeal (Ram may still have an advantage in terms of…
Ram on Thursday unveiled the 1500 Revolution BEV concept at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas. The concept previews an electric production model that’s set for reveal in the coming months and confirmed to reach dealerships in 2024. Ram is a little late to the electric truck party, but the brand’s claims make it seem worth the wait. Ram said the planned 1500 BEV will be a leader when it comes to important metrics like towing capacity and payload, as well as range and charging times. That’s a big ask given the impressive performance of electric pickups that have already…
The Sony and Honda’s EV joint venture came into greater focus this week at CES, where the two companies unveiled a new prototype and confirmed Afeela as the brand name for the venture. Looking a bit different from the Sony Vision-S concept first shown in 2020, the sleek prototype previews a production model scheduled to begin pre-orders in 2025, with full sales following later in the year, and the first North American deliveries in spring 2026. Defined by smooth edges, the sedan prototype features cameras for side mirrors and light bars front and rear that communicate with the outside world…
A mere 24 hours ago we named the Honda Civic Type R the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023. Honda’s latest hot hatch charms with its grown-up personality and look teamed with a more refined take on the already stellar driving dynamics of the last model. The vote among our editors was unanimous. But the Honda Civic Type R isn’t perfect. No vehicle is. It could be better. Here’s how. 2023 Honda Civic Type R No Touring model The Type R has made great strides to grow up in the design department over the outgoing generation. It no longer…
What makes the best cars for snow really the best? It’s a combination of things. Check out these key features to consider when driving in snow and other wintery conditions. Vehicles need to boast an effective drivetrain — the array of components from the transmission to the tires. Look for safety and driver-assist technologies, such as stability control, blind-spot monitoring, and so forth. Then, consider comfort or convenience features, such as heated seats and rain-sensing windshield wipers that can make it a lot easier to drive in snowy weather. Use our jump-ahead links below to get to the section you…
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday announced plans to establish its own EV charging network spanning many major markets across the globe, including North America. The automaker made the announcement at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas, where it also said it aims to roll out more than 10,000 chargers by the end of the decade when its full lineup will consist of EVs only. Construction will start this year in the U.S. and Canada and slowly expand to more countries. More than 400 stations will be in operation in North America by 2027, which combined will have more than 2,500 chargers. The…
From the Nissan Leaf to the Lucid Air, with the Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Model 3 among the many formative models in between, our DriftBreath Reports Best Car To Buy winners each year have offered not just what we think you should buy, but a glimpse of the future. Over the years, we’ve changed the requirements for the award as the green-car market has shifted away from what used to be called “economy cars” toward an alignment of green and premium prices—one that, for accessibility, is in need of correction. Early on, we applied a $60,000 price cap…
Stellantis’ Ram brand has been hinting for several years that while there may be a fully electric truck in the future, it sees a plug-in hybrid truck as part of the plan, too. With the debut of the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept at CES on Thursday, and the confirmation that a production version will bow within months and be delivered in 2024, the EV is now a given. Ram CEO Mike Koval confirmed to DriftBreath Reports that the the plug-in hybrid has a place on the brand’s timeline, as well. “Let’s face it, it’s going to have white-knuckle performance in…
Cadillac will enter Formula One in partnership with Andretti Global, marking General Motors’ first foray into the series. GM and Andretti on Thursday announced the creation of Andretti Cadillac, an F1 team that will be based in the U.S. with a support facility in the U.K., but did not discuss a timeline for entering competition. “We are thrilled with the prospect of pairing with Andretti Global to form an American F1 team that will help spur even more global interest in the series and the sport,” GM president Mark Reuss said in a statement. 2022 Miami Grand Prix Andretti Global…
China’s Zeekr has launched an updated version of its debut model, the 001 performance hatchback, for 2023. The premium EV brand of Geely hasn’t messed around with the 001’s handsome looks but has upped the vehicle’s performance in a major way. The 001 is now available with a 140-kwh battery pack as an alternative to the 86- and 100-kwh options that have been available since the 001’s 2021 launch. The 140-kwh battery is the new Qilin design from Chinese battery giant CATL. Announced last June, Qilin is CATL’s third-generation cell-to-pack battery and is promised with an energy density of 0.255…