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BMW is developing a new family of EVs dubbed “Neue Klasse,” German for “New Class,” and provided a glimpse of the design direction of those cars with the BMW i Vision Dee concept. Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, the i Vision Dee is a compact sedan with what BMW calls a “reductive design” that seems to us to be a throwback to the E30 3-Series. Like that classic, this concept has a traditional three-box profile with a long hood, upright cabin, and distinct trunk lid section. While the design might be simplified—to a degree that purges all dash displays—some…
Imagine stepping off a plane in a foreign country. Emerging from the automatic sliding doors, a lot looks the same, but there’s always something reminding you that you’re not at home. Buses and taxis swarm to pick up new arrivals, but the signs are in a language you cannot read, and you pay the fare using a bill decorated with a historical figure who never appeared in your schoolbooks. Maybe you stop in a McDonald’s, expecting to get a taste of home, only to find dishes like the taro pie that replaces apple pie on the Mickey D’s menu in…
Those of us with memories longer than a goldfish can think back all the way back to last year and remember the hype surrounding the Hyundai Santa Cruz. A hype train that quickly derailed when Ford’s Maverick launched just a few months later and proved itself better at doing “truck things” than the Santa Cruz.Thing is, as great as the Maverick is, the Santa Cruz is still a pretty cool little trucklet – if you understand its limits.Think of the Santa Cruz less as a cheap way to get into trucking and more as a small SUV with a truck…
Automakers released 2022 sales figures and the Dodge Challenger wiped the floor with the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Dodge sold 55,060 Challengers, up 1% year-over-year. Ford sold 47,566 Mustangs, which was down 9.2% year-over-year and the model’s lowest annual total in history. Chevy only sold 25,652 Camaros. Tesla online configurator showing steering wheel option January 2023 Tesla realized not everyone wants a yoke. The automaker reintroduced a steering wheel as a no-cost option on the Model S and Model X. Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept A concept version of Ram’s electric truck, dubbed the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV, debuted…
Almost every plug-in hybrid or electric car comes with one EV charging cable. Some come with the three-pin cable for use in a conventional plug socket, and others with the simpler Type 2 charging cable that connects to dedicated home wallbox chargers or public charge points.It’s rare for an electric car to come with both types and can be an expensive option to add, but there’s now a few cheaper options should you need to buy a replacement, or get the lead you’re missing. Our favourite lead in previous tests has been the versatile-but-pricey Juice Booster, which allows the user to…
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…