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Window Tint Quick Tips Consider the pros and cons of different types of window tint; less expensive options might be less effective at blocking harmful rays. State laws regulate how dark you can tint your car windows. DIY kits are available, but technicians at professional shops have skills that come after plenty of practice. Car window tinting can give a stylish look to your ride and improve visibility by reducing glare. Fans of tinted windows say the darkened glass slows fading of interior surfaces due to sunlight exposure. They also say tinting helps keep the temperature inside a car cooler.…

Fast Facts 2022 Honda Civic Si HPT Fast Facts Powertrain 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (200 horsepower @ 6,000 RPM, 192 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM-5,000 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Six-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive Fuel Economy, U.S. 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 8.7 city / 6.4 highway / 7.7 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $27,500 (U.S.) / $33,750 (Canada) As-Tested Price $28,910 (U.S.) / $35,661 (Canada) Prices include $1,015 destination charge in the United States and $1,880 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be…

There’s Fast. There’s Furious. And then there’s Hennessey. In 2021, Hennessey released the Venom F5, which is one of the fastest and most powerful hypercars ever produced. Motorsport enthusiasts can also enjoy a drop top of the Venom F5, although with only 30 copies slated for production, good luck getting your hands on one. Right now, however, Hennessey is offering a package deal for the Venom F5 convertible in conjunction with Robb Report. For $4.2 million, a lucky buyer will get a Venom F5 drop top roadster and a Hennessey VelociRaptor 600. Hennessey Special Vehicles will also fly you down…

BERLIN — Mercedes-Benz is set to drop the EQ product brand for battery-electric cars as soon as the next generation of compact cars, set to be on the market from the end of 2024, German daily Handelsblatt said on Thursday, citing company sources. The decision is based on Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius’ focus on electric-only cars, making the EQ brand redundant as Mercedes turns away from the combustion engine, Handelsblatt cited the sources as saying. The German carmaker now markets its all-electric model series under the EQ brand, first announced in 2016, with its first model, the EQC electric SUV,…

Hertz is beginning the rollout of what the company claims is North America’s largest EV rental fleet in Denver, and showing how it plans to continue that rollout nationwide. The company on Thursday announced Hertz Electrifies, a public-private partnership model aimed at bringing EVs to rental customers and rideshare drivers in major cities, along with accompanying charging infrastructure. Hertz plans to deploy up to 5,200 EVs in Denver while adding charging stations at Denver International Airport and its own rental locations. BP Pulse, a unit of the oil company, will also help install public charging stations in Denver neighborhoods as…

After seeing so much news about heavy storms across Europe recently, I understand why Roni Collin decided to build a lifted first-gen Porsche Cayenne Turbo as his winter daily driver. You see, Roni – whose name you might recognise from his part-ownership of the SpeedHooked Pitstop – lives on a Finnish island that’s connected to the mainland by a single road. Sometimes in autumn or spring it disappears entirely underwater, while in winter, heavy snowfall can make it impassable for regular SUVs. Roni set a goal of not getting stuck in the snow even once this year, and so far all is good. Visually, the Cayenne looks a whole lot tougher than…

Nikola wants to use mobile hydrogen stations to support its fuel-cell trucks. The company on Wednesday that it had developed a trailer-mounted mobile fueling rig that can deliver hydrogen at 10,000 psi. It plans to display the rig publicly next week. The first unit “has completed commissioning and testing and has been released for market operation,” according to a Nikola press release. Nikola Tre Additional units are scheduled for completion later in the first quarter of this year, forming part of a “mobile fueler program” to supplement permanent hydrogen stations. This program will use a mix of Nikola-owned mobile hydrogen…

This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Carroll Shelby, the automotive icon who created the Shelby Cobra and launched a performance-car empire. Shelby American is commemorating the occasion with a limited run of special-edition Mustangs. Based on the 2023 Ford Mustang GT, the Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition is limited to 100 units, and can be configured in coupe or convertible body styles. For anyone thinking of ordering one, though, it’s too late as they’ve already sold out. 2023 Ford Mustang Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition The changes start under the hood, where the Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter V-8 gets…

Quick Facts on EV Battery Drain Battery range is top of mind for most electric vehicle owners and potential EV buyers. Whether you have a long commute, take frequent road trips, or just run quick errands around town, know where the battery power in your electric car is going. Learn about all the things that drain your EV battery. Driving First things first, driving your EV will always drain the battery. The purpose of any EV battery is to provide power to propel the car along the road. Higher speeds require more energy than lower speeds. Additionally, the general rate…

With every new year comes a new iteration of car models that are updated to meet modern needs. Right now, we’re in the year 2023 and that means the cars with that number in their year/make/model designation are the most recent. Below are a few of the latest supercars, luxury cars and more that are currently listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Scroll down below to check them all out. 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider 2022 Lamborghini Huracan STO 2023 Bentley Continental GTC Source link