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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…

British comedian and car enthusiast Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing the character Mr. Bean, is parting with a legendary rally homologation special. The 1993 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II will be auctioned off by Silverstone Auctions on Feb. 25. The first-generation Lancia Delta had a long life as both a humble economy car and a rally special. First shown at the 1979 Frankfurt auto show, the Delta went on to compete in the World Rally Championship throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, spanning the memorable Group B and following Group A eras. Manufacturers were required to sell road-going versions…

From the February/March 2023 issue of Car and Driver.Lap Time: 2:52.6Class: LL4 | Base: $196,850 | As-Tested: $216,250Power and Weight: 577 hp • 4227 lb • 7.3 lb/hpTires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S; F: 275/35ZR-21 (103Y) MO1A, R: 305/30ZR-21 (104Y) MO1AThe new four-seat SL63 isn’t an obvious track car. In fact, most tracks won’t even let it run hot laps because it can’t pass the so-called “broomstick test” for rollover safety. A softtop fails when an imaginary line connecting the top of the windshield header to the rear edge of the trunk (or other prominent structure, such as a roll cage)…

Porsche has been testing prototypes for an updated 2024 Cayenne in the wild for well over a year. This week the automaker confirmed a debut in the spring and said there will be powertrain, chassis, and interior tweaks together with new styling. 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre prototype Rolls-Royce is also still testing prototypes for the Spectre, despite having already shown the big electric coupe. In the most recent test, prototypes were subjected to temperatures as high as 122 degrees. 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf Genesis was also out testing a coupe-like version of its GV80. The…

Lotus Technology, the electric-car maker owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., agreed to merge with a blank-check company in a transaction that values the combined entity at about $5.4 billion. L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp. will combine with the EV making subsidiary of the British carmaking group that Geely acquired back in 2017, the two said in a statement Tuesday. The special purpose acquisition company’s sponsor has ties to Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man. Lotus Tech has been looking to go public since at least early last year. Management may have been encouraged by another luxury auto…