In a relatively short period of time, Tesla has made a huge impact on the auto industry with its range of high-performance electric vehicles. While its first offering was the late-2000s Tesla Roadster—a version of the Lotus Elise with an electric powertrain—the company has realized greater success with its more recent range of four-door vehicles,
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News Updates
This month, our auto industry news roundup goes back to the future with initial details of a Delorean EV concept inspired by the car that starred in the 1980s time-travel movie franchise. If you’d rather stay in the present day, Toyota has updated its Corolla lineup for 2023 with more powerful hybrid powertrains, and a
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2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review
Toyota made its first foray into the subcompact crossover segment in 2018 with the C-HR, which still stands out today for styling that is uncommonly daring not just for the carmaker, but for the class in which it competes. Toyota’s second entry in this fast-growing vehicle category is the Corolla Cross, a vehicle that aims
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What Do You Need If You’re Buying an Electric Car?
If you’re thinking about getting an electric vehicle (EV), it’s important to do your research and be prepared to make a few changes to your lifestyle. This includes prepping your home for the new addition to your garage and being aware of what kind of maintenance you’ll need to do. Home Charger If you decide
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Volkswagen ID Buzz–The Original Microbus
Wondering what’s on the horizon for the electric vehicle (EV) market? Check out the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Buzz! Inspired by the growing trend toward EVs, Volkswagen is reimagining their iconic Type 2 Microbus (a.k.a. the VW Bus) into an all-electric model. Both retro and modern machinery fans are in for a treat with this new
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Vehicles with Long Range on One Tank on Fuel
Previously, we discussed how to find the most fuel-efficient vehicle by class. In this post, we’ll look at some vehicles with a long driving range on one tank of fuel or, in the case of electric vehicles, one full battery charge. First, let’s go over some terminology. Fuel efficiency refers to how much fuel (gas,
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Towing Safety Tips
Whether your towing for work or leisure, follow these tips to prioritize trailer safety on your next towing trip. Weight Distribution You don’t have to have a pickup truck to tow a trailer. Other vehicles can pull a large load and are also great for everyday use. The important thing is to know how much
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All About PPF (Paint Protection Film)
Ever wondered how you can protect your car’s surface from stains and scratches? In this post, we’ll go over one method you can use to keep your car’s coat in top condition: paint protection film (PPF). What Is PPF? PPF, also known as car scratch protection film, is placed over the most exposed surfaces of
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CBB Best Residual Awards
Canadian Black Book (CBB) has announced the winners of its first-ever Best Residual Value Awards, which recognize the new car, truck, and SUV models expected to retain the most resale value in the future. CBB says the Best Residual Value Award program predicts how much of its original MSRP a new vehicle will retain after
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News Updates
As has become commonplace, the automotive news headlines last month were dominated by electric vehicles and SUVs, but those (mostly) mainstream offerings were livened up by Nissan’s pricing announcement for its new Z sports car. Lexus also pulled the wraps off a new RX crossover that promises to be the most driver-oriented version yet of
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