[ad_1] The company hasn’t confirmed anything at this stage. However, it might represent a prime opportunity. Maserati has been struggling in China, with sales dipping 27 percent in 2019. This could spice things up by supporting the Chinese government’s push for more EVs and hybrids. As it stands, Fiat Chrysler plans to at least partly […]
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 review: One peculiar camera
[ad_1] These simulations aren’t Instagram gimmicks and are often used by pro photographers. If you’d rather not muck around in Lightroom, they’ll give you a great, consistent look, in-camera. If you’d rather shoot with RAW and apply your own looks or treatments, Fujifilm’s 14-bit RAW files give you plenty of data to work with. Below […]
Ford’s next Focus RS may be a powerful hybrid
[ad_1] Car suggested that hybrid tech for the rear wheels would not only provide better traction, but improve handling through smarter torque vectoring. It wouldn’t be the same as a conventional all-wheel drive system (where one powerplant drives all four wheels), but it would accomplish many of the same goals. It’s not certain when the […]
This ‘O-29’ hum is the sound of Ford’s new hybrid SUVs
[ad_1] Both vehicles are already reaching dealers, although a plug-in hybrid Escape won’t arrive until 2020. The company doesn’t have much choice when the EU and other governments will require sounds in the name of pedestrian safety. At the same time, it’s evident that Ford is using this as a marketing opportunity. The creation of […]
The Polestar 1 is a beautiful ode to driving
[ad_1] While the new company’s first vehicle — the $155,000 hybrid Polestar 1 — might not look the supercar part, it’s targeting a more sophisticated driver that wants to spend a lot of money and have something that’s in limited supply. It’s also the last hybrid to be released from the new automaker. Going forward, […]
Mitsubishi shows off an oddball hybrid buggy prototype
[ad_1] The prototype has a sleek but blocky design, with t-shaped headlights and taillights. Its lower bumper has aluminum skid plates, and it has raised fenders and wide tires to make sure it can grip through any terrain. Inside, the controls are minimal, but an AR windshield displays info like road and traffic conditions. Most […]
The 2020 Honda Fit will use the automaker’s new hybrid system
[ad_1] The Fit itself will come in five types, starting with the no-frills basic one. The “home” type puts a focus on visuals and will have natural-looking fabric seats and genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, while the “Ness” type is catered towards sporty people and uses water-repellent materials. There’s also a type called “Crosstar” that has […]
Honda’s Accord Hybrid is a value-packed sedan
[ad_1] Starting at $25,470 the 2020 Accord Hybrid continues the automaker’s tradition of well priced, solid vehicles. During a drive in Austin, Texas I was immediately impressed with the build quality of the car. It’s on par with luxury vehicles from Germany and of course Toyota (another company known for high build quality). That’s sort […]
Toyota’s 2021 Rav4 hybrid gets a plug
[ad_1] Ahead of the LA Auto Show, Toyota announced that the Rav4 would get the plug-in hybrid treatment. Like most automotive teases ahead of a major event, we don’t know much about the upcoming vehicle. There’s no word on price, range, battery size etc. But the current Rav4 hybrid has a 1.6kWh nickel-metal-hydride battery pack […]
NASCAR could introduce hybrid race cars by 2022
[ad_1] NASCAR is still determining how it would use hybrids. They may be better suited for shorter courses with more turns and braking, which would put the regenerative braking to use. The hybrid tech would likely be used in parallel with internal combustion engines to add power, rather than solely improve gas mileage. For instance, […]