[ad_1] The tri-motor layout should help even if you’re putting about on your daily commute. That vectoring also improves traction by shifting the rear torque to the wheel with the most grip. Your car shouldn’t squirrel around as much when you drive over an ice patch or puddle. Audi didn’t provide an update on when […]
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Tesla recalls some Model X SUVs for corroded power steering bolts
[ad_1] The amount of wear will vary by vehicle, but it’s apparently worse on Model X SUVs that have had to drive over winter roads salted with calcium or magnesium-based de-icers. In a worst-case scenario, the corrosion can cause the bolts to fracture and break, leading to a loss of power steering. That said, if […]
Ford thinks the Mustang Mach-E’s frunk is a good tailgate cooler
[ad_1] This likely won’t lead to a significant uptick in reservations ahead of the Mach-E’s late 2020 debut. First… ew. And if that isn’t a factor, there’s a good possibility that you have better (or at least, more sanitary) ways to use 4.8 cubic feet of free space. This does highlight the practicality of frunks […]
Karma will unveil an electric pickup truck in late 2020
[ad_1] This could be an important move for Karma. It has remained a niche brand ever since Chinese car part maker Wanxiang Group revived the original Fisker in 2014, selling roughly 1,000 Reveros in 2019. Lower-priced electric trucks would give it a much wider audience, especially in North America where pickups are popular. It’s going […]
Rivian says its electric vehicles will cost less than first announced
[ad_1] It’s not certain what prompted the lower prices, though it might just be a matter of economies of scale. Scaringe told Engadget in 2018 that the initial production would focus on “thousands of units” and ramp up. Rivian has racked up “such a long queue” since then, according to Scaringe. If the company is […]
GM reportedly plans to bring back the Hummer as an electric pickup
[ad_1] At the moment, the automaker reportedly plans to reinvent the Hummer as a single pickup truck model aimed at off-road enthusiasts. The WSJ says the new model will fall under the company’s GMC brand. Additionally, the car will reportedly be the first among several other electric SUVs and pickup trucks GM plans to bring […]
Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV will start at $29,999 after tax credit
[ad_1] Those payment options aren’t new, but still stand out. If you’d prefer to lease the Ocean, you can pay $379 per month (plus $2,999 down before delivery) with maintenance and service included. There’s also a “$0 drive off” option if you’re qualified and make a $2,999 down payment. Fisker is promising to make much […]
Turkey’s first fully homemade car is an electric crossover SUV
[ad_1] The machine will be quick enough to reach an 80 percent charge in 30 minutes on sufficiently fast (roughly 150kW) chargers. It’ll be technically savvy beyond the powerplant. TOGG is boasting of a “Slow Traffic Pilot” that will offer Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, with a platform that could upgrade to Level 3 autonomy “and […]
Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA
[ad_1] Mercedes has posted a teaser for the production EQA, and it doesn’t appear share much of anything in common with the 2018 concept EV. The near-finished vehicle is now positioned as an “electric brother” of the 2021 GLA crossover, complete with a virtually identical side profile. Mercedes hasn’t said much more, but it is […]
Chevy’s 2021 Tahoe and Suburban add OTA updates and big screens
[ad_1] We’ll focus on the tech inside these trucks though, which starts with a 10-inch color infotainment system up front that supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Higher end trim levels have an 8-inch screen in the instrument cluster, and there’s even an available 15-inch Heads-Up Display, standard on the High Country edition and […]