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FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its… New technology from Hyundai will allow electric vehicle owners to control performance… When you learned to drive a car, you learnt the basics like… Pothole season is here again. No matter what brand or category of car,… “Out with the old and in with…

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Electric Silverado’s Range, Horsepower Beat F-150 Lightning

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Photo: Chevrolet Two things were immediately clear when Chevrolet unveiled the 2024 Silverado EV at CES in Las Vegas. First, the all-electric Silverado is taking aim at its biggest competitor, the electric Ford F-150 Lightning, by delivering superior driving range, horsepower, and torque. Second, it stands on its own…

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[PHOTOS] Hyundai Shares 2019 Kona Electric Details

The new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric compact crossover will arrive with an outstanding range of 258 miles — but it might be a little hard to find in most of the United States. Hyundai says the Kona Electric will be available in the U.S. at the beginning of next year, but only in California at…

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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview

Photo: Jeep The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has made a reputation for its capable performance and everyday family-friendly practicality. This perennially popular midsize SUV offers adventure-ready features, convenient tech tools, and the reliability that your active lifestyle demands. Here’s a look at what it brings to the table. The Grand Cherokee stands out from the…

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How Strong is the Glass in Pulp Fiction’s 1974 Chevrolet Nova?

“I’m trying Ringo. I’m trying real hard to be the shepherd.” Photo: Fatbwoy via Flikr Cars have a massive presence in cinema, and they’re rarely used as evocatively as in Quentin Tarantino’s films, from the Death Proof car (a 1970 Chevy Nova) to Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pit’s ride in 2019’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood  (a 1966 Cadillac Coup…

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2024 Envista Will Join Buick SUV Lineup This Summer

Photo: Buick Buick’s newest SUV is coming to U.S. dealerships this summer. The 2024 Envista will be Buick’s smallest and most affordable model, showcasing plenty of high-value features, new Buick design elements, and a unique crossover coupe look that sets it apart from the brand’s other vehicles. Buick’s Other Small SUV: Take a closer look…

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FCA and Waymo Continue Partnership for 2018

Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing service, a world’s first, and its partnership with FCA is going strong. In 2016, the automaker supplied 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to the company and upped the ante to 500 in 2017. For 2018, the number of supplied Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans will register in the thousands. “With the world’s first…

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2024 Mazda CX-30 Overview

Photo: Mazda The 2024 Mazda CX-30 is a sporty crossover that’s well-suited to small families and solo drivers. It’s a bit smaller and more affordable than the Mazda CX-5, but it still provides plenty of premium amenities and a thrilling ride. The Mazda CX-30 may be a family-friendly crossover, but it doesn’t let that hold…

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Remembering the Insane ‘Jurassic Park’ Arcade Game

Must go faster. Must go faster… Photo: Scott Kinmartin via CC Very few movies from the last few decades have had the lasting cultural impact of Jurassic Park. The 1993 film was an awe-inspiring — and occasionally terrifying — peek into a world where dinosaurs roamed once again. But forget about all of that. Why?…

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2016 Honda Fit Overview

The 2016 Honda Fit is now in dealerships, carrying with it a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $15,790, not including an $820 destination charge. The newest model of the third-generation Fit is largely unchanged, but the Fit has been one of Honda’s better sellers, so perhaps they think it’s unwise to try and mess…

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GM to Deliver Autonomous Ride-Sharing Service to 'Multiple Cities' by 2019

GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said Michigan provides the ideal location for testing the autonomous Bolt’s winter driving abilities Photo: © General Motors When it comes to autonomous-driving cars, General Motors is more ahead of the game than many other automakers. While others like Ford are just announcing partnerships to start bringing self-driving cars to…

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First U.S. Toyota EV Will Arrive Mid-2022

Photo: Toyota Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new bZ4X, its first U.S.-bound all-electric vehicle. Sized similarly to the RAV4, the bestselling SUV in the country, the bZ4X also represents the launch of the Toyota bZ brand umbrella, which is expected to include seven new EVs by 2025. Powering the bZ4X is a…