2025 VW Taos gets styling tweaks, power bump
[ad_1] Volkswagen is going to inject a bit more pizzazz into the compact SUV segment with its updated Taos. The baby crossover will benefit from the usual nip-and-tuck treatment we’ve come to expect from a midcycle update — with one pleasant twist: The 1.5-liter engine carries over, but with some nifty upgrades that boost the […]
How The Federal Used-EV Tax Credit Works | The Daily Drive
[ad_1] Here’s how to save up to $4000 on a used electric vehicle. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt There’s a pretty good chance that most American car shoppers know about the federal electric-vehicle tax-credit incentives. In short, buyers of certain new electric vehicles may qualify for up to $7500 in purchase assistance from the federal government in […]
2025 Kia Sorento PHEV price rises, scores cleaner plug-in system
[ad_1] The facelifted Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) has finally been priced for Australia, ringing up at $84,660 before on-road costs. Representing an increase of around $3500, the 2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD remains roughly $11,000 more than the Sorento GT-Line HEV AWD. This follows similar price increases applied to the rest of the […]
GM and Hyundai might partner for EV batteries, fuel cells
[ad_1] General Motors and Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding that could lead to the two automakers collaborating on green tech such as fuel-cell vehicles and EV battery manufacturing. The non-binding memorandum announced Thursday is the first step toward a partnership between GM and Hyundai. The potential partnership would focus on using the automakers’ combined […]
Tesla Autopilot staff allegedly told to ignore road rules when training system so it drives “more like a human”
[ad_1] According to a recent report by Business Insider, Tesla employees who worked on the brand’s Autopilot system have alleged that they were often advised by their superiors to ignore certain road rules to make the system “drive less like a robot.” Tesla’s Autopilot (and by extension, the Full Self-Driving software), like many other driver […]
The Police Officer’s Choice: A Prodrive-Built Impreza On The Streets Of Tokyo
[ad_1] Mention the name ‘Impreza WRX’ to any British police officer of a certain age and watch them flashback to late-night smash-and-grab robberies and high-speed pursuits. Subaru’s rally-bred sedan was the getaway car of choice for a generation of criminals tormenting UK law enforcement. The Impreza’s durability, honed over gruelling World Rally Championship special stages, made it […]
This Is A Ridiculously Cool Use Of Both Trains And Bikes
[ad_1] Screenshot: Red Bull Content Pool I don’t have the kinds of skills needed to do a bicycle backflip, regardless of the circumstances. But I especially don’t have the skills to do it on the back of a moving ten-car freight train. Polish rider and Crankworkx Triple Crown winner Dawid Godziek worked with his brother […]
Tadej Pogačar appears to set a 415-watt FTP on six-hour-plus Worlds prep ride
[ad_1] A couple of months back I wrote a fairly extensive piece on detraining and retraining, which pointed out how fast certain facets of fitness and form can decline once you stop riding. However, from his most recent rides, it would appear that Tadej Pogačar isn’t like the rest of us when it comes to […]
We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years
[ad_1] It’s a cliché to say that it’s the road, not the destination, or something like that. But it holds true as Autoblog enters its next chapter. In this case, we leave the site in new hands as Autoblog will continue under new ownership. But the legacy is our 20-year journey to “obsessively cover the […]
Hexlox anti-theft system for wheels review – is the ‘world’s smallest lock for bike parts’ any good?
[ad_1] If you’re commuting to work and leaving your bike unattended in a city, it’s not just your frame that you need to protect. It’s also a sensible idea to lock your wheels, as these are often targeted by thieves too. The classic solution is to loop a cable through your wheels and use one […]