America’s EV charging network is growing but not fast enough
[ad_1] In a report, the White House released new figures on the build-out of the nation’s EV charging network, a small positive development in what is typically a sore spot for EV adoption. In its third quarter update, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation revealed there are over 192,000 publicly available Level 2 or […]
Stellantis working on removable vehicle windows
[ad_1] Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles’ roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A patent application from Stellantis for a “removable window system” was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 1, and […]
1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2: Favorite Car Ads | The Daily Drive
[ad_1] 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Pace Car As proof that the mind-altering drugs popular in the late Sixties and early Seventies had made their way into mainstream American marketing, there was Dr. Oldsmobile. The good doctor was not a physician, but a mad scientist—as the story goes–responsible for making Oldsmobile’s muscle car, the Cutlass 4-4-2 and […]
Toyota won’t wage warranty war with MG in Australia
[ad_1] Toyota won’t follow Mitsubishi and MG with a longer new car warranty, standing firm beside its five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia. The warranty wars hotted up earlier this year when Chinese brand MG boosted its seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty to 10 years and 250,000 kilometres, usurping Mitsubishi’s conditional 10-year, 200,000km offering. Kia, Skoda, SsangYong, and […]
How often should you charge your EV’s LFP battery?
[ad_1] Automakers are increasingly turning to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, and packs with that chemistry can benefit from a different charging regimen than that usually used for the currently dominant nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry. As laid out in a recent Engineering Explained video, automakers are recommending different best practices for the […]
Sime Darby Motors Automania at Stadium Bukit Jalil from Sept 6-8 – new model launches, deals on offer
[ad_1] The Sime Darby Motors Automania is up and running at Stadium Bukit Jalil from today until September 8, 2024, with the company’s entire portfolio of car brands on full display. This includes BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Land Rover, BYD as well as high-quality used vehicles from Auto Selection. If […]
What it takes to go as fast as ever at 50
[ad_1] Andy Critchlow won the 2023 BBAR [British Best All-Rounder], also winning the UCI Masters Time Trial World Champion in his age group the same year. Here, he tells us the training that goes into achieving 400 watts for almost 30 minutes. You are the current BBAR – what does that entail? It’s a very […]
Truck Driver Survives Plunge Into Freezing Ocean In Alaska
[ad_1] Image: Girdwood Fire And Rescue Facebook We’ve got another reminder of just how dangerous over the road truck driving can be. This time it comes by way of the freezing temps of Alaska and a driver that’s lucky to be alive. Portal Axle Kit Turns Your Ford Bronco Into a Monster Truck A semi […]
Scout gets real; Honda/GM EV crossovers; Hyundai’s N 74 is go | Autoblog Podcast #847
[ad_1] In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd for a heavily electrified discussion. They start with their recent drive opportunities. Both spent some time in a Chevy Blazer EV recently, and Greg compares it to his time behind the wheel of the mechanically identical Honda Prologue. […]
Skoda the latest Western brand to look to China for technology – report
[ad_1] Skoda is reportedly in talks with SAIC Motor, owner of brands such as MG and LDV, to borrow technology for upcoming plug-in hybrid models intended for sale in the Chinese market. The Volkswagen Group marque is the latest Western brand to seek Chinese help on its future products, and follows stablemates Audi and Volkswagen, […]