The Toyota Prius Prime and other plug-in hybrids are sluggish in EV mode in our acceleration tests. PHEVs are heavier than regular hybrids and have electric motors that are not as powerful as those of pure EVs, making it difficult for them to reach 60 mph on electric power alone. In electric-only mode, the Prius Prime and other PHEVs took Read More
The Toyota GR Corolla may be the purest example of a driver's car. To those who aren't particularly interested in cars, the Toyota Corolla may seem like a completely uninteresting vehicle, but the GR Corolla packs 300 horsepower, 60/40-split all-wheel drive (AWD), powerful brakes, and quick, race-car-like steering into a tiny vehicle. It's packed with shocking athleticism… Photo and Credits: Read More
Kia's new compact sedan combines more style and technology
Tesla car culture is full of hacks and shortcuts, some more effective than others. One, known as the “wet towel” trick, required the Tesla Charging department — or whatever remains of it — to publicly tell customers to knock it off. The “wet towel” trick involves wrapping a damp, cool cloth around a Supercharger cable handle as a way to Read More
Toyota is developing new 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines for future models. The turbocharged 2.0L is rumored to produce 395 hp, with up to 592 hp in racing form. This engine seems like the perfect fit for a potential return of the Celica and MR2. Toyota remains one of the few automakers steadfast in its belief in the potential of Read More
Overshadowed by its Geo Storm sibling and weakened by Isuzu's focus on SUVs, the second-generation Impulse is a forgotten gem, and the all-wheel-drive RS Turbo is both the quickest and rarest version. A high-tech pocket rocket, the Impulse also comes equipped with a Lotus-tuned suspension, passive rear-wheel steering, anti-lock brakes and a functional bonnet scoop. and… Source: Car and Driver
Because of the recent rain, the hill is slippery with mud and wet leaves. You can't tell how deep the puddles in the tire tracks at the bottom of the hill are. But the big SUV has proven itself stable after a day of traversing the woods. You're feeling confident in the SUV, so you launch yourself down the hill, Read More
A top-of-the-line Sequoia Capstone costs more than a Cadillac Escalade
Artificial intelligence has made scams so elaborate that it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not. An unnamed Ferrari executive was recently targeted by a scammer who made a pretty convincing impersonation of company CEO Benedetto Vigna until he was outsmarted. The scammer contacted the Ferrari exec via WhatsApp posing as Vigna, though the phone… Photo and Read More
Woman claimed that she was doing 122 mph in an emergency to reach the gas station