Jalopnik

JUNE 23, 2025

The partnership between the two companies was first announced last year , when the German auto conglomerate agreed to invest $5 billion into their much smaller American friend in exchange for its software and electrics knowhow. And it turns out their electrical engineers are in for a bit of a wake up call as well.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 26, 2025

Higher elevation means less oxygenated air, meaning the gasoline-powered car would lose horsepower dramatically as it got closer to the traditional summit finish, an affliction not shared by oxygen-ambivalent electric powertrains. electric prototype in 2018. Comment(s) Recommended

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JUNE 26, 2025

That sound you hear is a Chinese cellphone company laughing in the face of Porsches Taycan Turbo GT and Teslas Model S Plaid, not to mention the multi-million dollar Rimac Nevera electric hypercar. If you want to go fast on track, its got to be electric, and for the foreseeable future, its got to be a Xiaomi. Comment(s) Recommended

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We've got another entertaining gas vs. electric showdown between the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring and the 2022 Acura NSX Type S. The 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring is a fully electric dual-motor. However, they won't be drag racing following the typical rules. First and foremost, let's meet our contestants.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. The first battery in vehicles coincided with the first electric starter in 1912. ” Also, once a battery is replaced, many electrical components, including power windows, sunroof, and radio need coding. had the system.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2025

Among that total were 70 electric vehicles and 681 hybrid electric vehicles. These massive infernos arent a reason to avoid electric vehicles, but an impetus to improve fire safety and firefighting capabilities. For example, Hyundai developed a fire suppression tool last year specifically designed for electric vehicles.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 13, 2024

It constantly evolved from Henry Ford’s introduction of the assembly line to Tesla’s development of electric vehicles. Improved In-Car Experience As you’ll discover in automotive school , IoT transforms the in-car experience by integrating smart features that enhance comfort and entertainment.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 3, 2023

CC: With drivers’ increasing interest in hybrid and electric vehicles, you might think standard lead batteries are yesterday’s technology. You couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many components that can be recycled, reducing the environmental impact of today’s cars and trucks.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 8, 2025

If you like Ween or Primus, might I suggest the Detroit band Electric Six and their hit, Gay Bar? Theres nothing quite like a hard rockin band with a sense of humor. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 12, 2025

and also in a fully electric variant that will likely be called i3, not to be confused with the old i3 city car. While details remain scarce for the moment, a prototype of the electric M3 has been sighted in its natural habitat, the Nürburgring. What is the EV M3 going to be?

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autoevolution

JULY 7, 2024

Racing a "traditional" ICE-powered car against a fully electric vehicle is beginning to be a tale as old as time. There's nothing wrong with that, but quite the opposite, because sometimes, such a 1/4-mile race is so entertaining, you can't help but be in awe and bow down before its awesomeness. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

JUNE 17, 2025

Honda, I beg of you, give us a little electric hatch. An electric hot hatch would be even better — and that may well be what were getting, based on the press release saying "the Super EV Concept. Id take one thats just regular, basic, affordable, electric transportation, though.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 21, 2025

liter V8 and adds a 186-hp electric motor over the front axle, bringing combined output to 1,250 hp. Making changes for for the drag strip Chevrolet The ZR1X takes its electric motor from the Corvette E-Ray but ups the oomph by 26 hp. The ZR1X was literally too quick in the quarter-mile for its own software, as Ill explain in a moment.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 10, 2024

The automotive industry is also witnessing a seismic shift from fossil fuel powered vehicles to electric vehicles or EVs. These systems which combine information and entertainment have become a central part of the in-car experience. This shift is driven by a growing environmental concerns.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 21, 2025

The AD version sports a longer wheelbase and a higher roofline than its mere human-driven sibling, which helps it to fit in the 13 cameras, nine LiDARs, and five radars that will (hopefully) allow the car to drive without crashing into anybody.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 13, 2025

It has fielded fully electric prototypes and race cars in the past, going all the way back to the first EV class in 1994, but the CR-V will be the first hydrogen vehicle from any company to race up the mountain. Bring on a PHEV putting out a mere 174 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque from a single electric motor. Maybe well be surprised.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 19, 2025

Listen, I understand developing new vehicles is super hard and super expensive to do, and were sort of in a weirdo limbo right now when it comes to the switchover from gas-powered to electric vehicles, but some of this stuff is egregious. Did you know this damn thing has been in production with only some minor updates since 2010 ?!

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for electric vehicles, with exciting new models from established brands and fresh contenders entering the scene. From rugged voltage monsters to slick city skimmers, the future of electric cars looks to be a varied and captivating one. The Fisker Ocean isn’t just an electric SUV.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 17, 2025

Mounted at the front axle is an electric motor with 186 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 26 hp and 20 lb-ft over the E-Ray , with Chevy saying the ZR1Xs motor has strengthened components but the same size and shape as the E-Rays unit.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 11, 2025

Watch out Formula One , the electric series is coming to eat your lunch. In fact the current cars barely have a rear brake rotor at all, just for emergency purposes, as almost all of the braking is done in the electric motor. So whats new? For Season 13 that has been increased to 700 kW.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 19, 2025

The Toyota Land Cruiser was redesigned last year and is now offered exclusively with hybrid powertrain that uses a turbocharged inline-4 paired with an electric motor, and it hasnt really been around long enough to know if the new powertrain is as reliable as the V8 in older Land Cruisers.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 23, 2025

Now, tens of thousands of people are signing up for just a chance to get a behind-the-scenes peek at automakers like BYD, Nio and Xiaomi.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

I love a good gimmick : something that is sort of pointless other than the fact it’s meant to sort of entertain you. It’s severely lacking in the automotive world, but I’m happy to report gimmicks are starting to appear in more and more cars, especially electric vehicles. Adding more gimmicks makes sense with EVs , as en… Read more.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 19, 2025

A young urban professional might prioritize a compact car with smart parking features, while a family of five looks for cabin space, rear-seat entertainment, and cargo capacity. Lifestyle alignment also plays a major role. Eco-Conscious Driving Without Compromise Sustainability matters more than ever, especially to younger generations.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2025

Though itll technically be a different model, Volvo did just recently tease a new all-electric EX60 thatll serve as an EV alternative to the XC60. The mild-hybrid B5 will set you back $48,345, including destination, to start. The more powerful and more efficient PHEV XC60 T8 starts at $59,345. If gas power is still your thing, dont worry.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 8, 2024

The new R2 SUV is coming in 2026 followed by the R3 and R3X at a later date.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Rivian filed to patent a "Vehicle Entertainment Apparatus" for its adventure vehicles, which looks exactly like the mobile projector for the Gear Tunnel it brought to the Overland Expo two years ago. Rivian has been praised for its electric vehicles, es. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

MARCH 14, 2024

An unlikely partnership between Metallica and Iveco is behind a fleet of big rigs powered by batteries and hydrogen fuel cells hitting the road this summer for the European leg of Metallica’s M72 World Tour. The Italian heavy truck maker and American heavy metal band first teamed up last year, and Iveco celebrated by… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 17, 2025

Except, if you read through this recent article on NJ.com , it starts to look like the issue wasnt the kid driving a Tesla — it was the kid driving an electric vehicle, and the text examiner simply didnt like him using regenerative braking. That said, for those who dont like it, you should be able to turn it off in the vehicles settings.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 24, 2023

While not everyone is on board with the electric revolution from the automotive industry, today, people from both camps get to see two nemeses facing each other in a pure American fashion 1/4-mile drag race. In the ICE corner, we have the unequivocally most powerful muscle car in the world, the Dod. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

JULY 29, 2024

The technician finalists were treated to a variety of entertainment and experiences in Metro Detroit including a day at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, a tour of the Ford Rouge Factory, racing at the Champion® Motor Speedway in the M1 Concourse and the luxury of a suite at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers’ game.

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JULY 29, 2024

The technician finalists were treated to a variety of entertainment and experiences in Metro Detroit including a day at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, a tour of the Ford Rouge Factory, racing at the Champion® Motor Speedway in the M1 Concourse and the luxury of a suite at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers’ game.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 18, 2025

Of course, youd rather drive your new car than spend the warm months chasing faults in Lucas electrics, so maybe an engine-swapped roadster is your bag. But if youre swapping the engine anyway, you may as well add some tire out back to handle the power. And some suspension, of course, for better launches.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 20, 2025

Nissan then considered replacing the Murano with an all-electric model, which eventually was rebranded as the Ariya. Heres a little bit from AN on how the Murano ended up in the state its in: Nissan initially planned to launch the current-generation Murano with a V-6 engine and Nissans e-Power hybrid system.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 12, 2025

Features like automatic transmissions, automated driver assistance systems like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, and electric powertrains account are just a few examples of controversial new tech. So lets reminisce for a moment and remember the great classic and vintage cars that we have driven.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 16, 2025

Mélanie Joly, Canadas minister of innovation, science and economic development told reporters June 10 that the ZEV mandate, known officially as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, is critical to the governments long-term climate goals. Its important that we continue to work with the sector, and to be frank, to press the sector to.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 8, 2025

Modern entertainment systems with Bluetooth, touchscreens, and smartphone integration can keep both parents and kids happy on long journeys. Even older models often have features like air conditioning and electric windows. Research reliability ratings from trusted sources and check owner forums for real-world experiences.

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