09 Dec, 2024

Best of 2024: The Vehicles Vying To Be NACOTY

The Acura Integra was the 2023 North American Car of the YearPhoto: Acura The North American Car of the Year might not matter much to car enthusiasts, but the award remains a significant and coveted honor for the automotive industry. After the EV6 won in the utility vehicle category last year, Kia produced a North […]

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Nearly A Fifth Of IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Cars Are Electric

Image: Hyundai Ahead of the 2024 model year the IIHS stepped up the requirements for its highest Top Safety Pick+ award. Previous winners aren’t grandfathered into the award and must increase their safety standards to continue to be sold as a TSPP awarded automobile. Notably, this year the independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated […]

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As Cars Get More Connected, Hackers Are Becoming A Bigger Threat

Photo: Tesla If you want a Tesla with heated rear seats, you have a couple of options. First, you can pay Tesla $300 to have them activated. That’s the easy route, but it’s also frustrating to know your car is equipped with heated seats that you have to pay to use. Alternatively, as The Atlantic […]

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The 2024 Hyundai Kona Could Have Been Better

Hyundai has completely redesigned the Kona for the 2024 model year. The popular entry-level subcompact crossover was known for its bold styling in its first generation. While a few sporty features remain, the redesign has seen the Kona adopt several modern elements seen on Hyundai’s more upmarket vehicles while remaining at the affordable end of […]

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Tesla Model 3 Finally Gets Feature Other Cars Have Had For Decades

Tesla unveiled its refreshed 2024 Model 3 last week with an updated face and slightly redesigned interior, but the really big news here is that the Model 3 is finally getting something that’s been available in much cheaper cars for over a decade now. That’s right, you can now get a Model 3 with a […]

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Volkswagen Needs To Make The 550-HP Electric ID.X A Reality

Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen has been offering electric cars in America since the launch of the ID.4 electric SUV back in 2020 and, while its EV lineup is due an ID.Buzz-shaped shakeup soon, it’s not the most exciting battery-powered range out there. All that would change, however, if the German company decided to make this, the […]

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These Are The Cars You Say Had The Worst Engines

1979-1982 Monte Carlo, Malibu, Checker, Impala, Caprice. Let’s introduce you to the 4.4L (267 ci) Small Block Chevy The best first gen SBC is the 350/5.7. The 4.0 Bore works well for the engine producing good power, low emissions and decent (for the time) fuel economy when properly setup. SBC with the 350 were good […]

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These Are All The Automakers Who Will Be Using Tesla’s Charging Network

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) One of the biggest hurdles to widespread EV adoption in the United States is a lack of a capable charging network that any automaker can use. Where you can fill up your gas-powered car at just about any gas station, the EV charging world is littered with multiple charge point […]

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The 2024 Hyundai Kona Is The Perfect Vehicle For Anyone Who Just Has To Buy Stuff In Their Car

2024 Hyundai Kona LimitedImage: Hyundai Hyundai wants you to pay for stuff ahead of time while you’re still in your vehicle. While that may not sound so far fetched given techy payment options like Apple Pay, Hyundai could be onto something. Maybe. That’s why Hyundai is going ahead with the launch of its new in-car […]

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What Car Had The Worst Engine?

Photo: Hyundai One of my favorite things about the E39 540i is its engine. It’s not exactly powerful by today’s standards, but it’s still relatively quick and has plenty of torque for passing on the highways. It’s also run essentially problem-free for 25 years. The cooling system and window regulators may be consumables, but the […]

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