[ad_1] Features The E is a key car for Honda because it’s one of the first vehicles of its new “electric vision,” along with the next-generation hybrid-only Jazz (aka the Fit in the US). Honda wasn’t talking much about electric cars a few years ago, but now it plans to electrify two-thirds of its vehicles […]
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The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a basic car with basic tech
[ad_1] While behind the wheel of the 2020 Passat I was reminded that this is Volkswagen’s no-nonsense sedan. It’s not fast, luxurious, or techy. But what it lacks in flash, it makes up for with sensibility. With a starting price of $22,995, it’s not totally devoid of technology. The MIB II infotainment system is housed […]
Honda’s Accord Hybrid is a value-packed sedan
[ad_1] Starting at $25,470 the 2020 Accord Hybrid continues the automaker’s tradition of well priced, solid vehicles. During a drive in Austin, Texas I was immediately impressed with the build quality of the car. It’s on par with luxury vehicles from Germany and of course Toyota (another company known for high build quality). That’s sort […]
Lincoln’s Corsair feels like Navigator luxury in a smaller package
[ad_1] At the heart of the vehicle are two powertrains. A four-cylinder 2.0-liter or the punchy four-cylinder 2.3-liter. Both are turbocharged. The engines push out 250 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque or 295 horsepower and 310 foot-pounds of torque respectively. For the money, most will be happy with the lower-power 2.0-liter engine. During my […]
Behind the wheel of VW’s electric dune buggy prototype
[ad_1] Based on the Meyers Manx dune buggies of the 60s, it’s underpinnings are the MEB platform. The modular battery layout allows the automaker use the same vehicle base to build different sized EVs by adding or subtracting battery packs. But unlike the Crozz, ID.3 or even the Buzz, the Buggy is a vehicle of […]
Kia crammed a lot of range and tech into its Soul EV
[ad_1] What’s nice is that on the tech front, Kia has followed in Hyundai’s footsteps by offering ADAS (Advanced Drivers Assistance System) standard on the Soul EV. No matter which trim level you get, it comes with adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. While driving in Seoul’s morning traffic, the system had no problem tracking […]
The Rolls Royce Cullinan is the nicest office you’ll never sit in
[ad_1] The $325,000 Cullinan is an exercise in combining the latest automotive tech with old-school money. It’s named after the largest diamond ever discovered. That gem currently sits embedded in the Queen of England’s Imperial State Crown. Sure, the name is a bit on the nose for a high-end British brand, but even with that […]