[ad_1] Flooring it, while awesome, is especially ill-advised when the GLS is loaded up with a full complement of passengers. The 450 and 580 can comfortably squeeze up to seven people into its sturdy body, though people trying to get into that third row of seating are in for a wait. Rather than a manual […]
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Jaguar’s electric I-Pace takes the World Car of the Year award
[ad_1] The I-Pace went through multiple rounds of voting and emerged the victor in a field of over 35 vehicles. I found the I-Pace to be a luxurious crossover that seamlessly melds the heritage of Jaguar with the future of electrification. Looks like the rest of the journalists agreed with me. In addition to the […]
Google’s first auto accessory is like a Home Mini for the car
[ad_1] The Roav Bolt itself is a pretty simple device that sticks into your car’s cigarette lighter socket (also known as the 12-volt port). It has a couple of USB ports on the side for charging your phone and there’s an AUX jack as well. On the top are four LED lights that’ll light up […]
Lyft tightens employee access to rider data, but it may not be enough
[ad_1] Lyft has reportedly limited user info access to workers that need the data as part of their day-to-day jobs. However, it’s unclear what kind of positions won’t be able to peek at user information anymore. Employees also told the publication that it’s still pretty easy to look up rider details and that the changes […]
Lincoln Corsair squeezes Navigator features into a smaller SUV
[ad_1] Introduced at the New York International Auto Show, the Corsair is the smallest SUV in Lincoln’s lineup, but the company isn’t skimping on the tech found in the vehicle. It has the same cool dash cluster found in Navigator and comes standard with Lincoln Co-Pilot360’s safety features including pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking […]
Genesis unveils Mint concept EV for urban fashionistas
[ad_1] Ahead of the New York Internal Auto Show Genesis unveiled its Mint concent car. The small two-door EV was of course green. But it’s styling and short wheelbase make it perfect for urban environments where you’re going to be judged for your fashion and style choices. I guess. Genesis says the tiny car will […]
Audi adds a $995 monthly tier to its subscription service
[ad_1] The nearly $1,000 per month paid by Audi Select subscribers gives them the ability to swap cars twice per month if they so choose. The cost of pick up and delivery of the vehicles is covered by the membership fee. Insurance on the vehicles, maintenance, roadside assistance, taxes and unlimited mileage are also included. […]
Sony becomes Uber’s newest rival in Japan
[ad_1] Sony’s app only works in Tokyo at this time, but its partners have a combined fleet of over 10,000 cabs operating in the sprawling metropolis. JapanTaxi, one of the most popular taxi-hailing apps in Japan, has access to 60,000 cabs, but that number’s for all over the country and not just Tokyo. The “S” […]
Aston Martin’s all-electric Rapide E is a 604HP leap into the future
[ad_1] The battery pack is sitting directly in place of the usual fuel engine, and can charge at a rate of up to 300 range-miles per hour when connected to an outlet that can deliver 100kW or higher. According to Aston Martin, this performance vehicle is built to deliver in a “repeatable” way and not […]
Lotus teases the Type 130, ‘the world’s first electric British hypercar’
[ad_1] Lotus said that the Type 130 will be unveiled in London later this year, but other than a stylized drawing and video (below), offered no details or specifications. Lotus said it will follow in the footsteps of other famous “Type” cars like the Type 78 and Type 88, respectively the world’s first ground effect […]