The entry-level electric car with the hot-hatch heritage seems like an obvious winner in the U.S. market. Fortunately, VW Group of America’s CEO thinks so too. When we told you about the Volkswagen ID.GTI concept on Sunday, September 3, fresh from its unveiling at the Munich IAA auto show in Germany, the official line was that there were no confirmed plans to bring it to the U.S. But now Car and Driver has spoken with Pablo Di Si, Volkswagen Group of America CEO, and can report that he is pushing…
Month: September 2023
How much does it cost to charge a battery-powered car?
Few people know how much a kilowatt-hour costs, so they don’t know how much cheaper it is to charge an EV at home than with gasoline. It’s harder to do on the road. We help you make sense of it. It can be hard to figure out how much it will cost to charge an electric car at home or on the road. For the four out of five people who buy new cars and can charge them at home, usually overnight, the cost per mile is almost always less…
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is a Middle Ground
With the E-class car coming out in 2024, it becomes clear that the CLE coupe will replace the C-class and E-class coupes. You can’t tell much about where things are going by looking in the rearview mirror. When trying to understand the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe, it’s easy to fall into this trap if you keep thinking about the C- and E-class coupes that are being replaced. The new one doesn’t seem to be different until you understand that the C- and E-class sedans that gave rise to the coupes…
What Ford and Chevy could learn from Toyota’s commitment to hydrogen
Toyota is one of the best automakers in the world because it is so committed to hydrogen. This may seem like a strange thing to say, but it is true. The car industry has been shocked and confused by Toyota’s long-term commitment to hydrogen. Sometimes, Toyota’s plan to put a hydrogen tank under every new car seems as expensive and silly as the many attempts to build a copy of the Titanic. Making fun of Toyota’s hydrogen campaign is a good and easy way to show other gearheads online that…
Discover the Finest Pre-Owned SUVs Under $20,000 in 2023
Feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of SUVs and crossovers on the market? You’re not alone. With every major manufacturer offering multiple models across various price ranges, it’s challenging to navigate the choices. However, fear not! We’re here to help you find the perfect vehicle that meets your needs and proves to be a worthy investment in the long run. By segmenting the SUV market, we’ll provide you with valuable insights and recommendations so you can choose an SUV or crossover that will keep you happy for years to come.…
The 2025 Lotus Emeya Electric Sedan will be unveiled next week.
The sleek four-door will be the British automaker’s third electric vehicle (EV). It will compete with the Porsche Taycan and the Lucid Air in the luxury sedan market. On September 7, we’ll see it. Lotus said that the Type 133, which was the secret name for its electric sedan, will now be called the Emeya. The Emeya will be shown off on September 7, and it should be available in the U.S. for the model year 2025. The Emeya’s teaser pictures show that it has sharp LED headlights and a…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Infiniti QX80
What to expect from the upcoming Infiniti QX80 and how it will carry on the traditions of its forerunner There have been two generations of the Infiniti QX, with the current second-gen model being manufactured since 2010. It debuted as the QX56, was renamed in 2015, and again in 2017 to the present-day QX80. It hasn’t changed much in over a decade, save for a little update in 2018. However, Infiniti will soon release the third-generation QX80. Recently, Infiniti revealed its new QX monograph concept, which they say is a…
2025: The 905-horsepower Lotus Emeya EV chases the Porsche Taycan.
A 62 mph sprint is claimed to take less than 2.8 seconds in the new electric four-door, which otherwise looks quite similar to the Eletre SUV. The British company Lotus is known for its lightweight sports vehicles, so the release of the 5500-plus-pound Eletre electric SUV was a huge step outside of their comfort zone. In that light, the release of the new 2025 Lotus Emeya EV is not quite as startling, while being vastly different from an Elise or an Emira. The new four-door Emeya hatchback is the Eletre’s…
Fastest Bugattis Ever Produced
These breathtaking examples of Bugatti’s work demonstrate how the French supercar manufacturer has maintained its position at the pinnacle of performance for decades.Manufacturers have agreed not to pursue new land-speed records for production cars, marking the end of the top speed frenzy. French automaker Bugatti stands out as one of the most original in this category. Ettore Bugatti, an Italian, started the company in 1909 in what is now its permanent location of Molshem, France. There have been multiple changes of ownership at the company over the years. In 1960,…
Here are some reasons why the 2024 Kia EV9 will be a big deal.
The 2024 Kia EV9 has the best traits of a large three-row SUV and costs less than some of the best luxury electric SUVs. Even though Tesla is the leader in EV sales in the US, Hyundai, Ford, General Motors, and Nissan are quickly coming up. And in this electric battleground, Kia is the only car company that has a constant plan to take Tesla’s crown. We have a lot of respect for Kia because it has made a special place for itself by making electric cars that are both…