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2025 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid sports standard AWD for $40,775
Hyundai’s Tucson PHEV crossover SUV refreshes its interior New Baby and Green Zone drive modes file down powertrain edges Up to 33 miles of EPA-rated range possible The 2025 Hyundai Tucson crossover SUV tackles its midlife crisis with a series of updates that include standard all-wheel drive in PHEV editions, and new infotainment screens. Arriving…
Land Rovers used by UK Royal Family planned for Pebble Beach
Land Rovers used by the British royal family will be on display at Pebble Beach The display will be the first outside of the U.K. Land Rover Classic is the outfit making the display happen A collection of 10 Land Rovers used by the British royal family will displayed on August 18 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the culminating event of…
What do I need to finance a car? A car loan checklist
Once the car shopping bug bites, your focus is on finding the car you want and getting it home. Gathering copies of personal records doesn’t exactly heighten the joy of the hunt, but it will be necessary if you intend to get a car loan. This checklist can at least minimize some digging and expedite the process with your lender. If…
Modern Honda Element revealed via patent filing
The Honda Element could return A Honda patent filing reveals an Element-like vehicle with a camper attachment A patent filing doesn’t guarantee the Element returns, but the drawing gives an idea what it could look like if it did The quirky Honda Element crossover could make a comeback, if a recent patent filing is anything to go by. First spotted…
This wild Porsche 928 helped make modern cars quieter
This Porsche 928 was a noise test vehicle for over 30 years The wild-looking 928 is now on display in the Porsche Museum Porsche shoved a prototype 5.4-liter V-8 into this 928 Modern cars are, on average, much quieter than cars from previous decades. And you can thank a specially modified Porsche 928 for that. As explained by the automaker, this…
GM working on drone-based off-road navigation system
GM might deploy drones to scout off-road trails ahead of a vehicle The drones could relay a recommended route back to the vehicle Rivian’s filed a patent for a drone system to assist with off-roading as well General Motors wants to use drones to help drivers navigate challenging terrain. A GM patent application for “drone-based off-road vehicle…
How to change the oil in your car: A 7-step guide
Here’s the bummer: Your car needs periodic maintenance, which means you have to do more than just fill it up with gas every other day and vacuum it out before a big date. Now, for the good news. The most basic maintenance of all, the oil change, is simple enough for the average car owner to do at home, and we have plenty of oil change tips…
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan recalled over fire risk
Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans A battery-cell abnormality is the root cause of the issue, which could lead to a fire Until the fix is implemented, which is a software update initially, owners are asked to park outside and not charge their minvians Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler…
Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode capabilities outlined
Tesla’s Cybertruck gained off-road modes via an over-the-air software update Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Overland, Baja, and Wade The off-road modes also enable the mechanical locking differentials The Tesla Cybertruck now features an off-road mode that gives the stainless-steel EV trail-ready capability. Tesla announced that the off-road…
Lanzante plans to make Red Bull RB17 track car street-legal
A street-legal version of the Red Bull RB17 track-only hypercar will come from Lanzante Production of the RB17 doesn’t commence until 2025 The conversion to be street-legal will cost approximately $325,000 and $650,000 The Red Bull RB17, shown in concept form last week, is an extreme track car crafted by legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey…









