Category: Speed

2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT has an 85-kwh battery pack, 319-mile range, and costs $34,995, including destination Equinox EV RS AWD costs $49,090, 307-mile range Dual-motor AWD adds $3,300 to RS grades and $5,300 to LT grades There’s been so much talk and so many promises about an affordable electric vehicle, but the only affordable EVs have been…

Armada Pro-4X comes with an air suspension, a locking rear differential, skid plates, and all-terrain tires That gear might not be enough get the full-size SUV through the muckiest Midwestern mud The twin-turbo V-6 that replaces the V-8 is a solid engine The mud could swallow the boot off of your foot. Two days of cold winter rain turned the…

Hyundai Kona vs. Tucson: On paper the matchup seems unusual, since both vehicles come from the same South Korean automaker. But with lots of standard equipment, a great warranty, and fuel-efficient and high-performance editions, it’s easy to see the attraction to both the Tucson and the Kona. While the smaller 2025 Hyundai Kona has a…

Michelin and Brembo have pooled their talents in the area of artificial intelligence and other smart technologies to help make vehicles safer, especially when it comes to reducing braking distances. Announced on Dec. 12, the partnership is focused on the exchange of real-time data between Michelin’s tire monitoring software and Brembo’s Sensify…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru WRX? What does it compare to? Subaru’s WRX is a compact sedan with a potent turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive, a standard manual transmission, and a rally-ready chassis. Competitors include the Volkswagen Golf R and Hyundai Elantra N. Is the 2025 Subaru WRX a good car? It’s very good at what…

Porsche is recalling 2,941 electric Macan crossovers because their headlights are too bright, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes 2024 and 2025 models manufactured between Mar. 15, 2024, Nov. 4, 2024. Headlight-control software in this batch of vehicles was programmed to European…

Callum, the eponymous firm of veteran Jaguar designer Ian Callum, has revealed the interior of its planned electric off-roader. The first vehicle to carry the firm’s own brand name, the Callum Skye was announced last November with an eye toward eventual production. Callum followed that up with definitive specifications this past spring and has…

Audi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids because of a battery issue that could lead to fires. The recall includes certain 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid crossovers, as well as 2022 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid hatchbacks. These vehicles may have defective battery modules that could overheat, presenting a fire risk, according to the National Highway…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Impreza What does it compare to? The Subaru Impreza is an entry-level compact hatchback. It serves as the basis for the higher and more rugged Subaru Crosstrek crossover, and competes with vehicles like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla hatchback, Volkswagen GTI, and Mazda 3. Is the 2025 Subaru Impreza a good…

The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV gets 2-speed gearbox It also sports a one-pedal drive mode Set to debut in 2025, the CLA EV has no price yet In the middle of a swirl of blowing snow in the Austrian Alps, I grabbed the door handle of the CLA EV prototype. It clicked and felt solid in my hand. Instant positive impression secured. As I slid into the…