Category: Speed
Ford patents its steer-by-wire system
Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 19, 2024, but was submitted by Ford just over two years earlier, on Nov. 14, 2022. But it deals not with steer-by-wire as a concept…
Review: 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sips fuel with style
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata got a futuristic design update Sonata Hybrids have EPA-rated fuel economy ratings of 47 mpg combined Starting price is $32,150 for 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Sonata Hybrid arrived on the scene for 2024 with an injection of style, but not at the expense of fuel economy. As Toyota’s moved the Camry to an all-hybrid…
2025 Toyota bZ4X
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X? What does it compare to? The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is a small electric crossover SUV. Compare it to the closely related Subaru Solterra, the Kia EV6, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X a good SUV? The bZ4X does some EV things well, like its comfortable ride and its quiet personality…
GM maps out how it might configure performance quad-motor EVs
General Motors is looking at ways to add quad-motor powertrains to its electric vehicles, with a focus on performance both on and off-road. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 21, 2024, and filed by GM May 17, 2023, the automaker discusses use of a mechanical coupling to allow two electric…
Genesis to go from scale model to Le Mans in 18 months
Genesis’ LMDh race car currently only exists as a half-scale model To speed up development, Genesis will build a V-8 from two 4-cylinder engines from Hyundai’s World Rally Championship program Six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx is serving as an advisor for the program Genesis in December launched its own motorsports division, Genesis Magma Racing…
Aston Martin may straight-pipe the Valkyrie race car
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie AMR-LMH race car may swap out its mufflers for a straight-pipe setup for competition in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, Racer has learned. The Valkyrie AMR-LMH is being developed in time for the 2025 motorsports season and is set to be fielded by Aston Martin in partnership with Heart of Racing in both the FIA World…
2025 Kia Sorento PHEV promptly recalled for fuel leak, possible fire
The updated 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV is already being recalled, due to possible fuel leaks that present a fire risk. The recall of 1,385 plug-in hybrid crossovers aims to address the potential for the steering rack to damage fuel lines in a crash, according to the NHTSA. This can occur during certain frontal collisions due to the front subframe being…
Test drive: 2024 GMC Acadia looks better than it acts
Redesigned three-row SUV looks like the Yukon A new 2.5-liter turbo-4 and 8-speed automatic could use a recalibration The lovely Denali trim has a not-so-lovely price of $64,000 The redesigned GMC Acadia three-row SUV grows larger, looks more truck-like, and now employs a 2.5-liter turbo-4 with an 8-speed automatic transmission. There are some…
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid set to arrive in mid-2025
Mid-2025 arrival of Forester Hybrid now pegs it for 2025 model year, not 2026 Signs aren’t pointing to a charge port for this Subaru AWD hybrid Hybrid system was developed with Toyota, plus yet-to-be-detailed Subaru bits Subaru has adjusted the timeline for its upcoming Forester Hybrid, which marks the first time a hybrid powertrain has been…
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid marks brand’s return to hybrid segment
A Subaru Forester Hybrid will be available starting mid-2025 The electrified compact crossover’s hybrid system was likely developed with Toyota A redesigned Subaru Outback is also arriving soon Subaru will look to take advantage of renewed interest in hybrid vehicles with the launch of the 2025 Forester Hybrid next year. Subaru’s website already…