Category: Cars
The Clever Way Cities Are Solving EV Charging Woes
Electric Vehicle (EV) range anxiety and charging concerns are the technology’s biggest sticking point for most consumers, and maintaining a sufficient charging infrastructure will be the biggest challenge moving forward. This is a particular challenge in large cities, where residents of apartments and condos above street level can’t install personal charging stations like many homeowners….
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Does Driving Faster Use More Gas?
The answer to the question of whether driving faster uses more gas is a resounding yes. Maintaining the posted speed limit gives you the best fuel economy, which the New York State Department of Transportation estimates at a seven to 23% improvement compared to traveling over the limit. This is because higher road speeds produce…
Toyota’s Most Famous Four-Cylinder Engine Just Got Revived
For Toyota, the inline-four is like a signature dish, one its defining specialties. Over the years, Toyota has made some of the most reliable, exciting, and economical four-cylinder engines the world has ever seen. In the 90s, one of its most loved four pots was the 4A-GE 1…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Toyota’s…
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13 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles With Terrible Resale Value
Throughout the history of Harley-Davidson, the company’s bikes have always remained aspirational buys. Some of their offerings were iconic for two riders, some were downright strange, others sounded really good, and still others were simply the best-looking Harley-Davidsons. No matter the kind of Harley though, they’ve always been something to aspire to, a milestone purchase,…
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Can This All-Electric Off-Roader Quietly Undercut Jeep’s Most Powerful Wrangler?
If you’re familiar with Utah’s Vanderhall Motor Works, chances are that it’s because you’ve run into one of the brand’s oddball open-topped three-wheelers blaring music down the coast (no, it’s not quite Polaris). However, the upstart EV outfit offers more than low-slung corner-carving motorcycle alternatives. A few years ago, it announced that it would be…
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‘Ghost Plates’ Let Reckless Drivers Dodge Tickets – But Now NY Cops Are Cracking Down
The idea of paying a toll to drive on a road or cross a bridge irks some people, and many of us are feeling the pinch of a higher cost of living. As we look for creative solutions to stretch our budget, some are tempted to cut corners here and there, while others simply refuse…
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LA’s Only Suspension Bridge Is Getting An Expensive (And Inconvenient) Facelift
It’s no news that there’s bad traffic in Los Angeles. Now, thanks to a new project from the California Department of Transportation, it could go from bad to worse. Beginning in 2026, the Vincent Thomas Bridge will close for a $706 million renovation…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] LA’s Only Suspension Bridge Is Getting…
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Carvana Is Doubling Down On Its Brick-And-Mortar Dealership Strategy
There are numerous ways to buy and sell used cars, be they used car dealerships or private sellers on car trading apps and platforms like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. One that has risen to prominence in recent years is Carvana, which was founded in 2012 as an online platform to help customers buy cars and…
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McLaren Could Be Jumping on the Exotic Super-SUV Bandwagon
McLaren is looking to go beyond its two-seater supercar offerings with a new four-seater, according to Britain’s CAR magazine. The outlet sat down with CEO Nick Collins to catch up on some of the brand’s latest moves. Collins didn’t quite go into serious detail as to what that could mean for the exotic carmaker…. Check…
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