Month: January 2023
If all the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter?
By Erica D. Walker, Brown University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. If all of the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter? – Joseph, age 10, Chatham, New Jersey
Best truck tires of 2022 (they’re great for SUVs, too)
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you’re in the market for truck tires, we’d like to share with you some solid choices. Admittedly, we can’t test every truck and SUV tire on the market — a massive undertaking — so
The Ultimate Guide to Cars: Understanding their History, Types, and Features
The History of Cars The history of cars can be traced back to the late 18th century when German inventor Karl Friedrich Benz designed and built the first practical gasoline-powered car. Cars have come a long way since then, evolving from simple horseless carriages to sophisticated machines with advanced safety features, entertainment systems, and more.
Driving an EV does not make you pro-environment – East Bay Times
When I started driving an electric vehicle in 2018, I became part of the problem. Not for the reasons cited by EV critics during the recent heat wave, when the state asked that electric cars not be charged during peak demand. Nor am I part of the problem because of the worries expressed ad nauseam
Zero Motorcycle’s New All-Electric Adventure Bike is the DSR/X – Robb Report
Zero Motorcycles is doing everything it can to make itself the go-to manufacturer for adventurous riders. The California-based shop has just unveiled the latest member of its model lineup, the DSR/X adventure e-motorcycle. It’s not the first battery-powered bike of its kind, but it’s easily the most capable yet. Electric motorcycles, like their four-wheel battery-powered
‘It’s in the Shop’ … Longer Than Ever
During the current automotive shortages, it’s one thing for car dealerships to tell shoppers that the vehicle they want will take a month to come in. It’s another thing to tell consumers that their vehicle, in for service, will take a month to fix. That can be a tricky conversation. Service managers are getting
2022 BMW 330e xDrive Long-Term Update: Plugging in … to ambiguity
After testing our long-term 2022 BMW 330e xDrive for several weeks, I have many thoughts — some of them contradictory. I’ve found my level of liking the car depended on how I viewed its mission. As a sports sedan … it’s very good. Tipping the scales at 4,138 pounds, it’s a little heavy for the
There are finally more cars to buy — but there’s a new reason Americans can’t afford them
A Toyota dealership in Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images High interest rates are hitting car buyers just as vehicles are becoming more available. Parts shortages have made it an expensive nightmare to buy a car for much of the pandemic. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on Wednesday by .75{5be0972a10a00bb621c1a18de1a801d58662e556d02921cebb422beac5e5b2fe} to TK With more cars