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It’s a common sight on a cold day. Modern cars don’t need to be warmed up. (iStock) Parked cars and trucks with steam coming out of their tailpipes as their owners warm them up before driving. But is it necessary? It was in the old days when cars used carburetted …
Read More »The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone is the brand's new top truck
The Toyota Tundra is driving farther into the luxury realm. The Tundra Capstone is the most luxurious version of the full-size truck. (Toyota) The new 2022 Tundra Capstone is set to be the style‘s top trim when it goes on sale this spring to compete against the likes of the …
Read More »2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of The Year revealed
The 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been announced, and a home team was the big winner. The Ford Maverick pickup and Ford Bronco won the truck and SUV categories, while the Honda Civic was named car of the year. Video Ford President Kumar …
Read More »The electric GMC Hummer EV is so powerful it can pop wheelies
The new GMC Hummer can fly. At least part of it can. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV has a 1,000 hp all-wheel-drive system. (GMC) Hummer EV chief engineer Al Oppenheiser told The Drive that during development they discovered that the 1,000 horsepower full-size pickup could lift its front end. The …
Read More »NASCAR star Aric Almirola retiring to spend more time with family
Aric Almirola is hanging up his helmet. Aric Almirola has announced plans to retire from NASCAR at the end of the 2022 season. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images) The 38-year-old has announced that 2022 will be his last year as a nascar” target=”_blank”>NASCAR< that he wants to spend more time with his …
Read More »Tesla raising 'Full Self-Driving' price to $12,000
You can’t say he didn’t warn you. Full Self-Driving is capable of limited semi-automated control of a vehicle under driver supervision. (Tesla) make is increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving system from $10,000 to $12,000 on January 17, CEO Elon Musk has announced on Twitter. The feature offers limited …
Read More »Here's how NASCAR is building a million-dollar disposable track in the L.A. Coliseum
How hard is it to build a temporary NASCAR track in a football stadium? About the same as a building a permanent one. Construction of a quarter-mile track inside the L.A. Memorial Coliseum is underway. (NASCAR) New Valley Construction of Phoenix, Ariz., is in the process of paving over the …
Read More »Test drive: The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is a throwback
The Honda Civic Hatchback has been around for half a century and not much has changed over the years. The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is all new. (Honda) OK, a lot has changed, but the eleventh generation Civic does share a few traits with its ancestor that almost seem quaint. …
Read More »Here's what the Chevrolet Silverado EV looks like at work
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is going to work is way to the top. The Chevrolet Silverado EV will launch in a WT (work truck) trim. (Chevrolet) The all-electric pickup will debut in spring of 2023 in a commercial WT (work truck) trim before the more retail-oriented models are added to …
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