Kia’s opened the order books on its new, affordable EV3 electric car, Volvo has a bunch of news for car enthusiasts and equipment geeks alike, we might be past peak oil, e-bikes are hot sellers, and Scooter Doll checks out some electric outboards from Mercury Marine. All this and more on today’s Quick Charge! Source … Read more
Photo: Mazda Scott’s teenage daughter will be driving soon and she will take his Volvo, which means he can finally get a manual transmission car after years of automatics. He has a modest budget, but is open to options that are sporty with reasonable mpgs. What car should he buy? – Tom McParland Read More … Read more
utomakers are using advanced glass coatings to keep vehicle cabins cool, alleviating the air-conditioning load as summer sweeps India, sending temperatures past 45°C in some cities. The push comes as vehicle sizes, glass surface areas and thermal loads grow with the shift toward larger vehicles such as SUVs and electric models requiring increased battery pack … Read more
Elon Musk’s recent cryptic comments on the next Tesla Roadster, with ‘space-inspired attributes’, and an incredibly high speed of 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) in less than a second has ignited speculation within the automotive industry globally. What specific features could embody these premium attributes in an electric car, and how might they influence India’s burgeoning … Read more
2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has … Read more
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore Harbor is already posing a massive disruption to the automotive industry. The port handles imports, exports and parts shipments for major automakers like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar-Land Rover, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo — all … Read more
It seems Lexus has decided to leave us landlubbers behind and take to the seas. The automaker just unveiled its new flagship: a 2,000 horsepower, 68-foot long yacht with a 1,849-gallon fuel tank, accommodations for 15 people and six beds. A Small and Overpriced (for Volvo’s Target Audience) EV is Coming The Lexus LY 680 … Read more
Last Updated: March 08, 2024, 16:24 IST Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Variant. (Photo: Volvo) With its blend of performance, features, and safety, the Volvo XC40 Recharge ‘Plus’ variant is set to make waves in the EV market. Volvo has just rolled out an addition to its lineup – the XC40 Recharge ‘Plus’ variant. Priced at … Read more
Photo: Mazda 2021 Mazda 6. Only complaint is that it isn’t a manual. No complaints about the adaptive cruise that is any different from any other cars I have driven with it (can be switched to regular cruise control by holding down the cruise control button for a few seconds). No complaints about BSM that … Read more
Image: Audi Sean and his wife are replacing their 2009 Audi A3 as it’s getting up there in mileage and repairs are starting to be expensive. This would be a daily driver for just two people, so it doesn’t need to be super practical. They are open to used cars but they want it to … Read more
