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On this episode of Window Shop with Car and Driver, we tasked our editors to search the internet for $5000 convertibles. They only sort of completed the task in that all the cars chosen were convertibles. Now, what they found might not be the best fit for you, but it did give them plenty to […] More
BMW’s next M4 appears in this photo, apparently leaked, published on Reddit. The sportiest version of BMW’s upcoming 4-series features a large vertical grille that is sure to cause discussions among brand aficionados. The technology will be less controversial: It keeps a turbocharged straight-six. Just in case you got worked up about the provocative vertical […] More
Nissan has expanded a recall for its Altima sedan over a hood-latch defect, now including 2013 to 2018 models and bringing the total vehicles covered by the recall to more than 1.8 million. The faulty hood latch can prevent the hood from being secured, so it could open while the vehicle is being driven. Owners […] More
boonchai wedmakawandGetty Images Germany’s newly passed fiscal recovery package includes a requirement for electric-vehicle charging stations at gas stations and larger incentives for EVs. The country wants to expand the EV charging infrastructure rapidly to kick-start electric-vehicle ownership, which currently stands at less than 2 percent in Germany. Germany will also invest in battery-cell production. […] More
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is now available to order with all-wheel drive. The 2020 Pacifica AWD Launch Edition is based on the Touring L model, and the new AWD layout can still retain the Stow ‘n Go rear seats. Pricing starts at $41,735 for the AWD Launch Edition, and it will arrive at dealerships […] More
Audi’s e-tron Sportback and 2021 e-tron SUV use improved thermal management of the battery, but Audi’s not making any claim about increased charging speed. The automaker updated the hardware and software of its battery thermal system from that found in the 2019 e-tron and is claiming a 10 percent improvement to overall efficiency. Audi says […] More
A Finnish inventor has come up with a new way to charge a Tesla: using human power. Nine professional cyclists rode stationary bikes, which fed power into a charging station that juiced up the Tesla Model X. Although the results provided very little charge to the vehicle, the project highlighted how human power can be […] More
Reuters reports that GM is working on an commercial electric van, code-named BV1. If true, GM would be joining startups Rivian and Arrival in the electric-delivery-van market, but GM told C/D that it has nothing to announce at this time. The vehicle would likely be built using GM’s Ultium battery platform which, according to GM, […] More
