Best Electric Luxury SUVs for 2023 — Car and Driver

Kudos to Lexus for getting into the electric SUV market, even if the five-passenger RZ has room for improvement. We’ll start with the good stuff, such as the RZ’s elegant cabin, smooth ride, and quick steering. With a base price of $59,650, the RZ isn’t cheap, though it’s competitively priced. The 308-hp dual-motor powertrain makes the RX450e reasonably quick, though, even if it’s not what we’d call rapid. Range, however, remains the RZ’s biggest stumbling block, with the RZ maxing out at 220 miles on a full charge, per EPA estimates. Car and Driver rating: 7/10 Estimated driving range: 220

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Tyre guide car SUV tyre markings and its importance tyre size and dimensions

A lot of a tyre’s information can be read right off the tyre itself. We help you read some of the important ones. Published On Jun 29, 2023 08:00:00 AM Pretty much all the information about a tyre can be read right from the tyre itself. It’s all embossed on the sidewall, however, it’s not really straightforward and a lot of it is in code. So here’s a handy guide on reading a tyre right. Tyre size Let’s start with the most often read piece of information – tyre size. It will be represented in a number code, for instance: P215/65 R16 95H. P: Here, the first character stands for the tyre type.

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GM to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs chooses Google

Future General Motors EVs won’t feature standalone Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone connectivity as the automaker switches to Google-based infotainment systems. EVs and internal-combustion vehicles currently on sale will retain Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but new EV models will drop those features in favor of a new infotainment system that “will be an evolution” of the Google built-in systems already available in some GM models, like the GMC Hummer EV, the automaker announced last week. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have proven popular because they project familiar smartphone

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Unicorn price mileage features engine

The SP160 will use the same engine making the same 12.9hp/14Nm as the long-standing Honda Unicorn. Published On Jul 25, 2023 04:28:00 PM The Honda Unicorn’s popularity remains unchallenged in the 150cc space despite its age and the fact that it has remained the same visually for well over a decade now. Banking on that success, Honda is now gearing up to launch the SP160, which uses the same engine as the long-standing Unicorn. To give you an idea of where it stands amongst its 150/160cc peers, purely on the basis of the engine and its output, we’ve stacked it up against some other popular

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Going for a spin in the Honda eGX Electric Go-Kart Concept

A few months ago Honda flew me to Japan with the promise of driving a prototype of the 2024 Acura Integra Type S. Of course, before that could happen I had to sit through an R&D presentation about all the other stuff Honda is doing. I found myself listening to a lecture on portable batteries that could in theory power a house in the future. “Yeah, yeah,” I thought. “Batteries for a house, whatevs.” It’s safe to say, if it’s not related to cars, I’m not interested. Fast forward to this year’s Grand Prix of Long Beach where lo and behold, Honda had those same portable batteries on display,

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Most fuel efficient petrol midsize SUVs – Maruti Grand Vitara Toyota Hyryder Kia Seltos and more

Despite shifting preferences from diesel to petrol, fuel efficiency is still among the top priorities for buyers. Published On Jul 30, 2023 09:00:00 AM SUVs continue to be the rage in our market wherein midsize SUVs are one of the most sought after, and also one of the most competitive segments of all. But unlike a few years ago when diesels were the mainstays in SUVs, the market has now majorly shifted towards petrol. In fact, just two of all models in the midsize SUV segment now have a diesel engine. Fuel efficiency, however, continues to be a top priority for the value conscious Indian

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Review Pricing and Specs

Overview With its smooth, rounded appearance, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV doesn’t look like other modern crossovers, most of which are pumped up with rugged design cues. Instead, the EQE SUV leans on its aerodynamics to help maximize its driving range, which is expected to come in at up to 279 miles per charge. The EQE350 SUV comes with a 288-hp electric powertrain, while the EQE500 is more performance-oriented, with 536 horsepower on tap. The EQE SUV will join a flood of new electric SUVs when it hits the market in spring 2023. Rivals include fresh faces such as the Cadillac

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2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 adds diesel power to ZR2 off-roader

While the big news for the Silverado going into the 2024 model year is the arrival of the Silverado EV, Chevrolet also has a round of updates for the electric truck’s Silverado 1500 internal-combustion counterpart. Key among them is the option of a diesel powertrain on the Silverado 1500 ZR2 off-roader. There’s also an active exhaust system for the Silverado 1500’s 6.2-liter V-8, and a new black appearance package available on multiple grades. The diesel powertrain is Chevy’s Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-6, which is paired with a 10-speed automatic in the ZR2 and offers 305 hp and

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