Wednesday, August 31, 2016

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Quick Spin

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The Grand Cherokee has a serious off-roading variant once again, and we got a brief preview.

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Henrik Fisker says he's developing EVs in 'stealth mode'

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He may have just designed a V10 sports car, but he still wants an electric vehicle.

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Going to Cuba? Here's how to catch a cab, and why you'll want to

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Always start out by suggesting a five-CUC fare. Often, the drivers will simply agree, but if they do start to dicker at least you started off on good terms.

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Recharge Wrap-up: Chris Evans in the Riversimple Rasa, nuTonomy CEO on safety

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Chris Evans wants to drive Riversimple's FCV. Mexico to replace MTBE with ethanol. nuTonomy CEO talks safety and satisfaction. Phihong looks to save stranded EV drivers.

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Tesla wants more cash amid expansion, SolarCity buyout

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Tesla tells the SEC it needs to raise a bit more money.

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2018 Volkswagen SUV Prototype First Drive

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The Ford Explorer-fighter is nearly ready for launch.

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Mountain goats provide full service car wash at national park

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A group of plucky mountain goats in a Canadian national park apparently found the hardscrabble life of a common animal too tedious and opened up a car detailing business.

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Hennessey HPE400 packs 400 horsepower into the Ford Focus RS

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As you might have guessed, the HPE400 will make 400 horsepower from Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost.

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Episode 2: Robosaurus Attacks | CarBoom!

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On this CarBoom!, it's car vs. giant metal dinosaur.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla 100-kWh battery tech, why EV advocates oppose expansion of PHEV stickers

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Samsung to supply Europe from a new battery factory in Hungary. New bill expands HOV stickers for PHEVs, but not for BEVs. How does Tesla wring performance from its new battery?

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This awesome 1000-watt laser tool makes rust disappear

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Unfortunately, technology like this doesn't come cheap.

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Drive Halo's Warthog through Australia in Forza Horizon 3

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Have you ever wondered whether a Raptor would beat a Warthog in a race? Wonder no more.

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Watch this dash cam of drivers rescuing a woman after a ten car pileup

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In a stunning display of every-day heroism, a group of motorists ran to the rescue of a woman trapped in a burning wreck after a ten-car pileup in Binghamton, New York.

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Junkyard Gem: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider with slushbox

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The Late Malaise Era Fiat 124 Sport Spider was more fun than its low power numbers might suggest. However, hobbling it with an automatic meant that you had a flaky Italian car that was dull to drive.

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Tesla is updating Autopilot to stop inattentive drivers

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Whenever it arrives, Tesla's next software update brings important safety improvements.

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Tesla is updating Autopilot to stop inattentive drivers

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Whenever it arrives, Tesla's next software update brings important safety improvements.

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Monday, August 29, 2016

Recharge Wrap-up: Will.i.am's custom Tesla, Mahindra's Formula E livery

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Will.i.am's Tesla is hard to miss. Smart drivers set a record in Hamburg. ChargePoint celebrates Drive Electric week with a sale. Check out Mahindra Racing's new livery.

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