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While it's been said in the past, this year has been one of the best years when it comes to the automotive industry. With some highly anticipated vehicles released in 2024 and others getting some major upgrades, it raises interest in how these cars drive from an in-person perspective. The good news is that some of the journalists at TopSpeed had their hands full while reviewing some of the best electric and hybrid vehicles that are out this year.

10 Best Electric And Hybrid Vehicles We've Driven So Far in 2024

The new electric car era has produced some of the most extreme exterior designs that have truly established a new era for the automotive world. Engineers and designers have more freedom to increase packaging and proportions, but they still have to adhere to limitations that may negatively affect aerodynamics in a bid to lower the overall energy consumption. The result is usually an electric car that looks a lot more futuristic and faster than its conventional ICE counterpart. For the most part, electric cars are much faster than ICEs, but there are some examples that don't necessarily prioritize performance.

10 Electric Cars That Look Crazy Fast But Are Actually Kind Of Slow

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While some automakers hype up EVs that won't come out for another several years, Toyota does the same with combustion engines. Well ahead of their introduction in production cars, the new four-cylinder ICEs were unveiled as work-in-progress developments at the end of May. Now, the Japanese automaker’s Chief Technology Officer is providing more details about what lies ahead.

Toyota Claims Its New Combustion Engines Are a Game-Changer

Watch our video to see how 2024's Mazda CX-70 could change the luxury SUV market with it's quality price ratio!

How The Mazda CX-70 Will Shake Up The Luxury Crossover Segement

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are both relatively affordable EVs, but both serve a slightly different audince - here's how they stack up.

Tesla Model 3 Vs. Model Y In-Depth Comparison

The 2024 Corvette Stingray is a fast sports car with a 6.2-liter V-8 engine, producing 495 HP, and reaching 194 MPH top speed and 0-60 MPH in 2.9 seconds. The 2024 Corvette Stingray has a 19 MPG combined fuel efficiency, costs $68,300, and offers a coupe or convertible body type with three trims, including the high-performance LT2.

The American Sports Car With The Highest Top Speed In 2024

From spy shots to potential horsepower and specs, watch our video on the upcoming 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

Everything We Know On The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Electric car reliability is a bit of a mixed bag, and there's a reason for that. Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, explains:. Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars. It’s not surprising that they’re having growing pains and need some time to work out the bugs.

Are Electric Cars Reliable?

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Toyota continues the 4Runner's legacy through this all-new sixth-generation SUV, and here's what it's all about.

Everything We Know About The 2025 Toyota 4Runner

Normally, when you think of cruiser motorcycles, you think of a bike that you would casually ride around the neighborhood, on the back roads, and on the highway on a warm summer day. You are out just to relax, unplug, and chill out as you coast around at a steady pace. This is the usual attitude for most beginners starting out on their riding journey as they gain more confidence on the road. Though there are a plethora of cruiser motorcycles on the market ideal for newcomers, there are also a number of models that are a little too powerful for their experience level.

10 Powerful Cruiser Motorcycles Too Scary For Beginners

An electric vehicle’s largest, most important and most expensive component is its high-voltage battery pack. Many newer bespoke EVs are built around their battery pack, and some have even incorporated it as an integral part of their chassis structure. The battery pack must store the vast amounts of electricity required by an EV, not only to provide enough power for daily driving but also to ensure a sufficient range to minimize the owners' charging anxiety.

12-Volt Batteries On Electric Cars: Everything You Need To Know

The second-generation Ford GT is worth $804,000 on average, with limited editions reaching over $1 million. The 2017 Ford GT's performance rivals Europe's top supercars, with a 3.5-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V-6 engine producing 674 horsepower. Ford no longer produces the road-legal GT, focusing on crossovers, pickup trucks, and the Mustang, but...

Here's How Much The $500,000 Ford GT Is Worth Today

In the ever-evolving world of automotive design, many features once considered cutting-edge have become relics of the past. Throughout this article we take a nostalgic look at these innovations, highlighting how they have been phased out in favor of more advanced alternatives. This article explores features like vent windows, which offered manual air circulation before sophisticated climate control systems, and automatic seat belts, an early safety enhancement replaced by more reliable restraint systems.

10 Car Features From The Past That No Longer Exist In Modern Cars

Why are Toyota's so reliable? From the plant to its philosophy, let's look at why the 2024 Camry, Tacoma, and 4Runner will be so successful - watch our video!

Why Do Toyota Models Offer Bullet-Proof Reliability

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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The departure of Polestar's chairperson is a bad sign for the struggling electric vehicle maker. Its stock is near an all-time low.
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EV Company Polestar in Big Trouble

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Nyobolt's battery charges from 10-80% in 4 minutes and 37 seconds, offering 120 miles of range. Smaller, more efficient batteries would reduce environmental impact and enable better handling in EVs. Nyobolt's technology is attracting interest from major automakers for potential use in future vehicles. A new electric vehicle battery developed...

How The 2024 Kia EV9 Will Change The EV World

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