Hyundai and Kia are showcasing new approaches to controlling interior and exterior temperatures in cars. A nano cooling film developed by the automaker could reduce interior temps by as much as 54 degrees Fahrenheit. The EV age is forcing automakers to develop new approaches to managing extreme temperatures inside and...

Will This Tech Cool and Heat Your Next Car?

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Hydrogen burnt as fuel produces only water as byproduct offering a sustainable mode of transportation.

Astron’s hydrogen engine achieves record 60% efficiency with 0 emissions

South Korean automotive brands follow up on credit ratings upgrades from earlier in 2024 with raise to 'A-' by ratings agency S&P GlobalDiverse product lineup and balance of hybrids and fully electric models responsible for three positive ratings upgrades since FebruaryHyundai and Kia's electr. South Korean automotive brands follow up...

Hyundai and Kia Score Credit Ratings Boost, Strengthening Status as Global Automotive Players

As the automotive industry accelerates towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle market is poised for significant advancements and expansion. By 2025, consumers can look forward to a diverse array of EVs that promise to redefine performance, luxury, and practicality. With major automakers and innovative startups alike committing to electric powertrains, the upcoming models are set to offer cutting-edge technology, impressive range, and environmentally friendly driving solutions.

Top 10 Electric Vehicles We're Looking Forward To In 2025

While Hyundai and Kia have been rolling out impressive new EVs like the Ioniq 5 N and Kia EV9 and redesigning existing models like the Sonata, the automaker still has the lingering problem of bad engines. Without much support from the automakers, it’s up to owners to figure out why these engines have been eating oil and going bad. One such owner has a compelling theory.

Hyundai And Kia's Oil Consumption Issues May Be Caused By Gas Direct Injection: Theory

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More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range for most cars isn’t where manufacturers and consumers would want it to be. Also, charging times can differ in speed, which can be a problem depending on what sort of trips you’re taking.
Then there’s the actual battery health to consider, as the battery will degrade in time, requiring an expensive replacement. That’s assuming buyers won’t rather buy a brand-new EV car.
The lifespan of an electric car’s battery also opens up environmental concerns. Ideally, that EV...

EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming

Thanks to modern technological innovations, automobiles can travel further than ever before on a single tank of gas. Engineers and automakers are perfecting hybrid powertrains, so drivers can get the most range possible out of their vehicles and their gasoline purchases. Many Japanese hybrid cars are exceptionally gifted when it comes to fuel efficiency and driving range.

The Japanese Hybrid Car With The Highest Driving Range

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(iSeeCars) – Electric cars are supposed to supplant internal-combustion-powered vehicles over the next 10-20 years. And while the sales of electric cars are growing, they remain a small fraction of the U.S. market due to their higher costs and limited charging stations. These problems should be resolved over the next few years, with likely breakthroughs […]

How Much is an Electric Car Battery?

Audi offers 0.99% APR financing for up to 60 months on select 2024 electric SUV models, with no down payment required. The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron starts at $49,800; the Q8 e-tron starts at $74,400. Up to $10,000 in credits are available on select Audi e-tron models. As summer winds...

Audi’s August Electric SUV Deals with 0.99% APR Financing and Up to $10,000 in Credits

There are many car maintenance tasks that you can do yourself without much difficulty. An important one is cleaning and maintaining your car’s air filter. This filter is important because it allows air to combine with your fuel to cause combustion and power the engine. If the filter is dirty and not taken care of then this can greatly impact the car’s performance. Instead of paying a professional to clean it or replace it entirely, you can clean it and put it back in yourself if it's still in good condition. Here is a detailed guide on how to clean an engine air filter.

How to clean an engine air filter

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

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While the world moves more and more towards an eco-friendly future, certain aspects of the automotive industry suffer. As emission restrictions tighten and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) metrics become harder and harder for manufacturers to meet, engine sizes are becoming smaller in order to meet those goals. That's why we've seen so many six-cylinder engines drop to four-pots, while V8s have been downgraded (or upgraded depending on where you stand) to twin-turbocharged sixes.

Toyota's Most Powerful 4-Cylinder Engine

Hankook has been making tires for more than 80 years, and the South Korean company offers a wide range of tires for vehicles, from sedate electric models to brutal racing machines. The brand’s iON electric vehicle tires offer durability, comfort, and performance and enhance the vehicle’s driving range. Beyond lower rolling resistance, Hankook has engineered its EV tires to perform well in most situations, including in light snow and heavy rain.

Hankook Tires: A Better Aftermarket Tire For Your EV

Toyota’s legacy as a purveyor of high-performance internal combustion engines is a cornerstone of its brand identity. While the company’s pioneering role in hybrid technology is undeniable, its entry into the fully electric market has been met with some challenges. The lukewarm reception of the bZ4x electric crossover, despite Toyota’s early mover advantage in hybrid vehicles, underscores the complexities of the EV world.

Toyota’s New 2.0-Liter Engine Poised to Outperform Mercedes-AMG Powerplants, Sparking Hopes for Iconic MR2 and Celica Revivals

The updated GLS will have LEDs inspired by last year’s Concept CLA Class. Mercedes-Benz is also expected to tweak the front and rear bumpers of its big SUV. A revised grille could make the GLS look a little more subtle. Soon after our spy photographers snapped the refreshed Mercedes-Benz...

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS Will Leave You Starry-Eyed

The updated Audi RS 3 arrives with fresh styling, an improved interior, and sharper handling. RS 3 remains powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with 394 horsepower/369 lb-ft of torque. Enhanced handling features and suspension fine-tuning provide an agile driving experience. European pricing starts at the equivalent of $75,300...

2025 Audi RS 3 Arrives To Give The BMW M2 And Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 A Black Eye

The all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although the brand admits it’s been challenging, Range Rover’s first EV will be a “true Range Rover” with unrivaled capability and luxury as reservations top 42,000. Range Rover’s first EV sees reservations climb. Range Rover gave us a...

Range Rover’s first EV secures over 42,000 reservations

RangeXchange lets Lucid owners charge other electric vehicles. It's a vehicle-to-vehicle charger. RangeXchange has two parts: Lucid's mobile charging cable kit and the RangeXchange charging adapter. In total, the system costs $775. Lucid Motors' new RangeXchange is a vehicle-to-vehicle EV charger that allows Lucid owners to boost other electric vehicles....

Lucid RangeXchange: Watch Us Charge An EV With Another EV

Early order guides have divulged pricing for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, the crossover slotting into the lineup under the Lyriq to become Cadillac's entry-level battery-electric offering. Introduced in May, the automaker said it would start at around $54,000 and come with standard dual-motor all-wheel drive. The initial figures are right there after the $1,495 destination charge, the four trims and their MSRPs starting at:

2025 Cadillac Optiq order guide shows MSRPs from $54,390 to $57,090

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FORD has reshuffled its EV plans, killing projects to electrify one of its most popular SUVs. The American vehicle manufacturing giant had plans to build a new battery-operated SUV offering, but it will add a new pickup and van instead. Ford plans to abandon the electrified three-row Explorer-like SUV. In a statement to The U.S. […]

Ford cancels 3-row electric SUV and delays next-gen pickup in $1.5 billion shakeup

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New tech tweaks from Hyundai, Kia aim to improve heating, cooling efficiencies

For those passengers who were delighted by the introduction of heated seats in automobiles — and those drivers who, subsequently, were thrilled by the wonder of...

New tech tweaks from Hyundai, Kia aim to improve heating, cooling efficiencies

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