We’ve seen plenty of concept cars without side mirrors throughout the years. After all, they add wind resistance and diminish fuel economy or electric range. These design cues, though, are often left on the cutting room floor as concepts move to production. Audi however, with its upcoming fully electric crossover the E-Tron is looking to blaze a new and perhaps inevitable trail. With...
In the dead of night, Tesla quietly slashed the price of certain Model 3 options. The news comes at an opportune time as Tesla tries to recover from a troubled production. Reducing prices is always a good way to win the hearts of customers. Though Tesla promised the Model 3 would start at $35,000, that version is still not available. The current base model starts off at $49,000 and...
The U.S. has had a long history of missing out on some fantastic cars due to import costs certain car manufacturers choose to avoid. Among those cars has been an extensive list of fantastic hatchbacks, including Audi’s A1 sporty car. The second generation of the hot hatch has been unveiled and continues the tradition of frustrating us Americans that can’t get our hands on Audi’s newest...
It’s not everyday you are driving your Tesla Model S down the road only for it to randomly burst into flames, but that is what actress Mary McCormack says happened to her husband’s car while driving down a road in Los Angeles. McCormack posted a video in Twitter showing the grey Model S on fire, along with a description of the event. According to McCormack, she and her husband, Michael...
Mazda’s Miata has always been one of the most fun cars to drive because it’s so light. Weighing just 2,400 pounds, its 155 horsepower was enough to make it feel like a rocket. However, that didn’t stop many fans from asking for more power, because more is always better. Mazda is finally relenting to the pleas. The Miata is getting more horsepower. The current Miata boasts a 2.0-liter...
Porsche has been talking about its upcoming electric vehicle for a while now, officially naming the car last week. Named Taycan, it dutifully follows the lineage of past Porsche classics. Now the company ramping up the stakes with a teaser video that pays homage to its illustrious history while looking toward its electric future. Most of the video is narrated various imagery that calls...
As someone who has lived his entire life in Southern California, driving is defined by one word: traffic. That's just a fact of life, and you either accept it or start looking for a new place to live. I stick around because of the excellent weather and proximity to the beach, but it isn't necessarily the best place for driving. If you want to let loose on the gas pedal without fear of...
Of all the cars Audi sells, the one that gets the least amount of attention is probably the TT. That's not because it isn't a cool car—it is—but because the coupe gets lost in the shuffle of roomy sedans, bigger SUVs and the upper echelon of performance cars in the RS line. The 2018 Audi TT RS tries to cross that schism by bringing the sportiness of the RS line to the TT. Awkward name...
The dream of seeing a Model S station wagon has persisted for years now. In fact, a company said it was going to start making them, but so far has nothing to show for it. Things were not looking great until Qwest Norfolk came in clutch with a real Model S station wagon, and it looks insane Calling the Model S wagon a looker would be a stretch. It’s not something you want to be your...
Just over a month ago, I wrote about my first experience driving Tesla’s Model 3. The so-called affordable EV is attempting to break the mold by offering the full benefits of electric driving with an affordable price tag. You can read more about that here. Needless to say, it’s a fun car to drive. However, I wanted to revisit the experience and focus on what I believe is the Model 3’s...