Every year, automakers around the world push the boundaries of technology in their design. From safety tech and entertainment features to electric vehicles and autonomous driving, the auto industry continues to innovate.
Innovation
Auto makers offer hundreds of optional features on most models — and charge extra for most of them. Some features provide excellent value, while others are merely bells and whistles that you probably won’t use. Safety and technology upgrades will retain their value more than cosmetic ones. Some upgrades are just worth the money. While […]
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Innovation
Power-to-weight ratios are measured by comparing horsepower to how much a car weights, in kilograms. Cars that are more powerful and lighter have a higher ratio. Models with more power and less weight can achieve amazing speed and performance numbers. One way to know the strength of a car is its power-to-weight ratio. That is, […]
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Innovation
Self-driving features are becoming available on a wider range of vehicles. That makes them accessible to more customers, regardless of budget. These features aren’t a replacement for driver awareness. They can only be used in specific scenarios. It’s important to review the driver-assistance technology offered on a vehicle. Not all systems work exactly the same. […]
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Buying
A variety of features are available across the now-wide range of electric vehicles. Estimated driving ranges vary from 200 to almost 400 miles. Electric vehicles range from affordable options at $27,440 to luxury vehicles costing over $100,000. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer low fuel costs and fewer negative environmental effects than gas-powered cars. They also deliver […]
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