Know These Seven Terms and You'll Be an Electric-Vehicle Expert

New words and concepts are part of any new car technology; remember when you had to explain what a turbo was? Gas-powered cars have been around for so long that almost everyone understands the key terms that allow us to compare everything from horsepower to fuel economy to the number of gallons the gas tank can hold. EVs are different – very different – from gas cars and still new enough that…

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2023 BMW M3 Review, Pricing, and Specs

Specifications 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDriveVehicle Type: Front Engine, Rear/All Wheel Drive, 5-Passenger, 4-Door Sedan PRICEBase/As Tested: $83,595/$109,695Options: 50 Jahre Edition (carbon fiber splitter and lid spoiler, carbon fiber and titanium tailpipe trim, M Sport seats, carrying case, Executive and Parking Assist packages, adaptive LED headlights with laser light, wireless device…

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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Keep Getting Higher and Higher

When will Ford stop raising prices of the F-150 Lightning? At the rate things are going, the electric van will probably cost even more before we find out. Since the F-150 EV debuted for the 2022 model year, its base MSRP has risen by about $20K (from $41,769 to now $61,869). While there have been several step increases between then and now, it’s still an obvious difference, especially since it…

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2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 Can Now Come with a Turbo-Diesel

Chevrolet has added the Duramax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine from the standard 1500 pickup as an option for the 2024 1500 ZR2. The 3.0-liter diesel engine offers fewer ponies but more torque than the massive 6.2-liter V-8 that comes standard on the ZR2. Outside of engine changes, Chevy included a host of additional updates spread throughout the 1500 series. In the Chevrolet Silverado 1500…

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What We Know So Far

Overview Drawing on its decades-long legacy of sports car manufacturing, Porsche imbues each of its vehicles—including SUVs like the 2024 Cayenne—with a fun-to-drive nature that’s hard for competitors to match. Although the Cayenne is a mid-size SUV, it feels light on its feet in corners thanks to an expertly tuned chassis. It’s quick, too, especially with one of its high-output powertrains that…

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BMW M3 Competition xDrive Delivers Supercar Performance

From the April 2023 issue of Car and Driver. Underneath the purple skin specifically for this anniversary Edition 50 Jahre celebrating half a century of BMW’s M division, and shared by all M3 Competition models, is a stinky 503-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. With launch control in action and the boost holding above 15.0 psi, the fastest 3-Series jumps to 30 mph in 1.0 second. The sprint to…

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The Fitnessista podcast

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode coming up for you and it’s a FUN one 🙂 Today we talk parasites with Allyssa LaScala. I feel like this is a big topic, and I’ve learned that sometimes it can be a bit controversial or something that people here in the US don’t really discuss. So I was like, “Let’s go there” and invited someone who taught me a lot about parasites and she shares her knowledge…

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1980 Lotus Esprit S2, Malaise-Era Supercar

From the October 1979 issue of Car and Driver. Today’s question is: What do Jimmy Stewart and Colin Chapman have in common? The answer, of course, is Hethel, an airfield scratched into the blooming mustard fields of north-east England near Norwich. Stewart was the commander there when Liberator bombers flew against the Nazis during World War II. Chapman is now in command there, and on the runways…

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2023 Chevy Blazer RS Has Appeal but Lacks Purpose

It’s been several years now since the Blazer returned to Chevrolet’s lineup, and we’re still scratching our heads wondering exactly who this two-row mid-size SUV is for. It’s priced like a premium crossover, but isn’t as luxurious as you’d expect for $50,000. It’s styled to look like the Camaro, but lacks the performance to back up that look. And it’s certainly not the body-on-frame SUV many were…

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2024 Porsche 718 Cayman/718 Boxster Pricing Is Out, and Out There

Porsche has announced pricing for its 2024 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster lineups, and the entire lineup is noticeably more expensive than last year. Porsche seems to have shaken up the 718 offerings: the Cayman T and Boxster T are noticeably absent from the configurator. A new version of the Cayman and Boxster, labeled the Style Edition, improves the appearance of the 300-hp base models. Pricing is…

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2024 Porsche Cayenne Gets the Total Digital-Dash Treatment

The Porsche Cayenne will receive a mid-cycle update for 2024, bringing a redesigned dashboard. Inspired by the Porsche Taycan, the Cayenne’s new dashboard features a curved digital gauge cluster, ditching the analogue tachometer. Along with an optional passenger-side display, the Cayenne’s updated interior adds a new steering wheel, a shifter moved to the dash, and revised HVAC controls. When…

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2023 Ferrari F8 Tributo Is One of One

Only one Ferrari F8 Tributo was built for 2023. The drop-top F8 Spider remains in production. A Ferrari spokesperson confirmed C/D which the lone 2023 F8 coupe was built for Ferrari North America, the arm of the company that covers the United States, Canada and Latin American markets. Maybe it was premeditated. Or maybe it was dumb luck. Whatever the case, the person holding the keys to a 2023…

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Genesis Goes Euro with G70 Shooting Brake

Different parts of the world have different automotive tastes. So when Genesis launched in Europe, it deployed what it clearly thought was an appropriate new model for this new territory—the G70 Shooting Brake, a station wagon version of the G70 sedan. However, the long roof’s creation may have been ordered based on outdated evidence. Europeans still appreciate wagons but, like the rest of the…

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Why Orangetheory Is Bad - Carrots 'N' Cake

Wondering why Orange Theory is bad? I’m going to share why I left Orangetheory. I thought Orangetheory was a great way to lose weight, get fit and improve, but it was anything but. If anything, I gained weight and ruined my health. It was actually a bad decision, and I soon realized why Orangetheory is bad. WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO I initially started Orangetheory and felt really good. It was a very…

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1001-HP 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto Remixes the V-12 Supercar

The 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto retains the 6.5-liter V-12, which now produces 814 horsepower. But it is now a hybrid and has assistance from three electric motors. It has a minimal EV-only range, but promises big performance. We’ve already told you about both the hybridized V-12 powertrain and carbon fiber structure of the replacement for the long-lived Lamborghini Aventador. But now we can show…

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What is a Preapproved Car Loan?

A pre-approved car loan is a financing offer from a lender that you get before you buy a car. When you are pre-approved, you do not actually receive the funds. Rather, it shows you how much money you can borrow, and at what interest rate, when you’re ready to buy a vehicle. Getting pre-approved for a loan tells the dealer you’re ready to buy and can sometimes give you the upper hand in…

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Alfa Romeo Tonale Edizione Bambini Is a Concept Car for Toddlers

The Alfa Romeo Tonale Edizione Bambini is an interesting concept that puts toddlers first. The one-off Tonale is a parent-focused concept meant to add practical parenting accessories to the car. Titled the Tonale Edizione Bambini, the concept features a nappy changing station, an in-car baby monitor and a host of new storage accessories. Parenting is hard—or so we’re told. Alfa Romeo, which has…

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