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Elon Musk hints Tesla could bring back Enhanced Autopilot worldwide

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After Tesla introduced Enhanced Autopilot in Australia and New Zealand earlier this week, Trevor Page , founder of the Model 3 Owners’ blog, suggested Tesla bring back the Enhanced Autopilot program as “FSD is still too expensive for what you get.” FSD would still be available for purchase at is normal $12,000 tag.

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Jeep Gifts Wrangler Updates to Gladiator

The Truth About Cars

While the seven-slot grille and round headlights remain, there is now a gap above the front bumper instead of body-colored plastic. Closer inspection will reveal the grille now permits airflow between those seven slats – as well as through them, of course – in a bid to improve underhood cooling. Very good, then.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. Granted, a battery replacement would likely eclipse what you’d see in terms of normal repairs.

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Che Bello: Centenary Alfas Sold Out Globally

The Truth About Cars

.& The sold-out Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary had a price tag of $85,160 while the Stelvio variant was stickered at $92,675. Or are we getting past that dark era in car sales where even seemingly normal machinery had exorbitant markups? But I digress. Under the hood of these limited-edition cars is the brand’s 2.9L

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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We now have the company patenting phony engine vibrations, which will undoubtedly appear in electrified versions of the Dodge Charger if the company can figure out how to make it work. Previewing the 126-dB Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was the first step. Instantaneous torque can result in some truly incredible acceleration at lower speeds.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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Now, Toyota is introducing a plug-in version of the RAV4, one that’s more powerful, more fuel efficient, and delivers impressive electric range. Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Using a normal 120V outlet, the car’s 3.3-kilowatt

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

IP Excel has a team of 60+ now - and has been in steady state mode for a few years now. He used to fly the Boeing 777s at Air India - and he now flies the Global Express. To jot down those will take an entirely new blog, but here’s a sample. The BYD is going to be Jay’s car now.