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Sony drove its AFEELA EV concept onto stage using a PS5 controller

Baua Electric

But lest we think this is just an electronics company putting up a pipe dream of a product to get more eyes on their CES conference presentation, Sony has taken steps to show that its serious about building this car. It has already partnered with Honda to form Sony Honda Mobility, Inc. And that was perhaps particularly apparent this year.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Full tech on display. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. The Niro Hybrid only is available in front-wheel drive, as is the Corolla, while the Escape and RAV4 Hybrid only comes with all-wheel drive. Safety and Warranties. Ready to roll.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

A throwback but full of modern tech. The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly. The Escape is more car like, while the Bronco Sport has a boxy shape, taller roof, shorter wheelbase and shorter overall length, earning comments it looks like a Land Rover.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

Never mind that the film is likely simply presenting fact, or at least fact as has been recorded – I haven’t yet seen the film – and that racing safety has improved over the years. A world where even a lowly $20K car isn’t too strictly speed-limited by on-board tech. One big improvement in racing safety?

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

Clean Fleet Report

The beauty of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is, when stopped on a trail due to deep ruts, the instant torque at any speed delivers a smooth escape. Tech for safety and infotainment included Safety features include blind spot monitoring with lane change assist and a 360-degree camera.

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Crash Avoidance Systems Underwhelm in Latest IIHS Study

The Truth About Cars

The Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Compass earn marginal ratings, while the Chevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Volkswagen Taos are all rated poor. Meanwhile, having as many high-tech safety nets in place as possible is assumed by some to gradually lead to an accident-free society.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. Don’t hold your breath for Australia… Chrysler luxury EV – now part of Stellantis, Chrysler has big EV plans, including a high-tech luxury EV that was previewed as a concept. Audi RS e-Tron GT.