Here’s why the Mazda MX-30 has such a small, low-range battery pack
The Mazda MX-30 electric car has a relatively small battery pack, which results in a lower range than its rivals. But that was intentional, a Mazda executive said in a recent interview. Mazda wanted to emphasize lower life cycle carbon emissions rather than maximum range, the executive said.
A $2,000 software update makes the Tesla Model 3 quicker
The Tesla Model 3 can get even quicker if owners are willing to fork over $2,000. That buys a software update which can shave a few tenths of a second off the electric cars' zero to 60 mph time. While Tesla regularly gives customers free OTA updates, it has charged for certain features in the past.
Lucid Air beta prototype shows 1,000-hp, 400-mile, electric car isn’t dead yet
The Lucid Air is a luxury electric car with a claimed 400-mile range and 1,000 horsepower, but we haven't heard much about it recently. It seems Lucid Motors is still working on getting the Air into production. The company unveiled a prototype that is 95% representative of the final production model.
BMW will launch an electric version of one of its most popular models in 2020
The BMW iX3 is an electric version of the popular X3 crossover that starts production in 2020. BMW revealed some specifications, including horsepower and a European WLTP range rating. The iX3 will share BMW's fifth-generation electric powertrain with the upcoming i4 sedan and iNext crossover.
Here’s how Porsche plans to give electric SUVs snow-conquering grip
The Porsche Taycan may have just launched, but the German automaker is already thinking ahead to future electric models. Porsche has devised a new all-wheel drive system for electric SUVs that will use four motors. This system could be used in an electric Macan, but Porsche hasn't confirmed anything.
It’s easy to forget, but even an average car is now packed with advanced tech
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat shows just how far automotive tech has come. The Passat doesn't push the boundaries of tech, but it still feels like a spaceship compared to its 1970s ancestor. Digital Trends drove a 2020 Passat back to back with a 1977 Volkswagen Dasher to highlight the evolution.
At $60,000, the 2020 Corvette Stingray may be losing money for GM
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was treated to a redesign, but the price didn't go up dramatically. As a result, GM is losing money on every Corvette sold at the base price, according to a new report. Corvettes start at $59,996, but GM reportedly only makes money on more expensive models.
Ford Bronco breaks down in Baja, and SCG Boot nabs a class win first time out
The Ford Bronco R and SCG Baja Boot showed up at the 2019 Baja 1000 to reenacted an epic racing battle from 50 years ago. But while the Boot took a class win, the Bronco R didn't even finish. The trials and tribulations of both Ford and SCG show why the Baja 1000 is one of the world's toughest races.
Lexus unveils its first electric car, but it’s unlikely to be sold in the U.S.
The Lexus UX 300e is the first battery-powered production car from Toyota's luxury brand. But while Lexus has confirmed plans to sell the UX 300e in China, Europe, and Japan, it hasn't said anything about the United States. Lexus and parent Toyota have been hostile to electric cars in the past.
