Out of all of the features that come installed in modern vehicles, automatic start-stop technology ranks right near the bottom of the list for most buyers. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin has been open about his disdain for the ostensibly fuel-saving setup, going as far as to say he would eliminate it on behalf…
Canada is lowering import tariffs on a limited number of EVs built in China. The number will be capped at 49,000 vehicles, a tiny sliver of the total market. However, some domestic automakers and politicians are sounding warnings. Last month, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announced an economic deal with China, one that would see…
Long before it was an all-electric spinoff brand, Polestar’s guiding principal was performance, as its roots lie in being a racing offshoot of Volvo. While it may have moved away from that original mission somewhat, it’s never entirely lost sight of its speedy origins. And now, it’s apparently preparing to launch what could be its…
30,000-Mile Update Despite our best efforts to shake up the latter half of our Acura Integra Type S‘s 40,000-mile test with an aftermarket manual shifter swap, our long-termer has settled into a steady rhythm of low-fuss mileage accumulation. The C/D staff continues to fawn over its virtues, our maintenance bill for its two scheduled stops…
Even affordable new and used cars are relatively expensive. While the best way to purchase a car is to pay for it in one lump sum, going this route is often not possible for many shoppers. To make the cost more manageable, many drivers choose to finance their car with an auto loan. This allows…
As Tesla announces sales that are down 9 percent over last year, a new EV king is crowned. BYD sold over 2 million battery-powered vehicles last year, making it the largest EV manufacturer globally. The U.K. is currently BYD’s biggest market outside of China, and it’s looking to expand. Chinese automaker BYD finished 2025 strong,…
Select Pillsbury Pizza Pops sold in Canada are being recalled over potential E. coli O26 contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak includes 20 illnesses and 4 hospitalizations. Check your freezer for the listed varieties and dates, then toss or return them. Consider this your cue to do a quick inventory. A…
A new report from the Bloomberg news service shows that at least 15 people have died in Teslas when the vehicle’s doors would not open following a crash. According to the report, the doors of Tesla models have been known to trap occupants inside potentially burning vehicles. Tesla recently unveiled a new website detailing how…
An explanation for the quick return to the Statesville (N.C.) Regional Airport by the Cessna Citation 500 carrying NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his family, and three other people has yet to be determined, but that is the focus of the investigation, a National Transportation Safety Board spokesman said. Related Story NTSB board member Michael Graham…
Amazon’s Cyber Monday sales are still going strong, and we’re seeing rare discounts on editor-approved Apple Tech. The Apple Airpods 4 is 34% off. The Apple Watch Series 10 is at its lowest price ever since October Prime Day. I’VE BEEN A gear editor for more than a decade, and I’ve tested just about every…