EV charging stations in Europe
For the most electric car owners, installing a quick home charger becomes the initial thing to do. But of course, the ability to charge up when you away from home is of high importance as well. Though there are many public charging stations, the access is not yet standardized. The main inconvenience of this situation is obligatory to be a card-carrying member to work with this…
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Best cars to buy in USA
Many car shoppers want to choose an American car, whether it is to maintain brand loyalty or to put their payments toward stimulating the national economy. Thing is, defining “American” has become increasingly difficult in this global market. The good news for car-buying patriots is that American-made products are available from most mainstream brands. Of course, many models…
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Road Testing
The 2017 Ford Raptor is coming, with its 450-hp twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 and its 10-speed gearbox and nifty 4×4 drivetrain. But between now and the autumn of 2016, when Ford says the thing will go on sale, there’s still some testing to be done—including shakedowns of an off-road variety. We’ve already seen Ford conducting some off-road verification of the rad new Raptor’s capabilities…
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How to pass the Drivers license test?
You will have a few points subtracted from your score if you make them. However, some common driving mistakes beginners make lead to an automatic fail no matter what your test score would otherwise have been. Here are 15 of the most common mistakes to avoid making during your DMV test. Rolling Stops One of the most common mistakes to avoid during your DMV road test is making…
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All Wheels drive SUVs 2014
So the scientists announced this last week (ed note: we originally wrote this two years ago–and updated it since–but the climate change news has not gotten any brighter in the intervening years) that the world has hit another milestone with the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hitting a concentration not seen for millions of years. While many in the environmental community…
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Pass Drivers test first time
Driving test failures who take three attempts to pass their driving test are the safest drivers on the road, a new report reveals today The LV= report concludes: ‘Third-time passers are least likely to be involved in collisions, bumps or scrapes while overly confident first-time passers are the most likely to be involved in an accident.’ It notes: ‘Despite the common belief…
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Car and driver SUV Ratings
As a result, despite sharp steering, the Traverse didn’t deliver the responsive handling that characterized the best in the segment. Despite having the most powerful engine in the class, it felt sluggish, due to a since-abandoned transmission shift strategy that dumped unsuspecting drivers in fifth or sixth gear at school zone speeds. Further, it delivered the worst observed…
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Behind the wheel test in California
Learn the Requirements for Holding a Drivers License in California There are several requirements for holding a California driving license. These include that you must be at least 16 years of age and free from physical impairments that could interfere with the ability to operate a vehicle. Additionally you can’t have suspended or revoked driving privileges in any other state…
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