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Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000
Here are our favorites that slide right under the $40,000 mark.
Nissan Trims Leaf Lease Prices After Tax Credit Disappears
The Nissan Leaf is among America’s least-expensive new electric vehicles (EVs). But the price most buyers pay went up this…
Tesla Cuts Some Prices One Day, Raises Others the Next
Tesla shoppers are on a roller coaster. It’s the kind that goes around the track several times before letting you…
18 States Ask For Federal Recall of Theft-Prone Hyundai, Kia Vehicles
Attorneys general from 18 states this week asked the federal government to order Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of…
What Is Carbon Fiber?
Carbon fiber is a stiff, lightweight material made from chains of carbon atoms. Carbon fiber is costly and labor-intensive to fabricate, so cars that contain it will mostly be luxury sports cars and racecars. Carbon fiber is used in sports cars to reduce weight but maintain structural integrity. Although metal is stronger, carbon fiber’s strength-to-weight ratio is superior.
What Is Collision Avoidance?
Collision avoidance refers to active-safety technologies that work to prevent traffic crashes. At the core of these technologies is automatic emergency braking, which intervenes when the driver fails to react quickly enough to potential impacts.
Jaguar Land Rover Plots Makeover: Electric Jags, Separate Defender, Discovery Showrooms
“People tell us they drive a Range Rover, not a Land Rover.” A storied old name will be shrinking soon.…
What Are Cooled Seats?
Cooled seats, often marketed as ventilated seats, are car seats, usually in the front, with fans embedded in the cushions to blow cooling air through perforated upholstery.
What Is Deep-Tinted Glass?
Deep-tinted glass is automotive glass tinted with a dye and installed by the auto manufacturer. Often labeled privacy glass by automakers, deep-tinted glass shields the car’s interior from light, heat, and prying eyes. Sometimes this feature comes standard; other times, it’s an option for an added charge.
What Are Door-Opening Warning Systems?
Door-opening warning systems, also known as “safe exit systems,” use a sensor to detect a vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle approaching a stopped vehicle from behind and alert the driver and passengers of the stopped car before they open their doors.