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Can Tesla’s Semi truck be a disruptive force in the trucking industry?

I’m certain that is what Elon Musk is hoping it will be and it seems to have that potential. CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla Semi will out torque any diesel truck and it will enable long distance trucking with full loads. If a report from Scott Perry, an executive at Ryder System is to be believed, the Tesla Semi will have 200-300 mile range which would limit its uses to local & regional freight routes.
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By: Jeff Schneider

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Gets a Tiny Price Hike

The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette has gone live on Chevrolet.com and, like the Camaro, the Corvette gets a miniscule price hike for the new model year – with every Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 starting $45 higher than they did for 2017.
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By: Patrick Rall

Ford Recalls F150 and Mustang for More Takata Airbag Inflator Problems

Ford Motor Company has announced a numerically small recall of the 2017 Ford F150 and 2017 Ford Mustang over a concern that the Takata airbag inflators could fracture during inflation – risking injury to the occupants of the vehicle as little bits of metal go flying during a crash.
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By: Patrick Rall

Nissan's New “Intelligent” Rear View Mirror Will Make You Want It On Your Car

The 2018 Nissan Armada’s Intelligent Rear View Mirror is impressive and should be offered on all vehicles.
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By: Denis Flierl

How to remove adhesive from the upholstery of a 2017 Ram 1500

A new owner of a 2017 Ram 1500 asks for help removing the adhesive from the sticker left behind on the visor of his truck.Adhesives can be stubborn and you don't want to remove the color from the upholstery.
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By: Mary Conway

Does Tesla removing the restrictions on Ludicrous mode make it less reliable?

Earlier this year, Tesla Model S owners discovered that the automaker was restricting power output in certain models equipped with its "Ludicrous" performance mode. The limits were tied to frequent use of "Launch Mode," essentially Tesla's version of launch control. If a driver used it too much, Tesla restricted power output to prevent excessive wear and tear on components.
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By: Jeff Schneider

Build Your 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Today

The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has gone live on Chevrolet.com, including the supercharged ZL1 and the Nurburgring-conquering 1LE package – meaning that we can all build, price and dream about the world’s most track capable muscle car.
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By: Patrick Rall

No change scheduled for versatile, fun to drive 2018 Honda Civic Hatch

Coming off of a very successful 2017 launch, Honda announces arrival of the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback to a dealership near you. With an available 180 horsepower, this manufactured in England Civic, is the maker’s most versatile Civic offering.
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By: Parks McCants