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Tighter gaps are better for aerodynamics, so not only does the new Model 3 look like it was built by a company that cares, but it also achieves the second-lowest drag coefficient of any Tesla, at a claimed 0.219, down from 0.225. Tesla doesn't have a formal communications department, but it's listening to its customers, to reviewers, to randos on X. The 2024 Model 3 demonstrates how the company paid attention, took the feedback, and went to work. Tesla has taken a beating in the mainstream press for its overly optimistic range numbers, but the company isn't likely to voluntarily surrender one of its chief competitive advantages, even if that advantage only exists on paper and pixels. Neither came anywhere near these estimates in our own range test, performed on the highway at a steady 70 mph: The base car went just 211 miles (61 miles short of the outgoing car's EPA range), and the Long Range car went just 250 miles (108 miles short). [Extracted from the article]

Erick Ayapana Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 Normal wear $0 Base price $41,945 As tested $44,890 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 22/30/25 mpg Our Volvo XC40 has seen lots of recent activity, serving as the road trip vehicle of choice for technical director Frank Markus and associate editor Billy Rehbock. MOTORTREND | 6.22 BMW 228i BMW X7 CHEVROLET CORVETTE HONDA ODYSSEY KIA SELTOS KIA SORENTO UPDATE: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Service Life 6 mo/6,637 mi Average Fuel Econ 21.7 mpg "The E 450 offers interior practicality, but one flaw reveals its age." Aaron Gold Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 Normal wear $0 Base price $50,495 As tested $52,330 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 76/71/74 mpg-e We've been so obsessed with the hydrogen infrastructure and its attendant issues that we haven't talked nearly enough about the car itself. Zach Gale Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 Normal wear $0 Base price $63,050 As tested $72,770 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 23/30/26 mpg Mercedes-Benz has a surprisingly expansive fleet of sedans, perfect for those not swayed by the popular appeal of SUVs. [Extracted from the article]

PROS PROS Improved Improved interior interior • • Thoughtful integration of Google, Apple, • and Android • Strong braking, steering, and engine response CONS Super Cruise was super AWOL • Magnetic dampers betrayed • by 22-inch wheels • Phantom "Service Suspension" warning The GMC Sierra received a significant midcycle update for 2022, but test vehicles weren't available in time for last year's Truck of the Year competition. One was the off-roadthemed AT4X; the second - the Denali Ultimate, a Hillary Step above the mere Denali - was what GMC sent us for evaluation. Where's my Denali SS?" As the top Sierra trim, the Denali Ultimate receives upgraded MagneRide dampers with adaptive ride control, which ride like a dream on perfect roads. [Extracted from the article]

The brand's entry into the luxury-subcompact-SUV market is pronounced toh-NAH-lay. Buyers choose from two powertrains: a 256-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 272-hp plug-in hybrid that pairs a turbo 1.3-liter four with a 121-hp electric motor at the rear axle. Standard wireless phone charging and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also help the Tonale present a convincing debut into a red-hot segment. [Extracted from the article]

The 230i and more powerful M240i ride on the same rear-drive platform as the 3 and 4 Series and should not be confused with the front-drive 2 Series Gran Coupe sedans, which have more in common with Minis than other BMWs. PROS Return of the light, fun BMW coupe • Excellent I-4 and I-6 powertrains • Longer wheelbase improves second row CONS Lacks some standard safety systems • Center console lacks storage space • Occasionally glitchy infotainment system A slow clap for BMW bringing a new 2 Series to the lineup. It does more than that, though- while the second-generation car has grown, it remains the smallest and lightest BMW coupe, which, along with its wonderful suspension setup and slick powertrains, reminded our judges of the heyday of BMW's 3 Series. [Extracted from the article]

Witness the 2022 R18 Transcontinental and its freakish powerplant: 1.8 liters of displacement, two horizontally opposed cylinders, two in-block cams, four pushrods, eight valves. With a claimed weight of 941 pounds, the R18 Transcontinental feels like half a car. While BMW is busy electrifying its automotive lineup, its Motorrad motorcycle division is still dreaming up creative ways to burn gasoline. [Extracted from the article]

Few people look at inexpensive compact SUVs for good driving dynamics, but the HR-V is genuinely pleasant to drive. On paper, the new Civic-based HR-V resolves those issues. Intake 2023 Honda HR-V FIRST DRIVE We liked the old Honda Fit - based HR-V, even if it was poky. [Extracted from the article]

A lot of Corolla Cross competitors put safety equipment on the option list to keep base prices down; we commend Toyota for making all this stuff standard. BASE PRICE $23,410-$28,840 LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV ENGINE 2.0L/169-hp/150-lb-ft directinjected DOHC 16-valve I-4 TRANSMISSION Cont variable auto CURB WEIGHT 3,150-3,350 lb (mfr) WHEELBASE 103.9 in L X W X H 175.6 x 71.9 x 63.4 in 0-60 MPH 10.5 sec (MT est) EPA FUEL ECON 29-31/32-33/30-32 mpg ON SALE Now PHOTO (COLOR): The Corolla Cross shares a lot with the existing Corolla sedan, including its 2.0-liter engine and much of the interior. Departments & Features Meet the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota's new SUV. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates mining,related equipment and supplies, including the Dsnvik FF212 electrohydraulic drill for tunneling and mining development from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, the 7495 Electric Rope Shovels from Caterpillar, and the PowerPro Extreme 10 starter from Leece-Neville.

The article evaluates three servo drives products which feature real-time autotuning for excellent adaptive tuning performance, which are the MR-J3 drive from Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. and S110 drives and S120 drives from Siemens Energy & Automation Inc.

The article evaluates the traction drive variator from Torotrak Ltd.

The article evaluates the Tru-Tune, an adaptive control system from Watlow and offers information on its features and functions.