When it comes to the luxury electric car market, there really is only one company that comes to mind - Tesla . A herculean effort was always going to be required from any company hoping to compete with Elon Musk's very own pet project, whose pockets are deep and PR machine is seemingly relentl
This 1977 K5 Blazer has received a conversion to an entirely electric drivetrain, replacing its original 400ci V8, which produced an anemic 175 horsepower from the factory that was routed through a three-speed automatic. Now, under the hood lurks a Bolt EV motor, providing 200 ponies and 266 lb-ft of torque to a four-speed automatic. The transfer case, driveshaft, and axles remain in factory f
Tesla's market standing in the world of electric vehicles remains strong, with the only real competition coming from Porsche's Taycan, which has largely priced itself out of the mainstream automotive industry. Polestar, formerly of Volvo but now its own brand, is looking to shake things up with the affordable, all-electric Polestar 2 (as opposed to the hybrid Polestar 1, which is more of an enormous superc
"So, it's difficult. Once a car is made there, it is eligible for that. That sounds like that's going to be reducing in China in the coming years. But really, bottom line is, we need the Shanghai factory to achieve that 10,000 rate and have the cars be affordable. It's important to appreciate, the demand for Model 3 is insanely h
The modern Toyota Supra is a gorgeous machine that really pays homage to the original model. The Supra is quite largely based on the BMW Z4, which is weird. But it builds on the basis of the Z4 and takes it to the next level, with a much better ride and a more comfortable interior too. Plus it looks much better than the Z4, which is really just quite plain-look
Tesla's primary USP is the insane, raw performance of their flagships. In terms of acceleration, few cars, let alone electric, can compete with some of its market leaders. But, as Top Gear points out , these "YouTube friendly 0-60 times" don't always reflect the car's overall package. The Polestar meanwhile, gives you everything you could possibly want from a saloon/SUV crossover. It's not exactly slow, even if it clocks in at a frankly excessive weight of 2.1 tonnes. but more than that, its spacious and comfortable to drive, thanks to the smooth handling and limited driver modifications required. This isn't one for the purist, but in terms of wider appeal, it ticks all boxes with flying col
The Polestar 2 shares much of its design aesthetic with its higher-spec hybrid sibling, but at a price that's at least somewhat closer to reasonable. The starting sticker price expected to begin around $61,000 before government incentive. That should place it in competition with higher-trim Tesla Models 3 and Y, which will share the Polestar 2's setup of an electric motor powering each axle with 201 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque (for a combined output of 402 ponies and 487 lb-ft of twi
Pointing at the centrally mounted touchscreen—yes, it's a whole lot like an iPad—from outside the car, Gianni walked Ryan through adjusting the rearview mirrors and selecting various driving functions like the aggressiveness of the regenerative braking and the steering weight. We got the A/C blasting (out of very classy vents hidden in a knuckle on the long dash) and the nav system running. Gianni told us we had 25 minutes or so on our own with the car, and we were
The Porsche Boxster is quite bland. Which is why it is on this list. It has never really gained the same sort of following that the 911 has got and it also does not offer to much difference in the way of performance. I have always wondered why it actually exists, but I am sure Porsche knows b
Next, it was my turn to drive. Ryan pulled over so we could switch positions. I adjusted the mirrors, set the steering on Sport, checked out the rear visibility (not great but again, I'd say better than the Lucid Air the day before), and floored
Tesla currently exports all the cars they sell to China but are now in the process of building a Shanghai factory to produce Model 3s in the first phase. The California-based company has made a deal with the Chinese government to lease land in the country for 50 ye
Matt Farah has made a life for himself that should make most gearheads sick with envy. On his YouTube channel The Smoking Tire, Farah regularly reviews some of the world's best cars, including recent posts taking the new 992-generation Porsche 911 Targa 4S out for a spin and blasting around the Angeles National Forest in a Ferrari F8 Spider . Now, Farah turns his attention to the all-electric Polestar 2 for a test drive in Malibu to see how this potential Tesla Model 3 competitor fares during some aggressive driving and from an overall value-meets-aesthetics standpo
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