2018 Honda Fit First Drive: Revival of the Fittest

Specifications VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchbackBASE PRICES: LX, $17,065; Sport, $18,375; EX, $19,035; EX-L, $21,395 ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injectionDisplacement: 91 cu in,...

Tesla is Working on Some Fancy New Battery Tech

Tesla has filed an interesting patent for something called “pyrotechnic disconnect”.  The use of the word pyrotechnic is probably a bit concerning, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. But in this particular application, the goal is to reduce the hazards...