When Lucid Motors teased their “Lucid Space Concept,” we couldn’t be sure how much if any of the advanced design would make its way to their road cars, and today, with the release of the Air Dream Edition , we can confirm that it’s a major part of the puzzle. The Space concept advances the EV space in multiple facets that allow for more interior space overall. In the case of the Air Dream Edition, it contributes to its claim to have best-in-class interior space snatching that title from the likes of Tesla . The space savings aren’t just for the passenger cabin tho
Perhaps one of the most American hobbies, the road-trip, has seen a vast boom this year as concerns over personal health and safety have risen. Offering excellent over the road options, the Air offers some 739 liters of luggage space in large part thanks to its compact drivetrain and battery package. Add to that the exceptional 517-mile range and it’s becoming more and more clear that Lucid is serious about taking on big names such as Tesla, Porsche, and Riv
I pulled over to give Ryan a chance for some more scientific test driving—this being his potential purchase, after all. Plus, I figured he needed to try burning rubber and throw in some hard-angled steering himself. Sure enough, turning off Beverly Glen onto Santa Monica Boulevard, he managed to do just that. And then again turning off Santa Monica onto Century Park
On my first left turn, I had just started creeping into the intersection when a Mazda3 driver pulled out from the opposite left-turn lane, having decided to go straight without feeling the need to indicate his intentions to anyone else. He was, quite literally, coming right for us—and here, I’d just made click the following post decision to take things e
A “hard reboot” requires pressing the same two scroll wheels on the steering wheel but also pressing the brake at the same time. The car must be parked as this will affect all critical systems. Hard reboots are recommended only at the direction of a Tesla service cen
The Tesla Model 3, meanwhile, can be had with a single motor and rear-wheel-drive only, but for comparison’s sake, the Performance AWD Model 3 starts at $54,990 with an EPA range of 322 miles and a WLTP range of 329. The Model Y costs a few thousand bucks more and features similar stats. But how do the two sedans comp
Tesla is known for being one of the most innovative and modern car makers in the world. But that often means its cars are full of so many features that it can be hard to make every owner an expert in their own vehi
Gittin Jr. gets to talking about what the vehicle is like to drive and how it compares to his Formula Drift Mustang. Gittin Jr. mentions that when he first felt the immense acceleration, he thought that something was actually wrong because it felt so unnatural to
The Model 3 is a sophisticated piece of technology that knows how much range drivers have left based on battery charge and driver history. But in many cases, drivers find the estimates Tesla’s EVs display may be far off the mark from how much range they’ll actually
Thanks to all the space Lucid saves with this innovative design, they have the chance to shape the vehicle in non-conventional ways. So while there’s more space inside for people and things, the vehicle itself can maintain a smaller overall footprint. To demonstrate what that means for us automotive enthusiasts is that the Air – which is 195.5 inches long – should handle as well, if not better, than a similarly sized car such as the BMW M5 (194.6 inches) while being able to carry passengers in the comfort and luxury that could only be experienced in something like the 7 Series. That’s well demonstrated in its Laguna Seca lap record . While we can be sure that very few Lucid owners will be tracking their cars, it’s encouraging to see this new company keeping an eye planted on real driving performance as a part of their benchmark
Finally, the Crabwalk feature we previewed earlier today demonstrates GMC’s understanding that sometimes the only way out is sideways with rear-wheel steering. This truck isn’t just about off-roading though, as it should be a capable daily driver to and from the office as w
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
Back in 2008, Top Gear aired an episode of presenter Jeremy Clarkson getting the opportunity to test the first Tesla Roadster . Clarkson started by demonstrating how quick it was compared to the Lotus Elise it was based off of, and proceeded to rip the entire car apart, thereby basically concluding that electric cars are dumb and will never catch on. Fast forward to now, and you have companies such as Ford making insane electric sports cars like the Mach-E 1400, and showcasing just how awesome electric cars can be. A little over a week ago, Ford and Vaughn Gittin Jr. took the Mach-E to Goodwood Festival of Speed to showcase its performance. And now, we’re getting a closer look at this amazing ride, including details surrounding American rapper T-Pain’s involvement with the car’s so
