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15/09/2019

The Tundra comes in five different trim levels: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, and the 1794 Edition.

The current-generation Toyota Tundra is an aging truck that faces off against a much fresher Ford F-150, with brand-new versions of the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500 on tap for 2019. The Tundra and the Nissan Titan are the only regular-duty full-size pickups to rely solely on V-8 pow

15/09/2019

The engine itself, code name F154CD, is Ferrari’s most powerful road going V8 ever and sheds an almost unbelievable 40 pounds via an extensive surgical whittling just about everywhere, with many of the changes first vetted on the 488 Challenge race car.

Ferrari claims that the 710-hp Pista is nearly 200 pounds lighter overall, which would amount to a roughly 3250-pound curb weight—not quite as feathery as McLaren’s more carbon-fiber-intensive, and equally powerful, 720S. Many of the weight-saving items are familiar: The Pista gets a lithium-ion...

15/09/2019

Some subjects have more potential than others, obviously, but you still need to find a way of taking an effective picture.

There may be several things that tempt you to take a photo of a flower, whether it’s the vivid color, elegant form, or the striking patterns of its petals or leaves. However, all too often the results turn out to be disappointing. It’s easy to end up with a lackluster snapshot—a record shot—...

14/09/2019

Tesla plays by a different rule book than nearly all other automakers, so it’s difficult to track changes by model year.

In its brief but spectacular history, Tesla has almost singlehandedly erased the negative stigma surrounding electric cars, and its all-new Model 3 is the company’s attempt to bring its unique brand of fashionable tech-savviness to the masses. The Model 3 was originally billed as a $35,000 electri...

14/09/2019

Porsche's engine guru Markus Baumann said that pilfering the GT3's parts bin would liberate tech to take the GT4's flat six even further. Adding a dry sump, new valvegear and titanium internals would 'enable this engine for more power and more revs,' he added. Chassis mods would be likely to include new tyres, race-spec suspension components and new aero fixtures to create extra grip in corners.

14/09/2019

It’s powered by a 197-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four that feeds the front wheels through a six-speed transmission.

Its manual-only gearbox is approachable, its suspension is lively but not harsh, and it’s thrifty on gas—if you care about that. It’s powered by a 197-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four that feeds the front wheels through a six-speed transmission. While the Fiesta ST is extremely affordable...

14/09/2019

iPhone 11 to support the Apple Pencil

Apple's iPhone 11 (or iPhone XI, or whatever else the company's going to call it) is apparently going to come with a rather surprising new feature.

14/09/2019

Netflix’s Dark Is Mind-Melting Sci-Fi at Its Very Best

The Netflix science fiction show Dark, a multi-generational saga set in small-town Germany, is one of the best shows on television. But TV writer Rafael Jordan notes that the show requires your full attention.

14/09/2019

Are Sci-Fi Movies Getting Too Pretentious?

Science fiction movies tend to be heavy on action and spectacle, but it’s becoming more and more common to see films like High Life and Starfish that have more of an art house sensibility. Science fiction author John Kessel thinks some of these films push things too far, especially in the case of a movie like Beyond the Black Rainbow.

14/09/2019

Cats also have excellent hearing and a powerful sense of smell.

14/09/2019

Jeep revised the climate controls, relocated the Selec-Terrain rotary k**b and a USB port, and added more front-seat cubbies. The base Sport model now has a standard 5.0-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and voice control.

The Renegade offers what most other subcompact crossovers don’t—true off-road capability and a distinctly butch design. The littlest Jeep samples the company’s iconic Wrangler and wraps it in a more approachable package. Although both of its four-cylinder engines are wimpy, the Renegade does h...

13/09/2019

The GLS63’s performance comes without sacrifice; its cabin is lined in leather and equipped with amenities ranging from massaging front seats to an optional rear entertainment system.

When you’ve got six figures to drop on a luxury item, it can be difficult to choose precisely which extravagance you’d most like to lay the money down for. A small plot of land in the wilderness, or perhaps a used yacht? Allow us to suggest instead Mercedes-AMG’s hulking GLS63, an SUV with sea...