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2 days ago
- Automotive
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There's Nothing Like Rallying in a Subaru WRX at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed tends to conjure up images of the winding hillclimb past the Duke of Richmond's grand home, or perhaps the paddock filled with millions upon millions of dollars of sleek hypercars. But if you can make it past those attractions and march farther up the hill, a new world of delights awaits: the forest rally stage. For the uninitiated, if Formula 1 is the fine dining of motorsports with its spotless garages and giant luxury boxes, rallying is its food truck counterpart. It's deliciousness without pretense, where you can watch wildly modified vehicles from a mere few feet away while perched on a log in the woods. Instead of a gleaming garage area, there's a big group of dusty and noisy tents. The rally stage offers incredible access to not only the course and cars but the drivers, too.
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4 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs. 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail: The Off-Road Battle
Trail drive Both of these vehicles have been out to Hungry Valley OHV park on separate occasions and have been through our three-pack of tests there. The GX defeated the Land Cruiser, and the 4Runner TRD Pro took on the Honda Passport TrailSport. Therefore, we already went into this challenge knowing that the Toyota has an advantage on the ziggurat of integrity, where it went a full step higher thanks to greater flexibility and a disconnecting front stabilizer bar, while both were about equal on the hill climb. So to provide a new challenge, we put together a trail drive that combined a dirt road, some sand, whoops, and a high-speed washboard section to test them out more thoroughly. The two vehicles have very different suspensions, with the TRD Pro opting for Fox shocks and the GX offering a more conventional setup, but with KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) up front. This system uses a hydraulic control to adjust the front stabilizer bar, so it can be tighter on the road for greater stability and loosen up off-road to allow for more articulation. At slower speeds, the GX was more comfortable and its steering felt much more precise. But on the whoops when it would bottom out, the impacts were very harsh in the Lexus. That's where the 4Runner really came alive. This is the desert-running version of the Toyota, and when the speeds crept north of 40 mph, it was much more comfortable than the Lexus. The Fox shocks have internal valves that add pressure as the shock compresses, so when it bottoms out, it doesn't feel nearly as violent, and rebound is also well controlled. Weirdly, the 4Runner was quite uncomfortable at lower speeds, and it never really settled in. (The same is true of driving it on the road.)
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5 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2026 Chevy Bolt EV: Everything We Know
Increased range and Super Cruise tech The 2026 Bolt EV will use a version of the Ultium battery technology found in GM's other electric vehicles, providing faster charging speeds and more range than the previous model. GM is reportedly using less expensive lithium-ion phosphate batteries, which will reduce cost and development time, but could come at the expense of some range. Even so, a range of more than 300 miles should be in the cards, which will keep the Bolt EV competitive. Previously, Chevy offered the Bolt EV alongside a slightly larger Bolt EUV. The key difference between the two was that the EUV offered GM's Super Cruise hands-free highway driving technology. But we're told this tech will make its way to the new Bolt EV, enhancing its appeal. The 2026 Chevy Bolt is scheduled to enter production in late 2025 and go on sale in early to mid-2026. Photos by KGP Photography
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6 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
Tested: We Really Want to Love the 2025 Range Rover Sport SV, But...
But that's not all Land Rover did here. The 23-inch wheels are made from carbon fiber and are the largest production carbon wheels ever made. The front brakes are huge carbon-ceramic discs clamped by eight (yes, eight) equally massive piston calipers — the rears are nearly as meaty too. The hood is made from not one but two different weaves of carbon fiber, the seats are SV-specific sport buckets, and the paint on our test was a spectacular matte rose color. All in, this Rover is an eye-watering $204,875. That's nearly three times as much as a standard Range Rover Sport. High-performance V8s just don't come cheap in 2025. Despite being so pricey and having so much claimed grunt, the Sport SV doesn't always feel as potent as you'd expect. What drive mode you're in has never made more of a difference. Whether you're in Normal or even Dynamic, the SV feels like a regular Range Rover Sport that just so happens to have a V8. It isn't particularly raucous, the gear shifts are slurred for the sake of smoothness, and the throttle pedal is long, meaning you really have to dig in to gain any appreciable speed.
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7 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
P0308: Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
What does the P0308 error code mean? The diagnostic trouble code P0308 means the car's engine control module has identified a misfire in cylinder number 8. Shown on a scan tool, it'll read as "Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected." A misfire can occur when the engine's mix of air and fuel, ordinarily ignited by a spark plug, doesn't ignite. The resulting 'misfire' can affect engine performance and emissions. Why is this issue important? A misfire in any cylinder (though this code specifically indicates the eighth cylinder) can disrupt engine performance and lead to poor fuel economy. Your engine may feel down on power or suffer from increased exhaust emissions, which can lead to a damaged catalytic converter and a fuel smell — an indication that the car is running 'rich' with too much fuel in its air-fuel mixture. Can I safely drive my car with this error code? You should not drive with an active misfire or the P0308 code. Your car will move under its own power with a misfire, but due to the delicate timing operation of your engine and its sensitive emissions parts, any of which could be damaged by a misfire, it can cause serious harm to the engine. Common symptoms of the P0308 error code Rough idle Hesitation or jerking during acceleration Decreased engine power Poor fuel economy Illuminated check engine light Possible fuel smell from the exhaust or inside the car due to the engine running rich How is the P0308 error code diagnosed? OBD-II scan : A scan tool can confirm the presence of P0308 and check for related codes. : A scan tool can confirm the presence of P0308 and check for related codes. Visual inspection : Inspect the spark plug, ignition coil, and wiring for cylinder 8. Plugs on a misfiring cylinder will be excessively dirty. : Inspect the spark plug, ignition coil, and wiring for cylinder 8. Plugs on a misfiring cylinder will be excessively dirty. Compression test : Performed by a mechanic to verify the mechanical integrity of the cylinder. : Performed by a mechanic to verify the mechanical integrity of the cylinder. Fuel injector test : Ensure the injector for cylinder 8 is functioning correctly. : Ensure the injector for cylinder 8 is functioning correctly. Spark plug swap test: Swap over a spark plug and coil from a cylinder you know is properly firing, then allow the car to idle, determining if the misfire moves from cylinder to cylinder. If it does, the plug or coil is bad and needs replacement. How is the P0308 error code repaired? Replace the spark plug in cylinder 8 if it is fouled or worn. Replace the ignition coil or coil pack for cylinder 8. Repair or replace damaged wiring or connectors to the ignition system. Clean or replace the fuel injector if it is clogged or malfunctioning. Address vacuum leaks or mechanical engine problems affecting cylinder 8. After repairs, remember to clear the code and perform a test drive to confirm it is gone. Related reading Follow the link below to reach our diagnostic check engine trouble codes catalog: On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) trouble code directory
