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Why there's a global race to boost EV range in cold weather

According to tests, EVs really benefit from heat pumps

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2021 Hyundai Palisade Long-Term Update | Snow beast

Snow mode, winter tires, hill descent control and a wiper hack make life easier

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Watch as pickup plunges 70 feet off a snowy, icy Wisconsin overpass

The driver is lucky to be alive after packed snow forms a ramp

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Winter came early: A recap of preparation and driving skills

You know this stuff. Just be sure to do it.

You know this stuff. Just be sure to do it.

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911 calls from Wisconsin 131-car pileup show how dangerous winter driving gets

Dozens were injured in the whiteout conditions

Dozens were injured in the whiteout conditions.

These Canadians somehow forgot how to drive in snow

Cue "Yakkety Sax"

Without fail, the first snow of the season takes drivers completely by surprise.

Track N Go Wheel-Driven Track System Slays Winter | Autoblog Minute

Making the rounds on social media is a video of a Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee slaying snowy terrain. The trucks are using the Track N Go.

Quick Car Tips for Winter

Its already December and some of us have even seen the first dustings of snow where we live. While snow may be beautiful to look at, its difficult for all of us to manage. One of the worst aspects of snow? Driving. Getting where you need to be can be comp

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Pro tips for driving in the Southern snow from a Northerner

Are you in the path of Winter Storm Jonas, about to swing through the Southern states? Take these winter driving tips from a Northerner and keep your cool.

Tips & Tricks For Driving in the Snow

While the snow looks beautiful coming down, it makes driving way more difficult and increases your chances of an accident significantly. While it's best to avoid driving in bad weather as much as possible, it's often unavoidable. If you must hit the road

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Chunk of ice smashes man's windshield

A driver on Interstate 495 South in Massachusetts had his windshield shattered after a huge chunk of ice flew off the top of an SUV.

How to Drive Safely With Snowbanks

Back to back blizzards have left mountains of snow on every street. Removing the snow has been challenging for towns everywhere, and with nowhere to move it all, the streets have becoming increasingly clogged. Travel lanes have been reduced from four to t

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Autoblog's ultimate holiday rides

Our Editors Choose Their Favorite Sleds For The Season

Over the hills and through the woods, it's the time of year when many of us visit family and friends for the holidays. But getting there can be a chore. It's cold and snowy across much of the United States, and even if the climate is favorable, the drive to grandmother's house often is not.

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Lamborghini's first US Winter Accademia should be snow freaking cool

Though they are equipped almost exclusively with all-wheel drive, a Lamborghini might not be our first choice to drive in the snow. Not for practical reasons, anyway. But the idea sure does sound like fun – and probably more than a little bit educational, too. That's why Lamborghini established the Winter Accademia.

AAA warns cold weather kills EV range, ignores effect on gas cars

The AAA sent out a new press release today warning about the effects of extreme temperatures on electric vehicle range. The numbers are kind of astounding: "nearly 60 percent lower in extreme cold and 33 percent lower in extreme heat." Wow, right? Well, sort of.

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Aston Martin brings ice driving program to America [w/video]

With between four and six hundred horsepower channeled to the rear wheels from a V8 or V12 engine mounted up front, an Aston Martin – any Aston Martin, really – might not seem like the smartest choice for driving on ice and snow. But that can also make it the most fun, and the most enlightening to experience.

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CNN says these are America's best winter drives

Winter. That frigid, miserable time of the year where ice, snow and slush coat our roads and salt coats our cars. Why would you ever willingly go for a drive during the winter? Well, perhaps because no one else is going for drives. As CNN points out, winter means that some of the country's best roads have much lower levels of traffic, making a scenic drive an even more relaxing event than it might

How To Spot And Survive Black Ice

The winter threat hiding in plain sight

Black ice is tricky. It hides in shade and shadow, causing spin-outs before drivers know what hit them. Accuweather.com came up with a helpful guide on how to spot black ice and how to avoid crashing when you find it.

Winter Coats Pose Danger To Children In Car Seats

Fluffy jackets and snowsuits can prevent harnesses from doing their job

Thick winter coats are a necessity this time of year in most parts of the country. But while kids need to stay warm, they also need to stay safe. A common mistake parents make in cold weather is strapping their kids into car seats cocooned in winter gear.

5 key steps to staying safe in winter driving

Everyone Needs A Refresher Now And Then

It was the first big snowfall of the season and I was out driving on the freeway when it happened. I had been traveling carefully, unsure that my little sedan would be able to keep traction as the snow kept piling up, when a large SUV came flying out of nowhere, attempting to pass me as if the roads were dry. Just as the SUV had gotten ahead of me, the driver lost control. The vehicle spun wildly for a few seconds and then crashed horrifically into the median with a sickening crunch.

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