The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles: Everything you need to know about the latest Tesla recall https://www.themanual.com/auto/tesla-recall-info/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1288764 In a recall filed with the NHTSA, Tesla is bringing back a total of 2,031,220 vehicles harking all the way back to 2012.

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]]> 1288764 Formula E names Bridgestone its sole tire provider https://www.themanual.com/auto/formula-e-names-bridgestone-tire-provider/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:00:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1288347 Bridgestone will supply tires for all Formula E teams for four seasons, starting with the 2026-2027  season.

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]]> 1288347 Ford and Resideo want to help lower your energy bills with EV-Home Power Partnership https://www.themanual.com/auto/ford-resideo-ev-home-power-partnership/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1288596 Resideo and Ford will explore V2H home energy management beginning with home heating and cooling costs.

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]]> 1288596 Tesla Cybertruck delivers on some promises, falls painfully short on other expectations https://www.themanual.com/auto/tesla-cybertruck-expectations-vs-reality/ Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:00:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1287468 The newly launched Tesla Cybertruck maintains the divisive look, but the tantalizing numbers touted during the 2019 announcement fall far short.

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]]> 1287468 F1 reveals 2024 Sprint race schedule — here’s what’s new https://www.themanual.com/auto/2024-f1-sprint-calendar/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:42 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1288024 F1 added Sprints to add more excitement to Friday and Saturday, although the altered schedule gives teams fewer opportunities to practice.

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]]> 1288024 New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe has wider stance, increased horsepower, arrives in 2024 https://www.themanual.com/auto/2024-mercedes-cle-53/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:00:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1287532 Mercedes has released a more powerful, AMG version of its CLE 53 Coupe.

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]]> 1287532 Driving in snow: The complete guide to staying safe this winter https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-drive-in-snow/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:00:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=38765 The best way to stay safe on winter roads is to learn how to drive in snow like a boss.

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]]> 38765 Camping with a CAN-AM Spyder RT taught me a lot about packing, motorcycle camping, and life on 3 wheels https://www.themanual.com/auto/can-am-spyder-review/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:00:05 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1284753 BRP left the edges of the CAN-AM Spyder RT unpolished enough to deliver the excitement of riding a legit two-wheeler but … not. It's truly in a class of one.

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]]> 1284753 The best (and worst) states to buy an electric vehicle – and the winner may surprise you https://www.themanual.com/auto/best-states-to-buy-an-ev/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:00:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1287302 Beyond just MSRP, SignalandPower.com analyzed the overall cost of owning an electric car compared to the average salary of each state in the U.S. and came up with a ranking of the cheapest, and most expensive states to own an electric vehicle. Read on to see if your state makes the top or bottom of the list.

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]]> 1287302 F1 loses the Alfa Romeo team (but history tells us they’ll be back) https://www.themanual.com/auto/alfa-romeo-withdraws-from-f1-racing/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1287043 This isn't the first time Alfa Romeo has left F1 racing, nor should we assume that it won't return.

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]]> 1287043 Climate change and electric vehicles: New report says our obsession with SUVs cancels out benefits of EVs https://www.themanual.com/auto/suv-electric-vehicle-cilimate-change-impact-study/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:00:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1287312 EVs are having a notable impact on the environment, but our obsession with SUVs has blunted their impact.

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]]> 1287312 How to put on tire chains for safer winter driving https://www.themanual.com/auto/how-to-put-on-snow-chains/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:00:38 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=115361 If you have to drive during the winter and you live where there is heavy snow fall, you may need to learn how to put on snow chains.

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]]> 115361 The Porsche 918 Spyder: Why this limited-edition hybrid car is the king of kings https://www.themanual.com/auto/porsche-918-spyder/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1278671 The 918 Spyder sits atop one of the most royal bloodlines in all of the auto-verse. Continuing the legacy started by the incredible 959 and Carerra GT, the 918 Spyder sits on the throne as the king of Porsches, for now.

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]]> 1278671 The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma is exactly as good as you hoped it would be https://www.themanual.com/auto/2024-toyota-tacoma/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:41 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1282530 The 2024 Toyota Tacoma offers an iForce Max Hybrid powertrain, a six-speed manual transmission and a brand new chassis in 21 separate available trims.

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]]> 1282530 MINI gives larger-than-life preview of its new cars, AI driving assistants https://www.themanual.com/auto/mini-driving-assistant-sphere/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1285951 MINI put the undeniable attention-commanding Sphere in Las Vegas to introduce the 2025 MINI Countryman Electric, the largest model of the next generation MINI family.

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]]> 1285951 The Tesla Cybertruck starts at almost $61,000 and it’s finally available for delivery https://www.themanual.com/auto/tesla-cybertruck-pricing-deliveries-begin/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1286355 With a starting price of $60,990, the Cybertruck qualifies for the federal EV tax credit.

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]]> 1286355 The secret to making the hydrogen car viable could be…chicken feathers? https://www.themanual.com/auto/hydrogen-car-chicken-feather-fiber-study/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:30:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1283807 Using chicken feathers to create filters for fuel cells for hydrogen cars can be a win-win-win, except for the chickens.

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]]> 1283807 More than 30,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEVs recalled for fire risk https://www.themanual.com/auto/jeep-wrangler-4xe-phev-vehicle-recall/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1285398 Wrangler 4xe owners will take a hit on gasoline costs until they can resume driving with hybrid power.

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]]> 1285398 This AI-powered dash cam could save your life https://www.themanual.com/auto/nextbase-iq-dash-cam/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:30:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1281106 This high-end, AI-powered dash cam will call for help when you can't.

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]]> 1281106 I checked out the Tesla Cybertruck in person – here’s what I think https://www.themanual.com/auto/tesla-cybertruck-first-impressions/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:18:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1285402 Tesla Cybertrucks are finally starting to appear in stores across North America. Our recent visit to the Bellevue, Washington location provided an up-close encounter with this EV.

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]]> 1285402 New Lucid Gravity EV has ‘up to’ 440 miles range, makes a strong case in the crowded SUV market https://www.themanual.com/auto/new-lucid-gravity-ev/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1285249 The Lucid Gravity SUV is expected to have a range of 440 miles. This SUV could hold the record for the second longest-range EV alongside the Silverado EV.

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]]> 1285249 Verge California Edition electric motorcycle launches with motor in rear wheel https://www.themanual.com/auto/verge-california-edition-electric-motorcycle/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1283617 Verge doesn't cite horsepower ratings for the TS Pro platform, but with that much torque, who really cares?

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]]> 1283617 Polestar expands EV lineup with 3 new, more powerful models https://www.themanual.com/auto/new-polestar-evs/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1284924 Polestar, a racing-inspired EV brand, is expanding its lineup with 3 new vehicles that will turn heads.

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]]> 1284924 Subaru unveils 2025 Forester SUV with updated design and improved performance – but same gas-powered drivetrain https://www.themanual.com/auto/new-2025-subaru-forester/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:00:39 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1283405 The 2025 Forester will have a gas-powered 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer engine, with no BEV or hybrid option

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]]> 1283405 EV battery range is affected by cold weather, but longevity may improve in cold climates: Study https://www.themanual.com/auto/ev-battery-range-and-longevity/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:00:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1276952 A study done by Recurrent, which used data from more than 12,500 Teslas across the country, shows us that, not surprisingly, temperature affects batteries.

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]]> 1276952 Polaris Camp RZR is an incredible way to experience off-roading the Glamis sand dunes https://www.themanual.com/auto/glamis-polaris-camp-rzr-2023/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:00:31 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1282240 Tens of thousands of people descend on the Glamis dunes every year at Halloween for a weekend of off-roading, partying, and general chaos.

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]]> 1282240 Someone made a running Tesla Cybertruck out of wood, and it looks better than the real thing https://www.themanual.com/auto/tesla-cybertruck-wooden-replica/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:30:26 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1279828 While the world waits for a production Cybertruck, a Vietnamese YouTuber seems to have built a better looking vehicle in just 100 days.

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]]> 1279828 What’s all the fuss about tires in F1 racing? https://www.themanual.com/auto/f1-racing-tires/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1280545 F1 regulations include rim and tire technical specifications and rules for managing tire use during a race.

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]]> 1280545 Hyundai and Amazon team up for online car sales (and no, you can’t get your car via Prime) https://www.themanual.com/auto/hyundai-amazon-partner-for-online-car-sales/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1283548 Car buyers can shop for new Hyundai vehicles listed on Amazon by local dealers starting in 2024.

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]]> 1283548 Get a Lamborghini Countach for $17 (with one big catch) https://www.themanual.com/auto/lego-lamborghini-countach-amazon-deal-november-2023/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:57:56 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1283435 This is finally your chance to buy a Lamborghini with a single paper bill. Get a Lego Countach cheap!

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