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Including video footage of a gnarly rollover caused by a wild weaver on the 401

The first salvo in what is likely a tidal wave of Volkswagen EVs

Graeme Fletcher Inside, its more nipping and tucking. In the case of the Sport model tested, the driver-focused cockpit arrives with top-class materials including Nappa leather, front sport buckets that hug without being confining and a new free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment display. The wide-screen format is a marked step forward, as it allows more information to be displayed without seeming cramped. As systems go, it is a good one that gives the driver fast and easy access for everything from vehicle settings to the navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions along with a 15-spe...

So, what exactly is the XC40 Recharge? Well, as that jumble of letters and numbers implies, it is based on Volvo’s wildly successful XC40 gasoline-powered crossover, which debuted in 2017 and was named European Car of the Year at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. When we say based on, we mean that quite literally, as the Recharge shares the same Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) as its gas-powered stablemate. It also is very close in proportions and exterior styling, however the all-electric version gets a distinctive front nose — no need for a engine-cooling radiator here — and, of course, ...

Graeme Fletcher One of the neat features is the ability to park the Tucson remotely. When the engine is running, simply hold the forward button on the key fob and the Tucson self-drives into the parking spot. Pushing the back button sees it reverse out. The next time some twerp parks so close you can’t open the driver’s door, it’s no longer a problem. Yes, it is sort of gimmicky, but it is also pretty cool. The safety equipment list includes all key features and then some. Aside from all the usual kit, including a drowsy-driver monitor, comes a small button on the right side of the stee...