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☆ I drove a $50,000 Subaru Ascent SUV. These were my 14 favorite features.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Subaru Ascent is a midsize, all-wheel-drive, three-row family SUV. I recently reviewed a $50,000 2024 Subaru Ascent in the Touring trim. Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia have all recently introduced all-new or updated three-row family SUVs. Subaru threw its hat into the ring in 2019 with the Ascent, giving loyal Forester, Impreza, and Outback drivers a legitimate three-row SUV option. After a few years on the market, Subaru updated the Ascent with edgier styling and upgraded tech.

Persons: —, Forester Organizations: Subaru, Service, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Impreza, Business

☆ Americans have been driving these Chinese-built cars for years — and Biden's tariffs likely won't impact them
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewOf the more than 15 million cars sold in the US last year, none wore the badge of a Chinese car brand. With the government's existing 27.5% tariffs on Chinese-made cars and Tuesday's new 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs imported to the US, the situation isn't likely to change anytime soon. AdvertisementAccording to Automotive News data, US consumers purchased more than 104,000 Chinese-made vehicles in 2023, up 45% from 2022. Americans bought another 28,000 Chinese-made cars during the first quarter of 2024. Here's a closer look at the Chinese-made cars on sale in the US.

Persons: —, Volvo's, Here's Organizations: Service, EV, SAIC, Business, Buick's, Automotive News, Buick, Lincoln, Volvo, Geely Automotive, Biden Locations: China, Polestar, South Carolina

☆ The Concorde made its final flight over 20 years ago and supersonic air travel has yet to return. Here's a look back at its incredible history.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( David Slotnick | Talia Lakritz | Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Co-developed by Britain and France, Concorde was the first and only supersonic commercial airliner. British Airways operated its final commercial Concorde flight in 2003, ending its 27-year career. AdvertisementFor a fleeting 30 years during the 20th century, supersonic commercial air travel was a reality. That day, British Airways operated its last commercial Concorde service from JFK International Airport to London Heathrow. Thus, it would be the Concorde's last ever commercial flight in a career that started in January 1976.

Persons: — Organizations: British Airways, Concorde, Service, JFK International, London Heathrow, Air France, Business Locations: Britain, France, Concorde, London

☆ I drove Hyundai's best-selling SUV and found it's a perfect hybrid for people who don't like hybrids
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV that rivals competitors from Toyota and Honda. I enjoyed the Tucson Hybrid's stylish looks, new tech, solid performance, and fuel efficiency. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . During that time, the strikingly stylish Tucson has evolved into the brand's best-selling model, with nearly 210,000 units sold in 2023. It's also one of the most popular models in the segment, in its fourth generation that launched in 2021.

Persons: —, It's Organizations: Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Tucson, Service, Cox Automotive Locations: Hyundai Tucson, Tucson

☆ I drove Subaru's priciest SUV. It's perfect for families who outgrow the Outback or Forester — but the safety tech is vexing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The 2024 Subaru Ascent Touring from the driver's seat. Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderThe Subaru Ascent delivers a pleasant and reassuring driving experience. The continuously variable transmission is the weakest point in Ascent's driving experience and its drive train. The noise, reminiscent of a dying torque converter on a traditional automatic, disappears once the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. With that said, Subaru's Lineartronic unit is one of the most capable CVTs on the market and is able to provide a serviceable approximation of a traditional automatic transmission.

Persons: Benjamin Zhang, Subaru's Organizations: Toyota, Chevrolet Traverse Locations: peppy

☆ The world's largest passenger jet took flight for the first time 18 years ago. See the full history of the Airbus A380 superjumbo from marvel to reject.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

So, even though the A380 program ended in 2021, and many have already been retired, the planes are expected to fly on for years to come. AirbusPrevious versions of this story were written by Benjamin Zhang and David Slotnick.

☆ The 8 best 'personal' private jets that only require one pilot to fly
▼ + stars: | 2020-06-21 | by ( Taylor Rains | Thomas Pallini | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Personal private jets are intended to be flown by one pilot and are ideal for business, leisure, or both. aviation-images.com/Universal Images Group via GettyCessna has long been the leader in single-pilot jet aircraft, with multiple models in its popular Citation line-up built with solo operations in mind. The light jet aircraft have dominated the skies since the 1970s with Cessna continuing production of new models nearly five decades later. Three variants of the product line are in existence, the HondaJet, HondaJet Elite, the HondaJet Elite S, and the HondaJet Elite II. David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe Pilatus PC-24 capitalizes on the success of the highly versatile PC-12 turboprop, another single-pilot aircraft, but adds on the speed of a jet aircraft.

☆ We took a $163,000 Tesla Model X SUV on a road trip and discovered Tesla's greatest weapon isn't its cars
▼ + stars: | 2019-08-20 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I first drove the Tesla Model X in 2015 shortly before it was unveiled to the public. We were impressed by both the Tesla Model X and the company's network of fast chargers. The Tesla Model X Long Range starts at $75,315, while our fully loaded Model X Performance carried an as-tested price of $163,250. For our road trip, Tesla provided us with a fully loaded Deep Blue Metallic Model X Performance that costs a hefty $163,250. Here's a closer look at our road trip with the Tesla Model X Performance.

Persons: Tesla, I've, Here's, Benjamin Zhang Organizations: Tesla, Morning, Audi, Business Locations: Fremont , California, New Jersey, Wilmington , Delaware, New York

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