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MikesCarInfo Daily Car News - May 8, 2026 Friday, May 8, 2026 MIKESCARINFO DAILY CAR NEWS New cars and new car tech — only what matters for buyers and enthusiasts. New Car Launches & Reveals 2026 Toyota RAV4 Goes All-Hybrid The redesigned best-seller is now hybrid-only across the lineup, with rugged Woodland trims and a sport-tuned GR Sport joining the range. Toyota's new infotainment is one of the most responsive in the segment. U.S. News First Drive → 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV Lands Essentially an electric Outback, the Trailseeker packs a 375-hp dual-motor AWD powertrain. Edmunds calls it "big but bland" — capable but not particularly exciting. Edmunds Review → 2026 Audi Q3 Redesigned The new subcompact luxury SUV gets sharper styling and improved driving dynamics, but Consumer Reports flags a finicky transmission as the main weak point. Consumer Reports → 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Refreshed Mild sty...

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EV Knowledge Guide What's actually under the hood of an EV? Open the front of a modern electric vehicle and the layout looks unfamiliar. There's no engine, no exhaust manifold, no oil cap. What you see instead is a different kind of machine: power conversion hardware, orange high-voltage cabling, multiple coolant loops, and a 12-volt battery that's still doing the same job it always did. Here's how to read what you're looking at. MikesCarInfo.com · A Plain-English Walkthrough The Layout A different kind of machine The front bay of an EV is a power-electronics and thermal-management area. The drama of a combustion engine is gone, replaced by hardware that converts electricity, manages heat, and supports the conventional 12-volt systems every modern car still needs. The center section is usually dominated by a large silver or gray assembly. That's the power electronics module, and it's doing several ...