7 cars that almost became icons but fell short of greatness

So close, yet so far. They had the makings of legends, but missteps and missed chances kept these cars from icon status.
MotorTrend

(Too) Quick Drive: The 2026 Nissan-Roush Frontier Pro-4XR Gives Us Hope

The Pro-4XR comes down the same production line in Canton, Mississippi, as a normal Frontier Pro-4X pickup, the only difference being the addition of unique 17-inch titanium-tinged wheels and Hankook ...
MotorTrend

7 Cars That Came So Close to Greatness but Missed the Mark

Enter the Lincoln LS, a sport luxury sedan in the European tradition that delivered not just handsome styling but also the ...
IEEE

Research on Composite Braking Control Strategy of Four-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicles With Multiple Motors Based on Braking Energy Recovery Optimization

Abstract: Four-wheel-drive system with multiple motors has been one of the important development trends of electric vehicles, which has an important impact on the regenerative braking of electric ...
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7 Walmart Toys for Older Kids

The LeapMove system proves that learning and active play can actually go hand in hand. This innovative setup transforms your ...
IEEE

Four-Wheel Independent Drive Vehicle Fault Tolerant Strategy Using Stochastic Model Predictive Control With Model Parameter Uncertainties

Abstract: With the popularity and increasing demand of new energy automotive, four-wheel independent drive electric vehicles (4WID-EVs) and its distributed control mode is promising to be a better ...
Detroit Free Press

AWD vs 4WD: We explain the difference in drivetrains

AWD and 4WD sound similar in name but they are very different AWD is always active on most vehicles while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...