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Have Hybrid Questions? Let’s Answer Them!

2021-07-19T17:01:14+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

With the all-electric vehicle market on the rise, you may find yourself with some questions and concerns. You are not alone. Let's dig into some of those now! Consumer Reports recently did an article digging into Electric Cars and the most common questions consumers have regarding them. To read the full article CLICK HERE! Every automaker seems to be coming out with an Electric vehicle, lineup, or even planning on converting their entire fleet to electric in the future. Here is a list of what some options are, remember there are more coming out daily so this list is just [...]

Prepare to turn heads with this 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG!

2021-06-30T03:05:33+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our fantastic 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG® C 43 4MATIC® Sedan in Selenite Grey Metallic offers exceptional performance and comfort. Motivated by a Twin TurboCharged 3.0 Liter V6 that generates 362hp coupled to a 9 Speed Automatic transmission to send you to 60mph in 4.6 seconds. This All Wheel Drive sedan features up to 27mpg on the highway, responsive handling, a smooth, quiet ride, and attractive styling highlighted by a power sunroof, LED daytime running lights, and AMG® bumpers, side skirts, and split-spoke alloy wheels. Once inside our C 43, you will be impressed with the stylish aluminum trim and unsurpassed attention [...]

Not Ready to Make the Electric Plunge? Check Out Our Toyota RAV4 Hybrid!

2021-06-25T21:06:52+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our Silver Sky Metallic 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid AWD with the Advanced Technology Package gives you the freedom to explore with efficiency and style! Powered by a 2.5 Liter Dynamic Force 4 Cylinder and an Electric Motor offering a combined 219hp paired to an advanced CVT to get the most out of every mile. This All Wheel Drive SUV also sees nearly 41mpg in the city and has a dedicated trail mode for tackling tougher conditions. To ensure our RAV4 grabs your attention, it shows off a rugged design with LED lighting, fog lamps, running boards, a sunroof, custom [...]

Our Tesla Model X 90D is Simply Stunning!

2021-06-21T03:47:47+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our One Owner 2016 Tesla Model X 90D AWD presented in stylish Solid Black offers awesome performance and innovative technology that will make you look forward to every drive. Motivated by Dual Electric Motors and a 90kWh battery producing a combined 417hp coupled to a 1 Speed Automatic transmission to propel you to 60mph in around 5 seconds. This incredible All Wheel Drive SUV provides an estimated driving range of nearly 257 miles, responsive handling, a comfortable ride, and aerodynamic styling accented by a panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps, and power Falcon-wing rear doors, an automatic power-deployable spoiler, and multi-spoke turbine [...]

Myths About Hybrid Vehicles

2021-06-21T03:39:30+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center|

Let's Explore Some of the Common Misconceptions Around Hybrid Vehicles so You Can Make an Informed Choice! Hybrids are too new of technology. This myth is false as the first hybrids were actually invented in 1900. It wasn't until the Toyota Prius in 1997 that they were mass-produced, however. Millions of Hybrids have been sold around the world since then. Driving a Hybrid is too difficult. There have been some ideas thrown around that the simple task of operating a Hybrid vehicle involves changing from electric to gas manually and other complicated aspects. However, this is not the case. Manufacturers [...]

A Closer Look into Hybrids

2021-06-01T01:04:25+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

With all the recent buzz around Hybrid cars, you may be left with some questions. Let's dig into these Hybrid vehicles a little more and hopefully answer some questions! Electric Vehicles (EV) use a battery instead of a gas tank and use an electric motor instead of your typical combustion engine. These types of vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions. Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) are a combination of a gas engine and electric. They have a battery, electric motor as well as a gas tank. So they use both fuel and electricity to get around. PHEVs produce tailpipe emissions only when [...]

This Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Takes Driving to the Next Level!

2021-06-01T00:56:51+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

Our versatile 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD in Blizzard Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic roof and accents saves gas while still delivering all the sporty utility you demand! Powered by a 2.5 Liter 4 Cylinder and 2 Electric Motors that deliver a combined 219hp matched to an advanced CVT for confident acceleration. Thanks to Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive, our SUV returns nearly 41mpg on city streets while riding on a performance-tuned suspension to straighten out any curves in the road. Impressively rugged-looking, our RAV4 Hybrid has an aggressive front end that's accented by LED lighting, an integrated rear [...]

Thinking About a Tesla? Check Out This One!

2021-04-30T15:55:30+00:00Automotive Knowledge, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

Amazing by any standards, our 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan is brought to you in Midnight Silver Metallic. Powered by an Electric Drive system that offers 271hp connected to a Single Speed Automatic transmission specifically designed for fantastic EV performance designed to send you to 60mph in just 5 seconds! Travel about 310miles on electricity alone in this Rear Wheel Drive sedan that sees nearly 120MPGe in the city. There's just nothing else quite like our Model 3 with its sleek lines, LED lighting, impressive sunroof, bold wheels, and an overall wow factor that refuses to blend in [...]

Quick and Easy Ways to Find an EV Station in San Diego!

2021-04-28T02:05:01+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, San Diego|

Knowing where some EV stations are along your routes is always a good idea. Here are some ways to locate them! The city of San Diego has a website that is a great resource for finding Charging Stations in and around the San Diego area! It goes into great detail about the cost, payment methods, and anything else you may need to know! Click here to check it out! PlugShare is a popular choice, for in AND out of San Diego, plus they have an App! They have a great interactive map that you can plan a trip with! They [...]

Get into a Fun Driving Fiat Today!

2021-04-22T21:10:03+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center|

Meet our environmentally friendly 2017 Fiat 500e Hatchback with Navigation shown in show-stopping Celeste Blu. You'll step out in Italian style that is powered by an 83kw Electric Motor that generates 111hp while tied to a Single Speed transmission for easy passing. This efficient Front Wheel Drive team rewards you with fun driving dynamics and takes you the distance with the equivalent of 122mpge in the city! Sleek wheels and a rear spoiler enhance the aerodynamic exterior of this peppy Fiat that is sure to garner attention whether you're gliding down the freeway in the fast lane or maneuvering your [...]