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Take Electric by Storm with this Model 3

2022-04-21T15:43:13+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego, Tesla|

Electrify your life in our One Owner 2022 Tesla Model 3 Sedan that has an unmistakable design and a bold Pearl White Multi-Coat finish. Powered by an incredible Electric Motor offering plenty of power paired with a specially engineered Single Speed Automatic transmission for quick sprints to 60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of 140mph. Fly right by gas stations in our Rear Wheel Drive sedan that has an all-electric range of about 250miles and can see nearly 148MPGe in the city, and you can keep going in confidence knowing Tesla has a nationwide network of charging stations. [...]

Types of At-Home EV Chargers Explained

2022-03-10T21:00:38+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Level 1 Chargers Use a common three-prong (NEMA 5-15) 120-volt AC electrical outlet found in North America. Provide 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging, or about 40 miles of range on an overnight charge. Most electric cars include this charger, so no additional equipment will need installing. Level 2 Chargers Use 240-volt AC electrical service typically found in households for appliances such as electric dryers. Can deliver 25 to 35 miles of range per hour of charging with a 30-amp unit and a higher rate using chargers that feature greater power delivery, such as 32-, 40- [...]

This Tesla Model S is Waiting for You!

2022-02-24T15:36:27+00:00California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego, Tesla|

Our amazing One Owner 2018 Tesla Model S 100D AWD Hatchback is brought to you in Silver Metallic. Powered by an all Electric system that offers 518hp makes this about one of the fastest launching Sedans on the planet send you to 60mph in seconds while connected to a single-speed transmission to provide you with an excellent traveling companion. Enjoy brisk acceleration that will get your heart pumping, along with an estimated driving range of near 315 miles and peaks at 155mph with this All Wheel Drive combination. There's just nothing else quite like our Model S with sleek lines [...]

Fast Charge and Ready to Go!

2022-02-11T15:25:29+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety|

Take a second look at our 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Hatchback that's a game-changer in Nightfall Gray Metallic! Powered by an Electric Motor and 60kWh battery that delivers 200hp tied to a 1 Speed Direct Drive transmission that provides swift acceleration to 60mph in just 6.5 seconds. This Front Wheel Drive hatchback also helps you achieve nearly 238 miles per charge boasting a crossover design that's modern and bold with ultra-bright machined aluminum 17-inch wheels, roof rails, chrome accents, xenon headlights, and LED lighting. With room for five, the Premier interior welcomes you with leather-appointed seating, heated front /rear [...]

Is the Power Grid Ready for an Electric Fleet?

2022-01-27T15:41:24+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

With the electric vehicle push happening sooner than later, many are wondering if the US power grid can keep up! Here are some things experts are saying! If every American switched over to an electric passenger vehicle, analysts have estimated, the United States could end up using roughly 25 percent more electricity than it does today. To handle that, utilities will likely need to build a lot of new power plants and upgrade their transmission networks. There’s good news, too. In 2018, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Institute looked at what a shift to electric vehicles would [...]

This Challenger Gets the Blood Pumping! Check it Out!

2021-12-29T13:58:44+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Amazingly, our powerful 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Coupe gets that wild look and performance to match straight from the factory to go with its stunning Pitch Black design! Featuring an iconic 6.4 Liter 392CID HEMI V8 offering 485hp paired to a paddle-shifted 8 Speed Automatic transmission that even true muscle-car enthusiasts will love. Tap into launch control to rocket to 60mph in the low 4-second range, then enjoy the adaptive-damping suspension and Brembo brakes that will have you searching for the twistiest roads in town while seeing nearly 24mpg on the highway in our Rear Wheel Drive [...]

This Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Will Turn Heads, Including Your Own!

2021-12-13T04:17:29+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our fantastic 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG® C 43 4MATIC® Sedan in Iridium Silver 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 25mpg 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 [...]

You Will Conquer Anything in Your Path with this Silverado Rocky Ridge Edition!

2021-11-26T14:20:38+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Our exclusive Lifted 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Crew Cab 4X4 Rocky Ridge Edition is sure to turn heads in Northsky Blue Metallic! Powered by a 5.3 EcoTec3 V8 offering 355hp paired to an innovative 8 Speed Automatic transmission with tow/haul mode. This Four Wheel Drive truck also features composed handling and scores nearly 23mpg on the highway with Dynamic Fuel Management. Show off street-focused style with a custom Mad Rock grill insert, winch, black assist steps, lift kit, LED lighting with fog lamps, a sunroof, and eye-catching custom wheels. Inside this smartly designed RST, you'll appreciate the quiet ride [...]

What’s B Gear?!

2021-11-26T14:09:48+00:00Automotive Knowledge, Electric, EV, Miramar Car Center, Safety|

If you own a Hybrid or Electric car, you may have noticed a "B" on or around the shifter. You are not alone, this question gets brought up a lot and there is a pretty straightforward answer! If you are in a regular gas-powered vehicle and you start to go down a hill, sometimes the vehicle will downshift to help slow the pace of the vehicle and take some of that pressure off of the brakes. The "B" mode in a Hybrid is the same concept. When shifting into "B" mode you increase the drag that is created by the [...]

If You Have Ever Thought About Buying a Jeep, Check This Out!

2021-11-01T19:38:27+00:00Automotive Knowledge, California, Miramar Car Center, Safety, San Diego|

Stand out from the crowd with the features, performance, and style of our One Owner 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4X4 proudly presented in Bright White! Powered by a proven Pentastar 3.6 Liter V6 that generates 295hp while matched with a paddle-shifted 8 Speed Automatic transmission to provide a best-in-class highway driving range. Our Four Wheel Drive has been designed for off-road dominance with rugged skid plates and Quadra-Drive II for maximum torque management plus the ability to score near 25mpg on the highway. Check out the aggressive good looks of our bold Trailhawk with its good-looking wheels and special [...]