Does America Have a Road Rage Problem?
In the past few years, several Americans might have noticed a dark cloud over our nation. As time goes on, we seem to get angrier at everything, which probably contributed to a major American party having what some Americans would call a yelling Cheeto as its presumptive nominee. We see the country’s grumpy disposition every time […]
Report: Electric Cars Will Cut Gas Demand by as Much as 20% in the Next 20 Years
A new report by energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie has found that, depending on how thoroughly the drivers of the US adopt electric vehicles, demand for gasoline is expected to drop by at least 5% to as much as 20% in the next 20 years. In terms of sheer numbers of gasoline barrels bought per […]
California Rebate Program in Danger Due to Low Funds, Politics
There is trouble brewing in California for electric car rebates. In the state friendliest to zero-emissions vehicles, it seems that the funding for electric car rebates have simply run out. Running out of funds isn’t a reason to panic in and of itself, though—this is partly due to the fact that we have reached the […]
Op-Ed: How Brexit Will Affect the UK’s Economy, Automotive Industry, and Families
What happens next after the UK's surprising vote to leave the European Union?
Last night, I went to bed a citizen of Europe. This morning, I woke up to find out that this privilege has been stripped from me and my fellow Brits by a people who, thanks to overt scare tactics and misinformation, voted the United Kingdom out of the European Union. As a citizen of the […]
Samsung Gives Up on Fuel Cells to Focus on Batteries
To make the batteries and fuel cells in electric and hybrid vehicles, most automakers turn to third-party manufacturers. One of the largest of these battery manufacturers is South Korea’s Samsung SDI, whose battery and fuel cell business has ballooned out from Samsung’s longtime production of batteries and fuel cells to power electronics. While the company’s […]
Americans Enjoy Record Low Fuel Prices For Memorial Day
The American Automobile Association, or AAA, is the authority everyone looks to when it comes to travel numbers for holiday weekends. The company closely monitors driving throughout the year as it helps its members who might end up stranded on the side of the road. This year, AAA predicted that more than 38 million Americans would […]
Tow Truck Driver Proves North Carolina is the Worst State Ever
If your car has ever broken down on the road, you know that being stranded is horrible. You call for a tow, either through your automaker, AAA, or by frantically scrolling through tow truck listings on Google. Then you sit and wait, hoping that the truck comes soon and that you’re far enough away from the […]
Behold the Vicious, Cutthroat World of Electric Car Department Staffing
It seems that, lately, every automaker wants to get one hand in on the electric revolution, whether they produce a wholly-electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid, or a conventional hybrid. Many are trying to build what was at first referred to as “Tesla-fighters,” electric vehicles seeking to match or surpass the capabilities and cool factor of […]
Germany Announces Electric-Car Incentive Deal
Remember back in February, how we were talking about how Germany’s government was considering offering an electric-car sales incentive, but how nothing had really been decided? Well, we can’t say that anymore. Germany announced that it would offer electric-car-buying incentives worth a cumulative total of about 1 billion euros (that’s 1.13 billion dollars for us across […]
Study Finds EVs In Minnesota, Midwest Contribute Less to Emissions Than Gas Cars
Whenever electric vehicles’ viability is discussed, one argument seems to continue to pop up—that electric vehicles are somehow no cleaner than gas vehicles because they derive their energy from power plants, which often are fueled by burning fossil fuels. This has led to the common slur against electric vehicles that they are “coal cars.” This […]
Seven Green Car Systems and Devices That Save Us Gas
Happy Earth Day, everyone! For one day, we are asked to spare a thought for our dear old Mother Earth, and what better way than to recognize those technologies which have been developed to increase fuel efficiency, lowering oil usage and emissions at the same time? Below are just a handful of the fascinating systems […]
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Rotary
Mazda Reveals New Rotary-Engine Sports Car Concept, the RX-VISION
As Masamichi Kogai entered the stage last night to reveal Mazda’s new, mysterious maybe-yes-maybe-no rotary sports car concept, two thoughts crossed my mind. First, I thought “Man, it is a good thing that Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai doesn’t have epilepsy.” Watching the live feed, the sheer number of blinding camera flashes made the feed look […]
Tesla vs. The Rest of the World: The Auto Fight of the Century
These days, everybody wants to be Tesla, so badly that the term “Tesla-fighter” has become journalistic shorthand for any high-range, high-power electric car (most of which are still just concepts). For example, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche just unveiled its Tesla-fighter, the Mission E (concept), with twin electric motors, over 600 hp, four-wheel drive, […]
Does the Music You Listen to in the Car Affect Your Driving Behavior?
With spring here and summer on its way, road trip season will be underway shortly. As you prepare your playlist for your cross-country drive, you’ll want to seriously consider what songs you pick–and not just for sing-along potential! According to a study using UK-based Confused.com’s MotorMate app, the music you listen to in the car affects […]
Fiat Chrysler Super Bowl Commercial Still Under Wraps
It’s become a trend for car companies to premiere their Super Bowl ads days or even weeks before the big game. We’ve already seen what BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Kia have in store for Sunday night’s matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks thanks to early releases. But one brand that has played it pretty close to the […]
Kia Super Bowl Commercial with Pierce Brosnan Revealed
If fans were up in arms about James Bond driving a Fiat, how will they feel when he gets behind the wheel of a Kia? We’ll all find out on Sunday, when the new Kia Super Bowl commercial with Pierce Brosnan airs. If you can’t wait until game time, go ahead and check out the […]
[VIDEO] Toyota Super Bowl Commercial Features Amy Purdy, Muhammad Ali
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It’s less than a week until Super Bowl Sunday, and advertisers are gearing up for what’s sure to be a series of exciting commercial breaks. BMW has already prematurely shot its wad by revealing its Super Bowl commercial ahead of schedule, and now Toyota has followed suit by releasing two ads as part of the […]
Report: Chevy Bolt Production Could Kick Off in 2017
In revealing the 200-mile-range Bolt EV yesterday, GM CEO Mary Barra did just about everything short of coming out and saying, “Yeah, we’re going to make this thing right here, we’re going to sell it to you for around $30,000, and it’s going to change the way people drive forever,” and dropping the mic onstage. […]