Ford Adding ‘Affordable’ Vehicle to Lineup by 2022

Could the Fiesta Active or something like it be Ford’s “affordable” nameplate? Photo: Ford Motor Company One of the first questions to come out of Ford’s decision to axe the Fiesta and Focus from its U.S. lineup — as well as all other sedans — was where that would leave entry-level buyers. Eliminating its sub-$20,000 sedans and…

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Ford Motor Company has already hit its goal of becoming America’s No.… The question of whether or not America is ready for an all-electric… Ford Motor Company is full steam ahead into its electrification plans. With… We know for certain that the all-electric Ford F-150 will head to…

Ford Confirms Electric Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, Teases Bronco EV

Ford’s Hau Thai-Tang confirmed electric versions of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has confirmed that it’ll be building battery-electric vehicles on a new rear-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive platform that accommodates a range of vehicle types. That includes electric versions of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator. Arriving Soon: The 2021 Ford Bronco…

2017 Honda Clarity Electric Arrives at California and Oregon Dealers With $269 Per Month Lease

2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan In the never-ending debate over whether America’s best coast is the East or West Coast, the latter just earned another point in its favor, as Honda’s all-new, five-passenger, zero-emissions electric vehicle is now on sale in California and Oregon. Today Honda announced that the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan has…

MIT Is Helping Autonomous Vehicles Drive in Snow

Snow-covered mirror Photo: The News Wheel While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced technologies allow many vehicles to have self-driving capabilities, making for more convenient drives. Nevertheless, current versions of autonomous vehicles are struggling to drive in the snow, which is why MIT is working to improve the vehicles’ technologies….

Ford Bronco Hybrid Joins an Electric Lineup

The Ford Bronco is not hitting the market until next year. However, Ford CEO Jim Hackett announced yesterday that there would be a Ford Bronco Hybrid. This model would follow in the tracks of other Ford vehicles. The news aligns with Ford directing its attention toward SUVs and trucks, investing $11 billion in creating their…

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Named In ACEEE “Greenest Vehicles” List

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES The little Mitsubishi Mirage is making quite a name for itself in the US, earning multiple awards and breaking sales records, breathing new life in to Mitsubishi’s North American business operations. The latest award for the subcompact car is the honor of being named in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient…

Electric Cars Are Too Quiet

New technologies always raise questions and problems that we never predict, and the silent nature of electric cars is one of the unforeseen problems. Producing quiet cars is often seen as a good thing, but electric cars are too quiet to the point where pedestrians can’t hear them coming. The lack of natural engine noise…

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Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower,… SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you have been itching to go fully electric with your next… Ford is full speed ahead with regards…

Honda Prologue is the Automaker’s First All-Electric SUV

Photo: Honda Honda will launch its first all-electric SUV in 2024, called the Prologue. It’s an apt name for a vehicle meant to mark the start of the automaker’s earnest advance toward a zero-emission future. Besides the name and Honda’s initial sales target of 70,000 units, there’s not much we actually know about the Prologue…

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When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.… When lightning strikes, most of us know the basics: stay away from… About a billion vehicles are on roads around the world, and while… I am excited today, because thanks to…

Mitsubishi Partners with Otonomo to Improve In-Vehicle Tech

Mitsubishi updates Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi has now come into a commercial agreement with Otonomo, an auto data services platform. Together, the companies will allow drivers to be more connected while on the road by adding smart technologies to Mitsubishi vehicles. Technology on the Horizon: The Mitsubishi Mi-Tech Concept Shingaku Kochi, Mitsubishi Motors general manager…

Used and New Vehicle Prices Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

Photo: Pixabay New and used vehicle prices are finally returning to their pre-pandemic levels, largely thanks to rising inventory. Immediately after the pandemic, a worldwide shortage of superconductor chips forced manufacturers to suspend production of new vehicles. This caused new vehicle availability to plummet, leading to soaring prices as Americans payed major premiums for access…

5 Classic Nameplates That Buick Could Use for Its New Vehicles

Might these classic Buick nameplates be key to the brand’s future? Photo: autoevolution (Twitter) The Buick brand is currently undergoing some major changes. GM is consolidating the Buick lineup, while at the same time planning to introduce new models that will play off the strengths of the Buick brand. An important part during the development…

Ford Announces All-Electric Transit Van

Photo: Ford Though arguably not as sexy as the 2021 Mustang Mach-E or exciting as the looming all-electric F-150, the announcement of a new fully electric Ford Transit shows just how dedicated to a zero-emission future Ford truly is. “Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification,” said Ford CEO Jim…

Best Chevy Vehicles for Road Trips

Photo: Chevrolet As you hit the open road this summer, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect vehicle to make your trip as efficient, comfortable, and memorable as possible. Chevrolet’s lineup is packed with vehicles that are ideal for road trips, including the Malibu, Bolt, Blazer, and Traverse. Dare to…

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As 2020 continues, the list of auto industry delays and cancelations continues… Audi’s E-Tron family of electric vehicles is beginning to take shape. The… Things are moving fast at Volkswagen. The company’s push to embrace the… If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big… To say that the auto industry has…

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Truck shoppers considering a GMC Sierra EV purchase will have a pair… The Chevrolet Silverado EV is powering up for 2025 with a new… Production has finally started for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV — and… The eagerly anticipated GMC Sierra EV pickup truck will arrive this summer… General Motors is in the midst of…

GM's Mary Barra Advocates for Government to Keep Electric Car Tax Credit

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, has joined other major automakers in lobbying the government to keep the electric car tax credit. As she articulates, “I‘m a proponent of that staying in [the tax code]. That’s what we convey to the administration.” Although the credit’s total amount varies according to which…

Oakville to Build Electric Lincoln Corsair By 2026: Report

An electric Lincoln Corsair is expected to arrive by 2026 Photo: Lincoln The recently inked CA$1.95 billion deal between Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor ensures that Oakville Assembly will be the automaker’s Canadian hub for future electric vehicle production. According to auto industry forecasting firm AutoForecast Solutions LLC, this includes an electric version…

Lyft's Electric Future

Photo: Pixaline Soon, rideshare services will provide consumers with more than just convenience. They’ll also give consumers the opportunity to help reduce emissions. Lyft recently announced its plan to start incorporating electric vehicles in its fleet. It will also add a new Green Mode feature in the Lyft app through which users can hail an EV…

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Much to the surprise of some — including even Ford — the… Oh, this is gonna be good. The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has… The date May 19 may ring a bell (pun intended) if you’re… With production set to spark up in mid-2022, we should be getting… Ford Motor Company is full steam ahead…

Electric Car Tax Credit – Update

Photo: Pixaline Earlier this week, GM’s Mary Barra joined the industry in lobbying the government to maintain the proposed elimination of the electric car tax credit. This topic is especially pertinent to many mainstream manufacturers whose future product lineups include electric models. Now, electric vehicle (EV) proponents and alternative energy enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of…

How and Why Automakers “Torture Test” Their Vehicles

Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a gearhead, you’re probably familiar with the myriad of tests that vehicles undergo after production. (Think IHHS, NHTSA, and J.D. Power ratings, for example.) But you might not know much about torture tests, the rigorous evaluations that automakers put their models through before production. Here’s just a glimpse of how automakers…

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Have Unique Maintenance Needs?

Pictured: 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Every automobile requires particular maintenance to ensure it continues functioning properly. For most cars, that involves caring for the internal combustion engine with recurring upkeep like engine oil changes, fuel system cleanses, and transmission flushes. But what about electric or hybrid cars that utilize electric motors and batteries to power…

Ford Sees Hybrids, Not EVs, as Most Profitable Route for Autonomous Vehicle Development

Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicle Jim Farley, executive vice president and president of Global Markets for Ford Motor Company, spurns the perception that the automaker is lagging behind its competition with regards to autonomous vehicle development, insisting that its approach is one taken in order to secure profitability and, as he terms it, helping prevent the…

Lexus Introduces the Fully Electric UX 300e

Photo: Lexus Lexus has debuted its first fully electric vehicle, the new UX 300e. As the name suggests, the Lexus UX 300e is based on the classic Lexus UX, a luxurious five-seat SUV. According to the automaker, the Lexus UX 300e will earn a range of 250 miles, based on New European Driving Cycles standards….

Mid-Cycle GM Vehicle Updates Postponed Until 2021

A mid-cycle update for the Chevrolet Equinox has been delayed until the 2022 model year Photo: Chevrolet Due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, mid-cycle updates have been postponed for several GM models. According to The Detroit News, General Motors has told its suppliers to halt work on parts and tooling for vehicles that were…

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