Nissan and BMW Partner for EV Charging
Nissan and BMW are both powerhouses in the EV market. The Nissan LEAF is one of the first EVs to really be a force in the market, and the BMW i Series takes electric cars to the next level of luxury and design with the i3 and sporty i8. While the two companies might be […]
10 Best Celebrity Cars of 2015
Many people are fascinated by the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities, with particular interest paid to the types of vehicles they drive. Celebrity car collectors such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld have taken their interest in cars and have turned that passion for automotives into unique TV shows, but that isn’t enough for a lot […]
Five Last-Minute Car Gifts for Young Drivers
In case you haven’t heard, we are mere days away from Christmas. Have you found presents for everyone on your list? If you’re still shopping for a difficult teen on your list, we have a few gift ideas to help them drive right on the roads this winter. A Really Good Ice Scraper Sure, many […]
Ford Teases Something Electrified for NAIAS
Ford is teasing…something…for the upcoming North American International Auto Show. It’s not entirely clear exactly what vehicle Ford is bringing to the Detroit Auto Show, but whatever it is, it’s a plug-in, and it’s a larger sedan. So, yeah, that pretty much narrows it down to almost certainly being a new Fusion Energi, doesn’t it? […]
Chinese Air Pollution Critical: How Will the World’s Biggest Car Market Deal With Its Smog?
China is in a bad way, you guys. We have talked for a long time about how bad the Chinese air pollution, especially that in Beijing, has gotten—back in September, the government instituted a factory shut-down order and banned half of all cars from the road in Beijing and four surrounding cities for a week […]
Toyota in 2015: A True Friend to the Environment
The end of the year is nigh, which means it’s time to start looking back at 2015 and summarizing the good, the bad, and the evil. In the case of Toyota, there was no evil, but there was plenty of good. In this look back on the past 12 months, we summarize some of the […]
New Prius Commercial Is Wonderfully Dramatic
The countdown to the US release of the 2016 Toyota Prius is on. To help build excitement, the Japanese automaker has released the first new commercial featuring the all-new fourth-generation hybrid, and it’s a little over-the-top. Anyone familiar with the third-gen Prius will know that it’s not exactly the most exciting car to drive. But […]
Ellinghaus: No More Dedicated PHEV/EV Cadillacs After ELR
Cadillac announced back in April that it would kill off the ELR once it hits the end of its first lifecycle, with brand president and lover of adjectives John De Nysschen telling Auto Guide that he wasn’t under the impression that Cadillac would “create a next-generation, compact, two-door, gorgeously styled alternative powertrain successor to ELR.” […]
Ford Expands GoDrive Pilots to Limehouse Holiday Inn Express
Ford has announced that it is teaming up with London’s Limehouse Holiday Inn Express in an effort to expand its GoDrive car-sharing program. GoDrive was initially launched in May, and its expansion signals Ford’s continued aspirations to become the next major recognized ride-share provider. The addition of the Limehouse hub gives Londoners another access point, […]
Mark Fields Confirms Hybrid Ford F-150 in Development
Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields spoke to Ari Shaprio on this week’s episode of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and in discussing the company’s new initiative to create 13 new electrified vehicles in five years, confirmed that a hybrid version of the F-150 is in the works. Listen: Mark Fields on All Things Considered Need […]
Wanna Design a Billboard for Ford? Now You Can
Ford is looking to give customers the opportunity to design its newest billboards as part of a new campaign. Ford’s By Design car ad campaign offers its fans the chance to design artwork that will appear on digital billboards in such major US markets as Times Square and the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The key […]
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Overview
Lately, when it comes to Chevrolet‘s electric lineup, it feels like all the attention is going to the plug-in hybrid Volt or the upcoming long-range EV, the Bolt. However, we shouldn’t forget that there is more to the Chevy green lineup than these two–there is the Volt’s subcompact cousin, the Chevy Spark EV. The 2016 […]
Hyundai Helps Son with Cerebral Palsy & His Father Complete First “Car Triathlon”
“The authentic eco-friendly vehicle is not a show-off, but a challenge to overcome limits.” That’s the philosophy of Dick Hoyt, who has run 257 triathlons and 72 marathons with his son, Rick. Inspired by showing his son–who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth–that any obstacle can be overcome, Dick has teamed up with Hyundai’s […]
2016 Dodge Challenger Overview
The 2016 Dodge Challenger is pure American muscle. Really. There’s a reason why Dodge has had to increase production after the 2015 model year. This muscle car offers everything you could possibly want out of a performance car. The available Hellcat engine, along with a throwback exterior style, makes the 2016 Challenger one of the […]
2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid Pricing Revealed
Today General Motors announced that the 2016 Chevy Malibu Hyubrid LT will go on sale this spring with a starting price of $28,645 (not including the $875 destination fee or tax, title, and license). Using an all-new technologies borrowed from the 2016 Volt, the new Malibu Hybrid yields a GM-estimated 48 mpg in city driving, […]
2016 Porsche 911 Overview
The 2016 Porsche 911 is a rear-engine sports car with a starting MSRP of $89,400. The Porsche 911 has been in production since 1963 and it’s currently in its sixth generation, competing in the same segment as the Chevrolet Corvette, Nissan GT-R, and Mercedes-AMG GT S. The 2016 Porsche 911 is available in 21 trims: […]
2016 Jeep Renegade Overview
Though the Jeep Renegade is only in its second year of being on the market, the compact crossover has outdone itself in its class. The 2015 Jeep Renegade offered best-in-class 4×4 capabilities—and I don’t see how the 2016 model will offer anything different. With a unique style, unprecedented off-road capabilities, and an award-winning interior, the […]
Toyota Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 11th Consecutive Year
Toyota has always been concerned with reducing its carbon footprint—whether it’s via revolutionary vehicles like the Prius and Mirai, or through initiatives like recycling and preserving natural resources. So it’s no surprise that the automaker has been named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the 11th consecutive year. “Through our team members’ efforts […]