[PHOTOS] 2016 Chevrolet Volt Revealed
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Chevrolet led off Detroit today with the world’s first clear look at the 2016 Volt. In addition to finally seeing the new-and-improved look of the Volt under the full bright lights of the COBO Center, we have the final word on its improved electric range, which climbs to 50 MPGe. “The 2016 Chevrolet Volt provides […]
Rumor: Lexus Hydrogen Luxury Car May Be In The Works
Toyota is making waves in the green driving community with their Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, which is making many reconsider the feasibility of hydrogen-powered transportation for the better. Maybe we’re finally getting over the Hindenburg after all. The success of the Mirai has many speculating if the automaker will bring the hydrogen tech over […]
2014 Kia Sales Set New Full-Year Record
While many of us may have woken up on New Year’s day with regrets about the decisions we made in 2014 (or, at the very least, the night before), Kia Motors America probably doesn’t need to make many resolutions for 2015. That’s because, according to new 2014 Kia sales figures, the Korean automaker just had […]
Three 2015 Nissan Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
With 2014 all over but for the shouting (there’s likely to be plenty of that going on tomorrow night when the ball drops), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its comprehensive list of vehicles honored with the distinction of being Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+. Three of Nissan’s core vehicles—the […]
Ford Channels Hank Scorpio for Quickclear Heated Windscreen Commercial
There are few features that drivers take for granted more in the summer and can’t live without in the winter than a heated windshield. Ford’s been offering electrically heated windshields, known throughout Europe as the Quickclear Heated Windscreen, since the 1985 Ford Scorpio. Funny enough, every time I hear the name Scorpio, I can’t help […]
Nissan Rep Says 50 Percent of LEAF Adopters in the UK Are Total EV Converts
The price of gas continues to drop, and many are beginning to wonder what impact cheaper crude oil will have on the longterm outlook for electric cars. Nissan may not be counted among those terribly concerned, as one spokesperson for Nissan Great Britain states that more than half of all LEAF adopters in the UK […]
Stephen Colbert Mocks Low Gas Prices and Rise in SUV Sales
There are only two more episodes left of The Colbert Report (or, as it is now known, The ColbDewar’s Repewars, since Colbert just sold the series’ naming rights to Dewar’s Scotch), so savor videos like the one below – after Thursday night, there won’t be any new ones coming out. On last night’s next-to-next-to-last installment […]
Jim Lentz Really Wants Scion to Be A Small-Premium Brand
Scion is still very much a brand that’s looking to appeal to a younger audience, which is evidenced enough by the iM Concept that will pave the way for a production model next year. Toyota NA CEO Jim Lentz, however, seems to have a different direction in mind for Scion: small-premium brand. “I still personally […]
Lexus Trademarks LC500 and LC500h
So here’s something that might be of interest to those who thought that the Lexus LF-LC Concept from 2012 NAIAS was a dead thing and would rather that it not be a dead thing: Lexus has trademarked the names LC 500 and LC500h for markets including the US and Canada, which would seem to indicate […]
2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview
2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Exterior On the outside, the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid looks like—well, a Toyota Highlander. The large crossover has a menacing stance on the road given its sheer size, and while it’s not the most attractive vehicle in its class, its abundance of standard features certainly makes up for what it lacks […]
Could ZF’S AKC Bring Back the Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Rear-wheel steering is making an unexpected comeback thanks to ZF’s Active Kinematics Control (AKC), a technology that exponentially improves vehicle handling in the Porsche 911 GT3, Turbo, Turbo S, and 918 Spyder. More cost-effective production methods could very well lead to the return of a number of once-promising nameplates, including the Mitsubishi 3000GT. While rear-wheel […]
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Overview
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Exterior The 2015 Prius Plug-In shares most of its exterior looks with the regular Prius hybrid. The main difference is the addition of an electric charging port. The hatchback features that instantly recognizable shape that everyone associates with the Prius. Unlike the hybrid version, the Plug-In offers just two trim levels: […]
2015 Toyota Prius Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Prius? The Prius will enter its next generation in 2016, but that doesn’t mean that Toyota left the 2015 model without updates. This year, a rearview camera becomes a standard feature in all trim levels. Additionally, the Persona Series special edition model, which slots between the Three and Four, […]
2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid? The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid has received a makeover for the new model year, with newly standard features including an eight-way power driver’s seat and a 4.2-inch TFT multi-informational display. Also standard are traction control, stability control, ABS, and brake assist, making this year’s Camry Hybrid safer […]
Chevrolet Recounts Why the All-New Chevy Trax Wins
The all-new Chevy Trax launches early next year, bringing Chevy into the compact SUV segment full-force. The Trax is geared toward urban dwellers thanks to its impressive fuel economy (34 mpg on the highway) and innovative tech, like Siri Eyes Free and OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi. But it’s also designed for those in need of […]
MINI Citysurfer Concept Changes Your Commute
While some urban dwellers enjoy life without a vehicle, others crave the freedom that owning a car gives them. For people who live in large cities, vehicles are often luxuries rather than necessities, but there’s no denying that it’s handy to have a car when you’re faced with another packed train or bus on your […]
JUKE Color Studio Lets Your Freak Flag Fly
In the most positive senses, the Nissan JUKE is an absolutely crazy vehicle. Chances are pretty good that you’re never going to drive down the road and see a JUKE pass by and say “I couldn’t quite tell if that was [automaker’s beige crossover #1] or [auotmaker’s beige crossover #2].” Nissan, bless its crazy-loving soul, […]
Chevrolet’s Carbon Credits Purchase to Cut 40K Tons of CO2
Chevrolet announced last week that it has purchased carbon credits from 11,000 acres of North Dakota prairies in order to eliminate about 40,000 tons of annual carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. According to US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the emissions being saved by Chevrolet’s carbon credits purchase are roughly equivalent to what […]