What Does the EV Say? Ylvis EV Prank Video Targets Innocent Bystanders
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in the last month, then you’re probably familiar with Norwegian brothers/comedy duo Ylvis, who asked the burning question that far too many scholars have been afraid to approach: what does the fox say? And although we may already think we know what the electric car says (which is […]
1970 Mustang Milano Concept: Purple Haze from Pony Car Past
As part of the march to the ultimate pony car’s 50th anniversary, Ford has been going back into the vault and unearthing some of its most interesting and unfairly forgotten Mustangs for public consumption. One of those old models that is deservedly getting one more moment in the limelight is the 1970 Mustang Milano Concept. […]
Nissan Works for the Right to Provide NYC with the Taxi of Tomorrow
In a city known for its skyline and the ever-present yellow cab, have you ever wondered how New York City’s taxis came to be taxis? It takes a whole lot of legal work, paper work, leg work – a matrix of rules, regulations and politics in which Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow now sits. In 2011, […]
Honda Plans Hybrid Revival in U.S. Market
The fight to become the most prominent brand name in the hybrid segment has Honda overhauling their gasoline-electric lineup, starting with the Accord Hybrid. This revival seeks to usurp Toyota and Ford, who are both currently outranking the Japanese automaker in hybrid sales. With the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid going on sale October 31, Honda […]
Top 3 Most Eco-Friendly BMWs
When it comes to eco-friendly cars, it doesn’t get much better than BMW. But even once you start searching for the perfect car within the BMW brand, the choices remain limitless. So here’s a short list of the top 3 most eco-friendly BMWs to help you find your way. Starting off our list is the […]
Back to the Coloring Board: Chevrolet’s Bespoke Color Scheme
What’s in a color? If you ask Chevrolet, they would say quite a lot—Chevrolet’s bespoke color scheme, which the company will try out on a trial basis on its Spark and Sonic cars, is an attempt to attract younger buyers to their brand simply through color choice.
What are the Most Fuel-Efficient Ford Models?
With fuel economy options aplenty, Ford’s model lineup provides drivers a bevy of choices in determining just how they’d prefer to save at the pump. The most fuel-efficient Ford models utilize four unique powertrain options—EcoBoost, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and All-Electric—each ensuring better miles to the gallon and a more eco-friendly disposition. EcoBoost offers a combination […]
Toyota Releases Details of 420-Horsepower Yaris Hybrid-R
Hybrid is synonymous with fuel efficiency and practically an antonym to power. It isn’t uncommon to see hybrid returning 50+ mpg city, but finding one with that kind of fuel economy rating that also generates over 100 horsepower is a daunting task. Toyota is now flipping that script and is using the same electric motors […]
NHTSA’s Safety Tests Determine 2013’s Safest Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s coveted 5-star test has been something of a topic of discussion in the news cycle lately with Telsa claiming that its Model S is the safest car ever tested by the NHTSA and was awarded a never-before-seen 5.4-star rating. This has prompted the NHTSA to respond by essentially throwing […]
Toyota Offering Discounts, No-Interest Loans for Tesla-Powered RAV4
To help incentivize getting behind the wheel of their all-electric RAV4, Toyota is offering a discount via low-cost lease and loan offers. Toyota hopes that the move will help boost sales for its compact crossover, which is powered by a Tesla Motors battery pack and motor. Accolades for Scion: The Scion FR-S Named an Automobile […]
Four Nissan Cars that Make Essential Back-to-School Tools
Let’s take a look over your back-to-school checklist: Smiley face stickers? Check. Number 2 pencils? Check. Exorbitantly priced textbooks? Check. Teacher’s dirty looks? Please turn off your cell phone. Did you even read the syllabus? Ah, wait. Something is missing. A car! You’ll need to make sure that you’ve got some wheels to attribute to […]
After a Year of Service, BMW’S DriveNow Program Proves Successful
When BMW launched its DriveNow ride-share program in June 2012, it opted for the proving grounds of San Francisco, given the Bay Area’s proclivity for HEV/EV vehicles. The program makes use of a fleet of 70 electric BMW vehicles (ActiveE) and allows members to reserve cars for short travels, including one-way trips. A little more […]
Ford 2014 F-150 Powered By Compressed Natural Gas
Fortunately for drivers, there is an abundance of available fuel options out there today: hybrid, electric, plug-in, and regular ol’ combustion powertrains can be bought, borrowed, and leased from all walks of automakers. However, Ford appears poised to corner an energy segment all its own: compressed natural gas. Ford has plans to offer a compressed […]
Cadillac Uses Ultrasonic Welding for ELR’s Lithium-Ion Batteries
With the North American launch looming for the Cadillac ELR, which is the automaker’s inaugural foray into the world of plug-in hybrids, Cadillac and GM are taking every precaution to ensure that their much-hyped extended-range electric luxury coupe has every chance to succeed. Thus, it comes as little surprise that Cadillac’s vehicle of the future […]
The Future of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
GM and Honda work together to make futuristic hydrogen power a reality.
You may remember about a decade ago when fuel cell technology was all the rage and automakers were touting it as the fuel of the future. Then, the economy came to a stop and so did the fuel cell cars—at least most of us thought it had. Now that the auto industry is getting back […]
Toyota Hydrogen Car Could Be Groundbreaking
Hydrogen fuel cells have always been tricky business. In theory, they could be the perfect power source for motor vehicles. Hydrogen doesn’t suffer from the scarcity of gasoline, and hydrogen fuel cells can be used to produce electricity while emitting only water vapor. Unfortunately, they have historically been very expensive to manufacture, with some prototypes […]
Get a Glimpse into Toyota’s Production Process with Factory to Forecourt
Have you ever wondered what it’s like putting an entire vehicle together? The vehicle production process is something that takes place on a daily basis in auto plants, but we know virtually nothing about it. Toyota Great Britain broke down the walls of their plant so consumers could get a glimpse at how their cars […]
Nissan ZEOD RC – the World’s Fastest Car
Nissan recently unveiled the world’s fastest car. That’s right! Just before the 2013 LeMans race, Nissan showed off their Zero Emissions On-Demand Racing Car; or Nissan ZEOD RC. The prototype is powered by the same lithium-ion battery featured in the Nissan LEAF® no-gas electric car.