Report: Next-Gen JUKE Will Stay “Edgy,” May Get Hybrid Variant
The Nissan JUKE may not necessarily be everyone’s cup of tea, but most folks can agree that it is a memorable vehicle to behold. Where the JUKE had once ruled the sub-compact crossover roost, the sudden onslaught of competitor CUVs has eaten into its sales, which has led to some speculation that the next-generation JUKE […]
Western European EV Sales Slightly Down in May (Don’t Freak Out)
Electric vehicle sales seem to have stalled slightly in Western Europe, with sales dropping by 0.7% in May, compared to sales last year, according to EagleAID (Eagle Automotive Industry Data). The monitoring group reported lower sales in 10 out of 16 markets that it monitors. So, what is going on? Well, one possible explanation is […]
EV Charger Company ChargePoint Seeks to be the AirBnB of Charging Stations
If you ask someone who likes electric cars what one of the main challenges to their widespread adoption is, and you will most likely be told “infrastructure.” There simply isn’t the same number of electric vehicle charging stations around as there are gas stations, making recharging on the go (and the looming specter of getting […]
Review: ‘Are We There Yet?’ (1994) Travel Card Game
On long car rides these days, kids and parents typically spend the duration of the road trip with their faces buried in their Kindles or digital games. But the journey can be just as memorable as the destination–or more so if you’re driving to a family reunion–if you turn the drive into a game. Many card […]
Auto Execs Agree Infrastructure Is Key to Electric Vehicle Success, Still Don’t Want to Pay For It
In this week’s episode of “Stating the Obvious,” executives from two different car manufacturers made statements that revealed the astounding fact that one of the problems with electric vehicles is that there aren’t enough charging stations. The first was Carlos Ghosn of Renault-Nissan, who spoke at the New York Auto Show, saying, “The main problem […]
Electric Vehicles May End Oil Dominance in Next Decade
The fall of the dominance of oil in cars may be coming sooner than you think, according to Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg basically reasons that a few things will make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers – electric vehicles need to get larger, faster, and cheaper. Well, EVs are already growing in size, if the Tesla […]
GM Partners With Lyft to the Tune of $500 Million
General Motors just took another major step forward in its drive to realize it vision of self-driving rental car fleets, to the tune of a $500 million. On January 4th, the ride-sharing company Lyft announced a $1 billion funding round, half of which was picked up by GM, creating a very strong partnership between the […]
Consumer Reports Takes New Chevy Volt for a Spin
When Americans shop for pretty much anything, especially big purchases, many turn to Consumer Reports as the ultimate guide to the correct choice. Cars are included in the publication’s wide domain, so it should come as no surprise that they have gotten their hands on the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, even when it is in such high […]
Honda Says Autonomous Cars are 15 Years Away, Cites Kangaroo Risks
Nissan and Toyota have both set the year 2020 as a target date for fully autonomous vehicles, but one other Japanese automaker thinks that kind of timeline is a bit too optimistic. Self-driving cars are still at least 15 years in the future, according to a Honda engineer who has been working on them for […]
What Does Dieselgate Mean for Electric Vehicles?
Among concerns that have come up as a result of Volkswagen’s emissions-test-cheating software—what will happen to VW? Will there be charges? What will happen with the cars already sold?—one additional concern is starting to sweep through other auto makers: What does this mean for us? Well, if you ask Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it means […]
Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Going Away?
It’s no secret that gas prices are falling. With Iranian oil gushing into the market, gas is expected to get cheaper and cheaper, eventually dropping below two dollars a gallon. This has been very bad for hybrids and other alternative-fuel vehicle sales. Although Toyota’s sales were up by 1% over last July, Prius sales were […]
Companies Competing on Bid for Next-Generation USPS Hauler
The times are ever-changing, and nothing is sacred. For nearly three decades, the face of the United States Postal Service has been the Grumman LLV, but a $5 billion contract could very well lead to a new-look mail delivery fleet around the country. According to The Wall Street Journal, 15 companies are bidding for the […]
12 Must-Visit Automotive Factory Tours in the United States
One of the best ways to get excited about the automotive industry is seeing the state-of-the-art technology in action. Across the United States, behind-the-scenes tours are offered by many of the world’s leading automakers. Next time you’re looking for a unique, memorable destination for vacation, consider one of these must-see automotive factory tours. Keep the following […]
Chevy Wins Four KBB Cost to Own Awards
Chevrolet is taking home four prizes in the 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The awards, which are given to the top performing vehicle in every segment, are determined based upon projected costs and depreciation over a five-year period. The 2015 Chevy Spark was named the Best Subcompact Car with a project […]
When Will We See the Infiniti Electric Car? Not Anytime Soon…
A few years ago at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Infiniti unveiled a concept electric vehicle (the Infiniti LE) that took Nissan’s Leaf and gave it the Infiniti touch (read: more luxurious and fancy and things). The automaker talked about the production version of its EV being available at dealerships sometime in 2014. […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Named Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015
Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW Golf lineup includes the Golf TDI Clean Diesel model (30/45 mpg city/highway […]
Project Titan Truck is Ready to Roll Out
After putting it together seemingly one piece at a time, just like that one Johnny Cash song (you know the one…we believe it’s called “Solitary Man”), the Nissan Project Titan truck is completed and ready for action. For those unaware, the Project Titan truck is just the second vehicle that Nissan has fan-sourced, following in […]
Honda Accord Passes Toyota Camry in August Sales
Honda sold a monthly record 51,075 Accord sedans and coupes in August, putting them above the Toyota Camry and in first place in the August sales race between the competing mid-size cars. A 33 percent gain in sales pushed the Honda Accord above the Camry for the first time since December. In total, Honda […]