As the poster child for hybrid cars around the world, the Toyota Prius has a mighty reputation to uphold—it’s a good thing, then, that Toyota is ever on the lookout for new ways to improve efficiency. Recently, it revealed its latest scheme involving the Prius: adding solar panels to the roof. The panels will be…
The Buick LaCrosse will still be available to drivers across the Pacific Ocean Earlier this week, General Motors announced that it would be closing five of its North American facilities, including its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly location. Due to this development, both the Buick LaCrosse and the Cadillac CT6 will be eliminated from GM’s North American vehicle…
Lately, it seems like, if we are praising a Chevrolet car, it is most likely one of two models: either the long-running performance car, the Camaro, or the relatively new plug-in hybrid, the Volt. Well, now it seems that Ward’s Auto is seeing what we have already been talking about, and gave the engines from…
2016 Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been the best selling truck in America for the last 38 years and with a starting MSRP of just $26,315, plus a slew of other advanced options, there’s no reason why the 2016 Ford F-150 can’t stretch that streak to 39 consecutive years. The 2016 Ford F-150 is…
It’s no secret that Americans love their pickup trucks, which is proven by the fact that the top-three best-selling vehicles last year in the United States were the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram pickup trucks. These vehicles offer diverse cabin formats, various bed lengths, and also provide the type of towing capabilities that Americans…
2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Back in 2012, General Motors head of global product development Mary Barra announced that the company had a very specific goal of getting 500,000 vehicles powered to some degree by electricity (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, of all-electric) on American roadways by 2017. Today, Barra—now the CEO of GM—announced…
2016 Ford Fusion The 2016 Ford Fusion is a stylish midsize sedan that also can be purchased in its hybrid or its plug-in hybrid versions. The 2016 Ford Fusion has scored well with consumer reports and the standard model features an MSRP of $22,110. There are six available engines for the 2016 Ford Fusion, so consumers can find the…
While crossover SUVs are quickly becoming the new car of soccer moms everywhere, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is still holding its own in the competitive family-friendly vehicle segment. This popular minivan offers plenty of third-row space, an abundance of cargo room, and a variety of technologies that are sure to keep both driver and…
Every year, two safety organizations test a multitude of new cars, trucks, and SUVs in order to determine each vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants in the event of a crash, as well as provide ratings for how well each vehicle performs in preventing crashes before they have a chance to transpire. Those two safety…
Photo: © General Motors 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…
This year, Mitsubishi is introducing the world’s first ever plug-in hybrid crossover: the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This hybrid is the perfect crossover for family road trips or an efficient daily commute. Either way, you’ll find comfort and efficiency behind the wheel of the Outlander PHEV. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is available in two…
At this point, Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” car commercials are bordering on cruelty. Thus far, they’ve subjected real people (not actors, who are clearly fake people) to invasions of privacy, terrifying pitch-black darkness, and most recently, being trapped in a small, enclosed space. Let’s hope these real people don’t suffer from real phobias like…
Driving at night can be dangerous, especially if your car’s headlights aren’t up to par. And according to a study by the IIHS, the majority of cars on the road do a notably poor job of illuminating the road ahead. To ensure that you’re able to see the road and your surroundings in the dark,…
This is a big year for Chevrolet. So far, the bowtie brand has introduced five all-new cars, including the 2016 Chevy Camaro, Malibu, Cruze, Volt, and Spark. To celebrate, Chevy is taking some of its new models on a cross-country road trip, which the brand has dubbed the “Find New Roads Trip.” “The Find New…
Whether you’re looking for ways to more effectively conserve the Earth’s resources or you just want to save money on gas, fuel efficiency is one of the most important criteria to consider when purchasing a new car. Keep reading to learn which five Chevy vehicles have the best EPA-estimated gas mileage (or gas mileage equivalent). 2018 Chevy…
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