2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury Photo: Cadillac An increase in aerodynamics seems like it would require big innovations, but Cadillac has discovered a small, super-effective solution. The Cadillac-designed “winglets” present on the Cadillac XT4 help the small crossover post impressive mpg ratings and drag reduction. Cadillac expands its lineup: Check out the sophisticated CT4 “While…
Pictured: The 2014 BMW i8 at the Chicago Auto Show If you’re a fan of the heavily-praised all-electric BMW i3 and i8, you’re probably already anticipating the announcement of the next revolutionary i model. Don’t hold your breath. The German automaker is nowhere near releasing a third vehicle with an i badge. As its designers…
The very first BMW i8 made its debut at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany, wowing guests with its efficient powertrain and impeccable style. Once the vehicle went on sale in 2014 and the butterfly doors of the plug-in hybrid opened up, there was no stopping this innovative vehicle. Move ahead four years and we’ve…
2017 been a game-changing year for Hyundai. Despite facing a decrease in sales this year, the automaker has announced big plans and model changes that are aimed to improve the brand’s prospects in coming years. If you missed what was happening with Hyundai this year, these were its highlights from 2017. 2017 Hyundai Awards: Check…
General Motors’ decision to idle several of its North American plants is… Once upon a time, in the district of Westonnen in Werl, a… While all new drivers must complete driver’s ed and driving exams to… Although the beginning of 2018 was rather kind to automakers in terms… Though many major OEMs are tweaking their…
Photo: Toyota Gill Pratt, Chief Scientist of Toyota Motor Corporation and CEO of Toyota Research Institute, says the government has got it all wrong when it comes to policies aiming to combat climate change. In response to a proposed ban on internal combustion engines, including hybrids, Pratt says policies should strive to reduce carbon emissions…
Photo: Volkswagen Even though COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more widely available across the U.S., there’s still understandable hesitation for some when it comes to going to a crowded dealership to see a new car. That’s where Volkswagen and NBCUniversal come in, with the help of Parks and Rec and Good Girls star Retta. The two…
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options. The future looks bright for the automaker and for drivers who are looking to go green behind the wheel. Here are a couple of Chevy models, the Bolt EUV and Silverado Electric, you need on your electrified…
Photo: Honda Honda does not currently sell any EVs in the United States, but that’s about to change very quickly. The automaker announced it will debut a new Honda EV series at CES 2024, one of the world’s biggest tech events. Part of this plan is a goal to launch 30 new EVs globally by…
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV makes the transition to all-electric driving easy… The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV won’t feature badging that differentiates between trim levels. I think this is a positive change in the industry.… GM may be able to topple Tesla in the EV market by doing what it’s already doing.… Chevrolet recently unveiled…
The Cadillac LYRIQ is set to be an industry gamechanger Photo: Cadillac Cadillac is poised to change the electric-vehicle game in a big way. Thanks to giant leaps in EV technology, the automaker has officially entered a new era of electric luxury. That era is set to kick off in September 2021, when orders will…
Hello, and welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I, your benevolent local car journalist-y dude, bring you a digest of the past week’s top car news in bite-sized form. Two weeks ago, the nation was rocked as President Donald Trump egregiously and audaciously did exactly what he said he was going to…
Capitol Hill Photo: Martin Falbisoner The proposed tax plan that House Republicans have just revealed could render the electronic vehicle (EV) tax credit extinct after the 2017 tax year. This is sad news, considering how important this incentive has been to boosting U.S. sales of EVs, as mainstream automakers are focusing their efforts on this…
In 2011, Mazda introduced its new Skyactiv-G high-compression engine technology, which has been well received among drivers who enjoy fun, peppy engines but don’t enjoy awful fuel economy. However, it is slowly beginning to show its age and Mazda has been getting ready to introduce the next generation of Skyactiv tech: Skyactiv-X. But already, the…
Three-quarters of all F-150 Lightning reservations are from drivers new to Ford Photo: Ford Much to the surprise of some — including even Ford — the all-electric F-150 Lightning has already shot past 150,000 reservations since debuting in May. Perhaps as impressive as the total number of reservations thus far is the fact that more…
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