Ah, what a good-looking car. This sentiment, echoed across the minds of people everywhere while looking at new Mazdas, is repeated once more with this: the 2016 Mazda3–a universally-loved small, quick, and nimble vehicle, available either as a sedan or as a hatchback. Mazda treats the hatchback and sedan versions of the Mazda3 as separate…
Volvo plans to leverage advanced technology in its future vehicles to reduce distractions rather than enable them.… As the automotive world continues to struggle against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo posted a year-over-year sales increase for July.… In a recent interview, the CEO of Volvo suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic could end up fueling desire…
The 2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas When people talk about the green car movement, they’re usually referring to hybrids and electrics. Meanwhile, natural gas is getting left out of the conversation about alternative fuel vehicles. Although the plentiful low-emissions fuel source is about half the price of gasoline, few car companies have taken advantage of…
Last month, China announced its plan to phase out fossil-fueled vehicles so that by 2025, each manufacturer will have a 20% inventory of hybrids and EVs. Around the same time, it also stated that it will implement a strict New Energy Vehicle sales quota that automakers must meet by a 2019 deadline. Starting in 2018,…
The “Jeep 4xe” badge Photo: FCA Jeep is combining its legendary capability know-how with advanced eco-friendly technologies in three new plug-in hybrid options of the Jeep Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade. Revealed at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the three plug-in hybrid vehicles will be distinct in the lineup thanks to the “Jeep 4xe” badge. The…
The Prius Prime is the best Toyota Prius you can buy, and… As EVs, or electrified vehicles, explode into the mainstream, it’s more important than ever to know the difference between all of the different variants.… Since an SUV is designed for road trips and as a family-hauler,… Volvo is launching its first-ever, fully electric…
Ford sold timber to benefit the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department Photo: Ford Ford is preparing to build a $5.8 billion battery park in Glendale, Kentucky, and already finding ways to give back to the local community ahead of its grand opening in 2025. The automaker announced a $41,589.75 donation to the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department…
The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet A new report suggests that Chevrolet may discontinue the Trax by the end of 2023. The automaker would then potentially replace this subcompact crossover with a new, similarly designed electric model. Find Out More About the Trax: Its family-friendly features The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet Chevy first introduced the Trax…
Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of Detroit to explore the possibility of powering homes via EVs. In the experiment in the video below, a Fiat 500e is used to power a smart home’s various appliances. Chrysler Digital Media explores how we may go about powering homes via EVs. You might be thinking, “Well isn’t…
Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the eco-friendly technology that certain automakers are putting out remains to be seen, as they haven’t really been given the chance. The Chevy Spark EV, for example, is only available in California and Oregon, while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle is leased exclusively…
Pre-production of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is underway Photo: Ford Pre-production has begun on the hotly anticipated 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Ford announced on Thursday that it’s investing an additional $250 million across three Michigan plants to increase output — and add several new jobs. Another Hot Ford Incoming: The 2022 Ford Maverick is…
Photo: Jeffrey Sauger for Chevrolet Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would be discontinued at the end of 2023, General Motors has reversed that decision. The automaker now says it will produce a next-generation Bolt EV with updated tech and performance. A Great Way to Buy Used: Learn about the…
Photo: NGerda An alliance of automakers has struck a new deal with the California Air Resources Board to increase the average fuel economy of their fleets 3.7 percent year over year between the 2022 and 2026 model years. Besides BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen, Ford has added its endorsement of the new agreement. Go Green: Learn more…
Photo: Toyota Scientists at the Toyota Research Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University have discovered they can combine comprehensive experimental data with artificial intelligence to accurately predict the useful life of lithium-ion batteries before they begin to lose capacity. Researchers were able to give an algorithm “a few hundred million data points,” after…
2016 Nissan LEAF One Toronto real estate company is taking a drastic step in condominium purchasing incentives by offering new residents a free Nissan LEAF if the resident buys a parking space equipped with an EV charging station along with the condo. The company, Bside at Minto Westside, is partnering with Nissan Canada to offer…
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