Photo: Toyota Toyota, Honda, and Shell are continuing to work together to expand California’s hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Earlier this month, the California Energy Commission awarded Shell $40.8 million to install hydrogen refueling equipment at 48 of its existing retail stations. Shell will also upgrade two of its current hydrogen stations and modify one of its…
The 2021 Dodge Challenger picked up the InMoment eNVy Award for sports cars Photo: Stellantis A pair of Stellantis’ heavy hitters knocked in a pair of runs with a couple of award wins. The 2021 model-year Ram 1500 and Dodge Challenger each got the nod in their respective categories in this year’s InMoment eNVy Awards…
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…
Photo: Ford Ford will begin manufacturing Super Duty trucks at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, beginning in 2026. The move will bolster Super Duty production capacity by up to 100,000 trucks a year and will allow for the next-generation Super Duty to offer electrified powertrains. CEO Jim Farley said that the decision to…
We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s… Over the past year, the automaker has reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by another nine percent… In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.……
Photo: CheapFullCoverageAutoInsurance.com In many states, car insurance is required by law. Since it’s a necessary expense for drivers, here’s a look at just 15 of many factors that impact your car insurance rates. Get a Head Start: Tips for buying your first car Photo: Chevrolet Since foreign cars may have hard-to-find parts and fewer qualified…
The all-new Voltec EREV Propulsion System for the 2016 Volt ©GM There’s always a problem when you use a battery-powered device. It isn’t something that will be there when you get it, but each time you fill that battery up, you know that soon, that charge isn’t going to last as long. And as time…
2019 Chevrolet Bolt High EV demand in South Korea prompted General Motors to increase its production of the Chevy Bolt EV last year. Focusing on the stylish, well-equipped EV has proven to be a smart move for the automaker. According to Inside EVs writer Wade Malone and GM Authority writer, Sam McEachern, deliveries in South…
We were watching for it, and it has finally arrived: at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet has finally revealed the production-model Chevrolet Bolt. WHOOP GM President and CEO Mary Barra presented the new vehicle, and told us several tantalizing details, some of which we had already heard. First, the Bolt would keep…
Following the $2.3 billion acquisition of Mitsubishi by Nissan-Renault, the big question for the automotive conglomerate, which is now among the top three in the world on a production basis, has become “now what?” While Mitsubishi sales have gone better than expected in the United States, the automaker hasn’t done much to make itself stand…
Do you feel like you’re stopping at the pump more than usual… If you’ve ever browsed for engine oil at your local repair shop,… One of the major factors keeping vehicle sales so high at the… Just a few months ago, the idea of gas costing less than… Following peak gas prices in the summer,…
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is proving itself capable of filling any number of roles, including that of airport shuttle. Dubai Airports, Chevrolet Middle East, and Al Ghandi Auto in December announced that they are putting the new Bolt to work as part of the support vehicle fleet at Dubai International. The Bolt will transport airport…
Toyota and the Japanese automotive industry were dismayed at President Trump’s declaration… Earlier this year, the United States imposed tariffs on imports of steel… At The News Wheel, our thoughts and prayers are with the people… It is probably safe to say at this point that the US,… When President Trump was sworn into office,…
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System News of battery breakthroughs have been coming at a pretty rapid clip as of late, possibly due to the industry’s new, intense interest in electric and hybrid vehicles (due to various factors). However, most new battery innovations focus on whole new systems, using different materials that haven’t been…
No doubt you’ve been traveling on the highway and passed by a… When it comes to self-driving cars, the federal government takes a largely… It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive… CARMERA human-driven sensors could pave the way for self-driving cars via @alheeti_3… Back in September, we reported that three…
2017 Nissan LEAF The Nissan LEAF is both good to the environment and to your wallet, according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book who just named the 2017 Nissan LEAF one of the “5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000.” The editors credit the Nissan LEAF with bringing realistic electric-vehicle ownership to a broader base…
Colorado is introducing a new road “infostructure” that uses connectivity between your… Every year, salmon make an incredible journey to their respective spawning area… So I have just learned two things that I think are fascinating.… Potholes are the absolute worst. Formed when water seeps into cracks in… Hey neighbors, I think that we need…
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe. While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle…
The 2020 Chevy Blazer doesn’t compromise on style or versatility. Here’s a… The Toyota C-HR is one of the youngest models in the Toyota… The Lexus RX is a midsize crossover and one of the best-selling… The Lexus LX is the largest model in the brand’s lineup, and… The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is one…
The Kia Niro EV is just one of the brand’s eco-friendly models Photo: Kia Motors In Europe, many companies are attempting to lower emissions to help protect the Earth from the disastrous effects of climate change. With Kia’s commitment — in partnership with Hyundai Motors — to create 44 eco-friendly models by 2025, it makes…
Jeep vehicles are known for their adventure-ready designs and outdoorsy fans. That’s… Last year, ahead of Jeep showing off its first production EV, we… Jeep’s iconic Wrangler has added yet another piece of hardware to its… The Jeep Wrangler 4xe earned a spot on the Wards 10 Best… In case you didn’t think Jeep was…
Hans Zimmer is responsible for creating the music for many award-winning films Photo: BMW You may not know his face, but you definitely know his music. Hans Zimmer is the man behind some of the world’s most beloved film scores. Just a handful of his compositions include The Lion King, Gladiator, A League of Their…
BMW marked a milestone this past weekend in its quest for better sustainability and superior styling: the official 2014 BMW i3 Launch. In a ceremony featuring many of the top members of the BMW Group, Ian Robertson, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, was formally presented the keys to the i3,…
IONNA is likely a portmanteau of “IONITY” and “NA.” IONITY is a pan-European charging network founded by… A new joint venture centered on the development of more than 30,000 high-powered chargers across North America… It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the auto industry… Britain crossed a major environmental milestone.… With the release…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000…
Nissan is on a mission to transform the way we think about driving, how driving impacts our world, and how to make powering a vehicle more environmentally-friendly. For their technologically advanced efforts, namely its second-life battery systems and Vehicle-to-Grid, the automaker has earned the Excellence in Climate Solutions Award from the International Finance Corp. and…
In a “shocking” bit of news, it appears that the Bolt is attracting several outside buyers for Chevy Brand loyalty is a very real thing in the automotive world. While customers who have had a bad experience with a brand will probably elect to never buy from said brand again, it takes something very enticing to…
Photo: Toyota Amid criticism that it isn’t jumping aboard the EV train quickly enough, Toyota is doubling down on its electrification strategy. During an annual dealer conference in Las Vegas, president and CEO Akio Toyoda reinforced what could now be considered the company’s motto when it comes to delaying a full EV lineup: “That’s our…
One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle supporters is “Oh, people don’t talk about the right stuff with electric cars; it’s all about saving the planet but nobody talks about the performance!” Well, let’s rectify that, shall we? Crossing It Off: Make a fall time bucket list with your family…
“Electric cars are dirty because of dirty electricity generation.” This argument, in its various forms, has been a mainstay of electric car comment section discussions for a long time, especially as the electric car market has grown in the past few years due to the efforts of governments, automakers, and steadily-improving EV technology (among other…
Hello, and welcome once more to In the Rearview, where I get all snarky about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This week, we start with a look way back over all of 2016 to remember the vehicles which were dumped from their lineups this year, with favorites…
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers… The new Redwood Materials program would, in theory, create a “closed-loop system”…
Photo: Burst In 2012, the Obama Administration set up historic regulations that required automakers to increase their cars’ and light-duty trucks’ fuel economy ratings to 54.5 mpg by the year 2025. This week, the Trump Administration announced they plan to overturn those requirements in favor of a lower fuel economy minimum, a move we saw coming a few…
Toyota and BMW are no strangers to each other, having recently collaborated on the development of the Toyota GR Supra and BMW Z4 sports cars… Toyota created a new fuel cell module that combines the fuel cell stack of the second-generation Mirai with other necessary systems. The final product is, by all outward appearances, a…
New Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman Photo: Ford March is Women’s History Month, but Bev Goodman made history a whole month earlier. Goodman in February became the second woman in the history of Ford Motor Company of Canada to become CEO. Ford dealers are excited about the company’s newest leader — not just because…
Photo: Chevrolet The much-beloved Chevrolet Impala is officially no more. After announcing its discontinuation some time ago, the final model rolled off of the assembly line at General Motor’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant around 8:30 this morning, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Get it while you can: The 2020 Chevrolet Impala The end…
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