The Elantra is one of seven Hyundai models on Car and Driver’s 2021 Editors’ Choice list Photo: Hyundai Every year, Car and Driver editors comb through more than 400 vehicles to find the very best options in 32 segments. For 2021, Hyundai emerged as a big winner — seven of the automaker’s vehicles were included…
More transportation trucks will be switching to electric on the West Coast Photo: Tommaso.sansone91 via CC Last year, nine West Coast utility companies and two agencies joined forces on the West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative, a study that mapped out electric vehicle charging points for trucks. Last month, they published the results of the…
The Chevrolet Menlo electric crossover Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet has unveiled the Menlo compact crossover — the brand’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese market. The Menlo made its debut earlier this month at the Chevrolet Gala Night and is currently on display at the Auto Guangzhou 2019 show. According to testing conducted under the New…
Don’t expect to see an upcoming electric-powered pickup from GM At the moment, General Motors has some pretty lofty goals set for its EV and autonomous vehicle initiatives. By 2023, GM plans to introduce at least 20 new electric vehicles for its lineup. Will any of those upcoming EVs be a pickup truck? According to…
Mercedes-Benz is moving away from traditional engines and reducing its carbon footprint by pledging to roll out only electric cars by 2039. Trust Us: There is a lot of excitement for 2019 alone This go-getting goal on renewable energy came on Monday after other automakers pledged similar quests in recent months. Volkswagen has vowed to…
Mustang Mach-E helped Ford achieve a new record for electrified vehicle sales in April Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company enjoyed a successful April in terms of sales with its three newest products leading the way. The Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 PowerBoost spurred a 262 percent gain in electrified vehicle sales and a new all-time…
The production-ready Honda e revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Photo: Honda Honda wants 100 percent of all vehicle sales in Europe to be electrified vehicles by 2025, and to that end it is embarking on its Electric Vision strategy. During this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Honda tipped the next steps of its strategy,…
Is it possible that the juiciest and most interesting tidbit to come out of the 2018 North American Auto Show’s first days is not the reveal of a production model, but simply the naming of something yet to come? For all of Ford’s efforts to win the hearts and minds of those following the goings…
As I have written more and more for The News Wheel, I have found myself turning into the plug-in car guy. So, as we are approaching the end of this landmark year in the development of the electric car market, I found myself wondering, what were the top plug-in (meaning electric and plug-in hybrid) cars…
The Infiniti LE concept was unveiled in 2012 When you look at the electric cars on the market, there is one big brand that is missing. Infiniti, the luxury arm of Nissan, has so far declined to produce an electric car. It seems kind of odd, considering that the Renault Nissan Alliance has sold more…
Hyundai’s new electric scooter concept is compact and easily portable Photo: Hyundai Envision this scenario: You’re desperately trying to find parking on a crowded city street, but the only space you can find is a long walk from where you need to be — and you’re already running late. A new long-range electric scooter concept…
The Tremor package-equipped 2020 Ford Super Duty features an available integrated electric winch option Photo: Ford Motor Company If you’re a competing heavy-duty truck coming for the 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty, there’s something you gotta know: Now you’re messin’ with an An electric winch! Now you’re messin’ with an electric winch! You can practically…
The Rivian skateboard chassis may underpin a new Lincoln electric SUV Photo: © Rivian Automotive Lincoln is expected to launch an all-electric all-wheel-drive SUV in 2022, and it will likely be the first Ford Motor Company vehicle underpinned by the Rivian skateboard chassis. Sources familiar with the development of Lincoln’s dedicated electric SUV tell Reuters…
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Hino Trucks have agreed to jointly develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck for the North American market. With a minimum gross vehicle weight rating of 33,001 pounds, these are the biggest type of semi-trucks you’ll find on the roads. Toyota and Hino’s energy-focused partnership stretches back nearly 20 years,…
Photo: Toyota While Toyota is teasing off-road vehicles for the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, the automaker is also showing off the new 2020 Highlander, 2021 Mirai, and 2021 RAV4 Prime at the Washington Auto Show, held Jan. 24 to Feb. 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. We’ve already talked plenty about the 2020…
The new Ford F-150 is an aluminum vehicle We’ve seen a lot of innovative new technology this year that’s especially focused on fuel economy. There are more hybrid and alternative fuel-powered cars than ever, often being marketed as the future of the auto industry. However, with alternatives to hybrids like lightweight aluminum vehicles, the question is:…
2016 was rich in memorable events with commercial vehicles in the leading roles. Don’t worry if you missed some breaking news from the truck industry. Truck1.eu decided to put all the notable premieres altogether to fill the gaps in your knowledge. So here we go! 5. The outstanding new generation Scania trucks Scania had been…
The Chevy Bolt is the ride with the range In the ever-growing realm of electric vehicles, it can be difficult for a new model like the Chevrolet Bolt to stand out, especially with Tesla’s expanding fleet. That’s why the results from a study conducted by Consumer Reports will be good news for Chevy. After all, Consumer…
Using vehicles like the Ford Fusion Energi has saved Indianapolis thousands of dollars The city of Indianapolis has ordered its employees to stop charging their electric and hybrid work vehicles at home after electric circuits blew out in the houses of five workers with these automobiles. Nobody was hurt and no houses were damaged in…
The Mazda 6 was delayed in its worldwide release this year when attempting to improve fuel economy using diesel. Photo: Mazda Mazda has had a rocky relationship with diesel, hybrid, and other such green-friendly technology. Having put all their eggs in one gas tank– developing a more efficient gasoline engine– the company has been left…
With electric cars being favored in news as the fast-approaching car of the future, it’s easy to forget about cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Now that electric cars have such a bright future with the introduction of long-lasting batteries and ranges of 300 miles, what will happen to the hydrogen cars? They’ll coexist, apparently….
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you the last week’s car news, in nicely condensed form. Photo:Rafaelle Esposito This week, we start with a Pope-whack, as Pope Francis smacked his face on the Popemobile during a parade when the driver stamped on the brakes. Really, I think that with modern car features (or…
2017 Toyota Prius Prime The electric car revolution has been rapidly gaining momentum in the last few years and now it seems that we are not too far away from these automobiles completely replacing cars reliant on fossil fuels. Electric and hybrid cars have been a common sight on UK roads for many years since…
When the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) opens tomorrow in Frankfurt, Audi will be ready to show its latest concept to the world. The Audi e-tron quattro concept is meant to give the public a preview of an all-electric SUV that Audi expects to present in early 2018. Industry experts see this as Audi’s direct challenge…
Photo: Nissan The Nissan Pavilion is an eco-friendly new attraction in Yokohama. From the moment you park, you’re greeted by its forward-thinking ideas. Instead of paying for parking with pocket change, this innovative attraction lets you pay for your parking with electricity from your vehicle’s battery pack. Here’s a look at the program, and the…
Interestingly, the newest innovation in vehicle batteries isn’t some high-tech conglomeration of super-expensive materials combined with some sort of space-age biotechnology. Nope, the newest innovation seems to be a cleverly-implemented idea using cheap, light materials to allow easier electric car fast charging. It’s nice when things work out sometimes. Steady Improvements: Here are several ways…
Photo: ©Volkswagen Volkswagen unveiled the I.D. concept family, a new line of electric vehicles, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show and said it hopes to start producing EVs in the United States by 2023, pointing to its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant as the location where it might happen. In October, the German automaker’s board approved…
Photo: NewMotion Every electric vehicle (EV) needs to recharge. This process comes with its own terminology, as you might’ve guessed. Explore the range of charging related words to enhance your green car vocabulary. Nab New Tires Easily: Try the tire finder tool [wptab name=’#1′] Photo: EVgo Network Charging Station Also called a charging point, the…
While investing in an electric vehicle is a sure-fire way to help benefit the environment, there’s definitely a few practical things you can do to amplify the eco-friendly impact your vehicle has on Mother Earth. One of those things is to recharge your electric vehicle (EV) during off-peak times. Exactly what are the off-peak times? According…
Photo: Porsche Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not yet officially available at dealerships, has already had a go at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and set a new record for four-door, all-electric sports cars. With Lars Kern at the wheel, the pre-series Taycan was able to set a time of seven…
To combat the stress of cold temperatures, your car has to work harder by demanding more power for its systems, which drains fuel from the tank at a quicker rate. Short of moving to a warmer climate, there are ways to help safeguard your car’s fuel tank this winter. Learn More: Winter car maintenance Park your car…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA As the automotive industry continues transitioning from outdated fossil fuels to environmentally conscious, renewable energy, more vehicles are being manufactured with hybrid and all-electric powertrains. Automakers have even begun producing electric- and hybrid-powered minivans, commercial vans, and large SUVs that can be modified for wheelchair accessibility. Is an eco-friendly…
Owning a Jeep or truck with suspension parts comes with a fair amount of responsibility. Far too many drivers overlook routine maintenance, which will wear down your vehicle over time. But you don’t have to take your vehicle into the shop every time you need to make a few repairs. A mechanic may overcharge you…
Is the Stingray going electric? The rumor mill says yes! Photo: Chevrolet While Chevrolet is best known for its performance cars and sturdy trucks, it’s also made a name for itself in the U.S. electric vehicle market with names like the short-lived EV1 and Spark EV, and the popular (and longer-range) Bolt. And soon, it’s…
Purchasing a car for your company is a huge and important investment, so it is vital that business owners take the time to ensure that it is the right automobile for their company. Before making a purchase, there are a few different aspects that you will need to find out about the car. Here are…
A little over a year ago, we reported that Cadillac would receive many of GM’s upcoming electric vehicles. And a few months back, we discussed Cadillac CEO Steve Carlisle’s statement that the brand will use a different naming scheme for its EVs than its non-EVs. Now, halfway through 2019, Cadillac finally seems to be getting closer…
GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Self-driving vehicles have brought up a number of hotly-debated topics to the automotive industry, including whether or not self-driving cars will work on roads with human drivers on them, how people around the car will know what it is trying to do, or even whether or not self-driving…
The Nissan Leaf is a groundbreaking electric car and one of the first commercially successful EVs on the market. However, American consumers aren’t getting the whole story when it comes to Nissan’s electrical prowess. In its home country of Japan, the company launched its e-POWER system in the Nissan Note in 2016 and this month…
The Nissan Altima, a mid-sized sedan, has been the Nissan’s bestselling vehicle since 2001. The Altima might have to give its crown to a new leader soon, though: the Nissan Rogue. The SUV is currently being sold in two forms: the all-new Nissan Rogue and the Nissan Rogue Select, which is essentially the SUV’s previous generation…
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Death Stranding is the long-awaited brainchild of the visionary game director Hideo Kojima. It is also a fever dream of metaphors and evocative imagery delivered via a story that involves The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus carrying an insane number of boxes across the entirety of the United States and creating grenades…
Mitsubishi is looking to get down and dirty in the compact crossover segment—and it’s using the Mitsubishi eX concept car to do just that. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that the eX—which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show— will be making its debut as a production vehicle, adding another SUV to the brand’s lineup. The…
Three Chevy Spark EVs parked outside the Baltimore Complex General Motors’ Baltimore Complex is striving to go green, both in what GM is manufacturing there and in how the company is powering the plant. Not only is the Spark EV’s electric motor and drive unit being manufactured at the Baltimore Complex, but the complex has…
This week, AAA released its 2015 Green Car Guide, which ranks 88 new vehicles not just by their efficiency and emissions, but by factors including ride quality, roominess, and crashworthiness, among others. Ford landed nine vehicles on the list, the foremost of these being the 2015 F-150 Supercab Lariat, which was named the greenest pickup…
Nissan has been a driving force in the electric car market with its groundbreaking Nissan Leaf. While the automaker keeps touting its dedication to zero emission vehicles, it seems as if it’s not quite ready for an electric future. According to reports, at the upcoming LA Auto Show, Nissan will be reaffirming its commitment to…
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NDRC) this month announced its intention to integrate artificial intelligence technology into half or more of all new cars sold in the country by 2020. The NDRC also expressed its intention to blanket 90% of all major Chinese cities with a wireless network capable…
Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet’s electric program has done it again, with the Spark EV once more taking the title of Best Plug-in Vehicle in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. In total, KBB estimates that the Spark EV costs about $30,104 to own and operate for 5 years, thanks to its…
1947 Tama Electric Car Photo: Nissan Heritage Collection In 1947, oil in Japan was scarce and the new government highly encouraged automakers to manufacture electric vehicles. Tachikawa Aircraft renamed itself to Tama Cars Co. after the war and started making EVs. First the company made a truck, then it produced this four-seater passenger car that…
As mainstream production automobiles become increasingly futuristic, so do the toys that our children play with. Even connected technology is reaching off the streets and onto local roadways where children play–from miniature race cars now to go-karts. Over the weekend, the Arrow Smart-Kart was unveiled, which employs cutting-edge connected technology found in today’s leading automobiles in…
For a second straight year, Buick sales surpassed 1.4 million vehicles around the globe, driven by a record year in China and retail sales gains in the United States and China. Buick’s success in these markets can be attributed to an onslaught of fresh products, including but not limited to the Excelle GX, GL6, and…
It seems that, lately, every automaker wants to get one hand in on the electric revolution, whether they produce a wholly-electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid, or a conventional hybrid. Many are trying to build what was at first referred to as “Tesla-fighters,” electric vehicles seeking to match or surpass the capabilities and cool factor of…
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