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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…

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Toyota’s Chief Scientist Says Government is Incentivizing the Wrong Thing

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…

VW and NBC Partner with Retta for AR Shopping Experience

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…

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Future Chevy EVs to Keep on Your Radar

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…

Honda Will Unveil Plan for 30 New EVs at CES 2024

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…

Bolt EV Archives

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…

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2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Revealed

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…

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Car News In the Rearview: Trump Kicks Off the Eco-Wars

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…

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U.S. Proposed Tax Plan Might Eliminate EV Tax Credit

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…

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Mazda Skyactiv-3 Engine to Achieve 56% Thermal Efficiency

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…

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75 Percent of F-150 Lightning Reservations New to Ford

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…

Ford Expanding Super Duty Production Into Canada

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…

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Emissions Archives

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.……

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15 Factors that Impact Your Car Insurance Rates

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…

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