Chevy Bolt EV Gets Extended Range for 2020 Model Year

version  The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV will boast an extended range from the previous model year. It will also offer two new colors. Here’s a brief overview of these exciting updates. Fall Maintenance: Know when it’s time to change your Chevy’s oil Increased range Per GM Authority, the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV model will boast…

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Last year, Mazda decided to be the official automotive partner of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, and loved it so much that it decided to go for another round. As a result, in addition to the music, this weekend, starting tonight, September 23rd, and running through tomorrow, the 24th, Festival-goers can interact with the brand in…

Toyota Dives Into Water Conservation in New TV Program

Photo: Toyota Toyota is concerned about water conservation and (rightfully) thinks you should be too. The automaker funded a new TV program that looks at the issues and assembles experts to offer solutions. Called “WATER: We Have Too Much, But Not Enough,” it aired earlier this month on the Science Channel and MotorTrend TV. The…

Toyota Partners With Redwood Materials to Recycle EV Batteries

Photo: Toyota Toyota has begun collaborating with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries. This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers including Ford, Volvo, Panasonic, and Proterra. Redwood Materials — founded by J.B. Straubel, Tesla’s former chief technical officer — will work with Toyota to recycle batteries…

Nissan BladeGlider Goes To Goodwood

The Goodwood Festival of Speed in England is always about showing off the best of the best cars to the world. To compete with the sleek race and concept cars on display, Nissan brought along its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle to take on the Hill for the Supercar run. It is accompanied by its French cousin,…

Volkswagen Plans to be Carbon Neutral by 2050

The German automaker is attempting to help save the Earth, one vehicle at a time Photo: Volkswagen Following its “Drive Bigger” campaign, Volkswagen is committed to its mission to help save the Earth. It plans on doing this by making all of its vehicles — as well as how those vehicles are made — carbon…

New Toyota Mirai Gets 402 Miles of Hydrogen Range

Photo: Toyota We’ve already talked about the all-new, second-generation Toyota Mirai, but one key detail missing up until now was its range. The automaker had set its sights on 400 miles for “the wow factor,” yet hoping for it is one thing — achieving it is another. It seems Toyota has made good on its…

What Would Happen (to Cars) if the EPA Disappeared?

Capitol Hill Recently, a group of Republican Congresspeople led by Florida representative Matt Gaetz introduced HR 861, for which the full text hasn’t been completed but the title reads, “To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency.” The group’s plan is to take the regulatory power currently wielded by the EPA and dole it out to the…

Genesis Mint Concept, G90 Sedan Win 2019 Good Design Awards

The Genesis Mint Concept Photo: Genesis The Genesis brand recently received new validation for its beautifully realized vehicles, capturing 2019 Good Design awards for the 2020 G90 sedan and the Mint Concept car. The annual Good Design award process singles out products from around the world in many categories and evaluates them according to their…

Diesels Aren't Going Away, So Calm Down Already

The EPA has certified the new Cruze Diesel sedan is good for 52 mpg on the highway People, as a general rule, have a tendency to jump to conclusions. In the wake of Volkswagen’s diesel cheating scandal, the conclusion has seemed to be that diesel can no longer be trusted, and so VW was planning…

Sayōnara: Toyota Confirms Discontinuation of RAV4 EV

Toyota Confirms Discontinuation of RAV4 EV For the last two years, Toyota has offered an all-electric version of its small crossover RAV4. Last week, we learned that Tesla, which had been providing Toyota with batteries and motors for the RAV4 EV, would no longer be doing so. Instead, it’s likely that we will see a…

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Recently, Buick unveiled a massive and comprehensive update to its Chinese sedan portfolio. This update saw the debut of such 2021 vehicles as the Verano GS, Regal GS, and Excelle GT Mild Hybrid. Buick also took the opportunity to launch the 2021 Buick LaCrosse, the latest iteration of the company’s flagship Asian-market sedan, which has…

HSV's Future Plans Don't Include the Chevy Corvette

Although Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) recently announced that it will incorporate the Chevrolet Camaro and Silverado into its lineup starting in 2018, there’s one Chevy model that is conspicuous by its absence: the Corvette. For such a sports-car-focused venture, HSV’s decision to exclude the sports car might come as something of a surprise. However, HSV Managing Director Tim Jackson…

2022 GMC Hummer EV Has Moon-Inspired Easter Egg

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Photo: GMC The all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV made waves during its reveal last week, with reservations for its Edition 1 trim quickly filling up. While this supertruck may have garnered attention primarily for its all-electric powertrain and off-road capabilities, the Hummer EV also stands out with a unique Easter…

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Tsunami Inspires Japanese Floating Car Design

Photo: A. Kwangkaew Plato’s adage, “necessity is the mother of invention” definitely applies to the story behind a Japanese floating car design. Hideo Tsurumaki, the man responsible for catalyzing the design of the vehicle, lived through the tsunami that hit his country’s northeastern coast back in 2011. Besides the significant loss of life that occurred in…