2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Energized by Solar Roof

Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will feature the automaker’s first solar-panel roof system for battery recharging. The 2020 Sonata Hybrid’s solar technology, which takes up the entire roof of the car, gives the battery six extra hours of charging time a day and could increase the car’s travel distance by about 800 miles…

Mazda Announces Renewed Tech Development Vision: 'Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030'

Back in 2007, Mazda announced a new development vision, which it called “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.” This vision led Mazda to offer advances in driving pleasure, environmental performance, and safety features. Now, though, Mazda has decided to kick its development vision further down the road, under a new name: “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030.” More Mazda Design: Here’s how…

Sorry, Europe, But No Ford Bronco for You

Q2 financial presentation confirms no Ford Bronco for Europe Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford confirmed that it is eliminating the Ka+ from its lineup in order to focus on adding more profitable crossovers to the lineup. One of the crossovers definitely not coming to Europe is the tentatively titled Baby Bronco, which will not make…

Ford Earns Spot on CDP Climate ‘A List’

Photo: Ford Motor Company For the first time in its history, Ford Motor Company earned a spot on CDP’s Climate “A List,” making it one of just 35 American companies and the only automaker originating in America honored for 2019. CDP, a global nonprofit organization whose goal is to facilitate the shift to sustainability by…

Vincentric Names 2015 Kia Soul EV Best Value in America

2015 Kia Soul EV Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has recently awarded the 2015 Kia Soul EV with the 2015 Vincentric “Best Value in America” award in the Electric/Plug-in Hybrid category. “The Kia brand has always stood for value, and even as we’ve grown and matured, adding ever more…

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2017 GMC Yukon Overview

The 2017 GMC Yukon is a full-size, eight-passenger SUV that is a cut above the competition when it comes to luxury, even before upgrading to the truly extravagant Denali trim. No other vehicle in its class can rival its premium interior features and cutting-edge styling. The downside of being such a big and extravagant SUV…

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Everything We Know About the Cadillac Celestiq

The Cadillac Celestiq is rumored to resemble the Escala concept, shown above Cadillac has been pushing towards an all-electric future, and its newly revealed Celestiq flagship sedan is a perfect example of the luxury marque’s vision. From the inspiration behind its design to its opulent, high-tech interior, this new sedan is loaded with luxury. Here’s…

2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Overview

The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid combines gasoline and electric power to create an eco-friendly ride, while bringing along luxury features and advanced technology inside the cabin. Earning up to 58 mpg, you can save a decent chunk of change with fewer stops at the gas station. The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is available in three trims:…

'Made in America Auto Index' is Misleading

The 2016 Buick Enclave, supposedly the most American-made automobile. The Kogod School of Business at American University in Northwest Washington, DC, has published a new index of the most American-made automobiles in the United States. Unfortunately, the “Made in America Auto Index” has a misleading title because its rankings are heavily skewed in favor of…

New Chevrolet Trailblazer, Buick Encore GX Will Carry 3-Cylinder Engines

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet For the first time in almost 20 years, General Motors will sell vehicles equipped with three-cylinder engines in the United States.  The 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer subcompact SUVs will offer a choice between a standard 1.2-liter three-cylinder and an available 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine, both paired…

2016 Subaru Legacy Overview

The Subaru Legacy has built up quite a legacy of its own. It is widely considered one of the most reliable sedans in the industry. The 2016 Subaru Legacy maintains that title by keeping sight of what made it so successful, while simultaneously making small but important improvements. The 2016 Subaru Legacy is available in…

Electrified COPO Camaro Goes to Auction in Monterey

Photo: Chevrolet The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, or SEMA Show, is the perfect place for automakers and other tech companies to show off their weirdest and wackiest concepts and designs. Last year, Chevy bought a one-of-a-kind electric Camaro dragster to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, much to the surprise of just about everyone….

Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award

Photo: Volvo As hybrid vehicles, all-electric models, and plug-in hybrids (or hybrid hybrids, as I’ve taken to calling them) continue to grow in popularity, Volvo continues to prove its mettle in these segments. After the well-received announcement of the XC40 Recharge, a record-breaking sales month in October, and the multiple ALG Awards the brand recently…

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Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under $40,000. Editors at Kelley Blue Book appreciated the SUV’s incredible value, powertrain warranty, and family-friendly amenities. Finding the Right Vehicle for your Family: Mitsubishi crossovers…