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Ford’s head of product development and purchasing, Hau Thai-Tang, confirms that the automaker will cut the number of platforms underpinning its vehicles to just five and add nine new nameplates to its lineup in the next five years. Thai-Tang spoke at the 2018 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference in New York earlier this month where he…

The U.K. is undoubtedly electrified to learn that more MINI production is remaining there Earlier this month, workers at BMW’s manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom agreed to a revised pension plan, preventing any further factory strikes from taking place. That’s good news for BMW, especially after it just made up its mind to build the…

If you’re visiting the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington DC, chances are you’ve seen this sleek-looking vehicle on display. As the museum undergoes renovations, the oblong silver sits in the first floor lobby near the Museum’s entrance. Dating back nearly two decades to 1997, General Motors’ EV1 electric car holds an important position…

Photo: Pexels California has been pushing for a greener automotive industry for years, from offering electric vehicle rebates to building electric highways. Now, government officials are taking it one giant step further. California’s state Legislature introduced a bill Wednesday that would ban new fossil-fueled passenger vehicles from being sold in the state of California by January 1, 2040….

Have you thought about investing in an electric car yet? If you’re like one of numerous drivers across the United States, you’ve noticed the inevitable trend toward electric vehicles (EVs). But, it’s hard to buy into such a change without getting to learn about and test the technology first-hand. The average car buyer doesn’t get…

With Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett set to announce the company’s strategy to investors on Tuesday, General Motors seized on the opportunity on Monday to make arguably a bigger splash by announcing its plans to ditch the combustion engine entirely and go 100% electric in the future. General Motors’ Monday announcement revealed that the…

Photo: General Motors Whether you’re looking to make the switch to an electric car or have just purchased one, you may be concerned about how much you’ll need to pay in charging costs. However, if you follow these steps, you can reduce these costs and potentially make EV ownership more budget-friendly than traditional car ownership….

The 2021 Hyundai Kona Photo: Hyundai There’s a heavy Hyundai presence on Good Housekeeping’s Best New Family Cars for 2021 list. Four of the automaker’s vehicles were awarded as the best in their categories — more than any other manufacturer. Like to Stay Busy? The Hyundai Kona SUV is the perfect vehicle for your active…

The 2020 Honda Insight normalizes hybrid vehicles Photo: Honda There’s been a massive push for the normalization of hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years. Some automakers have made greater strides than others, but most have faced the challenge of pushing a fossil fuel-powered world into an environmentally cleaner existence. As that push continues, companies…

Drivers looking to get farther for far less should take a look at these 10 vehicles When it comes to fuel efficiency, it’s hard to beat electric vehicles, especially with their improving technology and expanding lineups. With new models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Tesla Model 3 emerging, electric vehicles are getting ready to…

The Ford F-Series is still America’s best-selling truck despite a challenging Q1 Photo: Ford As could be reasonably expected with the still-unfolding COVID-19 pandemic and the elimination of most cars from its lineup, Ford Motor Company saw its sales decline 12.5 percent in the first quarter at 516,330 vehicles delivered. Though sales were down overall,…

Photo: Newsy China has become increasingly important in the car market, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. As the world’s largest car market, its decisions hold a lot of clout, and it made a pretty big hubbub lately when it announced that it was working on a timeline to get rid of petroleum-powered vehicles….

Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway Photo: Ernst Vikne, Wikipedia It is absolutely no surprise that Norway is a big, big proponent of electric cars. It is easily one of the largest electric car markets in Europe, leaving other car markets like Germany in its emissions-free dust. There was even a rumor that the country briefly considered…