The head-up display in the GMC Sierra Denali Photo: General Motors Envisics is a startup that’s working on re-creating head-up display and adding augmented reality to the system. GM Ventures and other companies have invested a total of $50 million in the startup so far and plan to implement the new display in upcoming vehicles….
Potential electric-vehicle buyers in the Pacific Northwest might soon have more initiative to purchase an EV. Besides the federal income tax credit worth up to $7,500 for certain EV models, vehicle owners in Oregon can apply for a state rebate worth up to $2,500. Those in Washington are waiting to see whether or not the…
Rapid Red has proven a popular color choice for the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Motor Company Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E are well underway, and Ford is taking a look at some of the early trends it’s noticed among folks who have slapped down $500 for the new electric SUV. “Since revealing the Mustang…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears yourself. Unfortunately, if you’re a fan of the stick shift, you’re going to have a more difficult time finding your next car since fewer new…
Toyota and Suzuki have announced the two companies agreed to a capital alliance focusing on autonomous driving technology. Toyota will purchase a 4.94 percent stake in Suzuki for roughly $908 million at current exchange rates, while Suzuki will spend $455 million to acquire a much smaller, 0.2 percent share of Toyota. The firms had said…
Electriphi will help Ford Pro customers improve fleet charging and uptime Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has acquired Electriphi as part of the development of its Ford Pro commercial business. The California-based company will be integrated into Ford Pro to provide customers with EV fleet and charging management software for businesses. Ford’s Hard-Working Trucks: All-new…
Ford has announced that The Sierra Club will be joining the Drive Green for Life program, which it founded with SunPower in an effort to further incentivize drivers to make the switch to an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Drive Green For Life launched in 2011 and is currently available to homeowners in all 50…
Distract yourself from the pandemic with one of these car-themed audiobooks Need some fresh titles to add to your audiobook list? Whether you’re craving a virtual road trip or simply want to learn more about auto maintenance, here are some car-themed audiobooks you can purchase via Amazon. Quarantine Makeover: Refresh your car with these nifty…
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Sport Edition Photo: Chevrolet According to recently released data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, cars are heavier and more powerful today than they’ve been in the last 45 years. Because of this, the average new car has the best power-to-weight ratio ever. Selecting the Right Car for Your Needs:…
Nissan partners with Delta to bring EV home charging to Nissan LEAF owners in Thailand Photo: Nissan By partnering together, Nissan and the global power supply provider Delta Electronics PCL are providing a convenient and much-needed amenity to drivers in Thailand eager to command or who are already behind the wheel of a Nissan LEAF…
Ford, DTE building a massive solar array atop the former’s Research & Engineering Center parking garage Photo: Ford The Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan, is receiving a new 2,159-panel solar array. Capable of generating 1,127 megawatt hours of energy, the rooftop array is the latest development stemming from a partnership between Ford…
Coming to the U.S. by the end of the year, the 2019 Nexo fuel cell SUV is Hyundai’s latest addition to its cutting-edge lineup of alternatively powered vehicles. It’s also a major improvement on Hyundai’s previous fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson FCEV. Here’s a closer look at some of the Nexo’s key features. Range and…
Chrysler Group today reported that the fuel savings and emissions due to its TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions have been astounding. Over their lifetimes, the transmissions, which power more than one million vehicles on the road, are projected to save drivers a collective $2.5 billion at the pump and will have prevented more than 700 million…
According to a recent press release by Mitsubishi, the brand will be bringing a compact SUV concept car to the Geneva Motor Show in March. From the pictures, it looks a hell of a lot like the XR-PHEV concept that they already revealed. Take a look for yourself. It also sounds like the XR-PHEV, as…
The all-new Voltec EREV Propulsion System for the 2016 Volt ©GM How long has the Chevrolet Volt been on the market? The first Volts appeared for the 2011 model year at the end of 2010, making the first Volts sold around six years old, now. So, as the Volts gradually get older and older, we…
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