The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will have a starting MSRP of less than $30,000 in Canada Photo: © General Motors The month of January has been a busy one for Chevrolet. Besides bringing its full model lineup to the Detroit Auto Show—including a life-sized LEGO Batmobile—the American automaker also showcased its 2018 Chevrolet Equinox at the…
Usually, the articles we write about car innovations are for drivers. This new piece of tech, though, is purely for backseat passengers. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi unveiled a new virtual reality experience to make dull car rides much more exciting. Are You Ready? Make sure you’re prepared to drive in snow…
With recent laws and regulations up in the air, many consumers are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. To help you out, we’ve put together a few simple tips to push you closer to that goal when you’re behind the wheel. Tires 101: Maintenance and More Avoid traffic Yes, this one is easier said than…
Photo: Volkswagen For the first time ever, TIME has revealed a list of what it has deemed to be the 100 Most Influential Companies in the world. The inaugural TIME100 list included the likes of the NBA, actress Reese Witherspoon, the Roblox online gaming platform, and K-pop entertainment group HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment, of…
2021 Audi A7 Plug-In Hybrid Photo: Audi While the Audi A7 has been in production since 2010, it wasn’t until the 2021 model year that this attractive luxury sedan became available as a plug-in hybrid. Not long after its debut, the A7 was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ designation. Now the PHEV is being recognized…
The Lincoln Aviator scored a record sales start in Canada in Q1 2021 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company of Canada sold 1,428 vehicles in Q1 2021, up 1.1 percent from its sales start to 2020. The company’s SUV lineup led Lincoln of Canada to a first-quarter uptick despite the fact that fewer than 20 sedans…
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:…
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