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…
Photo: Nissan Nissan and the Turo peer-to-peer car-sharing service are teaming up to bring benefits to new Nissan LEAF drivers. This nationwide promotion offers a $350 Turo credit when you lease or purchase a new LEAF. The Benefits of Buying a Nissan: Learn about these Nissan rewards The benefits of Turo Turo gives you access…
Welp, it’s time to get back out my floppy striped cap, vest with two dozen shiny brass buttons, pocket watch, and waxed handlebar mustache, because Mazda has officially fired up the Hype Train. Specifically, Mazda released a 16-second video that has tantalizing implications for the auto shows next month. More Mazda: Which Mazda crossover would…
Ford will build its new 2.5-liter Duratec in Valencia starting next year Photo: Ford Ford has announced that it will invest an additional 5.2 million euros ($6.3 million) in its Valencia operations to support its shift to electrified vehicles. Following an initial investment of 24 million euros ($29 million), the investment supports increased battery pack…
A Dendo Drive House diagram Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi showcased its Dendo Drive House technology. So, how does the system actually work? The following is a brief breakdown of the Mitsubishi Dendo Drive House System. At the core of the Dendo Drive House concept is the ability…
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