This carbon fiber material could be replaced by something far stronger and lighter: graphene Imagine a material 100 times stronger than steel. It can conduct electricity better than anything in use today, is an excellent thermal conductor too, and has a multitude of uses: solar panels, biotechnology, batteries that charge in seconds, touchscreens, water filtration, tissue regeneration,…
This is it—the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is officially done. The very last Lancer Evo Final Edition produced for North American markets (serial US1600) has been sold at auction, marking the end of the famed sports car. It fetched $76,400, a very fair price. To put that into perspective, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution had a…
When you’re searching for a new vehicle, especially if efficiency is important to you, you will probably come across two different measurements for fuel economy: MPG and MPGe. MPG stands for miles per gallon. This is pretty straightforward; a vehicle’s MPG indicates how many miles you can drive using one gallon of gasoline. These numbers are…
People were really digging the all-new Seltos in March Photo: Kia It seems that Kia is on a roll lately. After debuting the all-new Carnival multi-purpose vehicle, Kia saw its best monthly sales ever in the U.S. in March. Not only that, but it also reported an all-time high for first quarter sales. It should…
Photo: Volvo Swedish automaker Volvo Cars will increase paid parental leave for salaried and hourly employees around the world as part of a new “Family Bond” program. Volvo says the program is due to take effect on Thursday. You might note this as April Fools’ Day, but fortunately for Volvo employees, Family Bond is certainly…
It’s common for drivers to have a love/hate relationship with brakes. Brakes are a vital safety component that enables us to stop our vehicles at the necessary stop lights and to avoid colliding with pedestrians, other autos, and animals. Though, it can be frustrating how expensive brake system repairs can be, we couldn’t enjoy the…
Though Chevrolet has built a reputation for easy-to-use infotainment systems, modern cabin tech, and diverse powertrains, it also offers a handful of fuel-conserving models for the environmentally-conscious. Here are the top five 2019 Chevy models that get the best EPA-estimated mileage (or gas mileage equivalent). Tire TLC: Signs that it’s time to replace your tires…
While women account for half of all cars sold or leased, they are only adopting EVs like the Nissan LEAF at a 30 percent-or-less clip According to a report compiled by the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies based open studies of early adopters of vehicles like the Nissan LEAF, women and men are different…
Charging the Volt Last week, General Motors’ own blog, Fast Lane, put out a list of ten workplace charging etiquette tips, now that the technology is catching on. In fact, according to GM’s own EV infrastructure expert, Britta Gross, EVs begin to sell much faster once others become aware of how easy it is to…
Spring cleaning season is upon us — but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the tasks at hand. Whether you decide to tackle that garage-cleaning project now or later, here are a few tips to help you manage your clutter. Put Something Gorgeous in Your Garage: The New Infiniti QX55 Keep, toss, sell, or donate…
Author and adventurer Travis Rabenberg, the host of a Twitch TV channel dubbed “Travis Travels,” has unveiled his latest brainchild: the Tesla Roamer motorhome, a Tesla Model S that has been modified as an RV camper. Set to launch at the Michigan Energy Office’s EV Ride & Drive event on April 17, the Roamer will…
Last month, Nissan sold the 50,000th LEAF in the United States, reaffirming its place at the top of all things EV. It was announced last week that Nissan’s friendly little electric will break new ground in a new market at the end of the month when the automaker officially releases the LEAF in Mexico and…
Nissan and City Football Group have signed a five-year agreement that will make Nissan the Official Automotive Partner of City Football Group. For those not in the know, CFG is comprised of Premier League Champions Manchester City FC, Manchester City Women’s FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, and Yokohama F・Marinos, of which Nissan…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is entering production in October It’s hard to believe that the Chevrolet Bolt only just debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. And that it was just this past January that we got our first look at the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV in its first commercial. Since January, this electric…
150 new hires will help bring ID.4 production to the U.S. Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen is currently preparing for massive changes and exciting updates. As 2020 heads into its final stretch, the automaker is getting ready to unleash new vehicles for 2001. Among these is the highly anticipated ID.4 electric SUV, which will begin production on…
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