Buick’s new tri-shield logo Photo: Buick Buick is moving forward with a major brand makeover that’s centered on a lineup of fully electric vehicles. Have Questions About EVs? Check out this comprehensive guide to electric vehicles It’s not clear yet how many EVs Buick is planning to introduce or how long it will take these…
Photo: Mariordo Latest estimates and predictions from Bloomberg New Energy Finance indicates that more than 50% of new cars will be electric by 2040. This predicted boom in EV’s will most likely be accompanied by a shift in the electricity industry. After all, the same power that enables us to use plug-in gadgets such as computers,…
It’s beauty and it’s grace. It’s the most-Googled vehicle in the United States. In today’s technological age, the most popular way to learn more about a vehicle that you are interested in is to simply look it up using Google. Therefore, Google search results are a rather accurate indicator of which vehicles are generating interest in the industry….
As Quarter 1 2016 drew to a close this year, one thing was certainly clear: this year’s beginning saw way more EV sales (meaning all-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and light-commercial electric vehicles) than last year, with a total of 180,500 being sold across the world, an increase of around 42% over the same period in…
The upcoming electric Silverado will offer Four-Wheel Steer and 24-inch wheels Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is slowly starting to fill in details about its upcoming all-electric Silverado pickup truck. The latest tidbit of information: This model will offer a Four-Wheel Steer option for improved maneuverability. Chevrolet’s Flagship Truck: Get the details on the 2021 Silverado 1500…
Photo: Volvo Volvo is launching its first-ever, fully electric car: the XC40 Recharge. Based on its best-selling XC40 compact SUV, the Recharge is the first of an upcoming family of all-electric Volvos and as you might expect, the Swedish automaker is pretty excited about the whole thing. “We have said this several times before: for…
Ever wondered what kind of car you could accurately slap the word “Scoot” onto? This kind: Awwwww That is one of 10 “Nissan New Mobility Concept” vehicles that will be deployed in a San Francisco pilot car-sharing program. The name “Scoot Quad” is due to Nissan’s partnership with Scoot Networks, which already provides rental vehicles…
Europe has been becoming increasingly open to the adoption of electric vehicles, with Germany starting incentive programs and countries like Norway making electric power a very, very attractive option. So, as the market improves, who has been a best-seller? According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory, that is actually a bit of a trick question…
Whether you’re looking for ways to more effectively conserve the Earth’s resources or you just want to save money on gas, fuel efficiency is one of the most important criteria to consider when purchasing a new car. Keep reading to learn which five Chevy vehicles have the best EPA-estimated gas mileage (or gas mileage equivalent). 2018 Chevy…
Genesis plans to introduce eight EVs and make its lineup all-electric by 2030 Photo: Genesis A new video from Genesis details the brand’s plans to offer a fully zero-emission lineup by 2030 — and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Genesis Plugs In: Learn about the Electrified G80 sedan “Genesis is once again at the…
Maybe it would look something like this Racing enthusiasts who love electric cars are currently pretty limited in their selection. While lovers of roaring engines get a huge selection of racing series in you favorite flavor of car type, if you want to see electric vehicles race, you are largely stuck with Formula E. The…
Photo: Kia Last night, Hollywood gathered to celebrate the best in television at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, which was broadcast on CBS and was available for streaming on Paramount+. Host Cedric the Entertainer got the party started with an homage to Biz Markie, complete with rap appearances from LL Cool J, Lil Dicky, and……
MINI Electric Concept 2: Electric Boogaloo It has been nearly a decade since the MINI E concept was first announced. Unfortunately for the all-electric MINI Cooper, BMW’s electric endeavors were redirected to the BMW i Division during that time. Now, MINI is finally receiving its own chance to shine, as the MINI Electric Concept has…
Monti Charoenphong (left) poses with her brand-new Kia EV6 Photo: Kia Since 1993, Kia has been hard at work to produce a value-based automotive lineup that American consumers would enjoy. Over the years, the designs of the vehicles have changed, but one thing has remained: Kia’s commitment to value. As such, the brand recently celebrated…
If you’re looking for a vehicle for your teen driver, now is the chance to consider an eco-friendly vehicle. Today’s eco-friendly cars offer a bevy of safety systems, advanced connectivity tech, and eco-friendly powertrains that will save your teen money and time at the gas station in addition to a big-impact opportunity to go green….
A preview sketch of the Mustang-inspired electric crossover Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s already a well-established fact that Ford is putting out a Mustang-inspired electric performance crossover. We know that it’s going to get somewhere north of 300 miles of range on a single charge, and we know that, according to Bill Ford, it will “go like…
With the industry’s push toward electric vehicles, it’s no surprise Mitsubishi is diving into the brand new Outlander PHEV with full force. Released for the first time in 2018, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers a combination of gasoline and electric power to ease range anxiety and help shift to environmentally friendly vehicles. For 2019, Mitsubishi…
Photo: New Atlas Often, electric vehicles have great efficiency, but not particularly strong motors. This generally makes sense as they are getting going, as engineering problems force carmakers to make a trade-off between range and strength. That is a bummer, though, if you like electric cars and trailer camping at the same time. One German…
Photo: Breakfast221 The Harry Potter franchise has been a phenomenon since the start of the millennium and it doesn’t look like the momentum will stop any time soon. With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in two states, constant television marathons of the original movies, and a new film about the magical universe…
© General Motors As the auto industry continues to shift toward electric vehicles, the oil industry is taking small steps to adapt to this trend. Chevron and BP are just some of the companies offering more charging stations to cater to EV owners. Now, Shell is joining the electrification bandwagon. New Wheels for a New…
After two years of operation in a real-world environment, the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 vehicle sharing pilot program launched by General Motors China and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has recently come to its conclusion. The fleet of 16 EN-V 2.0 electric concept vehicles together accumulated nearly 90,000 kilometers of shared journeys at SJTU’s Minhang campus…
Chevrolet Volt charging Photo: The News Wheel Petrol-powered cars require a trip to the gas station to refuel, and that costs money to fill your vehicle’s gas tank. But if you drive a plug-in electric vehicle, you don’t need to pump it with gasoline; all you need is a compatible socket and plug. Does it…
“I left my heart in San Francisco, but Hyundai blew my mind in Port Hueneme.” That’s because the all-new Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell CUV has arrived in Port Hueneme, California, to begin retail sales in the coming weeks in the southern portion of the Golden State. Sales of the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle mark…
Photo: Ford For extremely unfortunate reasons, the Ford Bronco missed its scheduled world premiere last week and may be several more weeks away from breaking cover. According to an analysis of Google Trends, there are more Americans waiting with bated breath for the Bronco to bow than for any other vehicle on the horizon. A…
Ford Transit Smart Energy Concept Photo: Ford Motor Company Hot off the heels of revealing its Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid ahead of a full-scale European launch this year, Ford has unveiled its new Transit Smart Energy Concept. The Ford Transit Smart Energy Concept is a 10-seater minibus that boasts 93 miles of driving range on…
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