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This latest adjustment is different than those that came before… According to MIT Technology Review’s Karen Hao, automated vehicles have three current… The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… As announcements continue to pop up about 2019 models,…

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Enough BMW i5 Rumors! Will There Be One or Not?

Pictured: BMW 5 Series GT Hybrid with Power eDrive… Could the future i5 look like this? Remember last month in March when AutoNews Europe interviewed BMW Group research and development chief Klaus Froehlich, who confirmed the next BMW i Series model wouldn’t be released until at least 2020? German publication Auto Bild has reported that…

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air pollution Archives

The convenience provided by an attached garage may be endangering the air… A few days ago, I wrote an article about how state governments… California has historically had a huge problem with vehicle emissions. This, as… According to a memorandum acquired by Bloomberg, a working group of the… Following the long-lasting and widespread backlash on…

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[Photos] Solar Carport Concept for BMW i3, i8

The gorgeous BMW i8 charges beneath the solar carport concept The first BMW i3 in the United States has been delivered at last, and Americans everywhere are hotly anticipating the impending launch of the highly futuristic/powerful/desirable i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. For an official event to be held in Los Angeles in order to properly…

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self driving Archives

While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… A research team at MIT is trying to improve self-driving car technology by teaching vehicles to see around corners using shadows.……

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Could Cadillac's 2020 Plans Include a Hybrid Supercar?

2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Photo: © General Motors President of General Motors North America Mark Reuss all but shut down the suggestion of a Cadillac sports car in an interview released earlier today. Despite the sentiment in his words, something about Reuss’ comments—and a bunch of other pieces that seem to fit together pretty nicely—got…

The Smug Life – What the Cadillac ELR Ad Says About America

Fact: this blog is about the Cadillac ELR ad, “Poolside.” Fact: it is also about other stuff. What I’m about to tell you may come as an absolute shock. It is imperative, however, that you hold on past this shocking revelation as the meat of what follows is entirely dependent on your digestion and understanding…

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Outlander PHEV a Finalist for 2019 Green SUV of the Year

The Green Car Journal announced the finalists for its prestigious Green Car Awards, which go out each year to winners at the LA Auto Show.  The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is one of the finalists for the 2019 Green SUV award. Winners of these awards are those vehicles that demonstrate leadership in the automotive industry, raising…

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Chevy SS Pace Car Catches Fire at Daytona 500

NASCAR is an interesting sport that is watched by two main groups of people.  The first are diehards that root for their favorite driver, and the second are the thrill-seekers that like to see a good crash.  Every safety precaution possible has been taken in NASCAR, but explosive, fiery crashes are inherent to the nature…

Hyundai Preps Updated Xcient Fuel Cell Truck

Photo: Hyundai In a bid to help hydrogen-powered transportation catch on globally, Hyundai is upgrading its groundbreaking Xcient Fuel Cell truck. Choose Confidence: Hyundai vehicles are backed by America’s Best Warranty Designed for a variety of commercial applications, the heavy-duty Xcient Fuel Cell is the first-ever mass-produced hydrogen truck. This year’s update will provide it…

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A Eulogy for the Cadillac ELR

First, if you would indulge me, some mood music. In the world of plug-in vehicles, the Cadillac ELR cuts a sad and tragic figure. Introduced back in the 2014 model year, the ELR came as the luxury upgrade from the Chevrolet Volt, the carefully-prepared sushi to Chevrolet’s meat and potatoes. Careful Attention: Following these tips…

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Mazda Confirms New Mazda3, Generation of Cars for LA

Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of a pair of vehicles. At the time, the automotive community at large generally agreed that these were probably a new Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, similar to the Kai Concept. Now, in a somewhat underwhelming news release, it has confirmed these suspicions. It said…

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plug-in Archives

The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top… Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the… Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing…

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[PHOTOS] Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept Revealed

Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept A lot of really cool stuff happened at the Paris Motor Show. The Lamborghini Asterion, the Jaguar XE, the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta, all had a little somethin’-somethin’ to show off. Despite the beauty of these and other new models and concepts on display in Paris, the vehicle that stole our hearts…

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