Electrified COPO Camaro Goes to Auction in Monterey

Photo: Chevrolet The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, or SEMA Show, is the perfect place for automakers and other tech companies to show off their weirdest and wackiest concepts and designs. Last year, Chevy bought a one-of-a-kind electric Camaro dragster to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, much to the surprise of just about everyone….

Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award

Photo: Volvo As hybrid vehicles, all-electric models, and plug-in hybrids (or hybrid hybrids, as I’ve taken to calling them) continue to grow in popularity, Volvo continues to prove its mettle in these segments. After the well-received announcement of the XC40 Recharge, a record-breaking sales month in October, and the multiple ALG Awards the brand recently…

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Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under $40,000. Editors at Kelley Blue Book appreciated the SUV’s incredible value, powertrain warranty, and family-friendly amenities. Finding the Right Vehicle for your Family: Mitsubishi crossovers…

Hyundai Places 2 Engines on Wards 10 Best List

The Hyundai Sonata Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list has arrived, with Hyundai claiming two of the spots for the second straight year. The Smartstream 1.6-liter turbo GDI engine in the new 2020 Hyundai Sonata made the list in its debut model year, while the Kona Electric powertrain repeated…

Chevy Teams Up with Disney to Tease Magical Bolt EUV

Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet really wants you to think that electric cars are magical and to prove it, the automaker has teamed up with Walt Disney World to tease the upcoming, magical Bolt EUV. You’ve probably heard of the theme park’s official slogan — “The Most Magical Place On Earth” — and if one company can…

75 Percent Opting for AWD Mustang Mach-E

The AWD Mustang Mach-E is all like, nah, not today, snow Photo: Ford Ford is all about telling us about trends when it comes to folks reserving their 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Earlier this month, we found out that 90 percent of New Englanders who have paid a $500 reservation fee have expressed a preference for…

GM Cruise Updates Launch Timeline

Back when GM Cruise stepped into the self-driving car spotlight, it forecasted that it would launch a self-driving fleet of electric taxis in San Francisco by the end of 2019. As we head into the second half of the year, the company announced that it was setting aside its original timeline in the interest of…

Volkswagen to Enter 2020 SCORE Baja 1000 Race

Volkswagen is ready to own the desert Photo: Volkswagen Between all of Volkswagen’s announcements about the electric future of the brand and high-profile EV announcements, it can be easy to forget that the automaker has an extensive history in motorsports. In a recent press release, Saad Chehab, Senior Vice President, VW Brand Marketing, confirmed their…

2019 Ram 1500 Production is Reportedly Behind Schedule

Many enthusiasts are going to have to wait even longer than expected for a brand-new Ram truck As Fiat Chrysler prepares to roll out a new generation of Ram 1500 trucks, the outgoing generation of the vehicle is experiencing some sales difficulties. Even as FCA encouraged dealerships to transfer select 2018 Ram 1500 models into…

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VW Cross Coupe GTE Has World Premiere at Detroit Auto Show

The new VW Cross Coupe GTE concept that debuted this morning in Detroit Volkswagen wants to become the biggest automaker in the world, but it’s having some trouble making inroads in America (which is understandable – is has only been here for a mere 60 years). One of the main reasons for the brand’s stateside sales woes is…

Ford Featured in TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022

Photo: Ford With the tagline “Electrifying Everything,” Ford has been named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022, the companion list to the world’s most influential people. The annual list tracks the businesses and corporations that are shaping the world based on loose factors like “relevance, impact, innovation, leadership, ambition, and success.” It’s clear…

More Americans Want a Jeep During the Pandemic

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Photo: FCA Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more than an astounding 30 percent this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, drivers are still interested in purchasing vehicles, and, according to a new study, many Americans want a new Jeep. A Luxurious New Trim:…