The Bottle Rockets Photo: Cary Horton After more than 25 years of churning out smart, fist-pumping rock ‘n’ roll songs tinged with country twang and Midwestern wit, the Bottle Rockets recently called it quits. Now that I’ve spent a few days mourning the loss of this great yet criminally little-known band from St. Louis, I’m…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its continued efforts to explore the usefulness of 3D printing in vehicle manufacturing, Ford is exploring the possibility of offering fully customizable 3D-knitted car seat covers. Leveraging a form of 3D printing used in the production of clothing and furniture, Ford would give customers the ability to craft…
Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,… Hyundai has announced that it is partnering with mobility solutions company Aptiv… If hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles catch on, Hyundai Motor Group will be poised… Today, March 27, marks the first day of official sales for Hyundai’s… For the past half-decade, Hyundai has been…
Photo: Cadillac Despite the production delays that the auto industry has been hit with this spring, some automakers are still making steady progress on driverless car technology. GM recently announced an extension of its Super Cruise hands-free system that would help bring autonomous vehicle technology to city streets. An Electric Horizon: Learn more about Cadillac’s…
If you want to be part of an elite club of California drivers, the Mirai might be the vehicle for you. This hydrogen-powered sedan is available in limited quantities, and interested drivers are already being directed to a wait-list. Toyota wants the Mirai to become a trailblazer for other hydrogen-powered vehicles, and expects to increase…
Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is now offered at 15 trim levels, starting at $26,050 with the base LE and at $37,030 with the range-topping Hybrid Limited. New for 2021 is a Hybrid XLE Premium model that comes with a leather-trimmed steering wheel and 7-inch touch screen. The RAV4 is currently the bestselling model…
If you’re not pumped about FIA Formula E Championship yet, let me explain why it’s a big deal. Intended to generate buzz about new electric cars, the FIA Formula E Championship will function as the counterpart to the Formula 1 series but will feature single-seat, electric race cars. The global event will take place in multiple cities around…
The Golf family will be getting greener (or bluer, perhaps) when the 2015 VW e-Golf makes its debut in select markets toward the end of the year. Volkswagen’s first fully electric offering in the United States is the latest offering in Volkswagen’s Think Blue® eco-friendly initiative and the next step in VW’s quest to be…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the newest competitor in the minivan segment, and it’s starting off hot. This brand-new minivan is a major update from last year’s Chrysler Town & Country minivan, offering consumers a very different interpretation of a soccer mom vehicle. Rather than giving consumers another bland minivan—because it’s hard to ignore the…
As a luxury vehicle in the compact SUV segment, the recently-debuted Buick Envision is a solid contender. With driver-assist technologies, a stellar Infotainment system, and safety features like Teen Driver and OnStar®, the Envision is a well-rounded vehicle. Celebrity Rides: Which stars drive your favorite Chevys? [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Buick…
MI-TECH CONCEPT Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally revealed the MI-TECH CONCEPT, which the company had been teasing up until the Tokyo Motor Show. The plug-in hybrid electric SUV is a part of the Mitsubishi electrification strategy, containing a new drivetrain and advanced technology. The Latest Technology: Dendo Drive House The MI-TECH CONCEPT has…
I have said before that I love the Chevrolet Volt, and for a long time, it has reigned as king among the more affordable plug-in hybrids (I am setting aside the Porsche 918 Spyder from the discussion due to its huge price tag, despite how cool it is). With its 53-mile electric range, nobody really…
Photo: General Motors General Motors created its Climate Equity Fund last June, with a goal of supporting organizations that implement inclusive solutions for a carbon-neutral, zero-emissions future. The company originally donated $25 million at its start and has announced that it will be doubling that amount to a total of $50 million. Future EV: Get…
Every year, car enthusiasts from around the country flock to Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This is where top automakers bring their newest models, most innovative concept cars, and latest advancements in automotive technology. Last year’s show was highlighted by vehicles like the Buick Avista Concept and the 2017 Lincoln…
Tesla Motors’ T-Shaped Badge Photo: EV Stories There is one particularly ideal situation for environmentally-conscious electric car owners: In addition to reducing greenhouse emissions by driving an electric car, you cut yourself off from a power grid often fueled by burning coal or other polluting substances by harvesting energy from the sun through roof-mounted solar…
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