Photo: Toyota Last week, we predicted that Toyota would announce a four-cylinder engine for the new 2021 Supra, and while that was correct, we were caught completely by surprise by another bit of news: the regular V6 Supra will also have more power. Getting a power boost in only the second year is unusual for…
RIP RAV4 EV (2012-2014) According to reports, Tesla’s deal with Toyota to provide batteries and motors for the latter’s RAV4 EV will end this year. Tesla said in their quarterly earnings filing that Toyota intends to end production of the RAV4 EV sometime in 2014, though there is enough evidence to suggest that Toyota and…
Every year, two safety organizations test a multitude of new cars, trucks, and SUVs in order to determine each vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants in the event of a crash, as well as provide ratings for how well each vehicle performs in preventing crashes before they have a chance to transpire. Those two safety…
Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota Gazoo Racing is the first constructor to unveil its Le Mans Hyperclass prototype, the GR010 Hybrid. Designed over the last 18 months by teams based in Germany and Japan, the prototype is the racing version of a road-going hypercar that Toyota plans to launch in the near future. As Toyota…
2020 Ford Transit Passenger Van Photo: Ford Motor Company They say that money makes the world go ‘round, and in Europe, it seems that vans make the money go ‘round. According to Economics of Commercial Van Usage Across Europe, a new report commissioned by Ford and generated by the Center for Economics and Business Research,…
Photo: GMC When the original Hummer H1 SUV debuted, it was anything but eco friendly — but GMC is shaking things up with its 2024 GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric SUV that surpasses its gas-powered predecessor on a number of fronts. To cement its status as an environmentally conscious model, GMC has auctioned off the…
A couple days during each week week, you’ll notice that Google.com’s standard multi-colored word-based logo has been replaced by an artistic, sometimes-kinetic scene redesigning the company’s letters. These Google Doodles pay homage to historic figures, inventions, and milestones and direct people to learn more about the special achievement by clicking on the illustration. Some of…
The smart, seductive looks of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio make it one of the best luxury sports cars on the market today. This Italian beast is packed with lavish features that stun, both inside and out. There’s only one trim for the new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, because that’s truly all you need….
Photo: © General Motors Lately, when it comes to Chevrolet‘s electric lineup, it feels like all the attention is going to the plug-in hybrid Volt or the upcoming long-range EV, the Bolt. However, we shouldn’t forget that there is more to the Chevy green lineup than these two–there is the Volt’s subcompact cousin, the Chevy…
The Wildcat EV Concept Photo: Buick The recently revealed Wildcat EV Concept is more than just a new vehicle — it’s a sneak peek at where the entire Buick lineup will be headed over the next few years. Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Vehicle? What know about the benefits of each option Buick…
Photo: GMC The GMC Hummer EV truck was introduced last year to a mixed crowd. But since its debut, the electric truck has surprised many with its capabilities and efficiency. The newest member in the Hummer lineup, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, was introduced in April. Large and in Charge: U.S. News praises three…
Brazilian Plant Photo: Derek Keats The auto industry often gets a bad rep for harming the environment. However, Fiat and Jeep factories are actively working to protect the environment in Brazil, and they’ve had some amazing results. Do Your Part: How to lower the amount of gas you use Important steps taken by Fiat and…
2020 Cadillac CT6 Photo: Nan Palermo via CC Cadillac has received quite a few head-nods from J.D. Power this year. Not only did the CT5 and XT4 models top their respective segments in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, but the brand also performed well on this year’s Customer Service Index Study. Now, the…
Today, Zipcar announced their new ONE>WAY service, which intends to take members on point-to-point trips within cities, as well as to and from certain airports. Because Zipcar, in planning out their new service, didn’t think it would be the best protocol to stick their customers in boring economy sedans, they’ve opted to make the 2015…
As a driver, you have to be ready to deal with all kinds of scenarios. Here are some devices and gadgets you should keep in your car in case of emergency. Jump starter The main mission of a jump starter is to help start a vehicle with a dead battery. A jump starter is small…
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