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As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin. James Bond might have met his match. And his name? Chaplin. Simon Chaplin. Earlier this week, Simon Chaplin was attempting to get away from police in Carmarthenshire in Wales when he…

The Fascinating, Futuristic Cars of Black Mirror

As a thoughtful, haunting product of speculative fiction, Black Mirror contemplates our increasingly troublesome connection to technology. Even though episodes focus on the social and personal dilemmas of characters, their situations often involve vehicle transportation, which allows Black Mirror to indirectly remark on our humanity’s relationship with automobiles and the direction in which automotive technology is…

Ford Transit Custom PHEV Getting Geofencing Module

The Ford Transit Custom PHEV gets geofencing technology this fall Photo: Ford Air pollution is a big problem in major metropolitan areas, and Ford is looking to curb it with a new technology. The Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid offers a new geofencing feature that automatically switches to fully electric operation when it enters cities…

What We Know About the New 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV

The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet recently unveiled new information about the upcoming 2022 Bolt EUV at the General Motors EV Day press event. The electric crossover will be a spacious and versatile new option for city driving. Staying Safe This Spring: How to drive in the rain Attributes of the Bolt EUV…

2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Overview

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV is luxury SUV with a starting MSRP of $72,790. The Cadillac Escalade ESV features the same powerful V8 engine and luxurious interior as the regular Escalade, but the ESV model is approximately 20 inches longer than the standard version. The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV is available in four trim levels: Standard,…

Audi Celebrates the Great Outdoors with the AI:TRAIL

Photo: Audi “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads,” Doc Brown famously said, as he launched Marty McFly and a levitating DeLorean into the far-flung futuristic year of 2015. It turns out that Audi also has a concept vehicle that’s envisioned for a road-less future — but the new Audi AI:TRAIL quattro runs on electricity,…

Sky Adds 151 Ford Transit Custom PHEVs to Fleet

Sky purchased 151 Ford Transit Custom PHEVs for its fleet Photo: Ford Sky, Europe’s entertainment and media powerhouse, is aiming to be net zero carbon by 2030. To help with that goal, Sky is turning to another titan: Ford Motor Company. With a fleet of 151 Ford Transit Custom PHEVs at its disposal, Sky aims…

4 Tips for Safely Trying Out the Habit of Hypermiling

Hypermiling can help reduce your car’s fuel usage so you can save on gas and curb emissions Photo: The News Wheel If you’re not familiar with hypermiling, it’s the practice of driving a vehicle while using the least amount of fuel. Per HowStuffWorks contributor Cherise Threewitt, drivers who observe this habit usually do so for…

Ford Mustang Mach-E to Debut at Beijing Auto Show

The all-new Mustang Mach-E launches at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show Photo: Ford After a long wait, Ford is bringing its all-electric Mustang Mach-E to China for its big debut. The all-new 2021 Mustang Mach-E makes its regional debut at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, which takes place on Sept. 26. Coming Next Year: Ford…