Ford Confirms Mach E, F-150 Hybrid Debut for 2020

The Mustang-inspired electric performance SUV is slated to arrive in 2020 Photo: Ford Motor Company Update 10/24: Ford has confirmed that its Mustang-inspired electric SUV will debut on Nov. 17. Ford is promising that both its Mustang-inspired all-electric SUV and F-150 hybrid will be about more than efficiency. Though Ford is making strides to meet…

Introducing the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Millennials are pushing electric and hybrid vehicles to the forefront of automotive, and Subaru is jumping on the train with the introduction of its first plug-in hybrid vehicle: the 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid. The Crosstrek has been a well-performing compact SUV in Subaru’s lineup as of late, so it only makes sense to reintegrate a hybrid…

How Does My Car’s Touch Screen Work?

Photo: The News Wheel Your car is filled with cutting-edge electronic devices that make it more like a computer than a machine. For instance, every new vehicle has an in-dashboard touch screen to control the air conditioning, radio, navigation, external camera, and other applications. How does this digital, touch-based technology work? Did You Recently Purchase…

When Should I Change Spark Plugs?

Unless you are a car junkie or certified auto mechanic you probably know very little about what makes your car tick. Most people know that the engine is what makes the car go but don’t really understand how it works. Whether your daily driver is a Ferrari or a Ford, new or old, your engine…

September Halts Hyundai's Long Streak of Sales Gains

Hyundai Kona sales grew 22 percent in September Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s long streak of U.S. sales growth came to an end in September as the automaker posted a 9 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the downturn after 13 straight months of gains, Hyundai opted to accentuate its positives, noting 5…

FCA Canada Wins NSERC Synergy Award

Dr. Ali Emadi of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario Photo: FCA North America Synergy: Sure, it’s a buzzword, but it’s also in the name of an award! Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada in November won the 2019 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Synergy Award for Innovation. The NSERC award comes from a partnership…

Volkswagen to Dissolve Racing Division

VW will redirect motorsport funds into EV development Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s continuing dedication to its vision for an all-electric future has been well documented. 2020 saw the long-awaited launch of the ID.4, and more vehicles in the ID. family are set to release over the next few years. VW’s ambitious goals, while certainly achievable, are…

2015 Toyota Prius c Overview

The 2015 Toyota Prius c The Toyota Prius c has received a slight makeover for the 2015 model year. New features include restyled LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, restyled LED taillights, available LED foglights, a new grille, a reshaped front bumper, a sporty rear bumper, and a refreshed interior. Additionally, the Prius c gets…

100 Leading Women for 2015 Named by Automotive News

Mary Barra and KC Crain Jr., host of the event honoring the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry Image: Santa Fabio for General Motors It’s no secret that the automotive world is seen as a boy’s club. Dealerships, automaker boardrooms, car shows, and more are filled with men, and it can be…

The New Lego “Ghostbusters” ECTO-1 Is Bigger Than My Head

This is not made of Lego bricks Photo: The News Wheel In case you missed it, Lego recently debuted its largest, most-detailed version of the iconic ECTO-1 vehicle from the upcoming installation of the Ghostbusters movie franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Measuring 18 inches long, 8 inches high, and 6 inches wide, this thing is bigger than…

2015 Toyota Prius v Overview

The 2015 Toyota Prius v’s redesigned front end Before 2015, the Toyota Prius v was only offered in three trim levels: Two, Three, and Five. Sensing that this was messing with its OCD customers, Toyota introduced a Four model for 2015, which slots unsurprisingly between the Three and Five models, giving customers even more choice…

Kia Reveals Name of Chicago Auto Show Concept

At the end of last month, Kia announced that it would be unveiling an electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle on February 12th at the Chicago Auto Show. The brand also gave us this teaser image of the vehicle’s front end: A teaser image of the electric AWD Kia concept that will be unveiled at…

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What is a Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

The little Mitsubishi i-MiEV is certainly a rare, mysterious car, but it doesn’t have to be. Not with that cute face. The i-MiEV is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i, which is a kei car in Japan. The i-MiEV that we get in the US, however, is slightly bigger, presumably because they think we’re…

GM Pushes Up Final Bolt Rollout

It’s rough liking electric cars in Ohio. The state has a large amount of coal power, it doesn’t offer anything particularly to encourage adoption, it doesn’t follow California’s emissions regulations, and it isn’t exactly the largest market in the country, so it is one of the last states for green cars to be released. Getting Ahead:…