Photo: Newsy China has become increasingly important in the car market, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. As the world’s largest car market, its decisions hold a lot of clout, and it made a pretty big hubbub lately when it announced that it was working on a timeline to get rid of petroleum-powered vehicles….
Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway Photo: Ernst Vikne, Wikipedia It is absolutely no surprise that Norway is a big, big proponent of electric cars. It is easily one of the largest electric car markets in Europe, leaving other car markets like Germany in its emissions-free dust. There was even a rumor that the country briefly considered…
While the concept of the commuter car hasn’t quite taken off in the United States yet, they are all the rage in Japan because of their ability to efficiently traverse across cityscapes without the emissions of a regular automobile. Honda is looking to capitalize on the small car’s successes in Japan with testing of its…
Fred Rogers takes a ride in an early EV prototype Photo: WQED, PBS If you’ve watched the popular 2018 documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor or if you watched the show growing up, you know that Fred Rogers was a progressive fellow. On his children’s television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he tackled many contemporary topics….
The 2020 Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick At the recent General Motors EV Day event, the automaker announced that Buick will be unveiling a new electric vehicle by the end of 2020. More specifically, Buick is expected to release two electric crossovers by 2025. Upgrades for 2020: The new Buick Enclave Much about the two…
Photo: Ford Ford expects 2024 vehicle prices will decline to levels like 2019, according to chief financial officer John Lawler. At the Barclays Global Automotive and Mobility Tech Conference, Lawler said the American automaker wants vehicle prices to represent a smaller portion of consumers’ monthly disposal income. All-New Mustang: Next generation of the high-performance muscle…
Every year since 2013, American University has released the Made in America Auto Index, which analyzes seven different criteria to determine “what percentage of your vehicle’s value contributes to the overall well-being of the US economy.” Four Ford vehicles ranked in the top 10, 11 ranked in the top 50, and a total of 15…
RJ Scaringe, Rivian founder and CEO, with Ford Executive Chairman and new Rivian board member Bill Ford Photo: Ford Motor Company Despite having announced that it is bringing a fully electric F-150 to the market, Ford this week announced a $500 million investment in Rivian, the company best-known for its electric R1T pickup truck. The…
Lincoln will likely launch an electric crossover by 2023 Photo: Lincoln 2021 looks to be uncharted territory for Lincoln Motor Company. With production wrapped on the MKZ and wrapping up for the Continental, the luxury brand launches its latest model year without any cars in its lineup. Despite a lineup that now consists of just…
Photo: Honda Honda has announced it will make an all-new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle based on the recently-revealed next-generation 2023 Honda CR-V. The hydrogen variant will go into production next year for the 2024 model year. Honda’s manufacturing center in Marysville, Ohio, will build the zero-emission vehicle, contributing to the company’s goal of having conventional…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its plans to grow the Ford and Lincoln brands in China, Ford Motor Company will build three new vehicles domestically, including the all-new Mustang Mach-E EV. According to Automotive News China, the three vehicles in question are the all-new Ford Escape, the Lincoln Corsair, and the recently revealed…
The man himself in his 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV (photo from Craigslist) Remember Ed Begley Jr. and his 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV? Ever wanted to meet him and drive his car? Now, thanks to a Craigslist ad spotted by Gawker, you can! That’s right—Ed Begley Jr.’s electric Toyota is up for grabs, for the low,…
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety unveiled its 2020 Safe Vehicles for Teens list, which is comprised of inexpensive used vehicles that you can rely on. The organization named the 2016 and newer Chevrolet Equinox models as some of the best choices for young drivers. Saving up for Your…
An 1896 photo of the Fetherstonhaugh electric car Photo: Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In fact, Canada’s first electric car was built all the way back in 1893. The final few decades of the 19th century brought rapid automobile advancements,…
2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Together, your Alexa-enabled device and Kia vehicle are about to make your driving life more connected and more convenient. With UVO Skill, you’ll be able to set the temperature, flash the lights, lock doors, hit the horn, and start your vehicle from the comfort of your office or home. Learn…
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