Three-quarters of all F-150 Lightning reservations are from drivers new to Ford Photo: Ford Much to the surprise of some — including even Ford — the all-electric F-150 Lightning has already shot past 150,000 reservations since debuting in May. Perhaps as impressive as the total number of reservations thus far is the fact that more…
Photo: Ford Ford will begin manufacturing Super Duty trucks at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, beginning in 2026. The move will bolster Super Duty production capacity by up to 100,000 trucks a year and will allow for the next-generation Super Duty to offer electrified powertrains. CEO Jim Farley said that the decision to…
We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s… Over the past year, the automaker has reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by another nine percent… In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.……
Photo: CheapFullCoverageAutoInsurance.com In many states, car insurance is required by law. Since it’s a necessary expense for drivers, here’s a look at just 15 of many factors that impact your car insurance rates. Get a Head Start: Tips for buying your first car Photo: Chevrolet Since foreign cars may have hard-to-find parts and fewer qualified…
The all-new Voltec EREV Propulsion System for the 2016 Volt ©GM There’s always a problem when you use a battery-powered device. It isn’t something that will be there when you get it, but each time you fill that battery up, you know that soon, that charge isn’t going to last as long. And as time…
2019 Chevrolet Bolt High EV demand in South Korea prompted General Motors to increase its production of the Chevy Bolt EV last year. Focusing on the stylish, well-equipped EV has proven to be a smart move for the automaker. According to Inside EVs writer Wade Malone and GM Authority writer, Sam McEachern, deliveries in South…
We were watching for it, and it has finally arrived: at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet has finally revealed the production-model Chevrolet Bolt. WHOOP GM President and CEO Mary Barra presented the new vehicle, and told us several tantalizing details, some of which we had already heard. First, the Bolt would keep…
Following the $2.3 billion acquisition of Mitsubishi by Nissan-Renault, the big question for the automotive conglomerate, which is now among the top three in the world on a production basis, has become “now what?” While Mitsubishi sales have gone better than expected in the United States, the automaker hasn’t done much to make itself stand…
Do you feel like you’re stopping at the pump more than usual… If you’ve ever browsed for engine oil at your local repair shop,… One of the major factors keeping vehicle sales so high at the… Just a few months ago, the idea of gas costing less than… Following peak gas prices in the summer,…
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is proving itself capable of filling any number of roles, including that of airport shuttle. Dubai Airports, Chevrolet Middle East, and Al Ghandi Auto in December announced that they are putting the new Bolt to work as part of the support vehicle fleet at Dubai International. The Bolt will transport airport…
Toyota and the Japanese automotive industry were dismayed at President Trump’s declaration… Earlier this year, the United States imposed tariffs on imports of steel… At The News Wheel, our thoughts and prayers are with the people… It is probably safe to say at this point that the US,… When President Trump was sworn into office,…
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System News of battery breakthroughs have been coming at a pretty rapid clip as of late, possibly due to the industry’s new, intense interest in electric and hybrid vehicles (due to various factors). However, most new battery innovations focus on whole new systems, using different materials that haven’t been…
No doubt you’ve been traveling on the highway and passed by a… When it comes to self-driving cars, the federal government takes a largely… It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive… CARMERA human-driven sensors could pave the way for self-driving cars via @alheeti_3… Back in September, we reported that three…
2017 Nissan LEAF The Nissan LEAF is both good to the environment and to your wallet, according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book who just named the 2017 Nissan LEAF one of the “5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000.” The editors credit the Nissan LEAF with bringing realistic electric-vehicle ownership to a broader base…
Colorado is introducing a new road “infostructure” that uses connectivity between your… Every year, salmon make an incredible journey to their respective spawning area… So I have just learned two things that I think are fascinating.… Potholes are the absolute worst. Formed when water seeps into cracks in… Hey neighbors, I think that we need…
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe. While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle…
The 2020 Chevy Blazer doesn’t compromise on style or versatility. Here’s a… The Toyota C-HR is one of the youngest models in the Toyota… The Lexus RX is a midsize crossover and one of the best-selling… The Lexus LX is the largest model in the brand’s lineup, and… The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is one…
The Kia Niro EV is just one of the brand’s eco-friendly models Photo: Kia Motors In Europe, many companies are attempting to lower emissions to help protect the Earth from the disastrous effects of climate change. With Kia’s commitment — in partnership with Hyundai Motors — to create 44 eco-friendly models by 2025, it makes…
Jeep vehicles are known for their adventure-ready designs and outdoorsy fans. That’s… Last year, ahead of Jeep showing off its first production EV, we… Jeep’s iconic Wrangler has added yet another piece of hardware to its… The Jeep Wrangler 4xe earned a spot on the Wards 10 Best… In case you didn’t think Jeep was…
Hans Zimmer is responsible for creating the music for many award-winning films Photo: BMW You may not know his face, but you definitely know his music. Hans Zimmer is the man behind some of the world’s most beloved film scores. Just a handful of his compositions include The Lion King, Gladiator, A League of Their…
BMW marked a milestone this past weekend in its quest for better sustainability and superior styling: the official 2014 BMW i3 Launch. In a ceremony featuring many of the top members of the BMW Group, Ian Robertson, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, was formally presented the keys to the i3,…
IONNA is likely a portmanteau of “IONITY” and “NA.” IONITY is a pan-European charging network founded by… A new joint venture centered on the development of more than 30,000 high-powered chargers across North America… It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the auto industry… Britain crossed a major environmental milestone.… With the release…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000…
Nissan is on a mission to transform the way we think about driving, how driving impacts our world, and how to make powering a vehicle more environmentally-friendly. For their technologically advanced efforts, namely its second-life battery systems and Vehicle-to-Grid, the automaker has earned the Excellence in Climate Solutions Award from the International Finance Corp. and…
In a “shocking” bit of news, it appears that the Bolt is attracting several outside buyers for Chevy Brand loyalty is a very real thing in the automotive world. While customers who have had a bad experience with a brand will probably elect to never buy from said brand again, it takes something very enticing to…
Photo: Toyota Amid criticism that it isn’t jumping aboard the EV train quickly enough, Toyota is doubling down on its electrification strategy. During an annual dealer conference in Las Vegas, president and CEO Akio Toyoda reinforced what could now be considered the company’s motto when it comes to delaying a full EV lineup: “That’s our…
One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle supporters is “Oh, people don’t talk about the right stuff with electric cars; it’s all about saving the planet but nobody talks about the performance!” Well, let’s rectify that, shall we? Crossing It Off: Make a fall time bucket list with your family…
“Electric cars are dirty because of dirty electricity generation.” This argument, in its various forms, has been a mainstay of electric car comment section discussions for a long time, especially as the electric car market has grown in the past few years due to the efforts of governments, automakers, and steadily-improving EV technology (among other…
Hello, and welcome once more to In the Rearview, where I get all snarky about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This week, we start with a look way back over all of 2016 to remember the vehicles which were dumped from their lineups this year, with favorites…
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers… The new Redwood Materials program would, in theory, create a “closed-loop system”…
Photo: Burst In 2012, the Obama Administration set up historic regulations that required automakers to increase their cars’ and light-duty trucks’ fuel economy ratings to 54.5 mpg by the year 2025. This week, the Trump Administration announced they plan to overturn those requirements in favor of a lower fuel economy minimum, a move we saw coming a few…
Toyota and BMW are no strangers to each other, having recently collaborated on the development of the Toyota GR Supra and BMW Z4 sports cars… Toyota created a new fuel cell module that combines the fuel cell stack of the second-generation Mirai with other necessary systems. The final product is, by all outward appearances, a…
New Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman Photo: Ford March is Women’s History Month, but Bev Goodman made history a whole month earlier. Goodman in February became the second woman in the history of Ford Motor Company of Canada to become CEO. Ford dealers are excited about the company’s newest leader — not just because…
Photo: Chevrolet The much-beloved Chevrolet Impala is officially no more. After announcing its discontinuation some time ago, the final model rolled off of the assembly line at General Motor’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant around 8:30 this morning, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Get it while you can: The 2020 Chevrolet Impala The end…
GM needs more Bolt EVs to keep up with global demand The rise of the Chevy Bolt has been both surprising and swift. It didn’t take long at all for the Bolt to overtake the Volt as Chevrolet’s signature EV. Indeed, the demand for the Chevrolet Bolt is so high that General Motors is reportedly…
Standard features include six USB-C ports, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and the latest Toyota multimedia system… Toyota revealed the next-generation Prius last night, ahead of the Los Angeles… From the outside, the technology looks a long way from being ready.… Among those for whom cars are more than just a tool, it’s an ongoing concern…
When it comes to electric cars, one argument against their potential success in particular always seems to show up: somewhere in the comment section will be some sort of variation on the despairing protest, “The grid can’t handle all those energy-sucking cars! If all the cars were electric now, we just couldn’t possibly cope!” “FEED…
It’s hard to like electric cars when you live in Ohio. This is because, like most of the United States, Ohio is not California. Thanks to its aggressive air quality and zero-emissions vehicle sales laws, California has rapidly become the hottest market in the country two buy an electric car in, influencing emissions policies in…
Photo: © General Motors If I were to think of the dirtiest (emissions-wise) vehicle I could think of, my first thought would almost certainly be some sort of huge diesel-burning, smokestack-bedecked, smog-spewing monstrosity. However, according to a recent interview that GM’s vice president of propulsion, Dan Nicholson, gave with Green Car Reports, I shouldn’t necessarily…
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Meet the Lincoln Star. It sounds like the name of a certain drummer’s long-lost relative — and this might actually be appropriate, because the Star is somewhat of a drumroll moment for the Lincoln Motor Company. Sleek, handsome, and stylish (yes, we’re talking about the vehicle), the Star is an all-electric…
The Toyota Prius C is the fastest-selling late-model used car, according to a new study If you’re shopping for a used hybrid or electric car and find one you like, don’t wait too long to buy it. According to a new study, these vehicles sell faster than any other used models. In a ranking by…
Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars longer than owners of any other nameplates. Here’s what makes Toyota special.… If you’re looking for a new, electrified car that’s easy on your… The Toyota Prius hybrid car has been offered with all-wheel drive for… Honda has launched a new marketing campaign for the all-new 2019…
Electric cars have always been plagued by a specter haunting the origins of battery materials, as the world’s main source of a major ingredient in current lithium-ion batteries from those used in cell phones to those in an electric car, the rare mineral cobalt, is mainly mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which…
The familiar Grumman LLV might not be long for the world In case you haven’t heard, the nation’s fleets of United States Postal Service mail trucks is currently on the precipice of a huge change—the traditional, instantly-recognizable Grumman “Long Life Vehicle” mail trucks of the past 30 or so years are set to be replaced….
Raise your door if you think the 2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition is stunning If the recently-unveiled BMW i8 wasn’t exceptional enough for you, take a look at the one-of-a-kind 2014 BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition (French for “elegance contest”). Not only is the i8 revolutionary in its own right as a leap forward…
Photo: Audi Audi is on a winning streak — for the 10th time at the World Car Award, the brand with four rings has taken home the top prize. Previous award-winning models have included the A8, R8, A6, and TT, but this year, it was time for the Audi A7 Sportback to take center stage….
The classic gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox is one of the bowtie brand’s most… To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet has unveiled one… The Chevrolet Blazer EV was recently revealed as the newest member of… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… The future of the car looks to…
Photo: Chevrolet Production has finally started for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV — and this hotly anticipated truck will be rolling off the assembly line with an impressive increase in estimated driving range. Silverado Showdown: How does this truck match up against the competition? When the Silverado EV was initially unveiled, General Motors expected it…
Mazda has achieved some great things with its engineering. Its SKYACTIV engines have boosted the brand to the most fuel-efficient automaker in the US for four years in a row, while the brand’s car designs have preserved the cars’ fun-to-drive mechanics, leading to a highly-acclaimed lineup of vehicles. However, the brand still appears to be…
China is an extremely lucrative and fast-growing market that automakers have been quick to capitalize on in the last few years, but one of the companies that has been slow to establish itself is Toyota. That may come as a surprise, given that Toyota is not only the world’s biggest car manufacturer but also based…
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