The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet A new report suggests that Chevrolet may discontinue the Trax by the end of 2023. The automaker would then potentially replace this subcompact crossover with a new, similarly designed electric model. Find Out More About the Trax: Its family-friendly features The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet Chevy first introduced the Trax…
Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of Detroit to explore the possibility of powering homes via EVs. In the experiment in the video below, a Fiat 500e is used to power a smart home’s various appliances. Chrysler Digital Media explores how we may go about powering homes via EVs. You might be thinking, “Well isn’t…
Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the eco-friendly technology that certain automakers are putting out remains to be seen, as they haven’t really been given the chance. The Chevy Spark EV, for example, is only available in California and Oregon, while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle is leased exclusively…
Pre-production of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is underway Photo: Ford Pre-production has begun on the hotly anticipated 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Ford announced on Thursday that it’s investing an additional $250 million across three Michigan plants to increase output — and add several new jobs. Another Hot Ford Incoming: The 2022 Ford Maverick is…
Photo: Jeffrey Sauger for Chevrolet Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would be discontinued at the end of 2023, General Motors has reversed that decision. The automaker now says it will produce a next-generation Bolt EV with updated tech and performance. A Great Way to Buy Used: Learn about the…
Photo: NGerda An alliance of automakers has struck a new deal with the California Air Resources Board to increase the average fuel economy of their fleets 3.7 percent year over year between the 2022 and 2026 model years. Besides BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen, Ford has added its endorsement of the new agreement. Go Green: Learn more…
Photo: Toyota Scientists at the Toyota Research Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University have discovered they can combine comprehensive experimental data with artificial intelligence to accurately predict the useful life of lithium-ion batteries before they begin to lose capacity. Researchers were able to give an algorithm “a few hundred million data points,” after…
2016 Nissan LEAF One Toronto real estate company is taking a drastic step in condominium purchasing incentives by offering new residents a free Nissan LEAF if the resident buys a parking space equipped with an EV charging station along with the condo. The company, Bside at Minto Westside, is partnering with Nissan Canada to offer…
WHAT’S ALL THIS THEN Oh, y’all thought this was gonna a slow news day? Welp. Strap in. Ford on Thursday offered up the first teaser images of an as-yet-unnamed small utility vehicle for off-roading, Ford Bronco, and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500; revealed that it will be launching a performance-oriented Ford Explorer ST; and confirmed that…
If a Cadillac sedan ends with a “TS” suffix, then it’s on the way out Update: JL Lavina, Asst. Manager of Communications for Cadillac, further elaborated on the replacement models for the Cadillac XTS, CTS, and ATS. According to Lavina, the three sedans will be replaced by two separate sedans: the Cadillac CT5 and another, as-of-yet…
Cadillac XT6 Sport Photo: Cadillac Each year, the editors at MotorTrend review the latest safety ratings to determine which vehicles are the safest. This year, the seven-passenger 2020 Cadillac XT6 earned a well-deserved spot on the 10 Safest SUVs for 2020 list thanks to its Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS and its 5-Star Overall…
Photo: Toyota Toyota president Akio Toyoda make a few unusually direct comments at competitor Tesla earlier this month, likening the company to a restaurant without a “real kitchen and a real chef.” The comments were made during a Toyota Motors earnings call, during which executives answered questions about how they planned to compete in the…
Have you ever walking into a car dealership and felt like the salesperson was speaking an entirely different language? No matter how hard you listened, they kept using terms and phrases that didn’t make any sense to you. Every industry has its own terminology, including the automotive market. Although jargon builds understanding within that niche,…
Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV delivers sleek and sporty looks, a fun-to-drive feel, and a wealth of advanced tech features. With multiple distinct configurations for performance, range, and design, this all-electric midsize SUV places more power in the hands of consumers. The Blazer EV is available in 1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS…
Cadillac is discontinuing the CT6 Plug-In for the U.S. market Cadillac is, well, pulling the plug on the only electrified vehicle in its U.S. lineup. The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In won’t be available in America for the 2019 model year. The CT6 Plug-In is built in China for the Chinese market. For the past few years,…
Honda’s 3E Robotics Concept suite While Honda is mostly known as an automaker, those who follow the brand a little more closely know that it also likes to delve into the world of robotics and mobility. Just ahead of CES 2018 (January 9th through the 12th), Honda released a video preview of four tiny, adorable…
DENDO DRIVE HOUSE Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced the DENDO DRIVE HOUSE back in March at the Geneva Auto Show. Now, the company has begun limited sales of the system in Japan. The First Reveal: Mitsubishi at the Geneva Auto Show Beginning on October 3, the DENDO DRIVE HOUSE started selling in Tokyo,…
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited electric range (although that is a little unfair, given that the Volt’s range is still longer than most plug-in hybrids today). The second-generation Chevrolet Volt,…
BMW Smart Charging App BMW is launching a new Smart Charging App that could help BMW i customers save as much as $400 every year on their electric bills. It integrates directly into the existing BMW i Remote App available to all Android and iOS device users, making BMW the first automotive manufacturer to offer…
2014 Nissan LEAF According to Green Car Reports, Nissan has upped the amount of North American content used in its Nissan LEAF, making it more competitive in that regard with the Volt and Focus Electric, both products of American automakers. First Delivery: Check out the first 2016 Nissan Titan delivered to customers Reportedly, the first…
In the land of electrified vehicles, one plug-in hybrid stands alone, with a full 53 miles of range as well as hatchback versatility and surprising electric driving dynamics: the 2018 Chevrolet Volt. Meet More Chevy: Check out the compact, zippy Chevy Sonic [wptab name=”What’s New”] Photo: © General Motors What’s New for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?…
The luxury glass that was once a premium feature on high-end convertibles might soon be an available option on the next new vehicle you buy. Research Frontiers, a nanotechnology research firm, gets the credit for developing and licensing the type of film that this “smart glass” uses. Peace of Mind: Learn more about OnStar technology…
The front seat of the 2017 Chevy Bolt English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances. The latter sometimes overshadows the former, like when he caused controversy by calling Chinese people a “sub-species” for their treatment of animals, or when he…
It’s hardly surprising for me to say that a lot of engineering went into the new Chevrolet Volt. When the vehicle was redesigned for the 2016 model year, it went through extensive remodeling, including a whole new body structure, a new battery, and a new engine—a process that requires many, many tests. There is one…
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra shows off an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Drivers are hungry for more Chevrolet Bolt EVs, and General Motors is planning to ramp up production to satisfy the market’s appetite. GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra made the announcement Wednesday during her speech at the annual…
Ford will offer the largest public EV charging network in North America Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford announced two key EV charging initiatives that should help quell range anxiety. With convenient home charging solutions and two free years of charging on the largest public charging network in North America, Ford stands to emerge as the…
It is probably safe to say that in the wake of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental groups are not happy—not happy at all. With that in mind, it is with no surprise that we find, in Pruitt’s first week in office, that the EPA is…
version The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV will boast an extended range from the previous model year. It will also offer two new colors. Here’s a brief overview of these exciting updates. Fall Maintenance: Know when it’s time to change your Chevy’s oil Increased range Per GM Authority, the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV model will boast…
Last year, Mazda decided to be the official automotive partner of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, and loved it so much that it decided to go for another round. As a result, in addition to the music, this weekend, starting tonight, September 23rd, and running through tomorrow, the 24th, Festival-goers can interact with the brand in…
Photo: Toyota Toyota is concerned about water conservation and (rightfully) thinks you should be too. The automaker funded a new TV program that looks at the issues and assembles experts to offer solutions. Called “WATER: We Have Too Much, But Not Enough,” it aired earlier this month on the Science Channel and MotorTrend TV. The…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has begun collaborating with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries. This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers including Ford, Volvo, Panasonic, and Proterra. Redwood Materials — founded by J.B. Straubel, Tesla’s former chief technical officer — will work with Toyota to recycle batteries…
The Goodwood Festival of Speed in England is always about showing off the best of the best cars to the world. To compete with the sleek race and concept cars on display, Nissan brought along its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle to take on the Hill for the Supercar run. It is accompanied by its French cousin,…
The German automaker is attempting to help save the Earth, one vehicle at a time Photo: Volkswagen Following its “Drive Bigger” campaign, Volkswagen is committed to its mission to help save the Earth. It plans on doing this by making all of its vehicles — as well as how those vehicles are made — carbon…
Photo: Toyota We’ve already talked about the all-new, second-generation Toyota Mirai, but one key detail missing up until now was its range. The automaker had set its sights on 400 miles for “the wow factor,” yet hoping for it is one thing — achieving it is another. It seems Toyota has made good on its…
Capitol Hill Recently, a group of Republican Congresspeople led by Florida representative Matt Gaetz introduced HR 861, for which the full text hasn’t been completed but the title reads, “To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency.” The group’s plan is to take the regulatory power currently wielded by the EPA and dole it out to the…
The Genesis Mint Concept Photo: Genesis The Genesis brand recently received new validation for its beautifully realized vehicles, capturing 2019 Good Design awards for the 2020 G90 sedan and the Mint Concept car. The annual Good Design award process singles out products from around the world in many categories and evaluates them according to their…
The EPA has certified the new Cruze Diesel sedan is good for 52 mpg on the highway People, as a general rule, have a tendency to jump to conclusions. In the wake of Volkswagen’s diesel cheating scandal, the conclusion has seemed to be that diesel can no longer be trusted, and so VW was planning…
Toyota Confirms Discontinuation of RAV4 EV For the last two years, Toyota has offered an all-electric version of its small crossover RAV4. Last week, we learned that Tesla, which had been providing Toyota with batteries and motors for the RAV4 EV, would no longer be doing so. Instead, it’s likely that we will see a…
Recently, Buick unveiled a massive and comprehensive update to its Chinese sedan portfolio. This update saw the debut of such 2021 vehicles as the Verano GS, Regal GS, and Excelle GT Mild Hybrid. Buick also took the opportunity to launch the 2021 Buick LaCrosse, the latest iteration of the company’s flagship Asian-market sedan, which has…
Although Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) recently announced that it will incorporate the Chevrolet Camaro and Silverado into its lineup starting in 2018, there’s one Chevy model that is conspicuous by its absence: the Corvette. For such a sports-car-focused venture, HSV’s decision to exclude the sports car might come as something of a surprise. However, HSV Managing Director Tim Jackson…
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Photo: GMC The all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV made waves during its reveal last week, with reservations for its Edition 1 trim quickly filling up. While this supertruck may have garnered attention primarily for its all-electric powertrain and off-road capabilities, the Hummer EV also stands out with a unique Easter…
Photo: A. Kwangkaew Plato’s adage, “necessity is the mother of invention” definitely applies to the story behind a Japanese floating car design. Hideo Tsurumaki, the man responsible for catalyzing the design of the vehicle, lived through the tsunami that hit his country’s northeastern coast back in 2011. Besides the significant loss of life that occurred in…
Sorry, dude, you’re taking too long Back in 2009, a man named Paul Elio saw a major hole in the automotive market that he wanted to fill. And so, he set out to build an uber-efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly vehicle to which he bestowed his own name (Elio, not Paul… that would be weird). After…
Which of these Pokemon would make the worst driver? Photo: Warner Bros/Nintendo There’s one thing on everyone’s minds these days–and on their phones: Pokémon. With the release and overwhelming popularity of Pokémon Go, these pocket monsters are appearing everywhere…except (luckily) behind the steering wheels of cars. It’s dangerous enough hearing about people playing Pokémon Go while driving, but could…
This render of the new A6 e-tron Concept teases Audi’s next big milestone in EV luxury Photo: Audi Shanghai, China, is currently playing host to Auto Shanghai 2021. This expansive auto show is one of the first to accept in-person attendees since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year. Thanks to the event’s safety measures, enthusiasts…
Photo: Toyota Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, and other non-unionized manufacturers are opposing a new proposal that would introduce a $2,500 EV tax credit for vehicles produced by union labor. The current EV tax credit is capped at $7,500 and the proposal could potentially raise the limit to $12,500 by adding a $2,500 credit for EVs made…
This Mustang Mach-E is a tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots Photo: Ford Ford always likes to show off a bit at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture show. Following in the footsteps of cool one-offs like the 2019 Old Crow Mustang GT and 2015 Mustang Apollo Edition is a customized version of the newest…
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is made in Canada Photo: Lincoln When it comes to some things, it’s hard not to be a homer. Take it from anyone who’s ever cheered a professional sports team from Ohio. The Globe and Mail may have played a bit of favoritism in its review of the new 2021 Lincoln…
The 2022 Ford Maverick contends for North American Truck of the Year Photo: Ford The 2022 Ford Maverick is just lighting it up with reservations in the triple digits, deliveries well underway, and no shortage of praise across the board. Now the Maverick is looking to help Ford repeat as the winner of the North…
The design of the Lincoln Zephyr Reflection hints at what’s to come with the brands new EVs Photo: Lincoln With Lincoln announcing plans to go all-electric by 2030, all eyes turn to the recently revealed Zephyr Reflection. Lincoln says that the preview car, which debuted in Shanghai back in April, “hints to the brand’s future…
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