All About the New GM Ultium Battery and EV Platform

Photo: GM GM recently unveiled a revolutionary new vehicle battery and EV platform, called Ultium. Here’s a closer look at this exciting leap towards an electrified future. Innovation Comes Standard: Reasons to buy a Chevy Photo: GM It’s well known that GM has been working hard to transition towards an all-electric, zero-emissions future. The automaker’s…

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Honda to Sell Only EVs by 2040

Photo: Honda New Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe announced today that his company wants 100 percent of its vehicle sales to be EVs by 2040, an aggressive goal that comes across as ambitious compared to that of other manufacturers. (In the United States, that is; in Europe, Honda is targeting all-EV sales by 2025.) To reach…

Leaf Archives

Just in time for the holidays, the Nissan LEAF received a cute… The City of Lights just became a little bit brighter this Christmas… In February and March, Nissan got to put its smug face on… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… We have talked about advertisements of electric…

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Buick EV Archives

Buick’s first Ultium EV, the Electra E5, recently began pre-production in China… Buick is moving forward with a major brand makeover that’s centered on… The all-new Electra concept crossover takes its name from Buick’s storied past… GM has promised to introduce 20 new EVs by 2023. The automaker’s… The Chinese are getting dibs on the…

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buick in china Archives

General Motors has found great success in selling larger vehicles in the… Back in October of 2019, an enticing image of a refreshed 2021… Thanks to a growing portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Buick continues… Recently, Buick unveiled a massive and comprehensive update to its Chinese sedan… The Chinese are getting dibs on the…

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Thanks to Mitsubishi, Nissan’s Future Includes a New PHEV

You can thank this SUV for any upcoming Nissan PHEV There were a lot of questions about what would happen after Renault-Nissan acquired a 34% controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, and we’ve finally been getting some answers. Nissan executives have confirmed that the company is now working on a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) thanks…

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Ford and the University of Michigan Team Up to Open New Battery Lab

Earlier this week on Oct. 14, a unique lab opened with the purpose of researching and advancing the development of batteries. This was a momentous occasion because these aren’t just your typical double and triple A’s. Ford and the University of Michigan are working together in a new facility to produce batteries for your car….

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The Rise of Green Technology and the Taxi Industry

Toyota has been selling its hybrid Prius since 1997, with many variations being made over the years Within the last few years the green car revolution has accelerated at a rapid rate all around the world. This is largely due to many governments announcing bans and fines on petrol and diesel vehicles, but also because…

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The Cheapest Tesla Model S Money Can Buy

Fun holiday game: see who can fit in this tiny Tesla With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start buying gifts for all of your friends and loved ones. Finding the perfect present for each person on your list can be a bit of a challenge. Thankfully, one of the hottest cars…

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Volkswagen Archives

When it comes to Hollywood icons, few are as big — pun… When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though… Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the… When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a… The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless…

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GM Announces Plan to Use 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050

In 2015, GM needed 9 terawatts of electricity to operate all of its factories, warehouses, offices, and research centers Photo: © General Motors The General Motors Company already saves $5 million each year by using renewable energy, but that doesn’t seem to be good enough since the automotive company recently shared plans that it intends…

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Volt Archives

The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM… The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General… Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since… If you have an upcoming wedding, it’s likely that making sure your… Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it…

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Archives

Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would… General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt… Finding a vehicle with the best available driver-assist technologies is a priority… Over the past few years, Chevrolet has discontinued many of its sedans… Thanks to a recently unveiled redesign, the…

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Toyota: Magnesium-Based Batteries Could Replace Lithium Ions

I did not pay attention to 10th grade science, but there’s a handy video at the bottom of this article that can probably help explain what you’re looking at Toyota scientists have quite possibly made a major breakthrough in the world of electric cars, cell phones, and pretty much anything else that runs on batteries….

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Green cars Archives

If you’ve been searching for a new eco-friendly vehicle, then June might… The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt… Of all the available body colors offered on new models, green is… Uber lately has been a series of PR fires, with CEO Dara… Today is a time of great upheaval…

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Archives

Toyota’s Georgetown campus spans 1,300 acres and represents an $8 billion investment that is home to over 10,000 Kentucky-based employees… October was a good month for electrified vehicle sales, particularly if you happened to be selling Toyota SUVs in Canada.… The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is offered with a new plug-in hybrid model, standard Android Auto,…

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[VIDEO] Meet Budii: Rinspeed's Autonomous BMW i3 Is One-of-a-Kind

A look inside the bright orange interior of Budii Photo: Rinspeed via YouTube We’ve all heard that self-driving cars are the future of the auto industry and while most of us wouldn’t disagree with that prediction, the prototypes we’ve seen thus far haven’t convinced us the idea is currently feasible. That’s why Swiss tuner, Rinspeed,…

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You searched for mylink

These days, all automakers offer a touch-screen infotainment system that allows you to connect your phone to your car so you can stay connected safely on the road. For Chevrolet, that touch-screen technology is called MyLink. But what is Chevy MyLink, and what is included? All about Chevy’s infotainment system Chevrolet started offering MyLink in…

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Manual Transmissions Outsold by EVs in 2019

Photo: Mazda The manual transmission, beloved by purists who are all too willing to explain how manually shifting gears makes the experience of driving more enriching, is slowly going the way of the dinosaur. Though stick shifts will likely never truly die out thanks to its hardcore contingent, 2019 marked the first year in which…

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Car News In the Rearview: It's SUV Season

Welcome back to In the Rearview, your weekly roundup of some of the top car news of the past week that I have caught, prepared, and served with a nice sauce for you here. This weekly banquet has a decidedly apparent theme this time, as the continuation of Auto Show season has brought a slew of…

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luxury suv Archives

If you’re in the market for a small luxury SUV, the Cadillac… The 2024 Buick Enclave prioritizes standard luxury and family-friendly versatility. This premium… One year after receiving a major redesign, the Buick Enclave arrives for… The 2022 Genesis G70 sport sedan and the 2022 Genesis GV70 compact… The Genesis G90 sedan and GV80 SUV…

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II Confirmed for Geneva Reveal

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II Back in January, Mitsubishi released a couple of teaser images of the SUV concept that it’s planning to reveal at the Geneva International Motorshow, and we thought it looked just like the XR-PHEV. Turns out, it’s an updated version of the concept called the XR-PHEV II that’s one step closer to production….

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The Buick Enspire's Cutting-Edge Automated Parking System

The Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV Earlier this year, Buick revealed the Enspire concept in Beijing during the Auto China 2018 show. One of the coolest technology perks on this model is the Automatic Parking system. An innovative automatic technology Where some automatic parking systems require a human driver behind the wheel, this one is…

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Ram's Making a Ram 1500 EV and Wants Your Help

The Ram 1500 EV arrives in 2024 Photo: Stellantis You can hardly call it a surprise that there’s a Ram 1500 EV in the works. With Ford and now Chevrolet tossing their hat into the ring with electric trucks of their own, it comes down to a matter of inevitability. But what may perhaps come…

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Bolt Archives

One of the best reasons to drive an EV is to save money, but calculating those savings is deceptively hard. Thankfully, the DOE did the hard work for us.… As EVs, or electrified vehicles, explode into the mainstream, it’s more important than ever to know the difference between all of the different variants.… The myChevrolet…

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Get Ready for Another SUV From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors carves a new creation for Geneva Photo: Mitsubishi Another SUV from Mitsubishi is on its way. *And the crowd goes wild!* It’s not exactly news that Mitsubishi has found its place in the SUV and crossover segments. The Eclipse Cross surpassed over 80,000 global sales within its first year, while the Outlander and…

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Toyota Canada CEO Defends Auto Shows & Motorsports

Toyota Canada CEO and President Larry Hutchinston Photo: Toyota Canada Are auto shows outdated? Larry Hutchinson, president and CEO of Toyota Canada, doesn’t think so. Speaking at the 2020 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Hutchinson emphasized how important electrified vehicles were to Toyota and the rest of the automotive industry, and how auto shows…

Mazda Archives

Forza Horizon 4 recently added the 1973 Mazda RX-3 and the 1972… The 2020 Mazda CX-3 streamlines the car-buying process by offering just one,… If you’re looking for a fun, fresh, stylish commuter vehicle, Mazda has… Mazda recently reached its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, the Japanese automaker… Mazda’s latest sporty crossover, the Mazda CX-30,…

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Ultium platform Archives

Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would… General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt… General Motors has big plans for the decade ahead — including an… Eager for a full look at the upcoming all-electric Chevrolet Silverado? Your… Good news, Cadillac fans — the 2023…

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Car News In the Rearview: Repent, for the Fiesta ST Is Dead

Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where due to some fun health stuff, this is coming way late in the week. So, here is last week’s top news. It’s About That Time: Get a start on Halloween with these car-themed costumes We start out with Uber’s terrible, no-good, very bad week, including the company…

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BMW Ends 2017 with a Strong Month of Sales in December

6% of the vehicles BMW sold in 2017 were electric BMW finished off 2017 with a strong month of sales in December. Sales for the BMW brand were up by 4.3% last month, with a total of 34,253 vehicles sold. 21,580 of those vehicles were passenger cars. Sales for the passenger car segment were up…

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Chevy Bolt EV Archives

Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options.… We know that the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is coming, and we… A compact profile, efficiency, good looks, and affordability are just a few… One of the best reasons to drive an EV is to save money, but calculating those savings is deceptively…

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Why You Can’t Drive Through Market Street Anymore

San Francisco Photo: Noahnmf San Francisco’s Market Street will officially be banning private vehicles on Jan. 29. The prohibition was put in place to help make the city area safer for pedestrians and is set to last indefinitely.  The Latest in Technology: Mitsubishi innovations The ban of private vehicles is just one of the many…

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General Motors Grabs Lithium To Power its Future EVs

Photo: Chevrolet The future of the car looks to be electric, and General Motors is doing what it can to secure what it needs for batteries. The company just revealed a new partnership with Controlled Thermal Resources of California for access to American-sourced lithium. Looking For Capability and Power? Check out the updates coming for…

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Ford SYNC to Connect with Amazon Echo, Wink

Ford is looking to establish a connection between consumer and vehicle that other automakers cannot offer. The latest step in that direction was announced this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show with the reveal that Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC will be able to be linked to Amazon Echo and Wink. Watch: SYNC and…

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The West Wing Wheels: Ronald Reagan

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…

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Sedans Help BMW Secure a 0.7% Sales Increase in September

While BMW’s sales were up, sales for the 5 Series were way up When BMW’s sedans managed to outperform the brand’s SUVs in terms of sales growth in August, it could have easily been considered an anomaly. However, with the same result two months in a row, it’s certainly a trend to start considering. Furthermore,…

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GM Promises Chevy Spark EV in Maryland by End of June

By July, you’ll be able to purchase a Chevy Spark EV in Maryland for just under $18,000 Chevrolet made headlines in Detroit at this year’s NAIAS with the reveal of the Bolt EV concept and the debut of the new 2016 Volt. Now, the automaker is capitalizing on all that electric energy with the announcement…

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept: A 200-Mile, $30K Dynamo

Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept: ORANGE! So we’ll dispense with the obvious: the Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept looks like what would happen if the BMW i3 and Honda Fit EV met at an old Irish pub, had five or six mojitos, and fell sloppily into one another’s arms for a tawdry tryst that led to an…

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2022 Toyota Mirai Comes With $15,000 of Free Hydrogen

Photo: Toyota It seems that every year, Toyota makes the Mirai an even greater value proposition. When it launched the second-generation 2021 model, it cut the MSRP down from $58,550 to $49,500 despite making significant improvements to the car. To sweeten the deal even further, the 2022 model also comes with $15,000 of free hydrogen…

GM’s EV Charge Stations Surpass 400

GM’s EV charge stations surpass 400. Despite a large number of EV naysayers throughout the country, the alternative form of transportation is really taking off—and becoming a much more viable way of getting around. In fact, General Motors announced yesterday that GM’s EV charge stations at various U.S. production and business facilities have surpassed 400;…

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Lincoln SUV Sales Hit All-Time High in May

Lincoln delivered 2,348 Corsairs in May 2021, helping the brand reach a new sales record Photo: Lincoln Another month in 2021, another record sales result for the Lincoln Motor Company SUV lineup. Lincoln sold 7,871 SUVs in May, up 24.3 percent year-over-year and good for a new monthly record. Greener Days Ahead: Lincoln rumored to…

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FCA's Uconnect 5 Infotainment System: 6 Key Features

FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its vehicle brands, which include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. This new system is more powerful, more intuitive, and offers drivers a wider range of customization options and connected services. Here’s a look at some of the top highlights for the Uconnect 5 system….

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Renewable energy Archives

General Motors is making huge strides toward running all its U.S. facilities… General Motors recently won an EPA honor for vigorously pursuing green power… Nissan’s commitment to become more sustainable in its global operations is looking… One of the many ways that General Motors is working toward the… Recently, General Motors has been launching quite…

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You searched for Mary Barra

Time magazine named General Motors CEO Mary Barra to its list of The 100 Most Influential People Of 2021. This comes just a few months after General Motors landed on the 2021 Time100 Most Influential Companies list. An Upcoming EV: Take a look at the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV What makes Barra influential? Former…

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GM Finalizes Plans to Power Ohio and Indiana Plants with Energy from New Wind Farms

The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm will help power General Motors’ Ohio and Indiana plants with renewable energy Plans have been finalized for two new wind farms in Ohio and Illinois to provide 20% of General Motors’ electricity. GM’s operations in Ohio and Indiana will be connected to the wind farms and run on 100% renewable…

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