First Lincoln EV Confirmed to Use Rivian Skateboard

Photo: Lincoln Lincoln has announced that it will be co-developing an all-new electric vehicle with Rivian, in whom Ford invested $500 million last April. This confirms a report from December that had Rivian lending its skateboard chassis to the luxury brand for a new electric SUV with all-wheel drive. “Working with Rivian marks a pivotal…

investment Archives

The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… The automaker says that about 3.5 trillion yen will go toward research and development while the remaining 1.5 trillion yen will be focused on investments… The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for…

EVs Archives

Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… It’s a little odd for a company like Toyota, who has been so ahead of the curve on electrification, to now be so unenthusiastic about BEVs.… The fuel cells included in modern EVs are already impressive, but solid-state batteries could be…

Electrified G80 Makes History as First Genesis EV

Photo: Genesis Unveiled at last month’s Auto Shanghai 2021, the Electrified G80 sedan is leading the way as Genesis’ first all-electric vehicle. More for Your Money: Genesis G80 wins J.D. Power Best Residual Value award The Electrified G80 sticks with the distinguished, premium look of the gas-powered G80 while adding EV-specific features, eco-friendly interior materials,…

Seven Automakers Create IONNA, New U.S. Charging Network

Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000 new electric vehicle charging stations across North America. This month, they finally announced the name of this venture — IONNA — as well as additional…

Automakers Urge Congress to Lift EV Tax Credit Cap

Photo: Ford The CEOs of Ford, General Motors, Toyota Motor North America, and Stellantis have all signed a letter to Congress urging the nation’s leaders to lift the cap on the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Currently, customers can benefit from this credit when purchasing an EV in the United States, but this incentive expires…

DeAnn Owens, Author at The News Wheel

Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it… No matter the distance and time on the road, family travel is… Winter road trips pose extra challenges for intrepid travelers. Most likely, you’ll… If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… Fancy, expensive, or rare vehicles aren’t the…

economy Archives

Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… Consumers who choose to buy new when vehicle shopping are spending an… The UK has set 2021 as the deadline for putting fully autonomous… Motorsports provide a real, tangible economic incentive to auto manufacturers. For many,… You guys remember Venezuela. It’s…

GM Collabs With PG&E to Reimagine EVs as Backup Power Sources

Photo: Chevrolet General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced that they would collaborate to reimagine how customers could use GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources when needed. More Chevy EVs: Chevrolet reveals plans for electric Equinox and Blazer “We are really excited about this innovative collaboration with GM. Imagine a…

General Motors China Archives

General Motors reached an unprecedented level of sales success in China for… Key to General Motors’s recently-announced plans to launch 20 new all-electric vehicles… General Motors delivered 418,225 vehicles in China last month, good for a… General Motors China and Safe Kids Worldwide earlier this month teamed up… General Motors and its joint ventures in…

Kia Soul EV Archives

Kia’s hybrid and electric vehicles are a significant reason why the automaker… A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles… Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you are looking for a stylish…

Will America Ever Get A New VW Bus?

This month at the North American International Auto Show, VW excited the crowd with its latest concept, the I.D. Buzz. This electric vehicle isn’t just any old van; its design is very clearly a tribute to the original VW Bus. According to editor Sam Huist, who made it up to Detroit this past weekend, some…

Nissan Forms Partnership to Promote EVs in Italy

As the years go on, more and more automakers are introducing electric vehicles as part of their car lineups. However, it doesn’t really matter how many types of EVs are available for sale if there is no infrastructure to keep them charged on longer journeys. To make meaningful progress on the issue, Nissan is teaming…

Ford Taps Sexy Man Idris Elba to Sell Sexy EV

Ford is leveraging all this sexy sex appeal to promote its Mustang-inspired electric SUV Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is on a mission to show that electric vehicles can be fun to drive, powerful, capable, and, maybe, just maybe, a little bit sexy. To promotes that latter point, Ford turns to none other than Idris…

Chevy Executive Talks Bolt and Rival Tesla Model 3

The Chevy Bolt EV Chevrolet is very excited about its upcoming Bolt, but that excitement comes with some concerns. As interest appears to be fading in electric vehicles, will the Bolt’s $30,000 cost and 200-mile range be enough to attract car shoppers? Will it be able to compete with Elon Musk’s similarly priced Tesla Model…

Ioniq 5 Archives

For 2024, the Hyundai lineup includes a pair of advanced electric vehicles… Hyundai and Genesis excelled at the 2021 IDEA International Design Excellence Awards,… When the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrives later this year, new owners… With the new Heritage Series Pony concept car, Hyundai can reflect on… If you’ve been hoping for a glimpse…

GM Goes All-In on EVs, Plans 30 New Models by 2025

The GMC Hummer EV is one of 30 new GM electric vehicles in the works Photo: GMC General Motors’ electric vehicle plans were already ambitious. Now, the automaker plans to broaden its efforts even further, promising $7 billion more in spending and a total of 30 all-electric vehicle launches by the close of 2025. Unprecedented…

2022 Hummer EV to Use Google Infotainment Services

Photo: GMC GMC shocked the automotive world when it announced that the legendary Hummer would return as an all-electric vehicle, and it did so again when it officially unveiled the 2022 Hummer EV on Oct. 20 in all of its edgy glory. Perhaps buried under the weight of mind-melting performance specs and off-road features, one…

car maintenance Archives

The most effective way to save fuel is to limit the amount of time you spend driving in the first place… Whether you’re waiting in line at the drive-thru or stuck in bumper-to-bumper… From grinding brakes to clunking wheels, paying attention to your car’s sounds… It’s true that electric vehicles don’t need oil changes, spark…

market Archives

Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General Motors is… Buick is definitely on a roll in China. The luxury brand is… A new analysis by Zion Market Research has revealed that the recreational… You may not know it…

Charger Archives

When you purchase an electric vehicle, you likely intend to charge your… The all-new 2020 Dodge Charger GT all-wheel-drive has a number of performance-enhancing… Dodge recently introduced the “Dodge Power Dollars” program, which provides a $10… The 2020 Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Hellcat are getting a multitude… The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show…

Toyota Invests $383M across U.S. Production Plants

Photo: Toyota Toyota will invest $383 million across four of its plants in the U.S. south, including Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles. The company’s manufacturing operations in Huntsville, Alabama, will get the lion’s share of the investment…