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…
Photo: Honda Honda has finally released the details for the new e electric city car that has been putting modern hatchback designs to shame ever since it was first introduced as the Urban EV Concept at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. Despite its lovely retro style and all-electric powertrain, the Honda e is really a…
When it comes to electric vehicles, range has been a struggle for automakers. Most electrics offer somewhere close to or under 100 miles of range, except for some recent examples like the Chevy Bolt (238 miles) and high-priced luxury models, like the Tesla Models S, X and 3. As EVs are slowly getting longer and…
Nissan provided 13 LEAFs to aid in a vehicle-to-grid program at the LA Air Force Base On the same day that Nissan announced that it would be bringing the popular “No Charge to Charge” program to The Windy City, it was announced that the automaker would be teaming with the U.S. Air Force, the California…
The Saturn ION was involved in yet another GM recall on Monday This afternoon, General Motors announced…yeah, you got it…another recall. This time, they are calling back 1.3 million vehicles due to a potential sudden loss of electric power steering assist. Per General Motors’ press release, the following vehicles are involved in the company’s latest…
The electric vehicle world has been abuzz with the release of BMW’s i3 (pictured) and i8. Photo: BMW Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, and soon even Hyundai. Automotive manufacturers all around the globe are electrifying their products in a mad dash to corner the electric vehicle (EV) segment of the motor industry. With this…
A new model year brings with it an abundance of new makes as well as updated features and tech. Cadillac is no exception. Besides adding the XT4 crossover to its lineup and introducing a second-gen rear camera mirror on certain models, the brand is also incorporating electric brake pad wear sensors. It will be GM’s…
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