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…
The 2015 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle While the majority of the automotive industry is working on developing hybrid and electric vehicles, Toyota is ditching electricity in favor of a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle to be released next year. With a Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell already on the market in California, and the Toyota Mirai Fuel…
Kia Niro EV Concept Car debuts at CES 2018 Photo: Kia Media The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2018), currently underway in Las Vegas, is host to Kia Motors latest eco-friendly reveal — a 100% electric concept car as well as its high-tech plans for the future. The all-electric compact SUV, the Niro EV Concept, boasts…
Photo: Ken Lane via CC In my continued journey to find vehicles from yesteryear that nobody remembers and learn more about them, I stumbled upon the GMC Sonoma. While that name may not be familiar, you might recognize its Chevrolet counterpart: the S-10. But let’s dig into the GMC side of things and see just…
Photo: byronv2 Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of tax breaks in a $400 billion spending bill passed by Congress earlier in February. Most of the tax breaks were extensions or restorations of already existing benefits that were expiring. They weren’t included in a massive tax-cut bill passed in December,…
Last month it seemed as if Volkswagen was throwing its support behind Biofuel with Shell, resisting the global march towards electric vehicles. Recent comments made by VW’s head of sales and marketing, however, seem to be implying that the brand is committing to EVs. Jurgen Stackman of Volkswagen commented to Autocar that he believes that…
Photo: Toyota The new Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept that was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month has made its European debut in Brussels, Belgium. It’s the second vehicle that is part of Toyota’s new “bZ” (Beyond Zero) brand umbrella, the first being the bZ4X that launched a year ago. The bZ4X…
A shocking new line of Jeep vehicles Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jeep’s lineup is renowned for innovative performance features and power. But those same vehicles aren’t exactly considered the most efficient. With Jeep’s newest initiative, that could all be about to change. At the Geneva International Motor Show earlier this month, Jeep officially unveiled plug-in…
This article is sponsored by Super Groups. Kubota is known for its well-manufactured construction equipment Photo: Kubota Many car manufacturers have been developing electric vehicles as part of the global shift toward creating a cleaner environment. These vehicles will be powered by rechargeable batteries instead of petrol and as such, the big question is, “Will…
Jim Farley wants to know why Twitter dummies think an electric Ford Bronco isn’t gonna happen Photo: Ford A spark is all you need to start a fire, and it took Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley just one curt question to set the beacons of rumor and speculation alight. In only six words on…
While 3D printers have coined an array of items, from lamp fixtures to guitars to camera lenses, cars are one object that they haven’t produced yet—until now. Italian car manufacturer, XEV, and 3D printing materials developer, Polymaker, recently introduced the LSEV electric car. Although it’s still in the concept car stage, this 3D-printed marvel has…
Photo: Volkswagen June 3 was a historic day for Volkswagen at the iconic Nordschleife track of Nürburgring. The fully electric Volkswagen ID. R prototype racecar set a new electric vehicle record, making it the fastest emission-free lap of all time. Educational Savings: Learn more about the Volkswagen College Grad Program The all-electric ID. R was…
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