Ford opens up order banks for the new 2022 E-Transit in July Photo: Ford This July, Ford will open up the order banks for the all-new, all-electric 2022 E-Transit. To get fleet owners and operators all good and jazzed up, the automaker opened up a registration site and revealed how much the electric van will…
Photo: Toyota After years of relying on hybrids and fuel cell vehicles, Toyota is finally and properly entering the all-electric car market. Back in February, the automaker said it would debut three EVs in the United States by the end of the year, and it has taken the wraps off the first one: the bZ4X…
The 2017 Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Electric vehicles tend to cost more than their gas-powered counterparts, and this is why it’s often worth buying used if you’re looking to make the switch to EVs. U.S. News & World Report recently created a list of The Best Used Electric Cars to consider, and it included the…
Could these classic Cadillac nameplates make a return Photo: Engine Swap Depot In recent years, Cadillac has opted for an alphanumeric naming scheme for its vehicles, a departure from tradition for the brand. Still, top brass at Cadillac says that certain models, like the Escalade, will continue to carry specialized nameplates. What other monikers from…
An electric school bus project is currently being tested in California, but it is believed that it could be a billion dollar industry, all while cutting out the harmful fumes of diesel gasoline. It might not be Ms. Frizzle’s magic school bus, but an electric school bus still sounds pretty awesome—for many reasons. As it…
GM recalls 717,960 more vehicles, including that lovely new Impala Guess what?! Nope, you’re not getting a Ferrari (complete with luggage) to call your very own. But General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands more vehicles. That’s right; just when you thought GM had run out of vehicles to recall, the automaker announces another 717,960…
The Escape hybrid and plug-in hybrid helped Ford to another record month in May Photo: Ford You can bet that Ford is poised to achieve new record electrified vehicle sales nearly every month in 2021, and May ain’t the exception. Last month, Ford Motor Company sold 10,364 electrified vehicles, up 184 percent year-over-year. One of…
Electric car drivers may be happy about their cars, but they’re not always happy with other drivers. Photo: General Motors – Chevrolet The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), and their increased development by automotive manufacturers, is quickly changing the social dynamics of the road. With new types of cars being made that depend on different needs…
The Dubai Police has added a Porsche 918 Spyder to its already ridiculous collection of exotic supercars, which also includes a Bugatti 16.4 Veyron, McLaren MP4-12C, and Lamborghini Aventador. Helpful Hints: How to increase the resale value of your vehicle @DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/3O4Khn8rNd — All What Matters (@manuogao) November 13, 2015 Like other police vehicles in…
The Kona was one of three Hyundai vehicles to win a 2020 Best Buy award from Kelley Blue Book Photo: Hyundai After extensive testing and study, three Hyundai vehicles have earned 2020 Best Buy designations from Kelley Blue Book. The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe won in the best two-row midsize SUV category. The 2020 Kona…
As Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand fights to boost its sales and name recognition, it’s also preparing to take on one of the industry’s most iconic companies: Tesla. Speaking with Drive.au last month, Genesis Global Head Manfred Fitzgerald confirmed that the brand is planning to introduce a new electric vehicle platform in 2021. Genesis has been…
Ford announced this week that it will be investing $4.5 billion into the development of its electric vehicle technology. This investment will support, among other things, the introduction of 13 new electrified vehicles into the lineup by 2020, at which point Ford anticipates more than 40% of the vehicles in its portfolio will be offered…
As EV technology advances, states like California are starting to adopt more rigorous plans to ditch diesel Photo: Wikimedia Commons Clean air is a big deal in California. So much so that state officials are discussing a potential statewide prohibition of cars with combustion engine technology. The news comes on the heels of China’s proposed…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Photo: FCA Jeep will soon get an exciting new electric vehicle in its lineup — the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Available early next year, the Wrangler 4xe delivers an electric range of up to 25 miles and an estimated 50 MPGe. The 375 horsepower-rated powertrain ensures that even though it is…
VW’s new microbus combines nostalgia and cutting-edge technology Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is undoubtedly the Volkswagen microbus. This beloved staple of the VW lineup was first introduced in the mid-1960s and quickly became a much-loved cultural touchstone. It’s been a long time since VW ended production…
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