Nissan Leaf Photo: Nissan The year 2030 is a major deadline for Nissan. The automaker has announced that in just nine short years, approximately 40 percent of its sales in the U.S. will come from electrified vehicles. Available Now: 2021 Nissan Leaf “With LEAF, Nissan showed our pioneering spirit in electric vehicles. Now with more…
Photo: Subaru Something Subaru is known for is providing its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system as a standard feature on all of its vehicles (except the BRZ sports car). As a result, the automaker has produced many AWD systems over the years. In fact, during the month of June, Subaru sent its 20-millionth AWD vehicle off…
Photo: The News Wheel Perhaps you’re a newbie when it comes to attaching a trailer to your vehicle, or maybe it’s been a while since you’ve done so and you’re lacking confidence. No matter your situation, hooking up a trailer can seem intimidating. If you do it wrong, the trailer could come off when you’re…
Ford officially renamed the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center in May Photo: Ford In May, Ford announced that one of its Michigan plants will change its name after 50 years. The former Van Dyke Transmission Plant now becomes the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center ahead of the plant starting work on electric vehicles. The Future…
Concept art of Oshkosh Defense’s U.S. Postal Service Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Photo: Oshkosh Defense Ford will supply engines and transmissions for the U.S. Postal Service’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicle. Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense announced that the USPS NGDV will enter production in summer 2023 at a dedicated facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Ford Delivers Again:…
Coolant does more than keep your vehicle from overheating — it also prevents freezing in the winter and protects your car’s engine and cooling system from rust. While older cars used the same, familiar green antifreeze, modern cars have wildly varying cooling systems, each with different needs. Choosing the wrong coolant can have drastic (and…
While most of the automotive industry has its sights on the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week, wise enthusiasts will be keeping an eye on the Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2017) in Las Vegas this week. Why? Because the wares on display in Detroit might be glittery, but CES presentations are offering real…
2019 Nissan LEAF e+ The best-selling Nissan LEAF has made its mark on the automotive world and drivers since its debut in 2010, with its eco-friendly powertrain, advanced technologies, and a new way of looking at how people drive. Its latest history-making achievement is all about a staggering number — the Nissan LEAF has earned…
Could GM beat Tesla to the electric-van punch next year? Photo: General Motors General Motors’ dedication to an all-electric future for its vehicles has been well documented for years. The company continues to push for innovations in EV technology, and that push has been rumored to involve work vans for a while now. A report…
A recent study from AAA confirmed that auto depreciation is the top expense new car owners face. This cost comprises nearly 40 percent of the total cost of new vehicle ownership. That translates to owners paying more than $3,000 each year. The data also indicated that sedans had a higher depreciation rate than other segments such as…
Tel Aviv is experimenting with electric roads Photo: PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay via CC Israel is planning on making it easier to maintain green public transportation. Per CNN’s Alexis Benveniste, Tel Aviv is launching a pilot that will install an electric road from Klatzkin Terminal to Tel Aviv University Railway station. Here’s what you should know…
Ford is revealing its E-Transit on Nov. 12 Photo: Ford If you’re in search of a commercial van and want to reduce your carbon footprint, mark your calendars for Nov. 12. Ford reveals its all-new, all-electric E-Transit later this month, adding an electrifying new chapter to the legacy of the world’s best-selling cargo van. Hot…
Another year has drawn to a close, and as we turn ourselves to the business of 2018, let us pause for one moment, and remember the vehicles which are no longer with us, whether due to the actions of the automaker, the whims of the car-buying public, or the influence of cold, hard, inevitability. Tough Choices:…
Charging electric vehicles Photo: General Motors Years ago (too many to say aloud without crying) when my first son was a toddler, I was working full time and gas prices were exceptionally high. When I’d stop for gas after I’d drop him at preschool/daycare before heading into work, I’d calculate how many hours I’d have…
Remember Bill Nye the Science Guy? If not, this will probably jog your memory: If the answer is still no, Bill Nye is a former mechanical engineer who has since become a science educator, writer, and TV presenter, with most people knowing him from his 90s TV show in which, as that intro theme song…
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