The 2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Chevrolet might be planning a new EV, though this time the acronym would mean more than just “Electric Vehicle.” If the rumors are true, the two initials could also stand for “Electric Vette.” Chris Doanne Automotive in Detroit recently posted an image to Facebook showing a December 16th trademark application…
Photo: 陳 好酸 The newest electric car maker to join the market may be the same company that keeps your carpet clean, according to reports coming out of the UK. There, government documents recently revealed (apparently by accident) that Dyson, manufacturer of the bagless vacuum in your closet, was receiving money from the UK government…
Charging electric vehicles Photo: General Motors Typically, when you lose power in your home due to a storm or electrical outage, you just have to wait it out until the electric company can restore it. But, what about your electric vehicle? Is it possible to keep it moving during a power outage? Available Now: All-new…
Photo: Moyan Brenn Paris has added its voice to the list of clean air advocates by setting 2030 as the goal for prohibiting combustion engine autos from city streets. “Transport is one of the main greenhouse gas producers… so we are planning an exit from combustion engine vehicles,” expresses Christophe Nadjovski, one of the city’s…
2018 models are starting to roll into dealerships, which means brands like Hyundai are introducing some changes to their latest models. While some vehicles are carrying over the same features as in 2017, others are offering new highlights or designs. Check out what Hyundai is bringing to its 2018 lineup. More Information: Details on Hyundai’s…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E still red hot through 2021 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company closed out the first half of 2021 with a new record for electrified vehicle sales, thriving behind the all-new Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 PowerBoost among others. Sales of electrified Ford vehicles are up 117 percent from the pace set through…
New Year’s is the perfect time to throw out old processes that no longer work and try new ones. That’s why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans on implementing a new side-impact testing method in 2020. Ready for Winter: How to prep your Chevy for colder weather Current method of side-impact testing The IIHS recently…
Engine under the hood Photo: Kevin P. via Pixabay Cars are complex pieces of machinery, and as technology improves each year, the electrical systems in vehicles become even more complicated. An issue with your car’s electrical system can range from a minor inconvenience to a full-blown catastrophe. And while your first thought might be to…
Photo: Chris Waits Generally, people know that a car that was in a flood is likely going to have severe problems. Flood waters pool in engine parts that are definitely not supposed to have water in them, while washing a variety of mud and other contaminants into every nook and cranny. This is not what…
2019 might be gradually drawing to a close. However, some automotive trends will likely continue as we transition into 2020 — like the U.S. consumer’s slow (but persistent) shift toward viewing electric vehicles more favorably. In fact, during the third quarter of this year, more Americans bought electric vehicles than models with manual transmissions. Tire…
Photo: Mikes Photos If you’ve been researching electric cars, you’ve probably heard a lot about how owning an electric car will “save you money at the pump.” Sure, you won’t have to spend money on gas — especially with the spiking prices — but with electric car sticker prices so high, does it really save…
Photo: Honda Honda plans to electrify more than two-thirds of its global lineup by 2030, and while performance vehicles tend to be the last to receive electrification, it doesn’t entirely leave them out of the picture. In fact, Honda Civic Type R project leader Hideki Kakinuma says it’s entirely possible that Honda would eventually make…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As if the debut of the Mustang Mach-E and sizable financial investments weren’t indication enough, Ford is going all in on electrification. As the Blue Oval turns increasingly toward EVs, electric motors become a larger priority. Where most electric motors are typically purchased from suppliers, Ford seems poised to build its…
The Elantra is one of seven Hyundai models on Car and Driver’s 2021 Editors’ Choice list Photo: Hyundai Every year, Car and Driver editors comb through more than 400 vehicles to find the very best options in 32 segments. For 2021, Hyundai emerged as a big winner — seven of the automaker’s vehicles were included…
More transportation trucks will be switching to electric on the West Coast Photo: Tommaso.sansone91 via CC Last year, nine West Coast utility companies and two agencies joined forces on the West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative, a study that mapped out electric vehicle charging points for trucks. Last month, they published the results of the…
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