This year was one of the best yet for green cars, especially those that get energy from a plug. So, to celebrate twelve months of progress, these are my top six picks for the best plug-in vehicles of the year. [wptab name=’Toyota Prius Prime’] We start the list with a recent addition to the plug-in…
GM Hummer logo Photo: Russ London under CC BY-SA 2.5 General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of its many upcoming electric models. Much about the vehicle has been kept secret, but GMC has announced that its first all-electric truck will have impressive performance. Another Old Favorite With a New Design:…
The Lincoln SUV lineup with Monochromatic Package Photo: Lincoln In so many ways, 2020 and 2021 kind of feel like a Groundhog’s Day-style loop. That holds true if you’re looking at the results of the 2021 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, which see Lincoln named the Top Premium Brand for the third straight year. Top Honors…
Much to the surprise of some — including even Ford — the… Oh, this is gonna be good. The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has… The date May 19 may ring a bell (pun intended) if you’re… With production set to spark up in mid-2022, we should be getting… Ford Motor Company is full steam ahead…
Photo: Pixaline Earlier this week, GM’s Mary Barra joined the industry in lobbying the government to maintain the proposed elimination of the electric car tax credit. This topic is especially pertinent to many mainstream manufacturers whose future product lineups include electric models. Now, electric vehicle (EV) proponents and alternative energy enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of…
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a gearhead, you’re probably familiar with the myriad of tests that vehicles undergo after production. (Think IHHS, NHTSA, and J.D. Power ratings, for example.) But you might not know much about torture tests, the rigorous evaluations that automakers put their models through before production. Here’s just a glimpse of how automakers…
Pictured: 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Every automobile requires particular maintenance to ensure it continues functioning properly. For most cars, that involves caring for the internal combustion engine with recurring upkeep like engine oil changes, fuel system cleanses, and transmission flushes. But what about electric or hybrid cars that utilize electric motors and batteries to power…
Historically, Mazda has been one of the biggest holdouts against electric vehicles. It has generally focused on honing its internal-combustion engines while paring down its vehicles’ weights. In fact, it has come out with a new kind of engine that could allow it to continue to return high efficiency numbers, no electric motors or giant…
♫I can see clearly now the large roof pillars are gone♫ In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of…
Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicle Jim Farley, executive vice president and president of Global Markets for Ford Motor Company, spurns the perception that the automaker is lagging behind its competition with regards to autonomous vehicle development, insisting that its approach is one taken in order to secure profitability and, as he terms it, helping prevent the…
Photo: Lexus Lexus has debuted its first fully electric vehicle, the new UX 300e. As the name suggests, the Lexus UX 300e is based on the classic Lexus UX, a luxurious five-seat SUV. According to the automaker, the Lexus UX 300e will earn a range of 250 miles, based on New European Driving Cycles standards….
A mid-cycle update for the Chevrolet Equinox has been delayed until the 2022 model year Photo: Chevrolet Due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, mid-cycle updates have been postponed for several GM models. According to The Detroit News, General Motors has told its suppliers to halt work on parts and tooling for vehicles that were…
Photo: Pixaline Though many major OEMs are tweaking their electric vehicle (EV) models, the actual production process of an EV isn’t as green as some people believe. Some battery production methods increase emissions, which makes the EV itself less green when considering the vehicle’s entire life cycle. A recent Bloomberg study indicates that conventional combustion…
The Pacifica was named the best vehicle for families on the road The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been receiving a lot of love from the automotive industry recently. Chrysler’s flagship minivan earned the “Best of 2017” award from Cars.com earlier this year. The Pacifica even received the prestigious title of “North American Utility Vehicle of…
Porsche has finally picked a name for its first and highly-anticipated all-electric car: Taycan, which had so far only been known as the Mission E concept. According to the German luxury brand, “the name can be roughly translated as ‘lively young horse,’” in reference to the company badge. Porsche said it believes an “oriental name”…
The drivers adopted an “eco-driving” style to achieve the record but no special techniques that regular drivers couldn’t employ… Toyota will participate in a 24-hour race at the famous Fuji Speedway using a modified Corolla Sport… While many automakers have abandoned the tech, Toyota has doubled down and continued to commit to a hydrogen-powered future……
The Cadillac XT6 in a Sport trim Photo: Cadillac The vehicles in the current Cadillac lineup have short names utilizing letters and numbers, like the XT4, CT5, and CT6-V. The only model that doesn’t follow this pattern is the Escalade. However, it seems that Cadillac is now planning to return to more “normal” names in…
Photo: David Holt The British government has announced it will ban the sale of all new gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and vans from 2040, in response to concerns that rising levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) may pose a serious threat to public health. According to ministers, poor air quality is the biggest environmental risk to…
It’s been in the news a lot lately: our vehicles are destroying the environment. This fact has caused many automakers to push for an electric future, but in the meantime, Mexico City is working to combat the problem in a new way: vertical gardens. Officials are installing vertical gardens on the concrete pillars of Mexico…
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Electric sedan at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Buying a used car is a great way to save money on your next vehicle purchase. And, those savings can compound when you buy an electric vehicle, which has limited maintenance needs and doesn’t require gasoline refuels (and, obviously, it’s good…
This next round of electric vehicle terminology explains the mechanical differences among certain hybrid systems. Discover what FCV, series hybrid, parallel hybrid and series-parallel hybrid mean in the EV field to understand how different hybrids propel themselves. Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) Also known as a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), a FCV is an electric…
For the past half-decade, Hyundai has been focused on two major goals: developing self-driving vehicle technology and marketing a widespread use of fuel-cell (FCV) powertrains. While the Korean automaker has made notable progress turning these dreams into realities, they still haven’t come to fruition in ways that affect consumers. In its home country, though, Hyundai…
Photo: Lexus Lexus has big plans on the horizon for 2021 — but the automaker isn’t giving them away just yet. In a press release, Lexus Canada teased an unnamed new concept car, which is meant to be an emblem of the brand’s new direction. Smart, Efficient, and Modern: Check out the Lexus hybrid lineup…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company and United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement on Nov. 15 valued at $6 billion in investments and 8,500 American jobs secured. And while the agreement is certainly good news for employees in Ford facilities across the states, it’s…
Nissan e-NV200 The world of express mail is about to get a whole lot greener. FedEx Express, a branch of FedEx Corp., and Nissan announced last month that they will be teaming up to bring a bit of a green spin to the package delivery world, putting the Nissan e-NV200, an all-electric compact cargo vehicle,…
Hyundai is discontinuing the Ioniq Electric hatchback Photo: Hyundai For 2022, the Hyundai lineup is gaining one EV in the Ioniq 5 — but it’s losing another in the Ioniq Electric. Total Peace of Mind: Learn more about America’s Best Warranty from Hyundai Autotrader reports that Hyundai will discontinue the Ioniq Electric, an all-electric hatchback…
(From left to right): Jason Luo, Chairman and CEO, Ford China; Jim Hackett, CEO, Ford Motor Company; Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; and Peter Fleet, Group Vice President and President, Ford Asia Pacific Ford Motor Company on Tuesday provided further insight into its growth strategy in China over the next eight years, specifically…
There is a renewed public interest in developing affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicles after Toyota revealed its Mirai, Honda its updated FCEV Conecpt, and Audi its A7 Sportback h-tron Quattro at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nissan, on the other hand, ain’t having none of that. Nissan Vice Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga told The Japan…
As exciting as the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is, let’s face it — the terminology can get a little confusing. Especially with such similar acronyms like HEV and PHEV (which sound strangely like some newly-discovered disease rather than the cool technology they represent). Electric Vehicle (EV) A vehicle that runs 100% on electricity. This term…
Mitsubishi has more underneath their brand’s umbrella than just gasoline-powered vehicles. While Mitsubishi… Autonomous cars are coming, and when they do, the roads will be… In the race to create a vehicles filled with a number of…
It’s common knowledge that the future of motor vehicles is electric. However, there are changes occurring right now that point towards it happening sooner rather than later (in India, at least). Rising imports Crude oil imports in India are a thorn in the country’s forex reserves. The rise in demand for cars suggests that…
General Motors proposed a national zero-emission car sales requirement that could offer a solution to the current, furious standoff over vehicle emissions regulations. Under the proposal, automakers would be required to switch a quarter of their vehicle fleets to zero-emissions vehicles in the next dozen years. Interesting: Make your daily drive a little better with…
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric recently reeled in another award — the… From the zippy Veloster N to the surprisingly spirited Kona Electric, Hyundai’s… Car and Driver magazine is recognizing six Hyundai vehicles with Editors’ Choice… Hyundai didn’t debut any new vehicles at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.… The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric…
The LG Corporation will be providing much more for the Bolt than just battery cells Photo: notman05 Chevrolet first began partnering with the LG Corporation back in 2007, when the company supplied technology needed for the OnStar system and battery cells required for the first rendition of the Volt. In an effort to produce a…
NASA knows a thing or two about electric vehicles. Hell, they drove not one, but three electric vehicles on the MOON, and that was over forty years ago. They’ve also been driving a remote controlled rover on Mars for the past ten years. Earth-bound electric vehicles should be a walk in the park for these…
October was a good month for electrified vehicle sales, particularly if you happened to be selling Toyota SUVs in Canada.… Electric vehicle sales are building momentum for our Canuck friends up north.…
Image: Scania A new electric milestone has been reached: over a 1.2-mile stretch of highway passing through the coastal Swedish town of Gävle, a criss-cross of electrical wiring marks the presence of a world first: the world’s first electric-truck-powering highway. The electric cables run about 18 feet over the freeway, and are used to feed…
2019 Hyundai Tucson Photo: Hyundai Car and Driver magazine is recognizing six Hyundai vehicles with Editors’ Choice Awards for 2019. For these awards, an expansion of the magazine’s 10Best Cars for 2019, Car and Driver’s editors assessed nearly 500 vehicles, selecting the leading models for each segment. Winners were chosen based on criteria like safety,…
The highly-anticipated race has come and gone, and Volkswagen made sure it was one to remember. At the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday, Romain Dumas drove the all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak right into the record books. With his 7:57 time, not only did he break the previous record for electric vehicles, but…
Imagine this beauty with an electric motor Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz Electric vehicles seem to be all the rage these days. Between improvements to current electric models and the introduction of new electric vehicles to brand lineups, it seems like every automaker wants to cash in on the trend. Would you believe that there is even…
Despite Hyundai’s sales success, one of the automaker’s ongoing struggles has been its limited production capacity. While the company’s growth rate has resulted in record-breaking sales figures around the world, it’s quickly reaching maximum production capacity. That’s why Hyundai’s executives predicted slower growth for the next couple years while it invests $73.7 billion in new…
In Paris back in December 2011, the company Bolloré began an electric car-sharing service to reduce air pollution and traffic. The effort was a rousing success, nearly doubling the company’s target of 80,000 members. So, now the program is crossing the Channel to London, England. Ten cars were revealed on June 12th, all painted the…
All we get for now is this teaser image of the new EV’s badge Photo: Cadillac When most people think about electric vehicles, they either consider small cars like the Prius Prime or compact to mid-size SUVs. But Cadillac is taking electrification one step further and extending its EV lineup beyond the LYRIQ with the…
One of the things about electric vehicles is that, due to rapidly developing technology, electric vehicles have a high rate of depreciation. On the one hand, that means that resale values on new electric cars are problematic, to say the least. On the other hand, that means if you’re in the market for a used…
Oooh, shadowy! Photo: Subaru Now that range anxiety is becoming a thing of the past, more automakers have been inclined to create all-electric production vehicles (instead of just concepts). Not one to be left out, Subaru has provided a sneak peek of its upcoming all-electric Solterra SUV. Hybrid Option: The 2021 Crosstrek is available with…
Mitsubishi has more underneath their brand’s umbrella than just gasoline-powered vehicles. While Mitsubishi Motors represents the automotive industry, Mitsubishi Electric is a separate part of the company, specializing in household electronics and appliances like air conditioning, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners. As an electric-focused branch, Mitsubishi Electric has announced an all-electric, self-driving concept car. The EMIRAI 4 concept…
Dubai is actively pursuing green energy sources including solar energy. Photo: USAF Dubai is now offering free parking and toll-road passage for drivers of electric vehicles. The city’s efforts arrive in the context of current Middle Eastern efforts to reduce a reliance on petroleum fuel and increase the use of more eco-friendly resources. Dubai is…
Photo: Toyota After first revealing the concept almost exactly one year ago, Toyota is finally launching the all-new, all-electric bZ4X. It is the automaker’s first mass-market full EV and will go on sale at an unspecified time in spring 2022, marking the beginning of a major new chapter for the company. Related: New Toyota SUV…
Photo: © General Motors A survey from Altman Vilandrie & Company has found that most people in America don’t know anything about electric vehicles, while even more haven’t ridden in one and many more would buy one if lower-priced models were available. In response, I have to say, “Well, yeah.” Before my reaction, though, the…
Last June, I got pretty excited over a report and map from the Union of Concerned Scientists, which had calculated, depending on region, if you were driving an electric car, the equivalent gasoline car efficiency that you would need to drive to reach the same level. To clear that up that convoluted explanation, here’s the…
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