Electric Cars Are Too Quiet

New technologies always raise questions and problems that we never predict, and the silent nature of electric cars is one of the unforeseen problems. Producing quiet cars is often seen as a good thing, but electric cars are too quiet to the point where pedestrians can’t hear them coming. The lack of natural engine noise…

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Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower,… SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you have been itching to go fully electric with your next… Ford is full speed ahead with regards…

Honda Prologue is the Automaker’s First All-Electric SUV

Photo: Honda Honda will launch its first all-electric SUV in 2024, called the Prologue. It’s an apt name for a vehicle meant to mark the start of the automaker’s earnest advance toward a zero-emission future. Besides the name and Honda’s initial sales target of 70,000 units, there’s not much we actually know about the Prologue…

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When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.… When lightning strikes, most of us know the basics: stay away from… About a billion vehicles are on roads around the world, and while… I am excited today, because thanks to…

Mitsubishi Partners with Otonomo to Improve In-Vehicle Tech

Mitsubishi updates Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi has now come into a commercial agreement with Otonomo, an auto data services platform. Together, the companies will allow drivers to be more connected while on the road by adding smart technologies to Mitsubishi vehicles. Technology on the Horizon: The Mitsubishi Mi-Tech Concept Shingaku Kochi, Mitsubishi Motors general manager…

Used and New Vehicle Prices Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

Photo: Pixabay New and used vehicle prices are finally returning to their pre-pandemic levels, largely thanks to rising inventory. Immediately after the pandemic, a worldwide shortage of superconductor chips forced manufacturers to suspend production of new vehicles. This caused new vehicle availability to plummet, leading to soaring prices as Americans payed major premiums for access…

5 Classic Nameplates That Buick Could Use for Its New Vehicles

Might these classic Buick nameplates be key to the brand’s future? Photo: autoevolution (Twitter) The Buick brand is currently undergoing some major changes. GM is consolidating the Buick lineup, while at the same time planning to introduce new models that will play off the strengths of the Buick brand. An important part during the development…

Ford Announces All-Electric Transit Van

Photo: Ford Though arguably not as sexy as the 2021 Mustang Mach-E or exciting as the looming all-electric F-150, the announcement of a new fully electric Ford Transit shows just how dedicated to a zero-emission future Ford truly is. “Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification,” said Ford CEO Jim…

Best Chevy Vehicles for Road Trips

Photo: Chevrolet As you hit the open road this summer, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect vehicle to make your trip as efficient, comfortable, and memorable as possible. Chevrolet’s lineup is packed with vehicles that are ideal for road trips, including the Malibu, Bolt, Blazer, and Traverse. Dare to…

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As 2020 continues, the list of auto industry delays and cancelations continues… Audi’s E-Tron family of electric vehicles is beginning to take shape. The… Things are moving fast at Volkswagen. The company’s push to embrace the… If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big… To say that the auto industry has…

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Truck shoppers considering a GMC Sierra EV purchase will have a pair… The Chevrolet Silverado EV is powering up for 2025 with a new… Production has finally started for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV — and… The eagerly anticipated GMC Sierra EV pickup truck will arrive this summer… General Motors is in the midst of…

GM's Mary Barra Advocates for Government to Keep Electric Car Tax Credit

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, has joined other major automakers in lobbying the government to keep the electric car tax credit. As she articulates, “I‘m a proponent of that staying in [the tax code]. That’s what we convey to the administration.” Although the credit’s total amount varies according to which…

Oakville to Build Electric Lincoln Corsair By 2026: Report

An electric Lincoln Corsair is expected to arrive by 2026 Photo: Lincoln The recently inked CA$1.95 billion deal between Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor ensures that Oakville Assembly will be the automaker’s Canadian hub for future electric vehicle production. According to auto industry forecasting firm AutoForecast Solutions LLC, this includes an electric version…

Lyft's Electric Future

Photo: Pixaline Soon, rideshare services will provide consumers with more than just convenience. They’ll also give consumers the opportunity to help reduce emissions. Lyft recently announced its plan to start incorporating electric vehicles in its fleet. It will also add a new Green Mode feature in the Lyft app through which users can hail an EV…

Ford F-150 electric Archives

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…

Electric Car Tax Credit – Update

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…

How and Why Automakers “Torture Test” Their Vehicles

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…

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Have Unique Maintenance Needs?

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…

Ford Sees Hybrids, Not EVs, as Most Profitable Route for Autonomous Vehicle Development

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…

Lexus Introduces the Fully Electric UX 300e

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….

Mid-Cycle GM Vehicle Updates Postponed Until 2021

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…

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Bloomberg Study Suggests Electric Cars Might Not Be as Clean as We Think

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…

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named 2017 Family Vehicle of the Year by MAMA [Photos]

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 Picks a Name for Its Electric Car & Launches Mobile Service

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”…

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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……

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Cadillac Will Do Away with Current Vehicle Names

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…

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Britain to Ban Sale of Most Gas and Diesel Vehicles From 2040

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…

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Is Buying a Used Electric Car a Good Idea?

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…

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Electric Car Terminology – Part 2

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…

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Hyundai Makes History with NEXO, World's First Self-Driving Fuel Cell Vehicle

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…

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Lexus Canada Teases New Concept Vehicle

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…

Here’s What the UAW Deal Reveals About Upcoming Ford Vehicles

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…

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FedEx Express Puts All-Electric Nissan e-NV200 to the Test

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,…

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Hyundai Pulls Plug on Ioniq Electric Car

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…

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