The Aspark Owl at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show Photo: Matti Blume Last year, it seemed like Tesla was on top of the electric car game. With an acceleration rate of 0-60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds, there weren’t really any other models that could hold a candle to Tesla. However, that all changed…
The 2015 Volkswagen eGolf Volkswagen has now jumped on the electric bandwagon (which is likely powered by a lithium-ion battery) by revealing its first electric entry in the United States: the 2015 Volkswagen eGolf. While it’s nice to think that Volkswagen’s main motivation for establishing an electric variant of the Golf here in America was…
2018 Nissan Frontier The 2018 Nissan Frontier, Maxima, and Altima are all standouts in the J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study, and the automaker’s Smyrna manufacturing plant also has reason to be proud after earning a Bronze designation. Learn More: 2018 Nissan Maxima named on list of fastest cars for the money “The 2018 J.D….
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat might be the end of the line for the model Photo: Volkswagen It’s certainly no secret that cars are going electric. The push for vehicles that rely less (or not at all) on fossil fuels has only gotten stronger in recent years, with many of the industry’s best brands leading the…
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, seen here being charged by a hamster The 2015 Kia Soul EV crossover has been awarded the title of Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the 34th annual MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Awards. The editors of MotorWeek—television’s longest-running automotive program, which airs on PBS—chose the Soul EV due to its electrifying combination of…
Photo: i am dabe If you have an upcoming wedding, it’s likely that making sure your vehicle can accommodate both you and your dress is the last thing you want to worry about on your Big Day. If you’ll be embarking on a honeymoon right after the reception, or simply need space to haul boxes…
Photo: byronv2 California is unquestionably the electric-car center of the entire United States—due to its aggressive and powerful California Air Resources Board, which was established to clean up the horrifically polluted air of the nation’s most populous state, as well as strong executive support, California has pursued a policy of strong electric vehicle advocacy, including…
Maisie Williams behind the wheel of the e-tron Sportback Photo: Audi Yes, it’s that time of year again. The beginning of February brings with it the buzz of the Super Bowl, with viewers tuning in for football fun, halftime performances, and the traditional slew of wacky commercials. Football’s biggest night is an attractive one for…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is committed to creating a variety of electric vehicles in its lineup. In fact, the brand has the tagline, “Electrifying Chevrolet, one vehicle at a time” on its website. The all-electric Silverado made its official debut in January. Not long after that, Chevy announced that it would soon create an Equinox EV….
Photo: Toyota Canada Ballard Power Systems, a Canadian energy company celebrating its 40th anniversary, has arranged for several of its employees to purchase British Columbia’s very first fleet of fuel cell electric vehicles from Toyota Canada. The Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric car, which emits only water vapor, has been limited in availability since its…
Nissan LEAF named Best Roomy Electric by Good Housekeeping in the November issue Did you folks know that Good Housekeeping hands out awards for cars? Yep. They do. One of this year’s recipients: the 2015 Nissan LEAF SL, which Good Housekeeping named the best “Roomy Electric” in their November buyer’s guide, which is on newsstands…
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…
If you lack confidence about buying an EV for your next car, the results from a new AAA study should ease your mind Photo: Pixabay According to a new AAA study, most electric vehicle owners claim that switching to an emission-free car was a positive decision. Here’s a brief overview of the study’s findings, in…
The GM facility in Lansing, Michigan Photo: General Motors Cars.com and the American University Kogod School of Business conducted studies to find the most American-made vehicles. Based on these studies, it’s apparent that GM produces the most American-made vehicles of any automaker. Choosing an American Truck: The lineup of Chevy trucks The American-Made Index The…
About a billion vehicles are on roads around the world, and while electric cars are in the minority, their piece of the pie continues to grow. As electric cars gain popularity there will be more of them hooked up to the electric grid to take power and charge, with a bigger drain on the system…
The Chevy Corvette is a quintessentially American car in more ways than one In today’s auto industry, it’s not always easy to identify how “American” a vehicle really is. American cars are sometimes manufactured overseas, while foreign cars are often assembled here in the U.S. Every year since 2013, the Kogod Made in America Index…
Way back in 2010, French firm Venturi (mostly known for its oddball electric cars) and Ohio State University teamed up to create a vehicle that would break the record for fastest land speed for an electric vehicle, which at the time had stood at 245.5 mph. They destroyed the standing record with a speed of 307.7…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Hybrids and electric cars tend to come with higher price tags than their gas-powered counterparts, though they do save you money on gas in the long run. To help you find a more affordable and eco-friendly model, Kelley Blue Book has created a list of the 10 Best…
It’s been a while since our last a significant recall post, in a year that’s so far been pretty quiet on the recall front when compared to 2014. But this week, Toyota announced it was planning to recall around 112,500 vehicles for various potential safety issues. The 2015 Toyota Camry is included in this latest…
It’s no secret that electric cars are the future. Millennials are demanding sustainable alternatives, and emissions are causing distress to our environment. But, as it turns out, our environment isn’t the only thing suffering. A study from the University of Oxford concluded that diesel car emissions — including nitrogen dioxide — cause more than 10,000…
Photo: Toyota The new 2021 Toyota Supra was named Performance Vehicle of Texas in the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Roundup. This is one of the most coveted awards in the industry and involved the scrutiny of 40 journalists who evaluated 35 different cars at the Texas Motor Speedway as part of the annual…
Today General Motors announced that Ohio State University had won this year’s EcoCar 3 – Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition. GM and the US Department of Energy (DOE) recognized OSU during an awards ceremony at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. EcoCar 3 is the second stage of an ongoing 4-year competition that will conclude in…
The latest teaser sketch for the Mach E, which debuts on Nov. 17 Photo: Ford Motor Company Months of speculation and anticipation will finally come to a head on Nov. 17 when the all-electric Ford Mustang-inspired SUV makes its long-awaited world premiere. Ford stopped short of revealing the official name of its new battery electric…
Kiyoshi Fukasawa, Yasuhiro Uchida, and Takao Kato at the ceremony Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Chubu Mitsubishi Motor Sales Corporation, and Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture concluded a disaster cooperation agreement. The agreement will allow Mitsubishi to more quickly supply electric vehicles to Okazaki in the event of a disaster. Easing Your Aches: Stretching…
The new ID.5 will be the smaller coupe version of the ID.4 Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen is currently in the middle of an electric revolution. Its line of ID all-electric vehicles is gradually growing, with its most prominent example being the successful ID.4 SUV. This year will see the lineup expand even more, with a coupe…
VW Chattanooga celebrates a major milestone after restarting production Photo: Volkswagen In 2011, Volkswagen opened a new production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The first car to roll off the assembly line was a Passat sedan, and the plant’s success only continued to grow as the years passed. Now, over nine years later, Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant…
Photo: Genesis Genesis has shared more details about the all-new GV60 SUV, which is set to make history as the premium brand’s first dedicated EV model. The Exciting Future of Genesis: Brand plans to go all-electric by 2030 The GV60 shows off a sporty, streamlined coupe design, a spacious and sustainably designed interior, and innovative…
Photo: Mazda It’s easy to neglect vehicle maintenance. Oftentimes, dashboard lights and strange noises go ignored, since it can be tough to find the time and money to have your vehicle serviced. That said, there are some warnings that shouldn’t be neglected as they’re solid signs of imminent vehicle failure. Here’s a look at what…
Will the CrossVolt look a lot like the FNR-X concept vehicle? GM has yet to say. Due to this year’s slump in sedan sales, GM is currently planning to decrease its sedan production through the end of the year. Following in the wake of this news, there’s a rumor that the Chevy Volt might be…
Ford Team Edison Global Product Development Director Darren Palmer published an article on Medium this past Thursday. The article in itself is not particularly noteworthy: Palmer discusses his love of the Ford Mustang — he recently took delivery of a shiny new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 — and the progress of Team Edison in developing…
Ford Global Markets President Jim Farley on Wednesday said Ford is “going to be electrifying the F-Series — battery electric and hybrid” Pictured: 2019 Ford F-150 Limited We’ve known for some time now that Ford intends to bring a F-150 Hybrid to market within the next couple of years. In fact, Ford went as far…
It’s essential that a new vehicle meet the rigorous demands of all different climates, be it persistent cold or overwhelming heat. To make sure that every offering in its global lineup is adaptable to the needs of drivers everywhere, Ford calls upon its “Weather Factory” to put its cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans to the…
Ford will build an all-new electric commercial van at its Craiova plant beginning in 2024 Photo: Ford As part of Ford’s push toward full electrification, the company is investing $300 million in its Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania. This will result in the creation of a new light commercial vehicle in 2023 as well as…
Surprise! Autotrader says the Mustang Mach-E is one of the best electric cars going Photo: Ford Autotrader released its list of the Best Electric Cars for 2021. Surprisingly, only 60 percent of that list are actual electric cars (more on that later). Unsurprisingly, one of the six true blue (oval) EVs to get the nod…
Are sales of internal combustion cars on the decline? For years, various automakers have stated that electric vehicles and hybrids represent the future of the automotive industry. Yet, traditional vehicles with internal combustion engines still reign supreme. Their reign may be coming to an end, though, as analysts predict that 2018 will likely be the…
The new small SUV would be based on the Mitsubishi eX Concept, which is shown above Mitsubishi has been heading down the “electric vehicle” road for quite a while now. With the production of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hitting high notes around the world—though it has yet to make it into the American market—it comes…
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