While it can’t claim the title of world’s smallest car, a Smart car is definitely tiny. However, while it can make a good daily driver, it’s usually not thought of as a performance car. But as Abarth showed with the Fiat 500, and several tuners have demonstrated with classic Mini Coopers, small cars can make …
If you aren’t already familiar with the Korean pop band BTS, get ready. Thanks to a partnership with Hyundai to promote the new IONIQ EV brand, we get an all-new BTS music video, “IONIQ: I’m on it.” In the music video below we get to see each of the BTS band members. They sing a …
More automotive companies are producing electric cars, SUVs, and even trucks nowadays. But people are a little hesitant to get on board because of the cost to buy an EV. Potential customers want to know if they could justify their investment in one of these vehicles. When you look at the costs, you could save …
Set to arrive early in 2021, the newest Porsche Taycan EV is awash with new color and feature options. While these are appealing, the Taycan is a little behind the times in its addition of one feature in particular: a head-up display. Here’s everything you can expect from the 2021 Porsche Taycan, according to MotorTrend. A …
Many are familiar with the Wheeler Dealer television series. Those that are might recall that Edd China was a co-host of the show for many years. Well, Mr. China and the series parted company a while back, but that has not stopped him from pursuing other automotive-related activities. To that end, as an acknowledgment of …
There is a myth out there that says an electric vehicle will never have a manual transmission. It is a myth. It is true that few EVs have a manual transmission. But, that does not mean that a manual transmission will never be a part of the offerings from an EV manufacturer. In fact, some …
Jaguar is an automotive company centered on luxurious performance vehicles. Sticking to that theme has helped the automaker survive for nearly 100-years. But, the company has struggled for the last two decades trying to introduce younger buyers to the brand. Jaguar has attempted “Baby Jags” more than once to attract new buyers with arguably little …
While there are plenty of hybrid and electric model cars and SUVs creeping into the market, there still hasn’t been much headway in the pickup truck market, at least for 2020. Startups like Rivian, along with EV pioneers like Tesla, are paving the way for electrification. And because consumers are paying attention, the traditional automakers are also now incorporating …
Hear that? It’s the winds of change. Across the globe, automakers like Toyota are making promises to have all hybrid or electric vehicles in their lineup within the next few years. Tesla has become a household name in terms of automobiles, even though they only sell electric vehicles. It’s coming. We are going to see …
Despite the growing selection of electric trucks set to hit the market, there are few truly cheap options. Especially since Tesla delayed the launch of its cheapest Cybertruck. And even though the Rivian R1T will be cheaper than expected, it still won’t be inexpensive. If electric pickups are ever going to be more than just …
Cadillac was supposed to reveal a new, all-electric, SUV in April. But, the global COVID-19 pandemic scrambled many automaker’s vehicle debut schedules. So, Cadillac rescheduled the launch for today. At 7 PM, the Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV broke cover. The Ultium electric battery technology The Cadillac Lyriq is General Motors’ first vehicle to debut using …
Who knew Blackberry was still around? Today’s news of the company in the automotive space may cause some to do a doubletake. Blackberry just announced it will provide the QNX technology and operating system for Canoo, an electric vehicle tied to a subscription service set to debut in 2021. Blackberry invading every element of the …
Consumers have long been concerned about range capabilities of electric vehicles. To allay some of those fears, General Motors and EVgo want to add more than 2,700 fast chargers to the nation’s largest public fast-charging network. The move will be phased in over the next five years. New EV fast-charging stations to begin rolling out …
We have seen teaser images of the GMC Hummer truck that will arrive soon, and our first thought was how its boxy shape looks similar to the Jeep Gladiator. This got our motors running due to wondering if the new Hummer will be similar to the Gladiator. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup is coming …
Assuming the world does not shut down again due to another major crisis, Lordstown Motors is in good shape. They just announced a merger with DiamondPeak Holdings. This merger pretty much ensures that the funding for the Endurance electric pickup will be in place so that the production can begin in 2021. This will make …
Fisker will have an IPO by the end of this year. That means a supply of funding necessary to put the new all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV into production. But, it seems the automaker has more up its sleeves. Fisker disclosed plans to add three more models before the close of 2025, including a pickup. Electric …
Tesla jumpstarted the automotive industry’s fascination with electric vehicle battery technology. There had been other manufacturers before that had played with the tech, but none so successfully as Tesla. Consequently, now all manufacturers are looking at their lineups with an electrification perspective. Nowhere is that more prevalent than in the race to have the first …
Diesel trucks are part of a way of life for many. From workhorse ranch pickups to supply chain semis, these machines help transport humans and various products both food and otherwise. Diesel trucks have been the subject of conversation for years. Massive emissions of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. When will hybrid and EV take …
With the rise of hybrid and electric vehicle technology, many speculate that vehicles with gasoline and diesel engines are being phased out. Especially as emissions laws and diesel regulations tighten around the globe, we are bound to see increasing changes. The recent California mandate shows that things in the US are becoming more strict, as …
The availability of hybrid and all-electric cars is growing with the increasing demand, and for many consumers, that means a whole new world of car ownership. Owning a hybrid or all-electric car is new to many consumers, and just like we had to learn the ins and outs of buying regular cars and what the …