If you're on the hunt for a used car, you might be thinking about buying a used EV instead. But is buying a used EV a good idea?

Malcolm Bricklin is an automotive legend. He has a passion for the automotive industry and has done his fair share to make it exciting, and has also experienced some heartbreaking moments. Mr. Bricklin coordinated Subaru coming to our shores, as well as Yugo. He now has a new automotive desire. An electric one. He sees …

There is a desire amongst many drivers to personalize their vehicles. They prefer to have their ride more in keeping with the personal character. For example, some drivers may be more outgoing or flamboyant. So, they may want wild stripes and wraps, suspension modifications, or fancy widebody kits. Other drivers may be more subdued and …

Electric cars are being adopted at a brisk rate in recent years. Indeed, the electrification of the automotive industry as a whole has turned the market 180-degrees. A decade or two ago, people were saying electric cars would never catch on. Yet, here we are today with manufacturers scrambling to create hybrid-electric or all-electric vehicles …

In a world where everything was going electric, Ford has pulled the plug on the Electric Super Duty pickup truck. They plan on sticking with the Electric Ford F-150 for now, which is surprising because an electric super duty truck would give them one heck of an edge.  Ford nixes the Electric Super Duty Truck  …

There are many compelling reasons for the rising interest in electric vehicles. For one, there’s the electric vehicle tax credit. In addition, there is an assumed benefit toward slowing climate change due to zero emissions. The driver of your neighborhood electric vehicle inherently flexes their ethical muscles as they drive through the streets lined with …

Electric cars are getting more and more popular. So much so that the typical electric car terminology like “range,” “charge time,” and even “kilowatt-hour” is getting more ubiquitous as time goes on. However, not many consumers might know what kind of factors play into an electric car’s projected range. There’s a lot more to it …

MG will return to Mexico this month. Its owner, SAIC, is bringing MG back to that country after an absence since 2005. Does this move signal a future return to the United States as well? Will MG return to the United States? Will MG return to the United States? The answer to that question is a speculative …

Factory backed motorsports programs are often the offspring of a young automotive manufacturing company. Ferrari and Porche went racing in their early days, as did Mini. Of course, the American manufacturers have done the same on and off through the years. Even Fisker and Rivian have established a racing presence. Interestingly, Tesla doesn’t have a motorsports program. The electric car …

The GMC Hummer EV was unveiled earlier this week and while its sheer size and electric propulsion is impressive enough, what’s more impressive are some of the features that it will be available with. Some of these features are a first for any electric vehicle on the market and they are sure to give the …

Most manufacturers are looking at how to electrify all or part of their portfolio of offerings. Cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, and even commercial fleet vehicles will all have some form of electric representation in the next couple of years. Hyundai isn’t sitting still either. They have been working on the E-GMP, or Electric Global Modular Platform, with the …

It’s not breaking news that 2020 hasn’t exactly been a typical sales year for the auto industry. Not every brand did as poorly as they thought. Still, according to the year to date data on Good Car Bad Car, there’s only one brand that sold enough units this year to beat last year’s sales numbers. …

Electric cars are much more commonplace now — thanks to automakers like Tesla – but it’s been a long road for the burgeoning segment. Cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt helped pave the way toward a gas-less future, but one EV that you might not remember is the one that Mitsubishi produced. It …

Europe seems to be embracing the electrification of the automotive industry pretty well. Several countries have passed legislation to enhance their infrastructure to include more charging points for electric cars and to reduce carbon emissions as well. So, the consumers there are now buying electric or plug-in hybrids cars at a rate of 1 in …

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming more and more popular. No longer too expensive for the average consumer, owning an electric vehicle has changed from a dream of the future to a present possibility. Because they are so unfamiliar still, many people might feel apprehensive about making the switch. In fact, it might even deter someone …

Every year for the last 10 years, there has been a campaign to raise the awareness of the benefits of driving electric. Of course, cars are a big part of the focus, but so are trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and even scooters. This year’s National Drive Electric Week campaign begins tomorrow, September 24th, and runs through …

Elon Musk has been hyping this announcement via twitter. After the stockholder’s meeting. Elon Musk held the Tesla Battery Day event. During this live streaming event, in fact, Musk announced big plans. The company is set to begin manufacturing new battery technology that he claims will change the future of not only Tesla cars but …

Tomorrow, September 22, 2020, is Tesla’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. It will stream live on the Tesla website. Immediately following this awaited meeting, the Tesla Battery Day event streams live as well. The stockholders’ meeting will commence at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. The following Battery Day event is getting a lot of hype, but what …

It’s certainly here. The push toward a greater amount of hybrid and electric vehicles is already building. So, what will happen to gas-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs? There’s a chance nothing will happen––at least for a while. “Most American automobiles are powered by internal combustion engines: Gas or diesel goes in, tiny explosions power pistons …

I have discussed before that autocycles have had a hard time gaining traction in the United States. Before they can become a huge success, they first have to prove to the consumer that a vehicle with three wheels is okay. Once that is achieved, then autocycles will move from niche markets and into the broader mass …