It’s been a long time since anyone at AutoInfluence wrote about Maserati. That, in and of itself, is telling. What was long considered the pinnacle of Italian luxury automobiles and one of the most frequently mentioned car brands in rap music, according to Car and Driver, has become an afterthought. In six of the last […]
Gravity is responsible for keeping things firmly anchored to the Earth, but don’t tell that to Lucid Motors. The California-based automaker is looking to challenge the laws of physics with the Gravity, a new three-row SUV that it hopes will help get the EV brand off the ground. This isn’t Lucid’s first foray into the […]
If you’re interested in used EVs for sale and you’re not entirely sure what you need to be looking for, there are some details to consider that can help with making a smart decision for first-time buyers. How do you know a certain EV is going to last you a long time? What helps get […]
You may be seeing more EVs passing you by on the streets—you may have even been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of those eclectic-looking Cybertrucks. It’s true that more drivers are adopting electric vehicle technology these days, so it’s no surprise that Chevy sought to design an all-electric Silverado, which made its […]
The push to adopt an all-electric lifestyle is undeniable across the auto industry. Thankfully, long-revered automotive pioneers like GMC are shaping this landscape with an exceptional lineup of EVs for sale. GMC’s current EV family caters to those with a penchant for performance, practicality, and opulence. It’s a unique blend that defines the Sierra EV […]
Like a giant snowball rolling down a hill and getting bigger as it goes, Chinese EVs are gobbling up the worldwide market. The US International Trade Commission reports that between 2018 and 2023, Chinese EV exports grew by 1,016%, totaling nearly 1.6 million vehicles—more than any other nation. They’re also ranked second only to Germany […]
In March 2024, news broke that a new car brand was planning to enter the US market. Cupra, a high-performance marque originating in Spain and rapidly spreading across Europe and Mexico, now has its sights set on North America with hopes of being ready for launch by 2030. It’s now been nearly a year since […]
Once seen as the wave of the future, EVs have started to miss some key sales goals over the last couple of years. While automotive consulting firm JD Power initially predicted that EVs would come to represent 12% of the market by the end of 2024, the company has since revised its forecast to a […]
Although the news had been known for months, it became a crushing reality this past November. After an uninterrupted 28-year run, you will soon no longer be able to find a new Chevy Malibu for sale as Chevrolet has officially ended production of the Malibu for the second time. The vehicle initially ran from 1964 […]
At first glance, it might seem like the end of days at Jaguar. The brand has been hemorrhaging models as of late, ending production of the XE, XF, and F-Type in mid-2024 and continuing to cull the lineup with the departure of the I-Pace and E-Pace towards the end of the year. This sort of […]
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Cadillac or this is your first time checking out what the luxury brand has to offer, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly when looking at what’s happening: it’s electrifying. Forgive the play on words, but it’s clear that Cadillac is committed to embracing electric vehicles in big ways, and […]
It wasn’t long ago that solid-state batteries were the hottest new EV technology, promising longer ranges, faster charge times, and other benefits versus lithium-ion. However, despite extensive ongoing investments from automakers, optimism has cooled as the tech’s potential seemingly remains far from reality. As Julia Poliscanova of Transport & Environment told CNBC in October 2024, […]
I find Chevy’s recent choices of EV models very interesting. Of course, we were all following the Silverado EV release story, a game-changing development not only for Chevy but also for the industry at large. With an EV truck on its hands, one could have fairly presumed that Chevy would make its next EV victory […]
Toyota made history in the late 1990s when it debuted the Prius in Japan, introducing the world to the first mass-produced hybrid. By the new millennium, Toyota dealers across the United States welcomed the Prius to their lots and officially introduced us to a new era of hybrid performance. Today, the 2025 Prius Plug-In continues […]
Ford has always been a go-getter. After all, it’s the brand that’s responsible for producing America’s best-selling pickup truck for the past 48 years and counting. This automaker got its start at the beginning of the automotive industry and has been one of the top-selling brands ever since. It’s no surprise that the Blue Oval […]
From “The Matrix” and “Interstellar” to “Blade Runner” and more, Warner Brothers Studios has long specialized in providing compelling—and occasionally terrifying—visions of the future. This track record, plus the surplus of props and ready-made backdrops, made Warner Brothers’ Burbank, California studios the ideal place for Tesla to unveil its own take on the future of […]
Last weekend, I walked through one of my local dealerships to explore new options out of curiosity rather than necessity. The rising cost of new vehicles is undeniable, with customers seeing prices skyrocket on dealership lots. These higher costs sometimes reflect rising production costs and poorly executed sales strategies, but I believe there’s something else […]
According to recent news, current President-elect Donald Trump and his team are very likely to either greatly restrict or completely eliminate the current tax credit being offered on electric vehicles. Although there have been tax credits available to help encourage folks to buy EVs for many years now, the current version was put in place […]
A prologue is defined as a short introduction that gives background information and sets the stage for the story to come. As the Honda brand’s first mass-market EV, the 2024 Prologue hopes to do just that. Built in collaboration with GM and leveraging the American company’s Ultium electric architecture, the Prologue is a midsize crossover […]
The electrification of the auto industry is no longer niche: it’s affecting every corner of the market, from commuter cars to pickup trucks to family SUVs. Go to your local Mercedes-Benz dealer, and you’ll find that luxury brands are also going electric. Mercedes has launched its EQ lineup, which consists of fully electric vehicles of […]
