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 […]
Category: EVs
Is It Curtains for Jaguar, or Just a Cat Nap?
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 […]
Cadillac’s EV Lineup Grows in Exciting Ways
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 […]
The State of Solid-State Batteries for EVs
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, […]
Blazing the Industry: 2025 Chevy Blazer EV
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 […]
The 2025 Prius Plug-In: Is It the Smartest Buy in the Current Sedan Market?
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 […]
Trust the Truck: What Ford’s T3 Project Means for the Future of the Brand
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 […]
Tesla Hits Hollywood, Debuts Robotaxi at “We, Robot” Event
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 […]
Why the 2025 Equinox EV Is the Best Deal for an EV
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 […]
What’s Happening With the EV Tax Credit?
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 […]
Honda Jumpstarts Its All-Electric Future With New Models, Partnerships
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 […]
Electric Luxury: A Look at the Mercedes EQ Lineup
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 […]
Forecasting Ford’s Hybrid and EV Future
There’s no denying that all-electric vehicles are an undeniable part of our automotive future, but is that future now? A quick glance at some recent headlines would suggest that the industry might be pumping its brakes when it comes to embracing the all-electric approach. While the EV segment certainly holds promise, practicality, cost, access to […]
Will the Honda/Nissan/Mitsubishi Alliance Lead to a Next-Gen EV?
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi rocked the auto world in late July when they announced a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development of some exciting new technology. The three brands are all established names in the market but have recently fallen behind in one key area: EVs. With all-electric vehicles making steady gains among […]
The Differences Between the Silverado 1500 and Silverado EV
It’s obvious that the Silverado 1500 and the Silverado EV are different trucks due to the fact that one is powered by a selection of all-electric powertrains, and one is powered by gas and diesel engines. But what else is different about these trucks? Is the Silverado EV just the same old Silverado with a […]
Is the Hummer EV Pickup the New Flagship for GM’s Electric Trucks?
General Motors has been at the forefront of North American automakers in the transition to all-electric vehicles. In addition to their oft-stated goal of only producing electric light-duty vehicles by 2035, they have motored headlong into the EV truck market, with the 2020s seeing electric versions of their Chevy Silverado pickup truck and its cousin […]
The New Generation of Lamborghini Vehicles: An Icon Goes Electric
Electrification has been around for quite some time now, but what’s new these days is how rapidly it’s expanding into segments of the auto market that have been resisting it. Electric pickup trucks aren’t just for Silicon Valley startups anymore; they’re being produced by Ford, Ram, and Chevy. And now Italian supercars have entered the […]
Three Key Updates for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E
Ford set out to deliver something magical and innovative when it tasked its design team with designing an all-electric SUV. The American automotive pioneer didn’t want an electric version of something you could already find at your Ford dealer; instead, Ford had higher expectations that it would usher drivers into a new era of innovation, […]
What’s the Buzz on the ID. Buzz?
The Volkswagen Microbus is a vehicle that needs no introduction. Baby Boomers remember the VW bus as an icon of 1960s and 1970s counterculture. Around the time that the “hippie” was rising to prominence in the American zeitgeist, the German van was easy to find used at a good price, and its large side panels […]
Alpine Makes a Play for the US Market With Two New EVs
From macarons, Bordeaux, and the eponymous fries to the Statue of Liberty, the layout of Washington, DC, and 7’4” NBA big man Victor Wembanyama, there are a few French contributions to American culture that are undoubtedly très magnifique. However, French vehicles have never seen significant success in the US market. Renault was probably the most […]