Ready or not, the electrified future of the auto industry is on its way—each year is making this clearer, though there are still plenty of infrastructure issues that need to be figured out to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership everything it should be. As that happens, however, car companies are blazing a trail with new […]
Category: EVs
As Manufacturers Dive Into EVs, What Brand and Model Names Are Going to Last?
The automotive world continues to drive headlong into the world of electric vehicles. Although the growth rate has slowed a bit in the last year, the EV market share continues to grow. In 2023, about 25% of all new cars sold globally were EVs, with individual countries reaching as high as 90%. As such, more […]
Chrysler’s Halcyon Could Signal a High-Tech Future for the Brand
The pursuit of alternative fuel and tech-rich passenger vehicles is a never-ending one. Each automaker continues to push the boundaries on what they can achieve and what makes sense as a viable consumer option, all while trying to keep prices within the range of the average driver in America. It’s a tricky balancing act that […]
Honda Ditches GM and Forges a New Path in EV Segment
While other brands barreled headlong into the emerging EV market, Honda took a decidedly more measured approach. In fact, the Japanese automaker released its first high-volume EV for the North American market when the 2024 Prologue SUV hit your local Honda dealer earlier this year. Produced in collaboration with General Motors, the Prologue was supposed […]
Why Did VW Delay the Launch of the ID.7?
Volkswagen released the ID.4 for the 2021 model year, taking a chance on debuting their first global EV and first all-electric SUV. In the years since the ID.4 has been a success. It was the fifth best-selling EV in the United States in 2023 and has won a host of awards. The ID.4 has been […]
Can the New Giulia Keep Alfa Romeo Relevant in a Changing Market?
Alfa Romeo has always been something of a niche brand in the United States. The Italian automaker sold just under 11,000 units in 2023, earning the company a paltry 0.07 percent market share. Still, if there was one bright spot, it would have to be the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Debuting in 2016, the rear-wheel drive […]
Ford’s Future EVs: What’s Coming Next?
Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a big part of the automotive landscape. Despite EV sales growth cooling off a little bit in recent months, a record 1.2 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in 2023, representing a record 7.6% of total vehicle sales. Plenty of new EV models have been introduced in the past […]
Nissan’s Arc Plan and What It Means for the EV Market
The dramatic arc is a cornerstone of the literary world. It all starts with the exposition, setting the scene for the story before an inciting incident ratchets up the action to an eventual climax, resolution, and eventually a satisfying denouement that ties up all the loose ends. If the modern auto industry followed this well-worn […]
Honda’s History of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Models
When you go to the nearest used Honda dealer, you may see some of their early hybrids and other vehicles available. The market for alternative fuel vehicles continues to soar with no end in sight. According to Precedence Research, it’s forecast to surpass $1 trillion worldwide by 2032. But while some automakers are scrambling to […]
GM and Honda: The Cadillac LYRIQ, the Acura ZDX, and the Ultium Platform
Electric vehicles are becoming less and less rare. However, in the scramble to get models on the market, several brands that are lagging behind have chosen to partner with more experienced manufacturers for their first EVs. One of the most notable examples of this partnership is Honda’s decision to partner with GM and use the […]
How Does the Sierra EV Fit into the GMC Lineup?
The rapidly growing EV truck segment is getting another entry. The GMC Sierra, a nameplate with more than 50 years of tradition, is getting its first EV edition with the Sierra EV Denali. Truck enthusiasts can expect to find this GMC Sierra for sale sometime in the summer of 2024—around the same time as the […]
What the 2024 Charger Daytona Means for Dodge
Browsing around your local Dodge dealer, you can expect to see some big numbers when looking at stats like horsepower and torque. Dodge has long been known for its muscle cars and makes sure you know the high levels of power that its engines can crank out. But while these stats are often far above […]
Is the Mustang Mach-E the Edge Replacement?
Change is in the air for Ford dealers around the country. Current rumors are that the last Ford Edge SUV ever will be produced on April 26, 2024. While Ford has not yet confirmed this information, the brand certainly hasn’t attempted to squelch the gossip either, which is somewhat unusual in the automotive industry. Frequently, […]
What Makes the Ford F-150 Lightning Superior to Other Electric Trucks?
Electric trucks are kind of having a moment, in case you haven’t noticed. It feels like every vehicle manufacturer woke up on the same day and said, “We HAVE to have an electrified pickup!” The 2022 model year saw the Rivian R1T, GMC Hummer EV, and Ford F-150 Lightning hit the market, swiftly followed by […]
Battle of the EV Pickups: Ford F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1T
Full-size pickup trucks have traditionally been painted as gas-guzzlers, but with electrification coming for a wider and wider variety of vehicles, that’s no longer necessarily true. All-electric automakers Tesla and Rivian are trying to shake up the market with the Cybertruck and R1T, respectively, but they aren’t the only game in town. If you want […]
Once an EV Advocate, GM Shifts Into Hybrid Mode
The EV market has certainly been on the upswing in the decade and a half since the Tesla Roadster and Nissan LEAF first hit the market, with a record 1.1 million EVs sold in 2023 alone. That represents a staggering 46% increase over the previous year, but the transition to the all-electric segment hasn’t always […]
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Your Ideal Intro to the Electric Revolution
Have you been looking for a family-style SUV at a Chevy dealer near you? The Chevy Blazer EV might be to your liking. It’s lean, sporty, and still has plenty of room for you and your family to get comfortable, no matter how long the drive is. If you’ve been thinking about making the switch […]
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Are Heating Up
Unless you’ve been living on a deserted island for the past decade or so, you’ve most likely heard of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). They’ve been taking the nation by storm, offering an efficient and environmentally friendly way to travel, prompting more drivers to ditch the gas station in favor of the charging station. With models from […]
What Does the Ford/Tesla Supercharger Deal Mean for Mach-E Owners?
If you’ve been eyeing a Ford Mustang Mach-E for sale recently, or if you’re already driving one, then you might have heard about the deal Ford struck with Tesla in 2023, allowing Ford EVs to use Tesla charging stations. That’s great news for Mach-E drivers since it expands the number of locations where you can […]
Is Chevy Trying to Outdo the Mustang Mach-E?
As I’ve looked at the EV market right now, what’s on the horizon, and Chevy’s offerings in particular, this is the question I’ve been left with. Obviously, Chevy and Ford are major competitors with a rivalry that goes back more than a century, so it’s only natural that we see Chevy want to compete with […]