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 […]
Category: EVs
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 […]
What We Know So Far About the First-Ever All-Electric Sierra EV
The GMC Sierra is one of the most recognizable trucks in North America. First produced alongside the Chevy Silverado, generations of drivers have relied upon the Sierra pickup truck as a means of transportation, a work partner, and an adventure companion over the years. Sure, there was that short hiatus from 2000 to 2002, but […]
Three EVs That Are Part of the 2024 Chevy Lineup…and One That Isn’t
Electric vehicles have taken the automotive industry by storm. Though the increase in gas prices and concerns about creating sustainable vehicles have driven the technology forward in recent years, the concept of electric vehicles has been around as long as cars themselves. Attempts were being made to create an electric carriage as early as the […]
The Power of a Name: How EV Names Affect the Consumer Experience
The automotive industry has its own language, relying on an extensive dictionary of abbreviations like ICE, EVs, EUVs, and PHEVs, to the pure chaos of model names that combine letters with numbers and can easily make a potential buyer’s head spin. With the rising popularity of electric vehicles, that chaos has reached new heights. Automakers […]
Fast Ford-warding Into the Future: Beyond the Lightning and Mach-E
The demand for innovative electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise. This is the case for cities and even small towns throughout the United States, where citizens wish to protect their homes, their health, and the beautiful sprawls in which they go about their daily lives. As more drivers embrace the transition to sustainable and […]
What Does the Mustang Mach-E Get Right?
For more than a century, Ford has been making some of the most popular vehicles on the road. That’s a legacy you can’t buy or find a shortcut to; it has to be earned. This kind of reputation does two things: it tells us what Ford has focused on in the past and creates a […]
Toyota’s Gradual Shift Toward an All-Electric Lineup
Toyota appeals to drivers looking to reduce their carbon footprint but aren’t quite ready to go full electric. Some drivers are comfortable with the technology, while others live without the infrastructure that supports public charging. The automaker has kept this in mind when rolling out plans for its future lineup of vehicles. Toyota is supreme […]
All-Electric Power Gets Down and Dirty With the Mustang Mach-E Rally
When Ford first released the Mustang Mach-E, many fans of the original pony car were skeptical (to say the least) that an all-electric SUV could be a vehicle worthy of falling under the iconic Mustang nameplate. While feelings about the performance of the electric vehicle (EV) are still far from universal, there are plenty of […]