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, […]
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 […]
The International Harvester Scout is one of the most storied nameplates in off-roading. From 1960 to 1980, more than half a million of these pickups and sport utility vehicles were produced, and they maintain a cult following among off-road enthusiasts and vehicle customizers. Together with the Jeep CJ and Ford Bronco, the Scout lineup helped […]
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 […]
There must be something to the old saying, “The third time’s the charm.” United Auto Workers (UAW), one of the largest unions in North America, has plenty of members who work in the automotive industry in northern states, but spreading to the South has been rocky. Thanks to strong anti-union sentiment in southern states, previous […]
When most of us think of a car, we think of a sedan-style vehicle. This preconception of what a standard vehicle is might have been challenged in recent years by the surge in popularity of SUVs, but sedans have been the consumer standard for decades. In fact, sedans have been the vehicle of choice since […]
Before heading to your local Volkswagen dealer, you might want to learn everything you can about the specific model of Volkswagen that’s caught your eye. What trims are there? What features does each have? And—perhaps most importantly—what about safety? According to Volkswagen, “IQ.DRIVE is safety-enhancing intelligence that is convenient and can help improve your everyday […]
In 2020, Volkswagen made headlines with its ID.4, a battery-electric compact SUV with sophisticated styling, a handful of powertrain options, and a variety of trims. If you have always been a fan of the smooth handling and comfortable ride of Volkswagen vehicles and have been planning to make the switch away from gas engine models, […]
So you’re narrowing down your choices for your next vehicle, and you’ve landed on the compact SUV segment. Compact SUVs are popular for their versatile nature, delivering car-like handling with SUV-like capabilities. When your passenger needs rarely exceed seating for five, you can escape the higher price tag that comes with a larger SUV by […]
While many concept cars never make it into production, they often represent a sneak peek at where the industry might be headed in the coming years. Designed to showcase new technology or a new design approach, these concept models are a sort of blue-sky thinking for the automotive industry. The concept scene has been particularly […]
When you’re looking at used SUVs, you’ll find vehicles of all shapes and sizes, from subcompact crossovers to massive three-row behemoths. If you don’t need a third row of seating to fit all of your passengers but want to make sure that everyone has enough space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride, there […]
When you think of a car alarm, chances are that little red button on your key fob that you accidentally press in the parking lot, causing your car to blare its horn and alert everyone to its presence, comes to mind. Although this is a handy feature to have, most cars these days do not […]
In the world of performance-oriented hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a legitimate trailblazer. VW might not have invented the “hot hatch” concept––that honor would go to the short-lived Italian brand Autobianchi––but it did bring the idea to the masses, catering to a new generation of young, thrill-seeking drivers with a sport-tuned version of its […]
In recent decades, the thought of an electric vehicle seemed far-fetched. Today, however, many automakers have set their sights on a full lineup of electric vehicles. You might be surprised to learn that this curious concept dates back to the 1830s when a Scotsman invented a carriage powered by galvanized batteries, causing many people to […]
In this day and age, the technology that comes equipped on a vehicle makes a big difference. We live in a technologically advanced era that relies on staying connected. Whether we need access to our work schedules, to stay on top of school due dates, check in on our kids, or plan a girls night […]
In the 1980s, Volkswagen began to make a name for itself in the American market. While the VW Beetle had not done well during its initial introduction in the 1950s, subsequent years had been kind to Volkswagen as it began paying attention to what American drivers wanted: a small, comfortable sedan with good gas mileage […]
The Volkswagen Taos, a subcompact SUV with a roomy interior, turbocharged engine, and solid fuel economy rating, is a relatively new offering that first debuted for the 2022 model year. Given how new it is, it’s not surprising that the 2023 Volkswagen Taos hasn’t undergone any major design changes to differentiate it from the debut […]
Volkswagen has managed to hit quite a stride in recent years with the Tiguan, a compact crossover that has managed to give the German brand a boost and a nice distraction from some of the less savory elements that may have besmirched the company’s good name throughout the years. More to the point, the Tiguan […]
The subcompact crossover SUV market is popular and has lots of options in it; you might even go so far as to call it overcrowded in terms of just how many models you can choose from. When a new vehicle gets dropped into this big pool, it’s easy for it to make a minor ripple […]
Each year, new cars make their way onto the roadways offering drivers even more choices when it comes to how they wish to travel. For many, SUVs offer exactly what is needed in a vehicle—space, style, functionality, and safety. When drivers are looking for options that are easy to drive and handle through city traffic […]
