The new offerings of electric vehicles are not only exciting, but they also serve as a glimpse into the future of the automotive industry. What was once considered a pipe-dream for vehicle manufacturers has since erupted into a popular category, garnering more attention each year. More manufacturers are developing electric vehicles than ever before, and […]
Category: Electric Cars
Not As Modern As You Think: The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle
From movies like Back to the Future to cartoons like The Jetsons, futuristic cars have long been part of American culture. Most people group electric vehicles into this category because of their recent popularity and impact on the modern automotive industry. But what if we told you that electric cars are not a modern invention? […]
UnbeLEAFable: the 2021 Nissan LEAF
The Nissan LEAF joined the American auto market over a decade ago, and for much of that period, it was the #1 best selling electric vehicle. The LEAF’s popularity is due to multiple factors, like its comfortable and familiar five-door hatchback door styling, and because, unlike some competitors, the battery is under the seats, lowering […]
Used Chevy EVs Spark New Interest
Electric vehicles have gone through significant advancements throughout the past couple of decades. The electric vehicles of today are simply more powerful and efficient than their predecessors and more value-oriented too. Manufacturers from around the globe have begun producing electric models for their lineups, and as the years go on, these vehicles have been appearing […]
2021 Chevy Bolt EV: Driving Into the Future
Since its founding over one hundred years ago, Chevrolet has captured the heart of the American spirit in every car they build. Never content to stick to the status quo, Chevy has expanded into the electric vehicle market in a big way. When the Bolt EV premiered in 2017, it was the first affordable mass-market […]
Are You Ready for an iCar?
Although low-level rumors about Apple working on vehicle development have swirled around for years, recently, a much stronger rumor was published by Reuters news service, and the world took notice. It’s one thing when people in chat rooms or Apple fan sites are discussing what they imagine an Apple car would be like. But it’s […]
2021 Chevy Bolt EV: Small Space, Big Power
The 2021 Chevy Bolt EV is an all-electric subcompact hatchback with no gasoline engine. It was the first electric vehicle introduced by Chevrolet, brought on the scene in 2017. The 2021 Bolt EV has an MSRP of $36,500. Its estimated mileage is 127 MPGe in the city and 108 MPGe on the highway. These numbers […]
Is Our Automotive Future Electric?
Yes, the evidence is pretty clear that the future of the auto industry lies in electric cars, trucks, SUVs, and more. Everything is essentially pointing in that direction: from current sales trends to the latest announced vehicles to government regulations and orders. No matter where you look, no matter what type of evidence you find […]
Reconsider the Chevy Bolt
Battery technology has now improved to the point where an electric vehicle (or EV) can be a legitimate replacement for a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine (or ICE) vehicle, and many drivers today are now considering buying an EV for their next car. Not only does driving an EV help protect the environment, but they also […]
The Future is Now – Upcoming Electric Vehicles of 2020
The electric vehicle (EV) market has exploded in the past couple of years, with numerous manufacturers now offering EVs that can actually compete with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Nearly all of the new vehicles have ranges well over 200 miles, speed and acceleration that matches V6 or larger ICE offerings, and are offered […]
A Look at the Tesla Lineup
In a world dominated by huge automobile manufacturers, it’s hard to believe any brand can now come into the current market and offer something that will not only attract buyers but turn a little-known company into a household name. When Tesla first appeared on the scene (then known as Tesla Motors, Inc.), it was hard […]
Righting the Course at Volkswagen
In 2013, Forbes named the Volkswagen Group as one of their picks for brands that “Rule the World”. Considering that the flagship VW brand is bolstered by corporate stablemates, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Porsche (among others) it’s hard to argue the validity of VW’s claim to such an aspirational placement. However, fast-forward six years, […]
4 Reasons Toyota’s i-TRIL is the Best Concept Vehicle Ever
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show sure isn’t getting the short end of the stick when it comes to innovative concept cars. The world is watching closely as some major automotive players roll out their most creative and cool concepts yet. While most of these badass dream cars won’t ever see the brightly lit sales floor […]
Hyundai History: How Hyundai Prepared for 2017
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere for the last 15 months, you know as well as the rest of us that 2016 was a year for the books – and the automotive world is no exception. This past year has produced leaps and bounds in modern driver technology, offering some of the best […]
Will Chevy’s New EV Bolt Be a Game Changer? GM Thinks So
For GM, the new Bolt EV seems to be the best thing since sliced bread. The brand expects that Chevy dealers will be killin’ it in electric car sales thanks to the Bolt EV jolting the current electric car market (a double pun!). And it looks like GM might be on to something. As soon as whiffs of the […]