One of the problems with electric vehicles is that a lot of battery technology was not designed for use in cars. With careful engineering and development of new technology, GM believes they have created the next major leap forward in EV technology: the Ultium system. Soon these vehicles will be at a GMC dealer in […]
Category: EVs
Auto News Roundup: Late Winter 2023
As we head into spring, it’s a good time to check back on some recent and current auto news. Electric vehicles continue to make headlines, with both the US pursuing new EV infrastructure goals and the European Union setting a hard deadline for sunsetting fossil fuel-powered vehicles. We’ll also fact-check a new hit HBO series […]
The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV by the Numbers
Not too long ago, gasoline and diesel powertrains, and maybe the occasional FlexFuel option, were pretty much the only game in town for pickups. But looking at trucks for sale these days, you’ll find plenty of models that have electric components, whether they’re hybrids or full-on EVs. This exciting shift in technology expands demand for […]
The BMW iX: Reaching Warp Speed in Comfort
The year is 2023. Inventories are fluctuating. Prices are high. Wyoming wants to ban electric vehicles at the same time that California wants to ban internal combustion engines. The future is as muddled as that statement implies, but any BMW iX dealer might tell you otherwise. They’re selling the car of the future and that […]
The New Hummer SUV Is Ready to Electrify Your Life
What’s big, bold, and electric? If you head over to your local GMC SUV dealer, you’ll find out the answer. That’s because the famous Hummer SUV is back after over a decade. However, there is a difference with this Hummer that sets it apart from the three prior versions of this SUV beast. Where the […]
The Futuristic Styling of Hyundai’s Ioniq EVs
You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to know that, for the past few years, automakers the world over have been working on expanding their clean energy options. The internal combustion engine is still alive and kicking for now, but consumers are getting more climate-conscious, fossil fuels aren’t exactly the most stable commodity, and […]
The Coming Renaissance of the Electric Vehicle: Why to Get Hyped
While Tesla has established itself as a leader in electric vehicles, the auto industry as a whole has begun to embrace the electric vehicle in a way few would have predicted a decade or two ago. In the past, electric vehicles were seen as overly expensive novelties that were none too pleasant to look at […]
Anything the Grand Cherokee Can Do, the 4xe Can Do Better
The Grand Cherokee has been one of the most popular SUVs on the road for quite some time now, and it’s only become better with each passing generation. The latest model is certainly an impressive piece of machinery, but as soon as you compare it to the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, a Plug-In Hybrid Electric […]
Driving a Mazda MX-30 in Canadian Winters: Is It Doable?
The Mazda MX-30 has been on the market for a hot minute. This all-electric crossover is Mazda’s first foray into EV territory. It shows promise that the company could further expand its nameplates into all-electric segments. However, before getting too excited about the possibilities and potentialities of an entire line-up of electric Mazdas, it first […]
The EV6 Is More Than a Pretty Face
There is a lot to appreciate about the EV6 electric crossover from Kia. Haven’t had a chance to see one in person? You don’t know what you’re missing. Stop into your EV6 dealer and see what all the fuss is about. The only thing better than looking at the EV6 from the outside is the […]
Can the Ford Mach-E Dethrone the Tesla Model Y for the EV Crown?
When they first hit the scene, electric vehicles were seen as a sustainable, if boring, alternative to their gas-powered forerunners. Emphasizing efficiency and practicality over performance and style, early electric vehicles were popular amongst their target audience, but the general driving populace was somewhat skeptical. In part, this lack of interest can be attributed to […]
Kia Turns Heads With the All-Electric EV6 SUV
Kia might not be the first automaker to latch onto the new all-electric trend, but it’s certainly making up for lost time with the introduction of the new EV6 SUV. The first of a forthcoming line of all-electric offerings from the South Korean automaker that will range from the EV1 to the EV9, the Kia […]
2023 Volkswagen ID.4: That Does It…Cars Are Just Computers Now
You may have heard a teacher tell you in class years ago that you won’t have a calculator in your pocket, so you better learn how to do those fractions. Not only were they wrong, but our calculators can now do so much more than just let us forget our multiplication table. Computers are everywhere––our […]
The Worst Car of the Nation 2022: Chevy Bolt EV
Folks, the auto industry is a harsh mistress–you never know for sure what will go over well and what will struggle. That said, the one thing I can pretty well guarantee is that if your vehicle decides to engage in spontaneous combustion, then you’re going to have a bad time. That’s exactly what Chevy learned […]
The Wow Factor: What It Means in Chevrolet’s Equinox EV
Despite modern trends and burgeoning demand, electric vehicles aren’t new inventions. The first small-scale electric car was developed over a century ago when innovators in America, Hungary, and the Netherlands looked for more efficient alternatives to the horse and buggy. As we know from history, the gas-powered automobile solved that concern, giving rise to automakers […]
Are You Interested in an Electric Chevy Camaro?
It should come as no surprise that with all of the new regulations being put into place, a lot of automakers are going to be forced to adopt electric or hybrid platforms for almost every popular nameplate on the market, performance cars included. This has raised a lot of speculation about the future of production […]
Just How Fast is the First Wave of EV Trucks?
For decades, truck fans have been arguing over which models are the most powerful and provide the highest capabilities in terms of towing and payload. While that’s not about to go away any time soon, there’s a new metric in which truck manufacturers are competing with each other: speed! Whether you’re interested in an F-150 […]
Three Great Tech Features of the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
The Jeep brand has long been known to keep up with trends in technology and performance and push the envelope with what its vehicles are capable of regarding technology and performance. Many people are drawn to the Jeep Grand Cherokee because of its ability to go off-road while maintaining a luxurious experience inside the cabin, […]
Rivian: Doing Things Their Way, One Letter at a Time
It really doesn’t take much effort to spot one—Rivian’s signature headlight design, along with the lightbar that arguably started an industry-wide trend, makes it easy to ID at any time of day. It stands out in real life just as much as it does on camera, which I realized when an R1T in First Edition […]
The 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe Has Arrived and It’s Loaded With Exciting Tech
It’s true that good things come to those who wait. Jeep has certainly taken its time developing new vehicles with alternative fueling solutions, leaving us to wait patiently for a glimpse of its latest innovations. Jeep has lagged behind competitors who have been launching new hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and […]