Automakers around the globe have shuttered factories and delayed product introductions as they try to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic, but a top General Motors executive said the promised slate of GM’s EVs remains on schedule. Earlier this year, the…
(Updated 5/21/20 to include Hyundai’s base pricing for each trim.) Hyundai redesigned the Sonata for 2020 and introduced the standard gas-only models late last year. Now it’s time for the 2020 Sonata Hybrid, which keeps the segment-leading upscale interior appointments…
Ford has pushed back the launch of the Mustang Mach-E and canceled its deal with electric truck developer Rivian to build a plug-in Lincoln SUV using Rivian’s EV platform. Not to be outdone, General Motors recently cancelled the unveiling of…
Four electrified vehicles made Consumer Reports’ annual top 10 best cars list in this year’s April “cars” issue. The annual issue also lists one EV among the 10 least reliable models, per in-house testing and readers’ ratings of their own…
The all-electric luxury Mercedes EQ S sedan, first teased as the Vision Concept at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show, apparently will launch in the U.S. in 2022. The EQ S is expected to compete with other high-end EVs including the…
Network Operators Providing 25,000 Public Stations in U.S. Car ownership for most Americans is all about freedom of movement, but EV travel has long been restricted by range and public charging limitations. A number of EV charging network operators are…
The Trump Administration, as expected, has rolled back tough automotive fuel efficiency standards set during the Obama years. The action won’t take immediate effect as it will be tied up in court for months, perhaps years. But critics say it…
Two new BMW plug-in hybrids are slated to arrive in dealer showrooms in May, replacing the 330e sedan that was discontinued in 2019. The 2021 3-Series PHEV sedans will come in two flavors: The rear-wheel drive 330e and the all-wheel…
Higher Road Use Fees than ICE Drivers Pay When it comes to gas tax and other fees for funding road repairs, every motorist should pay a fair share. In most states, the money comes mainly from gas taxes – state…
(Updated 12/19/20 to include Hybrid pricing.) Hyundai’s 2021 Elantra hits showrooms this fall with a bold new design and the first Elantra Hybrid in the lineup. The South Korean automaker is on a quest to supplant Toyota as the top…