Electric pickup trucks are coming, but they may not be coming for all of us. The much ballyhooed return of the Hummer as an electric pickup truck by GMC suggests that the Age of Electrification might just be for the wealthy, to start. Of all the numbers announced during the …
Read More »2021 Hyundai Santa Fe previewed, off-roading’s electric future, ethanol on the campaign trail: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe preview The refreshed 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe five-seat crossover SUV comes with three new engines, including a hybrid, and a revised outside and inside. 2021 Ford Transit van recreates the mobile home and work van The 2021 Ford Transit van gets several new option packages for …
Read More »2021 Lexus IS F Sport priced, 2021 BMW 4-Series preview, GM debuts electric Buick: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Lexus cuts price on redesigned 2021 Lexus IS F Sport The 2021 Lexus IS F Sport drops $ 2,475 in price but also has less performance equipment. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq review With a TCC Rating of 6.6 out of 10, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq wins the fuel-economy derby. From Motor Authority: …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover SUV has 250-mile range, starts at $41,190
Volkswagen flashed its electric vehicle credentials by launching the ID.4 electric crossover SUV on Wednesday. It’s the first member of the ID electric family to come to the U.S. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 compact crossover seats five, is sized similarly to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, and has an …
Read More »2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport tested, Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge review, 2022 Ford F-150 Electric truck preview: What’s New @ The Car Connection
First drive: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport inspires rallycross dreams The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek small crossover SUV comes with a new Sport trim with a larger 2.5-liter flat-4 engine, new water-repellent upholstery, and a bit more fun. 2021 Mazda CX-30 small SUV adds turbo engine from the Mazda 3 The 2021 …
Read More »GM, Nikola announce tie-up; Nissan Z sports car teased; VW electric crossover interior detailed: What’s New @ The Car Connection
General Motors, Nikola announce partnership that will include electric pickup truck The planned alliance includes a GM-built pickup that Nikola will sell in 2022. Hyundai, Kia recall 591,000 vehicles for possible brake issues that could lead to fire The automaker says faulty anti-lock brake systems could leak and cause an …
Read More »Towing with an Electric Pickup Might Pose Charging Challenges
Electric pickups hauling trailers create a new charging station problem as many locations don’t have pull-through stations. Without the ability to charge without unhitching a trailer, adoption could suffer for those looking to use the towing capabilities of the upcoming EVs. Car and Driver reached out to Bollinger, Nikola, and …
Read More »Tesla Model 3 Bucks Trend of Electric Vehicles Depreciating Rapidly
Smith Collection/GadoGetty Images On average, your average new sedan depreciates 39 percent in its first three years. Trucks go down 34 percent. But electric vehicles drop an astonishing 52 percent, according to iSeeCars, which evaluated values of cars coming off lease. The outlier is the Tesla Model 3—both compared to …
Read More »Electric Vehicles Deserve a New EPA Range Test
Marc UrbanoCar and Driver From the September 2020 issue of Car and Driver. There are a number of factors that make an EV’s EPA range unachievable in real-world driving at the highway speeds where range matters most. For starters, EVs can benefit from the EPA test’s speed fluctuations via regenerative …
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