The Volkswagen Bus is back, and this time it’s electric

Announced in 2017, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric van inspired by the classic VW Microbus that's scheduled to make its North American debut in 2024.

Car News         April 25, 2023

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: America’s bestselling vehicle goes electric

Americans buy more Ford F-150 pickup trucks than cars, so the all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning might be the most significant new EV since the Tesla Model S.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Canoo unveils a cute electric pickup truck that’s ready for the outdoors

California-based startup Canoo's third electric vehicle is a 600-horsepower pickup truck with plenty of space for people and gear. It's due in 2023.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Future Hyundai and Kia electric cars will be able to charge each other

The new E-GMP platform that will underpin future Hyundai and Kia models will give these electric cars greater range, faster charging, and better acceleration.

Car News         April 25, 2023

2022 GMC Hummer EV packs a 1,000-horsepower electric punch

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck is Hummer's 1,000-horsepower revenge. Now part of the GMC lineup, Hummer is back after a decade in hibernation.

Car News         April 25, 2023

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric car prototype drive: A crowd-pleaser

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is VW's attempt to finally bring electric cars to the masses. So what's it like to drive? We took a spin around the block to find out.

Car News         April 25, 2023

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 aims to (finally) bring electric cars to the masses

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 isn't just another new EV built to score brownie points with environmentalists. It's a mass-market vehicle targeting gasoline models.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Lockdown couldn’t keep Waymo from testing self-driving cars … in a fake city

Waymo uses a 113-acre closed-course testing facility to develop its self-driving cars. Called Castle, the facility became even more valuable during lockdown.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Grounded for years, the Lucid Air electric car is finally ready to fly

Several companies have promised electric cars to take on Tesla, but the 517-mile, tech-heavy Lucid Air luxury sedan might be the most serious contender so far.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Hyundai launching all-electric brand, with three models on the way

Hyundai just announced a new dedicated brand for electric cars. The brand is called Ioniq, and it will launch with three vehicles over the next four years.

Car News         April 25, 2023

2021 Polestar 2 first drive review: More than a Swedish Tesla

The 2021 Polestar 2 is the first all-electric car from Volvo's Polestar spinoff brand. In size and price, the Polestar 2 is a close rival to the Tesla Model 3.

Car Reviews         April 25, 2023

How Johnny Cash’s Rolls Royce transformed into a Tesla-powered EV

This vintage Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow formerly owned by Johnny Cash got a full Tesla Model S powertrain swap from Shift Electric Vehicles of Albany, Oregon.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Honda Civic vs. Honda Accord

Both in their 10th generation, the Civic and the Accord have been some of Honda's most popular models for many decades, and they overlap in some key areas.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

The most fuel-efficient trucks

Avoid the gas station with the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks available. We've rounded up the most miserly pickup trucks from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Ford Bronco vs. Ford Bronco Sport

Only styling cues and a name link the 2021 Ford Bronco and the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. They're completely different vehicles built for a different purpose.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Modified Honda Odyssey minivans transport Detroit coronavirus patients

Honda delivered 10 modified Odyssey minivans to the City of Detroit to transport people potentially infected with coronavirus, as well as healthcare workers.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Ford releases self-driving car data to encourage further research

Ford hopes data from some of its test cars will spur further development of autonomous driving tech. Ford is releasing a data package collected over one year.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Waymo keeps autonomous driving simulations running as cars stay parked

Waymo is continuing to run autonomous driving simulations as its fleet of test cars and trucks remains parked due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Tesla ‘working super hard’ on auto stop for traffic lights, Elon Musk says

Tesla is still working on a promised feature that will automatically recognize traffic lights and stop signs, Elon Musk says.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Formula One teams are using racing tech to tackle coronavirus

Seven U.K.-based Formula One teams are working to manufacture ventilators for coronavirus patients under the code-name "Project Pitlane."

Car News         April 25, 2023

COVID-19 may already be causing new car sales to fall

Coronavirus concerns have already caused a sharp decline in new car sales in the United States as customers abandon car showrooms, according to a new report.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Tesla begins deliveries of the Model Y electric crossover

Deliveries of the Tesla Model Y -- the Model 3's crossover counterpart -- are now underway. Tesla marked the start of deliveries with a short YouTube video.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Honda Clarity Electric gets unplugged, won’t return for new model year

The Honda Clarity Electric has been discontinued, meaning no longer sells a battery-electric car in the United States.

Car News         April 25, 2023

As companies race to develop self-driving cars, Americans remain ambivalent

Most Americans still don't trust self-driving cars, according to a new AAA study. Respondents said they wanted more information on the technology.

Car News         April 25, 2023

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid offers 38 mpg combined for $28,870

The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid arrives in dealerships several months after the non-hybrid model.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Nissan launches $699-per-month subscription service in Houston

Nissan is the latest automaker to experiment with a subscription service, which it is launching in Houston.

Car News         April 25, 2023

What Lyft and Aptiv learned from 100,000 self-driving car trips

Lyft and Aptiv have completed 100,000 self-driving car trips in Las Vegas. They claim it will provide a blueprint for more widespread use of self-driving cars.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Hyundai will use Canoo’s ‘skateboard’ chassis for future electric cars

Hyundai will use Canoo's chassis design as the basis for future electric cars. Canoo plans to launch its own electric car through a subscription service in 2021.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Hummer will return as a 1,000-horsepower electric vehicle in Super Bowl ad

After 10 years on the scrap heap, the Hummer name will return on a 1,000-horsepower electric truck. The electric Hummer will appear in a Super Bowl ad.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Why Tesla’s promise to deliver 500,000 electric cars in 2020 isn’t unrealistic

Tesla wants to deliver 500,000 electric cars in 2020, a major increase over the 367,500 cars it delivered in 2019. But unlike some of the company's other promises, this goal seems fairly realistic. Tesla has a lot of potential production capacity to work with, and the new Model Y crossover waiting in the wings.

Car News         April 25, 2023

GM gets serious with $2.2 billion investment in electric trucks, SUVs

General Motors will convert a Detroit assembly plant into a dedicated factory for electric vehicles. The factory will start producing electric pickup trucks in 2021, followed by the Cruise Origin self-driving car and other models. GM is spending $2.2 billion to retool the factory for electric vehicle production.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Fisker vs. Canoo: Are subscriptions the future of electric cars?

Canoo and Fisker want to offer electric cars through subscription services. Subscriptions are intended to be more convenient than buying or leasing, and the cars are designed to stand out from the crowd. Here's everything you need to know about Canoo, Fisker, and their upcoming electric cars.

Car Features         April 25, 2023

Where we’re going, we don’t need steering wheels, GM’s Cruise believes

The Cruise Origin is the first purpose-built self-driving car from General Motors' autonomous driving division. The Origin doesn't have a steering wheel or pedals and was designed with ridesharing in mind. Cruise did not say when the Origin will go into production. The car was designed with help from GM and Honda.

Car News         April 25, 2023

Electric SUV co-developed by Subaru, Toyota may not appear until 2025

Subaru and Toyota are working together on an electric SUV, but Subaru indicated that it may not appear for several more years. Subaru also isn't too keen on selling electric cars in the United States, citing lack of customer interest. Toyota will also continue to provide hybrid tech to Subaru under the partnership.

Car News         April 25, 2023