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The Nissan Leaf was, once upon a time, one of the mass-market electric-vehicle pioneers.Time -- and competition -- doesn't stand still, however, and the first Leaf was soon left behind as competing makes came up with better EV offerings.The second-gen car never really closed that gap.
Jeep parent company Stellantis is recalling almost 92,000 Grand Cherokees from between the 2022 and 2026 model years for an issue that could cause a loss of drive power.The problem affects the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.
With Michigan frozen over, we escaped to Nashville to visit our friend Matt Kwiek—Mercedes restomod expert, shop owner, and the man behind the MARS name.At Kwiek Classics, Matt has made a name for himself by seamlessly blending modern Mercedes drivetrains with vintage chassis, creating some of the cleanest and most capable restomods out there.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently announced new standards for its Top Safety Pick + designation, its highest award.The organization will soon require vehicle technologies that can detect and warn against risky behaviors as part of the testing process.
Toyota is pressing forward with two new electric SUVs, and both will be built in America.The automaker recently told Reuters that it would build the upcoming three-row models at its facility in Kentucky, giving it a domestic production base as trade policies remain uncertain.
Numerous studies and surveys have shown that car buyers really care about Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but BMW says its internal data disagrees.The automaker recently told BMW Blog that its drivers rely more on its baked-in navigation and other features than the technologies offered with smartphone-mirroring systems.
If you’ve watched the TV series “Wallander,” you’ve seen the title character, played by Kenneth Brannagh, driving a Volvo XC70 SUV.The program is based on crime novels written by Henning Mankell.He is Swedish.
Plug-in hybrids are a decent choice for many drivers because they offer electric range with the security of a gas engine, but a recent study from Europe shows they might not be as environmentally friendly as many people think.The European Environment Agency’s data showed that PHEVs can be as much as five times dirtier than the official figures published by carmakers.
Ford is gearing up for its first marketing campaign in more than 15 years, with the new “Ready Set Ford” initiative.The automaker wants to create buzz around some of its core models, and the new campaign is designed to draw buyers back to Ford’s roots as an American company.
Flying J has long been a solid spot for truckers and road-trippers to stop for gas and a bite to eat, but it’s now grown into a significant outpost for electric vehicle owners.The chain partnered with General Motors and EVgo to install 850 DC fast charging plugs at more than 200 Flying J locations over the last two years.
Early Mercedes-Benz G-Class cabriolets have become wildly expensive and desirable, despite their funky proportions.The hardtop G-wagen remains a popular SUV today, despite the fact that most spend their time commuting around coastal towns, but to keep things interesting, Mercedes is bringing the droptop back.The automaker announced the return of the G-Class Cabriolet, teasing the blocky convertible with a single shadowy profile image.
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When Honda announced the new Prelude as a hybrid coupe, the bellyaching from enthusiasts started almost immediately.That message apparently didn’t make it to Japanese enthusiasts, as one publication from the country recently reported that the initial production run has already sold out.
Concept cars are not a new thing.Automakers have been building these oftentimes fanciful vehicles for many decades.These mockups are a great way for designers to explore new ideas, push styling boundaries and, of course, tease future products that are under development and under wraps.
We just got a look at the new BMW iX3, which is the automaker’s first to use its Neue Klasse design philosophy.As expected, BMW has a range of new models based on the platform in the works, and it recently said it would deliver more than 40 new models with the design language in the next two years.
After a long wait, Audi and Porsche owners will gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S.and Canada tomorrow, but the rollout isn’t as straightforward as others have been.Owners won’t have access to all the features and conveniences out of the gate, but the automakers say the process will become better over time.
Stellantis’ electrification efforts haven’t been as intense as its cross-town Detroit rivals, but the automaker’s recent patent application could help it kick things into a slightly higher gear.Autoguide reported on a patent application from the automaker’s American arm, FCA, which covers a high-performance electric drive axle with three separate power units.