Author: John Beltz Snyder
We’re fans of electrical vehicles, but they’ve their shortcomings. They’re not available in as wide of a spread of body styles as gas-powered cars, they usually’re still limited by range and charging infrastructure. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) offer a terrific compromise, though, allowing for all-electric driving, but in addition having a gas engine for once you need more power or to travel long distances. Selecting a plug-in hybrid vehicle also allows more options; as an illustration, you may’t get an all-electric minivan within the U.S. … yet. But with those extra PHEV offerings, it is perhaps difficult to know where to…
While we get latest and updated automobile models yearly, its inevitable that we’ll have to say goodbye to some nameplates as well. This time around, it seems like we’ve confirmation or reports of an unusually large variety of vehicles being discontinued in 2024 and the approaching years. We should not be surprised. Numerous automakers are approaching their various goal dates for electrification of their fleets. As such, some beloved internal combustion cars are going away, sometimes with appropriate fanfare like special editions. Others are slinking away quietly, killed by slowing sales and changing consumer trends. After all, the top of…
Pros: Attractive interior; excellent standard infotainment tech; inexpensive; good rear legroom Cons: Slow acceleration and base CVT doesn’t help; dull driving dynamics; Chevy Trax is a greater value Heading into the second 12 months since its mid-cycle refresh, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer carries on virtually unchanged from 2024, aside from the addition of Flex Fuel capability within the 1.2-liter powertrain. Otherwise, it stays a sexy subcompact SUV, competing against some stiff competition — the Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, VW Taos and the marginally pricier Ford Bronco Sport are all value your attention, as well. Heck, the stiffest competition might come…
Once we performed our recent reasonably priced EV comparison test pitting the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 against each other, we also had a Hyundai Ioniq 6 available during testing and throughout the week. We didn’t include it on this comparison, as our Ioniq 6 tester got here in at a complete of $54,975, which was beyond our budget for this review considering a scarcity of an available tax credit. That’s $9,845 greater than the Tesla Model Y (after the federal tax credit), and $8,215 greater than the Kia Niro EV (which shouldn’t…
We’re fans of the Genesis Electrified GV70. It doesn’t receive any major updates for the 2024 model 12 months, which is effective. This relative newcomer is already attractive, comfortable, quick and filled with useful technology. But it surely’s not a vehicle lots of drivers have experience with, or may even be acquainted with. Its name is a bit confusing, but make no mistake: On this case, “Electrified” means “fully electric.” Normally, it’s a euphemism for “barely electric.” The GV70, be it electrified or all-gas, is a compact luxury crossover. Genesis is a Korean brand, however the Electrified GV70 is in-built…
ZAMA, Japan — While in Japan for the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, we had the chance to go to a special collection of historic vehicles. Inside its partitions are many essential pieces of Nissan’s story, including gorgeous automotive artifacts from the Datsun and Prince brands. Specimens span from Datsun’s first production model, to Nissan’s first race automobile, in addition to many Skylines, Silvias, Z cars, Pike Cars and GT-Rs from Nissan’s long history. Nissan’s Zama Heritage Collection resides in a former factory. Situated within the Kanagawa prefecture about an hour from Tokyo, this site used to supply engines, but now…
