Brock Holloway

What happens when you provide millions of random people with electric-powered scooters to do with as they please? You prompt bans and the near-collapse of the e-scooter industry. In November 2018, Ford Smart Mobility acquired the e-scooter company Spin for $100 million. Now, with American citizens and officials growing fed up with e-scooters cluttering their …

The Tesla Model Y is relatively new to the EV maker’s ever-expanding lineup. CEO Elon Musk began teasing an electric compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) concept in 2015. Three years later, he announced he’d finally approved a consumer-ready Model Y design. As promised, Tesla began production and delivery of premium all-wheel-drive versions in the first …

GM recently announced it hopes to go electric by 2035. The news came toward the end of January and quickly made headlines globally. While many media reports have generally praised General Motors for aspiring to produce zero-emissions trucks, we have to wonder about the automaker’s word choice. There’s a significant difference between aspiring to do …

In 2012, the Tesla Model S was named one of Time‘s “Best Inventions of the Year.” It somehow placed 19th out of 25 entries, well below indoor clouds, motion-activated screwdrivers, and an iOS app turning iPhones into virtual pets. After all, sustainable transportation is boring compared to miniature clouds. The Model S at least earned …

If you’re seriously considering becoming one of the millions of nomads living the American dream in an RV, this article is for you. Of all the advice online covering the topic, none is as important as knowing the best camper to buy — and which ones to avoid. Of U.S. brands, the Winnebago-owned Newmar ranks …

Our streets and highways still see millions of internal combustion engines, but their era seems to be nearing an end. And Tesla isn’t the only manufacturer looking to hasten an end to the gas-powered vehicles. Mercedes-Benz made this clear almost five years ago when it announced its EQ series, a platform developed for electric drivetrains. …

The Ford F-Series has been in production since 1948 and includes several full-size pickup trucks, from the F-150 to the F-750 Super Duty. Of all the F-Series models, the Ford F-150 has remained the most popular pickup truck in the United States since 1977. It’s also been the top-selling vehicle overall since 1981. According to …

Looking at the Chevy S-10, you might find it hard to imagine it traces all the way to Ford’s 1917 Model TT. Back then, pickup trucks were seen as nothing more than workhorses. American consumers began showing interest in owning pickups for lifestyle rather than utilitarian reasons in the 1950s — a market that Japanese …

The automotive industry in the United States is in for a fast and furious ride this year. At least that’s what automakers are hoping for after the uncomfortable and bumpy ride of 2020. We’re poised to see a lot of exciting innovations, more standard features offered with base vehicles, and an increased focus on efficiency. …

The only automotive rivalry older than Ford versus Chevy is BMW versus Mercedes-Benz. However, stark distinctions exist between the American and German rivalries. Ford and Chevy notably vie for things like durability and brute power, while their German counterparts compete to be the most luxurious, innovative, and technologically advanced. The current W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class hit …

The past couple of years have been positive for electric vehicles. Many automotive journalists and bloggers were betting on 2020 as the year of the EV. Then along came a pandemic, and many manufacturers postponed their plans. That included Kia. But earlier this month, the automaker announced exciting plans to release a full EV model …

The history of the Nissan Versa is a convoluted one, to say the least. The Nissan Motor Company originally introduced this compact sedan under the nameplate Almera in 1995. In 2011, a U.S.-spec Almera was introduced at that year’s New York International Auto Show as the second generation Versa. The first generation Versa was a …

Volkswagen introduced the first-generation Golf in May 1974. It was intended to be a sportier, longer range, front-wheel drive (FWD) replacement for the Beetle. The Volkswagen Golf GTI variant was introduced in June 1976 featuring a fuel-injected 1.6-liter engine. Despite its relatively small engine, it had a top speed of around 110 mph—not bad for …

For years, people have asked why in the world has the GMC Sierra always been priced higher than the Chevy Silverado. To put it simply: the GMC Sierra holds the GMC brand name—a brand name representing slightly more luxury. Other than that, nothing significant differentiates the two full-size pickup trucks. Staying true to form, the …

The Volkswagen Tiguan was introduced in 2007 as the German automaker’s second crossover SUV. The first-generation Tiguan was built on the PQ46 platform. In 2016, Volkswagen released the second-generation Tiguan on its MQB platform. The SUV’s name was picked from a naming contest and is a portmanteau of the German words “tiger” and “iguana.” It …

A quick glance at the 2021 Chevy Silverado and Colorado will tell you that the Silverado is a much bigger truck. So how does it get better gas mileage?

When someone buys a Chevy Corvette, they do it because they love driving. And the 2020 Corvette definitely provides a driving experience that enthusiasts enjoy. Chevrolet’s success in building an affordable sports car earns huge points in and of itself. Many expert reviewers praise the Corvette C8’s base value above all. For roughly $60,000, its …

The Lincoln Nautilus has been around since the 2007 model year. But this midsize crossover, known until 2019 as the MKX, sees its most expansive upgrade this year. From a fancier interior to nice cosmetic upgrades on the exterior, Lincoln wants to make the Nautilus an unabashed leader in the midsize SUV segment. However, just because …

Historically, the Chevy Sonic sold in approximately 120 countries under various names, most notably the Aveo. Only in North America is it known as the Sonic. But as of 2020, Chevrolet ended production of this budget subcompact. Interestingly, five other automakers distributed the Aveo, including Suzuki, Ravon, Pontiac, Holden, and Daewoo (from 2002 to 2011). …

The 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 has impressed critics and consumers alike. The innovated car continues to rack up awards and distinction.