The electric buzz has been sweeping through just about every car manufacturer’s line-up over the past decade and Volkswagen is no exception. With the company’s “dieselgate” issue gaining distance in their rearview mirror, Volkswagen is looking to add four electric vehicles to its model line to clean up their act and sit alongside the current …
In contrast to some other celebrity car owners, Fast & Furious star and rapper Ludacris keeps his collection relatively humble. One of his most well-known vehicles is a 1993 Acura Legend that he’s described as a “dream car.” He still dailies it, and it even shows up on an album cover. But that Legend may …
Your electric vehicle needs to be fitted with tires that will be durable and quiet to ensure an optimal driving experience while extending your car’s driving range. Low-rolling-resistance, green car, or eco tires are engineered to either help improve your car’s fuel economy, or for use in electric vehicles. When tire shopping for your EV, …
Everything we see says electric car purchases are on the rise. Many hold that they will overtake conventional and hybrid cars in the not-too-distant future. From just a 0.14% share of the market in 2011, they’ve powered ahead to 2.1% in 2018. 2019 looks to break that record, even with the overall downturn in sales. …
There are some surprising claims that electric cars are actually worse for the environment than gas cars in the long run. What are the basis of these claims?
For years, the Mini Cooper has been known for its unique style, its impressive performance, and its surprisingly roomy interior. Mini Coopers are also loved for their above-average fuel efficiency. Today, the Mini Cooper can get an estimated fuel economy of anywhere between 28 miles per gallon and 38 miles per gallon. While its fuel consumption …
Although BMW got an early start on the electrification drive with cars such as the i3, it did not make the most of that lead, eventually falling behind Tesla and Mercedes-Benz in the end. Unlike competitors such as Volkswagen; which last year announced plans to produce 10 million vehicles on its electric platform, BMW chose not to jump into the deep end of …
Auto industry experts expect that the rising cost of fuel combined with increased concern about the environment will inspire drivers to take a greater interest in eco-friendly electric cars. This interest in electric cars has inspired many car manufacturers to work extremely hard developing interesting concepts and innovative electric vehicles that they hope will engage …
When production on the Hummer ceased in 2010, the once popular brand’s image was tarnished due to concerns about its less-than-impressive fuel economy and the impact that this massive vehicle was having on the environment. In addition, rising gas prices also played a part in spelling the demise of the gas-guzzling Hummer but, with the …