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Factory backed motorsports programs are often the offspring of a young automotive manufacturing company. Ferrari and Porche went racing in their early days, as did Mini. Of course, the American manufacturers have done the same on and off through the years. Even Fisker and Rivian have established a racing presence. Interestingly, Tesla doesn’t have a motorsports program. The electric car …

For a year, we have been covering the return of Hummer. First, the idea of the brand returning was intriguing. Then we learned that an entire brand would not be reborn. Instead, a model within GMC would use the Hummer nameplate for electric vehicles. That was then followed by information that there would be a …

The school bus, the twinkie, the big cheese, the cheese log, the cheese wagon… these are all nicknames for what is familiar to all of us as the school bus. All of us have seen them. Many of us have waited for them. A few of us have accidentally climbed aboard the wrong one. But …

Electric cars are much more commonplace now — thanks to automakers like Tesla – but it’s been a long road for the burgeoning segment. Cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt helped pave the way toward a gas-less future, but one EV that you might not remember is the one that Mitsubishi produced. It …

Amazon has revealed its first custom electric delivery vehicle that was designed and built in partnership with Rivian. Check it out here.

Europe seems to be embracing the electrification of the automotive industry pretty well. Several countries have passed legislation to enhance their infrastructure to include more charging points for electric cars and to reduce carbon emissions as well. So, the consumers there are now buying electric or plug-in hybrids cars at a rate of 1 in …

One muscle car shop owner has made a decent business modifying cars over recent years. His company has become very good at what they do. In fact, the company is so good that they are called out by celebrity Youtubers who need work on their Camaros, or Corvettes. So, it seems out of place that …

Toyota continues full steam ahead with release after release of hybrid vehicles. As the hybrid and electric market surges forward pulling the entire auto industry along with it, Toyota plans to stay ahead of the pack. Since the Toyota Prius debuted in 1997, the brand has been at the forefront of the push toward hybrid …

Every year for the last 10 years, there has been a campaign to raise the awareness of the benefits of driving electric. Of course, cars are a big part of the focus, but so are trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and even scooters. This year’s National Drive Electric Week campaign begins tomorrow, September 24th, and runs through …

Elon Musk has been hyping this announcement via twitter. After the stockholder’s meeting. Elon Musk held the Tesla Battery Day event. During this live streaming event, in fact, Musk announced big plans. The company is set to begin manufacturing new battery technology that he claims will change the future of not only Tesla cars but …

Tomorrow, September 22, 2020, is Tesla’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. It will stream live on the Tesla website. Immediately following this awaited meeting, the Tesla Battery Day event streams live as well. The stockholders’ meeting will commence at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. The following Battery Day event is getting a lot of hype, but what …

It’s certainly here. The push toward a greater amount of hybrid and electric vehicles is already building. So, what will happen to gas-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs? There’s a chance nothing will happen––at least for a while. “Most American automobiles are powered by internal combustion engines: Gas or diesel goes in, tiny explosions power pistons …

Do you want the Electric Ford F-150 for business or pleasure? Because the Ford F-150 Electric pickup truck may fall more toward the business side, as Ford suggests their electric truck is a serious work truck to differentiate it from rivals.  The Ford F-150 Electric is a work truck.  Ford aspires to set their electric …

Electronic bikes come in all shapes and sizes. The RadWagon 4 is one of the most unique e-bikes around, and still offers great performance.

I have discussed before that autocycles have had a hard time gaining traction in the United States. Before they can become a huge success, they first have to prove to the consumer that a vehicle with three wheels is okay. Once that is achieved, then autocycles will move from niche markets and into the broader mass …

Lamborghini is a brand known for performance cars. But, did you know that the company is also involved in other projects? The automaker has also been involved with tractors and boats. It does not end there. For something a little more affordable, Lamborghini has also ventured into bicycles. Oddly though, the bicycles are old school …

When it comes to affordable two-wheeled transportation, it’s hard to beat an electric bicycle. The market has been saturated with a bevy e-bikes to choose from these days and what makes it even harder are the price points that a lot of them are being marketed at. For example, if you’re looking for one that …

Having the freedom to go off the grid means planning and preparation. Even if you are only heading off the beaten path for a few days, it’s really nice to have equipment that makes it easy to self sustain in a variety of situations. One modern luxury that is extremely helpful to bring with us …

There have been many teases of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer for weeks. This morning, Jeep finally formally announced that Wagoneer would be a portfolio of premium SUVs. The company aims to infuse that portfolio of products with an opulent luxury feel. Wagoneers will be Jeeps like no other. Taking a shot at Cadillac …

Many are familiar with the Wheeler Dealer television series. Those that are might recall that Edd China was a co-host of the show for many years. Well, Mr. China and the series parted company a while back, but that has not stopped him from pursuing other automotive-related activities. To that end, as an acknowledgment of …