Electric Vehicle
The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear Is Not an Electric Raptor — Yet
Ford calls it the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. But you know a Raptor when you see one. Ford was the first…
Compact SUV Crossover
Recall Alert: Volvo XC40 Inoperative Turn Signals
Volvo is recalling about 17,500 XC40 compact SUVs from model year 2024 because their left rear turn signals may not…
Electric Vehicle
EVs in the Cold: Not a Simple Story
Every mention of electric vehicles (EVs) online devolves into an argument. But, like most politicized issues, the true story is…
Electric Vehicle
Tesla Model Y Juniper: What To Expect
The Tesla Model Y is the world’s most important electric vehicle (EV). It was the world’s best-selling passenger vehicle for…
Sports Car
Mazda: We’re Launching Rotary Engine Sports Car Project At Last
You don’t get in shape overnight. A legend doesn’t come out of retirement without a lot of preparation. And Mazda…
General
Auto Credit Tightened in December
Access to auto credit tightened in December. More borrowers were approved, but loan terms shortened and down payments remain high.
General
Survey: Americans Grew Happier With Car Shopping in 2023
After two bitter years of bad experiences, Americans didn’t mind car shopping as much in 2023. Almost seven in 10…
General
Bucking Recent Trend, Cars Grew Less Affordable Last Month
The average American car shopper had a slightly harder time making the transaction work in December than in November. But…
Electric Vehicle
Hyundai Offers $7,500 EV Discount – $10,000 for Some
Hyundai vehicles don’t qualify for the federal government’s $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit. But the company will lower the…
Electric Vehicle
Cold Snap: EV Owners Face Reduced Range, Longer Charging Times
Much of the continental United States is shivering under an arctic blast. It’s 8 degrees in Chicago and 15 in…