Marc Carter
2024 Chevy Silverado EV already has over 110,000 reservations
Chevrolet unveiled the 2024 Silverado EV last month and it's already received over 110,000 reservations for the electric truck. When the Silverado EV enters production in spring 2023, it will rival the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning. The Silverado EV is based on GM's Ultium platform, which will provide up to 400 miles of range with the 200-kWh battery...
Volvo and Northvolt to build a big 50 gigawatt hour battery plant in Sweden
Volvo has announced that it is partnering with Northvolt, a supplier of sustainable battery cells, to open a new joint manufacturing plant in Sweden. The plant will be in Torslanda, Gothenburg and it will create up to 3,000 jobs. Construction of the new battery plant will start in 2023 and it will be fully operational for 2025. The plant will...
Jeep is reportedly working on a long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer
The Grand Wagoneer officially returned to the Jeep lineup last spring and now it's taking the brand to new heights with its price tag that can top over $100k. Now a new report claims that Jeep is planning an even bigger Grand Wagoneer. Automotive News is reporting that a longer Grand Wagoneer is in the works to rival the...
BMW throws in two years of free charging for 2022 EVs
BMW and Electrify America have announced an agreement to provide two years of 30-minute charging for 2022 BMW EV buyers. The free charging sessions will be available at all Electrify America public charging stations. The program launches with the BMW iX xDrive50, BMW i4 eDrive40 and BMW i4 M50 in March. Electrify America has more than 3,000 chargers across the U.S.,...
2022 Nissan Pathfinder Review: Big Improvement
Three-row crossovers are the vehicle of choice for most families, even if we still feel that a minivan is the better option, but that's a different story. The segment is dominated by players from nearly every automaker, but over the last few years one player - the Nissan Pathfinder was easily forgotten. Now Nissan has given the Pathfinder a...
2023 Kia Sportage production begins in Georgia
The next-generation 2023 Kia Sportage is almost here, since Kia has announced that production started this week at its plant in West Point, Georgia. The first 2023 Sportage to roll off the line was painted in Jungle Green with the X-Pro Prestige trim package. The Sportage is the fourth model built in Georgia, which includes the Telluride, Sorento and...
GM wants to deliver 400,000 EVs in North America by 2024
GM has already previewed its future electric lineup, which includes significant models, like the Chevy Silverado EV, Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV. It has several new electric models planned to hit the market in the next two years and GM is now aiming to deliver 400,000 EVs in North America by the end of 2023. That's a huge...
2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review: A fuel-efficient family hauler
Three-row crossovers are now the norm for families, but if you're also worried about the rising gas prices, there are a few hybrid options to choose from. The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the perfect compromise for buyers that want the extra seating capacity and versatility of a three-row crossover, but also don't want to pay extra at the...
2023 Lexus RX will reportedly get three hybrid powertrains
Lexus has some big changes for the RX crossover and according to two reports, the 2023 RX will be offered with three hybrid powertrains. Japan's Creative311 and Magazine X are reporting that the next-generation 2023 Lexus RX will offer several hybrid powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid. At the top of the lineup the report claims that there will be the...
Chevy Spark is dead after 2022
Chevy continues to cut its car lineup and now that includes the Chevy Spark. GM has confirmed that the Chevy Spark will be discontinued after production ends in August 2022. The Spark may not have sparked entry level sales for Chevy, but it is currently the cheapest car you can buy in the U.S. A GM spokesperson confirmed the news...
