Filed under: Design/Style,Green,Misc. Auto Shows,Buick,China,Crossover,Concept Cars,Electric,Hybrid It looks may be derivative, but there’s probably some cool technology hiding underneath. Continue reading Buick Velite Plug-In Hybrid Concept debuts to little fanfare Buick Velite Plug-In Hybrid Concept debuts to little fanfare originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:01:00 EST. Read more
Filed under: Podcasts,2016 LA Auto Show,BMW,Chevrolet This week we take a look at the LA Auto Show, talk about the Chevy Cruze Hatchback and BMW M4, and set the record straight on how to use automatic climate control. Continue reading LA Show part 1 and debating auto climate control | Read more
A day after the end of the Los Angeles auto show press days, GM and partner SAIC unveiled the Buick Velite plug-in hybrid concept at the Guangzhou auto show. The creation, led by GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, supposedly “drew inspiration from water and traditional Chinese culture to create Read more
The heart of Cadillac’s new CT6 2.0E Plug-In Hybrid (yes, that’s the badging on the car), is a new longitudinal transmission that has evolved from the good old two-mode hybrid transmission (developed with Chrysler and BMW) that made its debut at the 2007 L.A. auto show. Then as now it Read more
Filed under: Recalls,Weird Car News,Dodge,Jeep,Sedan,SUV The recalls are for winshield washer pumps in Dodge Darts, and fuel rails in Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees. Continue reading Chrysler recalls 88,888 Darts, Durangos, and Grand Cherokees for two separate issues Chrysler recalls 88,888 Darts, Durangos, and Grand Cherokees for two separate Read more
It’s no secret that some sick, perverted part of me loves terrible ideas, especially terrible automotive ideas. I’m pretty sure the Convette qualifies. Think of the Convette as the Chevette for the person who loves weather, but hates speed, practicality, and, deep down, themselves. Read more…
Filed under: Videos,Chevrolet,Truck,Diesel,Off-Road The Multimatic shocks are impressive on paper, and as it turns out, in action too. Continue reading Riding along in the new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 at the LA Auto Show Riding along in the new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 at the LA Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog Read more
Filed under: Green,Toyota,Japan,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Hydrogen Toyota has a strong commitment to fuel cell technology despite doubts within the field. Continue reading Toyota forms in-house think-tank for EV development Toyota forms in-house think-tank for EV development originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use Read more
Shortly after shareholders approved the acquisition of renewable energy firm SolarCity on Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that his company’s dope new solar shingles could cost less than wack conventional versions of the same thing, even before saved energy costs are accounted for. Read more…
The popularity of crossovers continues to grow in the U.S., and the 2016 Los Angeles auto show was filled with debuts of everything from special editions and redesigned models and all-new nameplates and concepts. Read on for a look at the crossovers and SUVs making their global or U.S. debuts Read more