First Drive: 2022 Hyundai Tucson

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is the fourth generation of the brand’s first SUV — and its best version yet. A lot has changed since the original Hyundai Tucson was launched back in 2004. SUVs now dominate the American marketplace. And, … Continue reading

New Report Claims Shift to All EVs by 2035 Not Just Possible, But Critical

A new report from scientists at the University of California, Berkeley reveals that shifting to only EVs by 2035 isn’t just possible, it makes sense. Having all new vehicles be EVs by 2035 is not only better for the environment, … Continue reading

“Zoom Zombies” Are the Driving Dead

Too many of these could turn you into a zombie if you have to climb behind the wheel afterward. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have been working from home and spending hours a day in video … Continue reading

Krafcik Leaves Waymo After Five Years as CEO

Waymo CEO John Krafcik is way gone, announcing his departure and the company’s plans to move the current COO and CTO into the role of co-CEO. Add “former” to the title of Waymo CEO John Krafcik, who announced today he’s … Continue reading

GM CEO Barra Making Plans to Meet with Group of Black-Owned Media Outlets

GM CEO Mary Barra was criticized for decrying current state of race relations while not including black-owned media in the company’s ad budget. General Motors CEO Mary Barra plans to meet with seven black-owned media executives, according to GM, a move … Continue reading

BMW iX to Get Latest eDrive System, Target 300 Miles Range

BMW starts taking pre-orders in June for its soon-to-arrive iX all-electric vehicle. BMW pulled back the covers on the all-new iX last November but intentionally held back on some of the important details about its newest all-electric model. Now, with … Continue reading

GM Inks New Deal with Innovative EV Battery Maker

GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries, the expected energy density increase may mean higher range in a similarly sized pack or comparable range in a smaller pack. General Motors continued its charge to develop better batteries, announcing its partnership with lithium … Continue reading

Honda Pulls Trigger for New CEO

Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s new CEO, previously head the company’s research and development operations. Despite saying it wouldn’t happen just 24 hours ago, it happened: Honda Motor Co. named Toshihiro Mibe, head of its research and development operations, as its new … Continue reading

Pandemic Acts as Catalyst for Additional Change in Auto Industry, Analysts Suggest

Pete Kelly, managing director for LMC Automotive, expects a 9% rebound in U.S. auto sales this year. The COVID crisis is proving to be a bigger accelerator for altering the automotive industry in fundamental ways than originally expected. OEMs must … Continue reading

Chrysler is No More as Stellantis Comes to Life

  Is this the last logo that will use the Chrysler name? Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of … Continue reading