News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback Concept to Portfolio
This week Audi did a virtual unveiling of the Audi Q4 E-tron Coupé concept, a barely veiled version of a model that will hit the market next year.
News: Ford’s Mach-E: Selling Car Buyers on Going Electric
I attended a compelling online presentation by Mark Kaufman, global director, electrification, from Ford this week in which he outlined the plans the company has for its EVs going forward, with an emphasis on the exciting new Mustang, which will be sold alongside its gas-powered coupe stable mates.
Road Tests: Green Cars—Pre- and Post- Pandemic
As automakers bring out more pure EVs and the charging infrastructure is built out, we must move away from hybrids and PHEVs entirely.
Road Test: 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited
The strong points about the 2020 Toyota C-HR are good fuel economy, a unique design with some wild color choices, a solid and comfortable ride and a good selection of standard convenience and safety features.
Road Test: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD
I am a big fan of the 2020 Lexus UX 250h. I guess we could end it here, but let’s get into it a bit deeper on why it is such an excellent compact crossover SUV.
News: Audi Lays Out Plans for 20 EVs in 5 Years
In the U.S. it looks like Audi has work to do to make a mark in the emerging electric vehicle market. The gang from Ingolstadt does have a plan.
Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
The second-generation 2019 Mazda CX-9 is a driver-oriented midsize crossover SUV that can also hold seven passengers.
Road Test: 2019 Lexus UX 250h
With the new 2019 Lexus UX 200 and UX 250h, Lexus expands its crossover lineup down market.
Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
Kia is promoting the 2017 Kia Niro’s fuel economy without mentioning it’s a hybrid. It’s hit a chord with American buyers. You should check it out.
First Drive: 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota’s 2013 RAV4 EV is the automaker’s second go round of converting its small gasoline powered sport utility to an electric vehicle. From 1997 to 2003, 1,484 RAV4 EVs were leased or sold. Of those, Toyota says approximately 449 are still on the road. This time around, rather than develop the electric RAV4 on its own, Toyota joined forces with upstart Silicon Valley electric carmaker Tesla Motors in a collaboration to develop and engineer the latest all-electric RAV4.