Surprised? Don’t Be. Check Out the 2018 Nissan Leaf and See I’m always on the lookout for the perfect car. One that is great on paper—that is, it accommodates my life and needs— and perfect in person. What I need: Room for my stuff Room for my people A place to put my handbag Seats…
Meet the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV: What It’s Like Inside the Electric Car Cult
I just might be a convert. This is really good. Here’s the thing about electric cars (or EVs as they’re known): From the outside they’re often square little geek-mobiles, with drivers more concerned about what is going on inside than what they look like on the outside. That’s changing, of course, as sporty, stylish electrified…
Plug-in hybrids electrify the air at this year’s auto shows
With Chevrolet Volt leading the way—and inspired by consumers who like having a choice—major manufacturers ready plug-in hybrids for 2015. Everyone likes fewer trips to the gas station. It’s a luxury. Because, you know, standing in the freezing cold, getting snowed on while you dirty your hands and spill gas on your boots—not fun. Or,…
The Only 5 Things You Need to Know about Volkswagen: A Peek at The 2015 Models
Design, fuel efficiency and fun to drive are the earmarks of the 2015 VW lineup There are only five things you need to know about Volkswagen: The car’s interiors are nicely edited so controls and information don’t overwhelm you; the brand’s German engineering means there’s attention to detail in both the things you see and…
Should GM Buy Tesla?
Why This Could Be a Good Thing, For Them and For You News surfaced recently that General Motors may be interested in buying Tesla, the innovative mold-breaking luxury electric car maker. While we would be sorry to see Elon Musk exit the car business so soon—taking his innovative thinking on to other ventures—Tesla could be very, very good…
Hybrid Electric Plug-In EV Ecoboost–What the What?!?
What you need to know about electric, plug-in and hybrids, and how to tell which is right for you Two painful realities are becoming more and more apparent: The price of gas continues to climb, and cities are becoming more crowded. And, those trends are expected to continue.