Why Tesla’s promise to deliver 500,000 electric cars in 2020 isn’t unrealistic
Tesla wants to deliver 500,000 electric cars in 2020, a major increase over the 367,500 cars it delivered in 2019. But unlike some of the company's other promises, this goal seems fairly realistic. Tesla has a lot of potential production capacity to work with, and the new Model Y crossover waiting in the wings.
GM gets serious with $2.2 billion investment in electric trucks, SUVs
General Motors will convert a Detroit assembly plant into a dedicated factory for electric vehicles. The factory will start producing electric pickup trucks in 2021, followed by the Cruise Origin self-driving car and other models. GM is spending $2.2 billion to retool the factory for electric vehicle production.
Fisker vs. Canoo: Are subscriptions the future of electric cars?
Canoo and Fisker want to offer electric cars through subscription services. Subscriptions are intended to be more convenient than buying or leasing, and the cars are designed to stand out from the crowd. Here's everything you need to know about Canoo, Fisker, and their upcoming electric cars.
Where we’re going, we don’t need steering wheels, GM’s Cruise believes
The Cruise Origin is the first purpose-built self-driving car from General Motors' autonomous driving division. The Origin doesn't have a steering wheel or pedals and was designed with ridesharing in mind. Cruise did not say when the Origin will go into production. The car was designed with help from GM and Honda.
Electric SUV co-developed by Subaru, Toyota may not appear until 2025
Subaru and Toyota are working together on an electric SUV, but Subaru indicated that it may not appear for several more years. Subaru also isn't too keen on selling electric cars in the United States, citing lack of customer interest. Toyota will also continue to provide hybrid tech to Subaru under the partnership.
Most EV buyers have no regrets about going electric, AAA survey says
Many car buyers are still unsure about electric cars, but those that do take the plunge tend to be happy with their purchases, according to a new AAA survey. Initial concerns, such as range anxiety, tend to disappear over time, AAA said. Ownership costs are also fairly close to gasoline cars, according to AAA.
What is Maven carsharing?
General Motors has its own car sharing service, called Maven, that gives you access to cars on demand without the hassle and expense of ownership. Here's everything you need to know about Maven car sharing, including availability, rates, and what to expect when you sign up.
Lucid Motors will finally unveil the production version of its electric car in April
Lucid Motors will finally unveil a production-ready version of its 1,000-horsepower electric car in April in New York. The electric car -- the Lucid Air -- was first seen in prototype form in 2016. Lucid originally planned to start production of the Air in 2019, but is now aiming for late 2020.
Tesla delivered more electric cars in 2019 than in any previous year
Tesla said its 2019 deliveries represented an increase of 50 percent over 2018. The automaker said it delivered 367,500 electric cars in 2019, including 112,000 cars in the fourth quarter alone. The Model 3 accounted for the vast majority of fourth-quarter deliveries, followed by the Model S and Model X.
It’s easy to forget, but even an average car is now packed with advanced tech
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat shows just how far automotive tech has come. The Passat doesn't push the boundaries of tech, but it still feels like a spaceship compared to its 1970s ancestor. Digital Trends drove a 2020 Passat back to back with a 1977 Volkswagen Dasher to highlight the evolution.
Infiniti bets its future on a hybrid system that has flummoxed other automakers
Infiniti plans to offer a hybrid or all-electric powertrain in every model beginning in 2021. But the Nissan luxury brand won't rely on an ordinary hybrid system. Infiniti plans to use a series hybrid system in which a gasoline engine acts only as a generator, without driving the wheels directly.
2019 Honda Civic Touring sedan review: All grown up
The 2019 Honda Civic sedan faces stiff competition from rivals like the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta. So how does the 10th-generation Honda Civic fare against other current compact cars? Honda gave the Civic an updated infotainment system and other tweaks for the 2019 model year.
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe first drive review
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 sits below the flagship W12 model in Bentley’s lineup, but that doesn’t matter from behind the wheel. The V8 version adds an extra layer of sensation, and still offers more performance than the average driver will ever need. It’s the best kind of downsizing.
This guy designed Nissan’s beastly GT-R. Here’s what he’s doing next
Known to fans as “Godzilla,” the Nissan GT-R is one of the most formidable performance cars around. Hiroshi Tamura is in charge of keeping this monster sports car in fire-breathing shape. He spoke with Digital Trends about what the future holds for the GT-R and 370Z, two cars that embody Nissan's performance ambitions.
2020 Jeep Gladiator first drive review
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has generated lots of hype, but is a pickup truck based on the Wrangler a good idea? When designing the Gladiator, Jeep set out to make a vehicle that was more than just a Wrangler with an added pickup bed. It wanted to make a proper midsize truck. Ride with us as we put it through its paces.
Move mountains with the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty and its 1,000 pound-feet of torque
Unveiled at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck boasts 1,000 pound-feet of torque -- outgunning rival trucks from Ford and Chevrolet. The new Ram goes on sale later this year. It's likely only a matter of time before the Ford Super Duty and Chevy Silverado HD match the Ram.
The 8-seat, 3-row 2020 Telluride SUV is the biggest Kia ever
It's fitting that the 2020 Kia Telluride debuts at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, as it was built specifically to meet U.S. buyers' insatiable demand for SUVs. Kia packed the eight-seat cabin with family-friendly tech as well. The Telluride shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Palisade.
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 thunders into the muscle car ring with 760 hp
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 revives one of the greatest names in American muscle cars, and finally gives Ford some ammunition in the horsepower war with Chevy and Dodge. Debuting at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the GT500 boasts over 700 hp. That makes it the most powerful Ford production car ever.
Driving a prototype 2020 Passat at Volkswagen’s Arizona Proving Ground
Volkswagen’s Arizona Proving Ground is where new cars are torture tested, including the 2020 Passat midsize sedan. The new Passat and other models are subjected to Arizona’s sweltering summers, frozen in giant test chambers, and run for thousands of miles on test tracks.
2019 Audi E-Tron U.S. spec first drive review
We've been chasing the electric Audi E-Tron around the world for nearly a year; what a trip it's been. We finally got to spend time behind the wheel of the regular-production model in the bustling cities and arid desert of the United Arab Emirates to see how it compares with Jaguar and Tesla's competitors.
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe wants his startup to be the Patagonia of electric cars
Rivian is the latest startup hyping new electric cars. But unlike most other startups, Rivian is focusing on off-road vehicles. It launched an electric pickup truck and SUV at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. CEO R.J. Scaringe explains why Rivian chose these vehicles instead of luxury sedans or crossovers.
BMW’s 2020 M340i will show off mix of tech and luxury at the Los Angeles show
The 2020 3 Series represents the seventh generation of BMW's bread-and-butter luxury sedan. Where previous generations emphasized the driving experience, the 2020 3 Series focuses more on tech than ever before. Available features include a long list of electronic driving aids and BMW's new personal assistant.
2019 Nissan Altima first drive review
Fresh from a ground-up redesign, the 2019 Nissan Altima boasts an array of new tech and mechanical features wrapped in more attractive bodywork. Will that be enough to get buyers to return to sedans from SUVs? Does it make the Altima any better than the numerous other midsize sedans competing for buyers’ attention?
At Bonneville, a 210-mph Volkswagen Jetta is nothing unusual
The Bonneville Salt Flats are the ultimate temple of speed. Follow along as Volkswagen attempts to set a record with a modified economy car, and see what makes Bonneville so special. Racers have been setting speed records on the salt flats since 1914, and continue to push the limits every year.