Category: Cars

Toyota is now synonymous with hybrids, and not just because of the Prius. Japan’s largest automaker has added hybrid versions of several of its biggest sellers, from the Camry and Avalon sedans, to the RAV4 and Highlander crossovers, to the sleek Lexus LC luxury coupe. But the compact Corolla hasn’t gotten the hybrid treatment — until now. The 2020 Toyota… Continue reading "2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Revealed at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show"

A few blocks away from the frenzy of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, at a private event held in a walled-off and canopied corner of downtown, Audi took direct aim at Tesla’s Model S. While it certainly isn’t the first time a luxury automaker has put the pioneering automotive startup in its crosshairs, the e-tron GT concept is one… Continue reading "Audi E-Tron GT Concept Shows Tesla-Fighting Electric Sedan"

As Americans clear their refrigerators of any remaining Thanksgiving leftovers, Honda is serving up a crossover made from reheated ingredients. Debuting at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2019 Honda Passport is essentially a two-row, five-seat version of the existing Honda Pilot. It also revives a name first used by Honda in the 1990s for a rebadged version of… Continue reading "2019 Honda Passport Debuts at 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show"

On the eve of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan announced a program called Nissan Energy, designed to help individuals and communities make the transition to electric vehicles and smart power grids. An important part of the Nissan Energy program involves reusing electric car batteries after vehicles reach the end of their life cycle. “This is the future we… Continue reading "Nissan Energy Focuses on Smart Charging and Reusing EV Batteries"

Volvo has taken a significant step forward with its self-driving truck technology after inking its first-ever commercial deal that puts its autonomous vehicle — or six of them, to be precise — into action. The Swedish automaker has signed an agreement with Norwegian mining firm Brønnøy Kalk that will see driverless Volvo trucks transport limestone along a three-mile route between… Continue reading "Volvo’s Self-driving Trucks Are Ready to Start Work at a Mine in Norway"

When startups plan a new electric car, they tend to follow Tesla’s lead with a luxury model. But Rivian is taking electric vehicles in a more rugged direction. At the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Rivian is launching the R1T, an all-electric pickup truck with up to 400 miles of range, and the ability to accelerate from zero to 60… Continue reading "Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Debuts Ahead of 2018 L.A. Auto Show"