With the 2021 Corsair Grand Touring, Lincoln has its second plug-in hybrid crossover and the smallest vehicle in its lineup with a hybrid system. When it goes on sale next summer, the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring will cost more than $50,000, befo…
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Germany’s solar-powered city car, Taycan and Model X crumpled, cheaper EV batteries: Today’s Car News
A small company in Germany says it may produce a practical solar-powered city car by the end of next year. European crash-testers say the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model X are top safety performers. And batteries inch closer toward the tipping point of …
Nissan Ariya electric crossover to be aimed upscale, might have been an Infiniti
Nissan’s long-term push back into profitability may draw on upmarket EVs, a recent report indicates. Automotive News Europe reported Tuesday that the production version of the Nissan Ariya concept EV may have been initially an Infiniti deep within the …
GM, LG Chem announce joint Lordstown battery plant for new electric cars, pickups
General Motors and LG Chem will jointly build and develop batteries for electric vehicles that will go on sale in 2023 and beyond, including Chevy’s confirmed electric pickup, the companies announced Thursday. GM CEO Mary Barra announced the $2.3 billi…
Hyundai on track to become world’s top seller of hydrogen-powered cars
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales may still be a fraction of the worldwide green market, but that hasn’t stopped global automakers from jockeying for the top spot. On Monday, Business Korea reported that Hyundai sold more hydrogen-powered vehicles throu…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover pics, specs leak before LA auto show debut
A webpage on the Ford consumer website may have leaked critical information, pictures, specifications, and details about the Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossover Thursday before the car’s debut Sunday ahead of the 2019 Los Angeles auto show. The infor…
First drive review: 2020 Polestar 1 is the “go” in green
Electrified performance? Been there. Done that. As the literal and very appropriately named first car from Polestar—a new carmaker jointly owned by Volvo and Geely—the “1” has more promises to keep than being just the first Pole…
VW Golf unveiled: No more EV, more plug-in options, but diesel remains
On Thursday, VW unveiled its eighth-generation Golf for the 45th year of the venerable nameplate, and one of the most prolific nameplates on the planet to usher the small car into its sixth decade of production. Although the car will be sold in nearly …
Nissan Ariya previews electric crossover concept at Tokyo auto show
The first mainstream automaker to jump into the electric-car fold now is among the last to confirm a production crossover that runs purely runs on electric power. On Tuesday at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled its Ariya concept crossover, an …
Official: Kia Soul EV delayed until 2021
Kia confirmed Thursday that its next-generation all-electric Soul EV won’t arrive for the 2020 model year, but instead will be delayed until 2021. Kia spokesman Neil Dunlop confirmed the news to Green Car Reports. Dunlop said the delay was due to limit…
