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Ford Fathom nameplate hero imageAnnouncements

Electric Ford Fathom to Be Priced From $29,945

The much-anticipated midsize truck on Ford's new Universal Electric Vehicle platform now has a name — Fathom — and a price tag under $30,000.

Sam Abuelsamid4 min read
A simulated 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ driving on a roadAnnouncements

GM Plans to Bring Eyes-Off Driving to the Escalade IQ in 2028

GM plans to introduce eyes-off highway driving on the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028. Mandi Damman explains why letting drivers look away requires vehicle-mounted lidar, overlapping sensors, redundant controls, more powerful computing, and a far deeper approach to testing.

Kevin Jennings7 min read
A happy family in the foreground at the beach while an EV chargesAnnouncements

Study Links Rising EV Sales to Cleaner Air in California

Yes, EVs are making it easier to take a breath! According to a 2026 study from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), rising electric vehicle adoption has directly reduced air pollution in California. Here’s what the study reveals.

Dave Nichols3 min read
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VW Uses Real-World Driver Data to Make ADAS Safer

How do you make cars safer? Well, Volkswagen Group has a nifty idea of using real world data from customer vehicles to analyze stressful traffic scenarios to improve driver assistance systems to improve occupant safety.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Audi concept C sports car conceptAnnouncements

Audi’s Concept C Is a Radical Electric Two-Seat Sports Car

Just when you may have thought that the world of new electric cars was getting a bit boring, Audi unveils a radical new all-electric two-seater sports car to drive us into the future in high style.

Dave Nichols2 min read
The Toyota GR-GT and GR-GT3Announcements

Hybrids Take Center Stage in 2026

Strong consumer demand is leading the latest hybrid car pivot toward more fuel-efficient vehicles. Major automakers such as Honda and Toyota are refocusing their strategies, introducing exciting new models such as the Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota’s strong hybrid lineup including advanced components such as Toyota’s e-Axles.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Lithia Headquarters in MedfordAnnouncements

GreenCars Parent Company Turns 80

America has always been a nation on wheels, daring to travel to new possibilities, to venture off the map and strive for something better. In 2026, GreenCars parent company Lithia & Driveway celebrates 80 years of making personal transportation dreams come true through quality vehicles, parts and services that keep people on the road.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A dark blue Mazda new MX-30Announcements

Mazda Tests New MX-30 EV for the U.S.

Mazda's first dedicated, purpose-built EV for the U.S. market is a mid-size electric crossover, set for production in 2027 and projected to be in North American dealerships in 2028.

Dave Nichols2 min read
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Ford Retools the Lightning Into a 700-Mile Extended-Range Electric Truck

As of this writing in December of 2026, The Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric full-size pickup truck… is dead, as in no longer in production. The big EV truck is being replaced by an extended range electric version called the F-150 EREV.

Dave Nichols4 min read
A blue Cadillac LyriqAnnouncements

Cadillac Lyriq Lease Prices Take a Big Drop

It has been a great year for Cadillac, and it is ending 2025 by saving you money on leasing a luxurious Lyriq EV. Find out how you can save $115 per month when you lease a new Lyriq.

Dave Nichols3 min read