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TACOMA, Wash. — With the 2020 Bolt EV, Chevrolet says it has solved the electric vehicle range-price puzzle. But getting everyone who sells the car or may want to drive one to understand it remains a hurdle. Chevy sees the Bolt as a springboard for General Motors’ evolution to an all-electric future, but the brand […]

Electric vehicle doyen Elon Musk once dismissed fuel cells as “fool cells.” While many of us are still coming to grips with electric cars, some experts think hydrogen is the next big fuel. These cars are often described as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, meaning they use a fuel cell as opposed to a battery. In fact, EVs

By DANIEL GOLSON Leaked photos out of Australia seem to show a clay styling model of the upcoming truck. Enthusiasts in the United States rejoiced when news broke a few years ago that the compact—well, now mid-size—Ford Ranger pickup would be returning to the American truck market. That enthusiasm was somewhat dampened when we found out that

Robert DufferSenior Editor  October 7, 2019 Review: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited does the work of two cars With the 2020 Sonata, Hyundai cuts through its sedan clutter and delivers one sedan that works like two—a formula that will serve it well. 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel rated up to 32 mpg highway by EPA, still trails

Android Auto is newly standard, and a few additional colors join the palette.By JOEY CAPPARELLA OCT 1, 2019 Toyota‘s tiny C-HR crossover is getting a facelift for 2020. The front end looks a little bit different and there are new wheel designs, and a few new features join the equipment list, including Android Auto. Pricing goes up

The 2020 Ram 1500 Limited Black Edition is a limited-edition version of the latest-generation Ram 1500 pickup truck. Based on the range-topping Limited trim, the Black Edition is exactly what the name suggests. It’s painted black, it features body-colored bumpers, and replaces all chrome trim with black inserts. It’s probably the meanest Ram 1500 you can buy aside from

Miguel Cortina Toyota‘s funky little crossover is back for 2020 with updated styling and new features, which Toyota hopes its millennial buyers will appreciate. When the C-HR arrived in the U.S. for the 2018 model year, it didn’t offer Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, or even satellite radio. Last year, however, the C-HR got a new

2019 Rick Muscoplat Rick’s Free Auto Repair Advice Blowby is gas that escapes past the pistons during the compression and power strokes of an internal combustion engine. The gas is a mixture of unburned fuel, exhaust and water vapor along with traces of oil. Blowby escapes past the piston rings due to wear and normal

The ATS Corsa RR Turbo Is A Lightweight Mid-Engine Race Car With A Power To Weight Ratio Of 2.86 lb/hp by Safet Satara, on September 24, 2019, The ATS Corsa is an all-new motorsport division handled by the Italian boutique car manufacturer Automobili Turismo e Sport. As a beautiful addition to its super-exclusive $1 million ATS GT, the

BY KEVIN BUCKLAND The first-generation Mirai launched five years ago. TOKYO — Toyota is preparing to launch the second generation of its Mirai fuel cell car next year, Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada said on Wednesday. The executive was speaking at an international ministerial meeting on hydrogen energy in Tokyo. Toyota launched the first iteration of the

by Nicole Wakelin The all-new 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque keeps its sleek, compact design and adds a more upscale interior. It’s all about what you don’t see at first glance that makes the new Evoque a big improvement over the previous generation. While you won’t necessarily pick up on the modest exterior design changes,

For the second time this year, Chevrolet has recalled a number of its subcompact SUV Trax models to replace faulty front control arm assemblies. By Marc Stern Sep 24 2019 – 10:55pm For the second time in six months, Chevrolet’s subcompact SUV, the Trax, has been recalled for suspension issues that could lead to crashes. So far,

Rory Jurnecka writer Sep 23, 2019 Barrett-Jackson auctions may not be your go-to source if you’re in the market for a 1999 Mazda Miata, but what if you’re looking for one with a 6.2-liter V-8 Dodge Hellcat engine? In that case, it might be your only venue. The second-generation Miata has been one of our favorites

Review Courtesy of The Car Connection Blog. The 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie offers plenty of luxury for the price; it’s our pick of all the trims. The 2020 Ram 1500 has its truck priorities straight, even when it’s cloaked in upscale trims. The 2020 Ram 1500 is the luxury car of pickup trucks—and one of

By Chris Tonn on September 6, 2019 2019 Honda Passport AWD Elite 3.5-liter V6, SOHC (280 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm)Nine-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined (EPA Rating, MPG)12.5 city / 9.8 highway / 11.3 combined (NRCan Rating, L/100km)23.2 (observed mileage, MPG)Base Price: $44,725 US / $50,916

SEE ALL 30 PHOTOSKen Saitowriter, photographerSep 3, 2019 The automotive world is full of stories of unsung or lesser known heroes, but few are perhaps as tragic as that of Alejandro De Tomaso. It began when De Tomaso fled Argentina and settled in Modena, Italy, where he founded his eponymous automotive brand. Over the years the entrepreneur folded