Electric : Car News And Reviews

One of the most attractive luxury SUVs available in the Lincoln Corsair. A new rumor is going around that claims an electric version of the Corsair will launch as a 2026 model. Ford has made it clear that Lincoln is part of its electrification plans, and the rumor suggests the vehicle will be built at Ford’s Oakville, Ontario, Canada factory.

Some Ford fans who ordered the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV have come forward and stated that Ford had warned them their vehicles would be late. Ford has apparently told some buyers that they are delaying shipment while additional quality checks are performed.

Tesla has rolled out a new entry-level version of its Model Y electric crossover. The new model is a standard range rear-wheel-drive vehicle with an EPA estimated driving range of 244 miles per charge. The new model is $8,000 less expensive than the longer-range all-wheel-drive version, with an MSRP starting at $41,990.

The police department in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has announced that they have allotted nearly $94,000 to buy a pair of Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs. The Department has said that the new electric vehicles will replace other vehicles in their fleet.

Volkswagen has unveiled a prototype of a robot that could be exactly what the EV market needs. One of the biggest challenges facing the adoption of electric vehicles today is the charging infrastructure. Many people simply don’t have access to charging stations at home or the office,  and parking garages often don’t have enough available charging spots.

Tesla recently launched firmware update 2020.48.25, bringing significant updates to various systems for their electric vehicles. The release includes a variety of useful enhancements, but the best one is the ability for users to customize their horn sounds using a Toybox feature called “Boombox.”

One of the biggest announcements Jeep made in recent memory was that plug-in hybrid versions of the Wrangler were coming to market in 2021. Official pricing has been announced for the Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe and Rubicon 4xe.

Toyota has done something with the 2021 Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle that all green electric vehicle fans will appreciate. As the technology has matured, Toyota has completely revamped the Mirai by adding new technology, safety equipment, a sophisticated new design, and a completely new platform, all while massively reducing the price.

The first time we talked about Lunaz Designs was last summer when it unveiled the electrified Jaguar XK120. That car is beautiful and is a rolling work of art. The company has now announced that it’s building electrified classic Range Rover vehicles.

If there’s one thing you can count on with new vehicles is that they almost always see price increases from year to year. Subaru has announced the price is going up for the 2021 Crosstrek Hybrid, but the good news is it’s only gone up to $200 compared to the previous year.

Chevrolet has something very interesting that it’s showing off at SEMA360, 2020’s virtual SEMA tradeshow. On the surface, it looks like a painstakingly restored 1977 K5 Blazer. Under the hood, the vehicle is completely different than when it was stock giving up its 400 cubic-inch V8 engine for a new eCrate package.

Ford is teasing a new version of the world’s best-selling cargo van, the Transit, called the E-Transit. Ford will be offering the pure-electric van in a time when many cities, particularly in Europe, are imposing ever-stricter standards for emissions in congested city areas.

After much anticipation, GMC has finally revealed the design, specs, and pricing for its all-new Hummer EV. Unlike the gas-guzzling Hummers of the past, this truck is a pure-electric, mean, green machine. GMC is touting the Hummer EV as a “supertruck,” and given its impressive specs, tech, and capabilities, I think this is one case where the marketing isn’t hyperbole.

Porsche has announced updated 2021 models for its Panamera four-door sports car line. Sitting at the top of the lineup is the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. The vehicle has an increased gross battery capacity of 17.9 kWh giving a pure electric driving range of up to 31 miles.

The Tesla Model X combines the space of a crossover with the power of a sports car – especially when it’s been tricked out in Performance trim with Ludicrous mode. One lucky entrant will win this car while helping to support veterans’ and children’s charities.