Electric : Car News And Reviews

During the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, the hammer went down on the very first production GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, bringing in a sizable donation for a worthy cause. The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 sold for $2.5 million, and as it does with all charity auctions, Barrett-Jackson waived all fees and commissions typically associated with its auction.

Electric vehicle startup Canoo has unveiled the third vehicle that it plans to build on its multi-purpose platform architecture. The vehicle is a fully electric pickup that has some exciting features. The pickup will be offered in rear-motor or dual-motor configurations, with the latter producing 600 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque.

When it comes time to buy a new car, many people dread the act. Automotive dealerships don’t exactly have a sterling reputation, and combine that with the fact that pretty much any popular car ends up with a so-called “market adjustment,” and the shopping experience gets sour quickly.

Last week, I mentioned that Tesla had slashed the price of its standard range Model Y electric vehicle along with that of the standard range Model 3. Barely a week later, Tesla has now eliminated the standard range Model Y from its website and is no longer taking orders on the vehicle.

Tesla and other electric vehicle makers want the average consumer to hop on the EV bandwagon. The more EVs that automakers can sell, the cheaper it is to manufacture the batteries that are critical to all versions, and the closer they get to fulfilling government mandates on reducing carbon emissions.

After teasing us last week, McLaren has officially offered up all the details on its new Artura hybrid sports car. McLaren says the Artura is the first-ever series-production high-performance hybrid supercar. McLaren also notes it’s the first vehicle to be built on its new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture optimized specifically for hybrid powertrains and built completely in-house.

One of the technologies that Formula 1 racing has adopted in recent years is active aerodynamics. It usually comes in the form of a little flap that drops down in the rear wing for reduced drag and higher speeds on the straights.

One of the coolest looking electric vehicles we’ve seen in a long time comes from Alpha Motor Company and is called the JAX. The JAX has a retro-looking exterior that reminds us of classic Japanese automobiles, upgraded with off-road capabilities.

McLaren is teasing a new supercar that will be revealed next week. The car is called the Artura, and its global debut will happen at 7:01 pm EST on Tuesday, February 16. The official reveal will happen at McLaren headquarters in Woking, England, and will feature brand personalities and details on the car.

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.”