The Ford F-150 Lightning goes on sale this week. The Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum has a starting price above $90,000. (Ford) Reservation holders for the all-electric pickup can start placing firm orders starting on January 6 ahead of the first deliveries scheduled to begin this spring. The F-150 Lightning is only available with a Crew…
Winter driving safety is usually about keeping your car on the road in slippery conditions, but sometimes the weather is so severe that drivers get trapped on the road alone or in traffic for hours, sometimes overnight. Snowstorms can trap drivers in their cars for hours when the roads become impassable. (AP) It’s a rare…
Legendary American actress Betty White had a thing for American cars. Betty White’s 1977 Cadillac Seville was a gift from her husband Allen Ludden. (AACA Museum) The late star owned several make during her life, including a particularly colorful one she nicknamed “Parakeet.” The Seamist Green 1977 Seville was a surprise gift from her husband…
It’s the shape of things to come from Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX has a drag coefficient of just .17. (Mercedes-Benz) The Vision EQXX concept previews a potential future attributes model that promises to be the most efficient vehicle in the world. The Vision EQXX features a streamlined body with a longtail design. (Mercedes-Benz) The…
The tech world is flocking to CES this week — some of it virtually due to the COVID surge — and that includes several automakers showcasing their latest electric vehicles and new mobility solutions. Here’s what to expect from three major brands and a new American startup: CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV The Silverado EV features a…
If someone were asked to design the ultimate electric vehicle for the U.S. market, something like the Rivian R1T would surely be the result. The Rivian R1T can ford three feet of water. (Rivian) The first style from the American startup automaker combines the popular pickup body style with a roomy, premium interior and the…
Sian Proctor made history in September she became the first Back female pilot of a spacecraft during a SpaceX mission, but she won’t be flying around on Earth in one of Elon Musk’s Teslas. Sian Proctor was ferried to the launch pad in a Tesla Model Y. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The geoscientist, who was a member…
From the Tesla Model S Plaid to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Lucid Air, electric cars were all the talk of 2021, but electrified trucks were the really big thing. Several automakers launched hybrid, plug-in attributes and fully electric models to improve the efficiency and performance of their largest vehicles. Video Ford started the year…
Under pressure from U.S. auto safety regulators, Tesla has agreed to stop allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while its vehicles are moving. "Passenger Play" allowed video games to be played on front screen with vehicle in motion. (Tesla) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the company will send out…
make is living its best #vanlife … in Japan. The Nissan Mountain Base is an off-road work station. (Nissan) The automaker has revealed two camping van concepts it will be debuting at January’s Tokyo Auto Salon show. The Nissan Myroom’s conventional exterior hides a hotel room inside. (Nissan) The Mountain Base and Myroom are based…