2019
About time! Mazda CX-5 diesel arrives in summer 2019
Will Mazda finally, after many years, put a new diesel vehicle on sale in the U.S.? If the announcement the automaker made today at the New York auto show is any indication, deliveries of the Mazda CX-5 diesel will start this summer. It’s been a long, long time since Mazda made the business... read more
2019 Audi e-tron EPA range revealed: Nothing to brag about, but aiming for the real world?
The official EPA-rated range results are in for the 2019 Audi e-tron electric SUV—at least according to Audi, as they’re not yet posted by the federal... read more April 4, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
2019 full-size pickup truck mpg champs: Ford vs. Chevy vs. Ram
With electric pickup trucks from Ford, GM, and others—including newcomers like Rivian—looking likely to arrive in the next few years, the truck field could be on... read more April 4, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Tesla reports sales down, citing delivery challenges in China and Europe
Tesla claims that its Model 3 electric sedan again in the first quarter of the year outsold all other mid-size sedans from what it considers premium brands—selling 60... read more April 3, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Hybrid or not, 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque does some smart things with 48V tech
As more mainstream vehicles, like the 2019 Ram 1500 lineup, get increasing levels of electrification, but stop short of becoming fully electric or even full-fledged hybrids... read more March 29, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus: Drive review of long-range electric car
If more power, a 226-mile range, and a $39,405 base price—before considering the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit you can still get—collectively seems like the... read more March 26, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric car range: Why the short circuit?
It’s not unusual for fuel gauges on gasoline cars to be inaccurate. Often they can hug "Full" so long you might suspect it’s malfunctioning—only to then... read more March 21, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Mountain hardware: Testing the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV on a high-country day trip
Colorado, which is taking steps to adopt California’s EV mandate, has always had a different wildcard factor affecting road trips: altitude. The state has the highest... read more March 19, 2019 by Andrew Ganz
226-mile 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus costs $37,445 to start
When it arrives in dealers this month, the longer-range 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus will cost $37,445, including destination, the automaker said Friday. That's in line with what... read more March 1, 2019 by Aaron Cole
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range arrives soon at $35,000 and 220 miles. Really.
In 2016, Tesla created a fever pitch over its Model 3 promise: $35,000 with a range of 220 miles. The company claimed more than 450,000 reservations were made for the Model... read more February 28, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
First drive review: The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus delivers more power, 226-mile range at last
At the moment, there are more Nissan Leafs on the world’s roads than any other electric car in history—closing in on 400,000. As of Jan 1, Nissan had delivered... read more February 25, 2019 by John Voelcker
Tesla Model 3 could charge faster in Europe, charging network results suggest
Deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 in Europe have just started. So too have some accounts of the most significant difference included in European-market versions of the electric... read more February 11, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
Tesla Model 3 price cut another $1,100, for base price of $44,100
For the second time in barely more than a month, Tesla has cut the price of its entry level Model 3. On Jan. 1, the company cut prices $2,000 on all its models to partly... read more February 7, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Chevy Silverado mpg: Turbo-4 lower than V-8 in gas mileage test
Until all cars can become electric, it makes sense to support making internal-combustion passenger cars as fuel-efficient as possible. It makes even more sense for popular... read more January 25, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus vs Leaf: A first look at the differences
Earlier this week, at an event coordinated with the Consumer Electronics Show, Nissan introduced the Leaf Plus, a new longer-range of Nissan’s compact electric car. The... read more January 10, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus revealed: 226-mile range, quicker acceleration
Nissan unveiled Tuesday a new version of the 2019 Leaf electric car, called the Leaf Plus or Leaf e+, that can go well over 200 miles on a charge. Although such a model has... read more January 8, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
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