Toyota points out demand for electric vehicles hasn’t picked up yet
Car buyers are far more interested in hybrids than in electric vehicles, according to one of Toyota's top executives. In America, battery-powered models made up about 2% of new car sales in 2018, while hybrids were much more popular. The company is keeping an eye on demand, and it's ready to launch an EV if needed.
The best tuner cars for 2019
For as long as cars have existed, people have modified them. Here are 10 of the best tuner cars to get you started on your next high-performance project. We've included American muscle cars with a big V8 engine, European-bred hot hatches, and emblematic Japanese sports cars to help get you started.
How to use Chevrolet’s remote-start function
The remote-start function lets you warm up your engine in the winter (or cool down your cabin in the summer) from the comfort of your couch. It's available in many models made by Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. Here's how to use it, how to extend the engine's run time, and a few points to keep in mind.
Lamborghini’s newest concept car is a gamer’s dream come true
This futuristic, fighter jet-inspired one-seater is based on the Sian FKP 37, so it's powered by an 819-horsepower hybrid powertrain. Lamborghini created it for Gran Turismo Sport, and gamers will be able to race it in early 2020. There's no word yet on whether it will spawn a production model like McLaren's rival car.
2019 LA Auto Show: Highlights, headlines, and everything awesome
You'd think the LA Auto Show would focus solely on electric cars, but that's not the case. While we saw some pretty cool hybrid and electric cars, high-performance models were everywhere, and it's clear that buyers still love SUVs. We've singled out the most noteworthy cars unveiled during the event.
Mercedes-Benz’s electric EQC is one of the most affordable cars in its segment
Mercedes-Benz is taking another shot at the electric car segment with a crossover named EQC. It's GLC-like in size, proportions, and design, but it's electric-only -- don't look for a V6 here. Sales begin nationwide in 2020. Will Mercedes-Benz catch up to Jaguar's sporty, segment-bending I-Pace crossover?
Would you guess that the 600-horsepower 2020 Audi RS Q8 is a hybrid?
The flagship of Audi's SUV range is also the latest addition to its growing portfolio of hybrids. Sure, the RS Q8 packs a 600-horsepower V8 engine, but it relies on a 48-volt mild hybrid system to keep fuel economy in check. It gains chassis upgrades, plus an RS-specific version of the standard Q8's technology.
Horsepower and 3D-printing collide in the hottest Mini hatchback to date
The Mini John Cooper Works GP concept first seen at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show will go into production in 2020, the firm has confirmed. The 300-plus-horsepower John Cooper Works GP is the ultimate performance version of the Mini Cooper hatch, and production will be limited to 3,000 examples worldwide.
Elon Musk sets aside rivalries to praise one of Tesla’s competitors
It's rare for an automotive industry executive to acknowledge a competitor's product, let alone praise it, so Elon Musk's comments surprised us. He congratulated Ford for making the Mustang Mach E, an electric crossover slated to enter production in 2020. The Mach E will compete directly against the Tesla Model Y.
2021 Tesla Model Y vs. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
Ford drew inspiration from the Mustang to lock horns with Tesla; how's that for change? The Mustang Mach E (which shares nothing but a name with the actual Mustang) is aimed at the Tesla Model Y, and both are scheduled to enter production in late 2020. Here's how these two future rivals compare, and how they differ.
Ford Mustang vs. Ford Mustang Mach E
The Mach E is the first Mustang off-shoot, and it takes the nameplate in a new direction because it's electric, it has four doors, and it's available with all-wheel drive. It's Mustang-inspired, not Mustang-based, so the two models share no parts. Here is how they compare in terms of performance, tech, and pricing.
What to look for when buying a used car
The average price of a new car in the United States continues to rise, but you can buck this trend (and save a lot of money) by shopping used. From figuring out what you want to telling who you're buying it from, Digital Trends has compiled advice to help you buy a used car without getting ripped off.
Check out the electric Ford Mustang Mach E before you’re supposed to see it
Leaked documents erroneously published on Ford's official website have given us an early look at the Mustang Mach E, an electric crossover whose styling draws inspiration from the emblematic pony car. It will make its official debut during an event scheduled for November 17, and deliveries will start in late 2020.
Ford’s 3D knitting tech ensures your seats won’t burst at the seams
3D knitting lets Ford make seats from one giant piece of fabric, instead of stitching together up to 40 individual bits. This technique saves time, reduces waste, and allows for more customization. It's not quite ready for prime time yet, but the Blue Oval calls 3D knitting the future of car upholstery.
Hyundai is gearing up to release an American-made pickup truck
Hyundai will invest $410 million into its 14-year-old Montgomery, Alabama, factory to build the Santa Cruz, a truck it's developing for the American market. Several key questions remain unanswered, like whether it will use unibody or body-on-frame construction. Production is scheduled to begin in 2021.
Hold your horses: Electric cars won’t go mainstream, Honda says
Honda acknowledged the need to make electric cars, like the adorable-looking E unveiled for Europe, but it will reduce its fleetwide emissions using gasoline-electric hybrid technology. Company CEO Takahiro Hachigo also cast doubts on the viability of autonomous technology, at least in the near future.
Stylish and compact, Hyundai’s next concept is tailor-made for Los Angeles
The yet-unnamed concept car is the next step in Hyundai's design overhaul. It's powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, though technical details remain under wraps for the time being. It's unclear at this point whether the concept will reach production, or if it's a one-off design study built for the auto show circuit.
How to change a car battery
Changing a car battery is easy. It requires absolutely no special tools and it's well within the reach of just about anyone, but there are some important precautions to take to make sure nothing gets damaged along the way. Here, we walk you through the process of changing a car battery from start to finish.
Ferrari balancing performance and comfort as it enters the SUV segment
Never say never: Ferrari's first SUV is under development, and it's tentatively scheduled to make its debut in 2022. Called Purosangue internally, it will look like nothing else on the road, and it will come with the tech and comfort features buyers expect from a luxury car. Pricing will start at about $350,000.
Fast food will take on a new meaning in Ferrari’s upcoming restaurant
We're looking forward to waiting a year and a half for the opportunity to sit behind a plate of GTC4Lasagna. Ferrari confirmed it will branch out into the food and fashion industries to increase its profits. Italian chef Massimo Bottura will run Ferrari's restaurant in its hometown of Maranello, Italy.
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is small, affordable, and brimming with value
Hyundai unveiled the 2020 Venue at the 2019 New York Auto Show. It's a city-friendly car that stands out as the smallest and most affordable member of the company's crossover and SUV lineup. Small doesn't mean basic, however. The Venue is available with a long list of creature comforts and tech features.
Toyota takes the tuning world by storm with eight Supra-based builds
The Toyota Supra lineup shown at SEMA 2019 ranges from tame to wild; one merely gets a redesigned body kit, while another receives a 750-horsepower evolution of the stock model's straight-six engine. Toyota hasn't revealed what the future holds for most of these concepts, but we're hoping they reach production.
Ford transforms the Mustang into a rule-breaking, 900-horsepower EV
The one-off Lithium concept comes with a six-speed manual transmission, which is highly unusual in the electric car world. It packs 900 horsepower and as much torque as a heavy duty pickup truck. It's a concept built for the 2019 SEMA show, but it illustrates Ford isn't afraid to electrify its most popular nameplates.
Chevrolet uses the Bolt’s electric guts to build a Hot Wheels-like classic truck
Chevrolet ultimately plans to offer the parts needed to build an electric hot rod as a turn-key bundle, much like it currently sells crate engines. There's no word yet on when the bundle will be available, or how much it will cost, but it will undeniably make trucks like the E-10 concept easier to create.
It’s T time: Porsche builds 300-hp 718 Boxster, Cayman to take on twisty roads
Porsche expanded its portfolio of T-badged models with backroad-friendly variants of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. Both models receive the same turbocharged, 2.0-liter flat-four engine rated at 300 hp. The 718s don't come with an infotainment system to save weight, but buyers can request one at no extra cost.
Sharp and tech-savvy, the Volkswagen Golf gets a full digital reboot
The new, eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf receives significant tech updates, and it wears a more mature design. It's permanently connected to the internet and it receives a new infotainment system with a smartphone-like interface. Volkswagen hasn't decided whether to sell the car in America, however.
