Hyundai Nexo is the first fuel-cell vehicle crash-tested by the IIHS
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo earned a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It's the organization's highest rating. The Nexo is the first hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle to be tested by the IIHS, providing important information for buyers. Hyundai volunteered the SUV for testing.
Running on rubbish: Automakers eye using eggshells, tomato skins in car parts
Researchers are sifting through garbage to find sustainable alternatives to the materials used in car parts. Tomato skins and eggshells could replace environment-damaging carbon black in rubber parts, according to a new report. As car powertrains get greener, car parts will have to keep up.
Colorado will adopt California’s zero-emission vehicle mandate to boost EV sales
Colorado will implement California's zero-emission vehicle mandate, which requires automakers to sell certain amounts of electric cars, plug-in hybrids, or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, for the 2023 model year. Automakers will also be able to get credits that can be applied toward the Colorado targets.
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive review
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is a jack of all trades. It can silently cruise through city centers on electric power, keep occupants comfortable on highway slogs, or attack corners like a sports car. It’s a welcome addition to the redesigned third-generation Porsche Cayenne lineup.
2020 Cadillac XT6 first drive review
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is a belated entry into a very popular market segment. While it appeals to broader audience than Cadillac’s sports sedans, the XT6 also feels like a placeholder. The new Cadillac has plenty of tech and interior space, but its parts never add up to a convincing whole.
Fisker wants to make sure Tesla’s Model Y isn’t in a class of one when it lands
Fisker Inc. plans to launch an electric SUV with a base price of under $40,000, and a range of around 300 miles in 2021. The unnamed vehicle could compete with the Tesla Model Y, if it ever gets into production. Fisker is also developing the EMotion, with solid-state batteries and a 500-mile range.
The 2020 Cadillac XT5 is a small luxury crossover your smartphone will love
The 2020 Cadillac XT5 gets a minor styling refresh that hides significant changes under the skin. Cadillac added a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, as well as more phone connectivity tech. The 2020 Cadillac XT5 goes on sale later this summer. Pricing starts at $45,090 for a base front-wheel drive Luxury model.
GM autonomous vehicle chief engineer wants to make disabled access a priority
Self-driving cars could help give disabled people more mobility, Kristy Rasbach, General Motors' chief engineer for autonomous vehicles, believes. But GM is still in the very early stages of learning how to do that. The first GM autonomous cars will likely be deployed in ridesharing services.