The global transition to electric vehicles (EV) is accelerating faster than expected with virtually every automaker pumping billions of dollars into new manufacturing facilities. Auto Trends has closely covered these developments, including a truly incredible groundswell over just the past year: Foxconn at the former Lordstown plant in Ohio, Ford … Read more
A flood-damaged car may be a total loss. Today marks the official start of hurricane season, six months when such storms are most likely to occur. The season also serves as a warning to millions of Americans to remain alert and get prepared. But it doesn’t take hurricane season to … Read more
We are privileged to live in a time of exponential technology progression, the likes of which we have never seen before. However, it can be argued that a significant proportion of this advancement is done purely because we have the capability to. Developing technology solutions designed to tangibly improve people’s … Read more
The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular rides, from classic muscle cars to sporty ones. Many Mustang owners consider its features, such as its unique trail-bar taillights, fabulous front fascia, and glossy roofline, as its exceptional assets. Because of this, Mustangs are a staple in a car enthusiast’s … Read more
The global chip shortage crisis explained. The pain of the world’s shortage of semiconductor chips has been shared widely but unevenly across industries, and in perhaps no sector has the impact been more devastating than in automotive. Since the shortage took root, a pecking order has taken shape in terms … Read more
Whether you’re a highly experienced driver or not, having excited children in the back of the vehicle can be a challenge. As you drive, you may find it difficult to focus on your driving even as you attempt to prevent distractions. As a result, you are more likely to get … Read more
If you get in a car accident, injury or shock may follow. Your priority is to ensure that everyone you are with is safe and receives adequate treatment. The next step is to collect driver’s license information and insurance details from all parties involved. Once you have the required material, … Read more
Statistics that make the heart sink. Have you ever heard someone talk about their fear of planes, and responded with “you’re way more likely to die in a car crash”? For most people, the small possibility of a fatal traffic accident is just a fact of life. What many aren’t … Read more
An important member of the Stellantis conglomerate, Citroën is renowned for exquisitely clever designs that have stood the test of time, and for pioneering many current technologies as we know them. Originating from France, Citroën was founded in 1919, and it took the world by storm when they introduced … Read more
Every year, manufacturers retire model lines as market shifts weigh in. With the pivot to electrification upon us, certain names will not be around for the 2023 model year. Some of the models leaving have nothing to do with EVs coming onboard. Instead, they are sedans that are no longer … Read more
Part of the Stellantis conglomerate, Lancia is a car manufacturer based in Italy, renowned for its rally heritage, and automotive innovation. The brand was born in the early 1900s and produced a myriad of well-known cars, like the Stratos, Delta, and Fulvia. However, since the late 1990s and early 2000s … Read more
The electric trucks are coming. Quick! What is that shiny object in your rearview mirror? If there aren’t blue lights flashing, there is a decent chance the object is electrified. Okay, maybe a 3 percent chance or so, which is around the selling rate of various full electric vehicles sold … Read more
GM may be a leader in all matters automotive, but it also has a stake in other sectors, including fuel cells and related technologies. Today, the company revealed three new industrial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. The HYDROTEC projects, which are presently in progress, range from heavy-duty trucks … Read more
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a class of automobiles that use electric power for at least one mode of propulsion. These systems are often powered by a collector system converting fuel into electricity; however, the latest generation of EVs is powered by a battery pack that can be recharged on the … Read more
Do you want to know whether your engine’s weight affects your vehicle’s performance, fuel efficiency, or longevity? Dive into this write-up to find out. Introduction Automobile technology has been in constant evolution over the decades. Among the components of any newly released vehicle, the engine always attracts the biggest interest … Read more
Sorry, Americans, but these European cars are not for you. Every manufacturer builds crossovers and nearly all look extraordinarily much the same. It seems innovation is mostly gone, with manufacturers leaning towards safe cars that will hopefully sell. However, the European market is vastly different from America. Generally, consumers look … Read more
Making sense of your vehicle’s VIN. All cars have a vehicle identification number, a 17-character alphanumeric identification unique to that vehicle. Commonly known as a VIN number, your vehicle’s ID is assigned when it is manufactured. And just as your Social Security Number (SSN) is unique to you, a VIN … Read more
Christmas is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to start shopping for gifts for your loved ones. If you have someone in your family who loves cars, it makes sense to go for an automotive-related gift. We have some ideas if you are struggling to find … Read more
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive industry – and the larger public’s attention – by storm. Discussions around, advertisements for, and references to EVs can be found all across news sites and channels, commercials, social media sites, and more. Most recently, Ford released that it would build $11.4 billion … Read more
The incomporable Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack. There has been a substantial craze around the internet when the Honda Civic Type R became the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nürburgring Nordschleife (aka “the Ring”). Many people were left wondering how an FWD hot hatch was able to outrun fast executive cars like … Read more
Many European cars are, for the most part, unheard of in the United States, or barely known due to popular culture. And there are many reasons why that is the case. On the one hand, their cars simply do not fit the North American market and their sales would be … Read more
Do you have a damaged car taking up space in your garage and are not sure how to dispose of it? Disposing of an aged, damaged car is not a simple decision. Indeed, selling it on your own is a hassle and will likely require you to invest in repairing … Read more
Here’s how to handle an accident involving a police car. Dealing with the fall out of a car accident, whether it’s your fault or not, is stressful for anyone. If you’re in a car accident involving a police car? That amps up the stress quite a bit. Fortunately, much of … Read more
The Jeep brand continues to capture market share. One of the fastest-growing automotive brands in the world is Jeep, an all-SUV marque that is now available in most countries. From its humble Post World War II thrust into the passenger vehicle segment to today, Jeep has emerged as one of … Read more
So many electric vehicle startups, so little time. Aptera, Baker, Coda, Detroit Electric, Dyson, and Fisker, are among the names that sought to challenge Tesla and failed. Or, in the case of Dyson, some never got beyond the conceptual phase. More recently, we have seen a host of new players … Read more
Fleet management and planning for electric vehicle deployment. The time has finally arrived – with the continual shift toward electrification picking up serious traction, the transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets is underway. With the right implementation strategy, electric vehicles have the power to optimize your fleet’s productivity and take … Read more
The European electric car market is becoming all the more diverse as one of the world’s newest automotive startups enters the fray. Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer, NIO, is getting ready to start shipping units to Norway, which will be the first market the EV startup explores outside of China. But … Read more
Every industry is guaranteed to experience a technological revolution at some point, and currently, we are witnessing a major shift in the automotive industry away from traditional combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles, or EVs. As with any widespread adoption of new tools and technologies, misconceptions abound, particularly around fast-charging … Read more
Buying a used car is often a fun and exciting process, but it’s important to realize that this excitement can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s easy (if you’re like me) to find yourself giddy at the prospect of picking up a new car, but on the other … Read more
The race is on! Automotive manufacturers the world over are transitioning to electric vehicles. Or at least that is the current plan. Mark “2021” as the year when automakers saw the light, by committing billions to support their electrification efforts. Almost daily, we are hearing new commitments from manufacturers that … Read more