General Motors and Volkswagen are ignoring hybrids to go full electric
GM and VW are done spending money on hybrids, according to a new report. The two massive automakers will direct funds to electric cars instead. Both are confident that all-electric power is the future. Hybrids have never been as important for GM and VW as they have for rivals Ford and Toyota.
Limited-edition Subaru BRZ tS returns for 2020, WRX and STI get minor tweaks
Subaru performance cars remain mostly unchanged for the 2020 model year. The big news is the return of the limited-edition Subaru BRZ tS sports car, with production capped at 300 units. CVT-equipped WRX models also get Subaru EyeSight as standard equipment, as well as an upgraded performance package.
Chevrolet’s one-of-a-kind electric Camaro drag racer is now for sale
The Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro concept unveiled in 2019 is an all-electric drag racer that points toward a future of zero-emission performance. The 700-horsepower eCOPO can run the quarter mile in under 10 seconds, according to Chevy. The concept is a one-off model, and it's headed to auction in August 2019.
2020 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series is a ready-made collectible
Six-figure luxury coupes aren't exactly a common sight on the road, but the 2020 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series will be among the rarest of the rare. Just 100 of these green machines will be sold in the United States. This is the second model year that Lexus has offered an Inspiration Series LC.
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.
