Many Americans don’t buy EVs because they don’t understand them, says Ford
Ford is planning to launch several new electric cars, and the automaker views public education as one of its biggest challenges. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but people still don't understand them, according to Ford. Myths such as lack of range in cold weather persist, says Ford.
The 2020 Audi A5 gets some style tweaks and a new infotainment system
The 2020 Audi A5 gets a mild styling refresh and a new infotainment system with a 10.1-inch touchscreen. The changes apply to the 2020 Audi A5 coupe, convertible, and Sportback, as well as the S5 versions of those body styles. Audi hasn't said whether the RS 5 coupe and Sportback will be changed for 2020.
Someone is already flipping a new 2020 Toyota Supra on Bring a Trailer
That was fast. A 2020 Toyota GR Supra Launch Edition is already up for auction on Bring a Trailer. But should you bid on it, or just head to a Toyota dealer? Bring a Trailer has a reputation for inflating the prices of cars, so this Supra could end up selling for much more than its sticker price.
Watch a Porsche Taycan prototype hit 90 mph on the deck of an aircraft carrier
Porsche decided to test the acceleration and braking of its Taycan electric car on the flight deck of the USS Hornet, a decommissioned World War II aircraft carrier. The electric Porsche accelerated from zero to 90 mph and back to zero without going over the edge of the 869-foot flight deck.
Volkswagen’s electric I.D. R negotiated 99 hairpin turns in under eight minutes
The Volkswagen I.D. R electric car has set records in the United States and Germany, and now Volkswagen and driver Romain Dumas have added a challenging Chinese road to their list of triumphs. Volkswagen expects China to be a major market for its I.D. electric road cars, hence the latest record attempt.
Fresh off a redesign, the 2020 Subaru Forester adds more safety tech
The 2020 Subaru Forester enters the new model year with only minor changes. The most notable updates are two new safety features: Rear Seat Reminder, and a lane-centering function for the EyeSight driver-assist system. Subaru redesigned the Forester for 2019, so major changes weren't expected for 2020.
2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers 28 mpg without sacrificing towing capacity
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers an impressive combination of efficiency and capability, but at a significant premium over a non-hybrid 2020 Explorer. The 2020 Ford Explorer starts at $37,870 for a base model. Ford delivered on its gas-mileage promise, while still achieving a 5,000-pound towing capacity.
Opel is creating an electric car rally racing series for Europe
Opel is the latest automaker to try electric racing. The German firm is launching a rally series using a race-prepped version of its Corsa-e electric car. The Opel electric rally car will debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, while the rally series will get underway in the summer of 2020.
