Electric Cars
The RAV4 EV to be Sold, not Leased.
Posted on 09. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Archive, Current, Electric Cars, News, Posts, SUVs, Trucks
This week, Toyota unveiled the new RAV4 EV at the 26th Annual Electric Vehicle Symposium. First announced in 2010, the company worked with Tesla Motors for two years to turn the SUV into a fully electric vehicle. This vehicle will be sold, not leased, for an MSRP of $49,800. How does it perform? Performance and [...]
2012 Electric Car Challenge (ECC)
Posted on 08. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Archive, Cars, Current, Electric Cars, News, Posts
Beginning on April 11, a team of five drivers set off on a coast-to-coast trip between New York City, NY and Los Angeles, CA. What makes their trip special is that they will be doing it without using a single gallon of gasoline. The team will rely on a network of supporters, as well as [...]
Will Fisker Atlantic Create A New Standard for Electric Cars?
Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Posts
Unique Hybrid Like the Karma and the anticipated Surf wagon, the Atlantic prototype is a plug-in hybrid. On the road, drivers can utilize a gasoline engine to charge the lithium ion batteries. The gasoline engine is a BMW four-cylinder model that is not connected to the wheel base. Its sole purpose is to generate power [...]
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, New Cars, Posts
In urban areas, the presence of diminutive autos is on the rise. In large part due to short commutes and limited space, urban dwellers often prefer cars that can capitalize on the limitations of city life. Automakers like Mini, Scion, Fiat and, especially, Smart have released various offerings to meet the needs of this urban [...]
The BMW i8
Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Exotic Cars, Future Cars, Posts
Just as Toyota is turning the Prius into a line of green cars, BMW will soon be doing the same with their “i” sub-brand. This line will be separate from the ActiveHybrid versions of their contemporary models, offering scratch-built electric and hybrid cars ranging from small hatchbacks to supercars. The first of these to reach [...]
Tesla Model X Update
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Future Cars, New Cars, Posts, SUVs
The brainchild of Paypal founder Elon Musk, Tesla Motors was founded in 2003. From its rapid, tech-centric approach to product development to its Silicon Valley home, in many ways the company more closely resembles a tech start up than a traditional auto manufacturer. Musk’s vision has been to show that a small, innovative company can [...]
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Luxury Cars, New Cars, Posts
Hybrid cars have become a common sight on the automotive landscape and for good reason. The technology behind these cars has made it possible for a wide variety of vehicles to attain improved fuel economy as well as a lighter carbon footprint. Once available only in cars such as the original Honda Insight and Toyota [...]
The Prius V
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, New Cars, Posts
After selling over two million Prius cars, half of which went to America, Toyota is expanding the name to cover a line of hybrid cars. An Insight-fighting c and plug-in hybrid PHC are on the way, but the first new car is already on dealer lots: the Prius v. The “v” stands for “versatility,” as [...]
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, New Cars, Posts
The Hyundai Sonata came onto the market in 1989, and Hyundai began manufacturing a hybrid model in 2011. The Sonata has won a number of awards and been named as one of the best new cars on the market today. The new design technology has increased the popularity of the vehicle, as an increasing number [...]
Kia Optima Hybrid
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, New Cars, Posts
Hyundai threw their hat into the fuel economy ring last year, adding hybrid cars to the Sonata’s and Optima’s lineup. Like the Toyota Camry and Ford Fusion, the emphasis on these mid-size sedans is an unobtrusive design that gives buyers all the usability expected from a family car without the “look at me” styling of [...]