News: 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV
All-new electric three-row premium mid-size SUV The new all-electric 2026 Cadillac Vistiq (pronounced "Vis-tick") is scheduled to go on sale in the summer of 2025. At that time, it will become Cadillac's second three-row all-electric SUV, following the 2025 Escalade IQ. Join the Cadillac Electric Vehicle Lineup Cadillac invites members of the automotive media to attend the launch event in Culver City, California. While not driving the Vistiq, we did get a pretty thorough introduction from several members of the design, product, and engineering teams. Here's a quick look at this premium midsize electric SUV. Three-row midsize electric Cadillac The 2026 Vistiq will fill the gap between the full-size Escalade IQ and the smaller Lyriq and Optiq EVs. The key to the Vistiq is that it will be a mid-size three-row SUV with seating for up to seven adults. This allows for extra passenger space when needed, additional cargo space with the third row folding flat, and when equipped with…
News: All-electric semi-trucks make a difference
Key steps to clean Southern California’s air Class 8 diesel trucks appear to be traveling from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles all the way to Southern California's Inland Empire. There, large warehouses have been built in Ontario, San Bernardino, Rialto, Riverside and other cities to store and transload goods destined for retailers and then on to consumers. During the 100-plus mile round trip, these trucks burn diesel fuel that destroys the ozone layer, spewing toxic particles that can invade the lungs and eyes, as well as nitrogen oxides that create smog, and other nasty toxins. In hot weather, you can feel heavy and your skin is sticky and thick enough to seem touchable. Last-mile trucks like Amazon's are turning to electric vehicles Nearly all of these trucks run on diesel, but change is coming. An increasing number of trucks, especially smaller “last mile” trucks, are powered by electricity. FedEx, Amazon and other companies are turning to electricity,…
News: 2028 Scout Motors – The Big Reveal
SUV and pickup truck - the new car company's first two models North American automotive journalists were invited to Nashville, Tennessee. Unveiling the new all-electric Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck to the world. Don't drive these two hand-built prototypes (they look almost production-ready), as their release date will be "late 2027." Why were the specs, designs, features and functionality of these two very modern electric cars delayed by two years when they are only now coming? Very simple. The Scout production center in Blythewood, South Carolina (near Columbia) is still under construction. The 1,100-acre facility employs about 4,000 people, and Scout says wages and benefits are 40 percent higher than the surrounding area average. Scout Traveller SUV will be available by the end of 2027 What is a scout car? Scout Motors was founded in May 2022 and is part of the Volkswagen Group, which acquired the Scout brand in 2021 when it acquired US truck manufacturer Navistar…
Flash Drive: 2025 Subaru WRX tS
The first WRX built specifically for America Subaru is about to bid farewell to the WRX TR and usher in the 2025 WRX tS, which will be launched in early 2025. Known and respected for its on-road handling and rally car prowess, the 2025 WRX tS maintains and improves performance while also being a very civilized daily driver with seating for five. Tuned specifically for American tracks Subaru invites automotive journalists to Napa, California to test drive the WRX tS. We drive through vineyards and mountains before heading to Sonoma Raceway to run some laps and show off its American tuning. Everything about our driving experience reinforces why the WRX nameplate is the best-selling rally-inspired road car and can easily double as a compact family sedan. strength Boxers have power The 2025 WRX tS is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder boxer (boxer-piston) gasoline engine good for 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy hasn't been announced yet,…
Flash Drive: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
Goodbye minivans: hello MPVs For all the "I will never own a minivan" people out there, Kia wants them to take a look at the 2025 Fiesta MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle). The 2025 Fiesta was launched with a gasoline engine in 2022 and now offers a hybrid option for those looking for better fuel economy and performance. In a world where SUVs and crossovers are all the rage, those in the know know everyone's best kept secret - there's no better vehicle on the market for transporting up to eight people in comfort, convenience and style. Large vehicle – minivan or MPV? Kia invited international media to San Diego, California last week to test drive the updated 2025 Carnival SX Hybrid Prestige Dark Edition. The flash drive will culminate in more detailed road testing in the coming months. Transmission system New hybrid system Clean Fleet Report Get behind the wheel of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige, powered by…
Flash Drive: 2025 Polestar 3
Polestar brand SUV Polestar has released three models in the U.S., starting with their last gas-powered car, a limited-production exquisite model for 2021 Polestar 1 A plug-in hybrid coupe. All models after that will be 100% electric. Next will be an efficient all-electric sedan, the 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motorcycler (Rear-wheel drive); followed by 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus with all-wheel drive (AWD); then in 2024 Polestar 2 single and dual motors All-wheel drive. Yes, a new model every year! This week, the 2025 Polestar 3 SUV made its North American debut, and once again they’ve unveiled a highly developed electric vehicle that features the latest technology and high performance. Polestar takes third place Who/What is Polestar? Another "What is this" game In 2010, Chinese car company Geely acquired Polestar and Volvo. Polestar was founded in 1995 to develop performance-tuned Volvo cars. In 2015, Volvo put the Polestar logo on Volvo cars to highlight their performance. A few…
Hyundai Brand News 2024 and 2025
No meditation There always seems to be something going on at Hyundai Motor Group's U.S. headquarters in Fountain Valley, Calif. Here are some of the company's plans for the Hyundai brand in the year ahead. New Fees Hyundai Motor adds NACS Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, all Hyundai electric models will use the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which will give Hyundai owners access to more than 17,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in North America. Existing and new Genesis EV models equipped with the current Combined Charging System (CCS) will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network starting in the first quarter of 2025 using a Hyundai-supplied adapter. Ioniq 5 N Charging Update Hyundai will offer a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger or a $450 credit for use at ChargePoint's public charging stations for customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N. This includes 2024 model years and all 2025 and later electric vehicles.…
Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth Electrifies
Self-driving cars and more! one Disneyland The original attractions, Motor CityDisneyland spokeswoman Jessica Good confirmed in a news report that by 2026, the ride's cars will switch from using 270cc, 8.5-horsepower Honda gasoline engines (with a top speed of 6.5 mph) to quiet, clean, all-electric vehicles. 1955 Disneyland - Day 2 Disneyland in Anaheim opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. My family (Mom, Dad, Sister, and I) went the day after it opened, July 18, and I've been there many times. I've been driving electric cars for years now, but the Autopia cars still puffed away with their little gasoline engines, filling the air around them with noxious emissions. Disney now says it will catch up to the outside world in the not-too-distant future. Autopia is the last of Tomorrowland’s original rides still in operation since it opened 70 years ago. Like millions of kids, Autopia is where I first “drove” a car. The gas pedal (which also acts as…
News: Pebble Beach Opening in 2024
Monterey Car Week highlights Monterey Car Week 2024 takes place on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula and includes the 73rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, The Quail Racing Gathering, and the Rolex Reunion Carnival. This year’s event, held August 9-18, featured a slew of new and classic car debuts for attendees to feast their eyes on, including a stunning 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sport that drove all the way from Zug, Switzerland to take overall victory (our featured image). Many of the new cars that debut in North America are concepts that will never make it to market in their current form, but some are close to production. This automotive blend of fantasy and reality is what makes Monterey Car Week so fun. Here are some of the cars listed in alphabetical order to stimulate your automotive taste! Acura Performance EV Concept A future Acura EV? Acura has unveiled the Performance EV concept, an SUV with a teardrop-shaped cabin that hints at…
Road Test: 2024 Honda Prologue AWD Elite
New all-electric mid-size SUV The all-new 2024 Honda Prologue should provide loyal Honda owners with a comfortable transition from gasoline cars to the first all-electric vehicle. One of the key factors in this loyalty is Honda's reliability, and although the Prologue is a new model, it should have that reliability. With a little help, Honda electric cars Developed in conjunction with GM, the Prologue is based on the Ultium EV platform, which is also shared with four SUVs— Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Equinox Electric Vehicle and Acura ZDXThe combined range of these EVs, which are based on the same platform, has become a real-world testing ground for the Prologue, which uses essentially the same motor, battery, and suspension. So far, none of these models have been recalled, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to Honda owners. (Editor’s note: Author’s bad luck. After this article was written, a Cadillac Lyriq recall was issued for a small number of vehicles due to…
Road test: 2024 Audi Q4 55 E-tron Quattro
European premium electric compact SUV Perfectly sized for city driving or long road trips, the 2024 Audi Q4 55 E-tron Quattro stands out from all other premium electric compact SUVs. It was all-new for 2022 but received an upgrade for 2024 that included more power and range, more refined steering and suspension, and faster charging. This year, everything is more reach there Straight-line performance enables the 4,850-pound Q4 E-tron to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. Dual electric motors (front and rear) produce 335 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque, thanks to Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system, for even, smooth acceleration, with instant torque available at any speed through a single-speed transmission. Press the right pedal, and linear acceleration is unaffected by shifting gears, because there are no gears. The Q4 E-tron features Audi drive select, with five driver-selectable driving modes—efficiency, comfort, auto, dynamic, and individual—each of which adjusts steering feel to provide a different driving experience. Smooth…
Flash Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV
The First Plug-in Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Goes on Sale This week Honda announced pricing for the CR-V e:FCEV, which is scheduled to go on sale in California (only) next month. In a first-ever technology pairing, Honda has mated plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V e:FCEV. This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen. The e:FCEV advances the company’s zero emissions goals–100-percent of its vehicles will be battery electric or fuel cell electric models by 2040, and the company will reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Clean Fleet Report got a chance to give the model a short test drive recently ahead of the public launch. Getting To Know the CR-V e:FCEV 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, is essentially a CR-V Hybrid with the addition of plug-in charging and with hydrogen replacing gasoline. With a 270-mile all-electric driving range (AER) from the 92.2 kW…
Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige
American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. Genesis has a goal of giving owners the best possible luxurious experience, including Son-Nim which in Korean translates to “Honored Guest” which is how Genesis honors their current and future customers. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. (Ed. note: Genesis uses the term “Electrified” to denote its EV lineup. Since that term is often used in the automotive industry to denote hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well as EVs, we will use the term EV within this review.) Silent Propulsion The all-wheel drive GV70 EV comes with twin electric motors, front and rear, each producing 160 kW of power for a combined 429 horsepower (hp) and 483 pound-feet of torque. Added speed (and a thrill!) is brought on by pushing the steering…
Road Test: 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD
Redesigned entry and exit Kia says the much-revamped 2024 Seltos is "designed to appeal to consumers who love to live their lives on the go." Heck, that means everyone should want a Seltos, which would make Kia very happy. In fact, 2023 Seltos sales were up 25 percent over the previous year, so Kia expects to continue that success for 2024 and says the redesigned Seltos is "more commanding inside and out." The Kia folks might be on to something. Read on. Casting a wide net Smooth operation Small Engine The 2024 Seltos is available in five trim levels with two engine options and either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Clean Fleet Report We spent a week in a Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD, which has a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 195 horsepower (hp) and 195 lb.-ft. on 91-octane gasoline. We clocked a zero-to-60-mph time of 7.1 seconds, which is plenty peppy for the 3,362-pound Seltos.…
Road Test: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
A sophisticated and efficient family sedan The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan was completely redesigned for 2023. The handsome styling carries over to 2024, which drops the sharp edges for a mature and sophisticated look. The sleek aerodynamic package is paired with an enthusiastic and efficient powertrain and a serene and comfortable interior. Smooth sailing Honda offers drivers a choice of four Accord Hybrid models. EX-L 2.0-liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine Total system power 204 horsepower (hp), including two electric motors Engine torque is 134 lb-ft 17-inch alloy wheels US Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy: 51 mpg city / 44 mpg highway / 48 mpg combined Sport, Sport-L and Touring 2.0-liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine 204 hp 134 lb-ft 19-inch alloy wheels US Environmental Protection Agency: 46 city/41 highway/44 combined Gas engine with two electric motors The hybrid engine drives the front wheels through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT is controlled via the center console, and the driver…
Road Test: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
A sophisticated and efficient family sedan The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid sedan was completely redesigned for 2023. The handsome styling carries over to 2024, which drops the sharp edges for a mature and sophisticated look. The sleek aerodynamic package is paired with an enthusiastic and efficient powertrain and a serene and comfortable interior. Smooth sailing Honda offers drivers a choice of four Accord Hybrid models. EX-L 2.0-liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine Total system power 204 horsepower (hp), including two electric motors Engine torque is 134 lb-ft 17-inch alloy wheels US Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy: 51 mpg city / 44 mpg highway / 48 mpg combined Sport, Sport-L and Touring 2.0-liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder engine 204 hp 134 lb-ft 19-inch alloy wheels US Environmental Protection Agency: 46 city/41 highway/44 combined Gas engine with two electric motors The hybrid engine drives the front wheels through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT is controlled via the center console, and the driver…
Road Test: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS
All-New Compact Hatch It’s back Big changes came with the debut of the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza. The sixth-generation Impreza (the first gen was shown at the 1992 Los Angeles Auto Show) received a new design and the return of the RS, a trim level on the first and second generations (1998-2005). The new Impreza RS looks sportier than it performs. Handling is very good, but the acceleration with the CVT is not as good as a manual transmission could make it (more on that in a moment). There are three Impreza trims—Base, Sport, and RS. All have Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an 8-speed manual shift mode and paddle shifters. (Note: Gone is the 5-speed manual that was available on the last generation Impreza Sport.) Aaron Cole, product communications specialist at Subaru told Clean fleet Report that “discontinuation of a manual transmission for the 2024 Impreza was more of a function of buyers’…
Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth Is Going Electric
Autopia Finally Will Be Without Fumes Disneyland opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. My family (mom, dad, older sister and me) went on the second day it was open, July 18. I’ve now been driving electric cars for years, but the cars at Autopia still sputter with their little gas engines, filling the surrounding air with noxious emissions. Disney now says it is going to catch up with the world outside—eventually. This is no flying car (July 18, 1955) The Walt Disney Company is four years into its 2030 Environmental Goals plan that focuses on water, waste, materials, sustainable design and, most interesting to Clean Fleet Report, greenhouse gas emissions, which are front and center at one of the oldest rides at the park. One of Disneyland’s original attractions, Autopia, will see the ride’s cars go from using a 270cc, 8.5 horsepower Honda gasoline engine, with a top speed of 6.5 mph, to some sort of electrification. Disneyland hasn’t specified…
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