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Chevrolet’s New Equinox EV May be the Affordable Electric Vehicle the Market Needs

Chevrolet’s New Equinox EV May be the Affordable Electric Vehicle the Market Needs

U.S. EV sales growth has slowed sharply this past year, high sticker prices getting much of the blame – especially for products delivering reasonable range. That could play out well for Chevrolet which has revealed that the new, base trim package of the Equinox will start at just $33,600 before in delivery fees – even while offering 319 miles per charge. Better yet, that’s just $26,100 thanks to federal tax credits.

Ford Slashes Price – Again – for 2025 Mustang Mach-E

Ford Slashes Price – Again – for 2025 Mustang Mach-E

Hoping to charge up sales of the Mustang Mach-E, Ford will cut the price by as much as $6,000 for the 2025 version of the all-electric crossover. That’s on top of a handful of other changes, including a revised shifter, a new Sport Appearance Package and upgraded BlueCruise technology.

First Drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz – The Electric Microbus Finally Reaches the U.S.

First Drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz – The Electric Microbus Finally Reaches the U.S.

The buzz is back – the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, that is, finally reaching U.S. showrooms decades after the demise of VW’s original Hippie Van – and two years after going on sale in Europe. If you’re one of the folks who’ve been anxiously waiting for the arrival of this new electric microbus, the good news is that the wait has been worthwhile. It’s not cheap, but the Buzz delivers a lot for the money.

14 Models Driving Off Into the Sunset as 2024 Comes to a Close

14 Models Driving Off Into the Sunset as 2024 Comes to a Close

Ashes to ashes, dust to rust. The life of an automobile is fairly limited. And the same can be said for automotive nameplates. With only the rarest exceptions, even the most popular badges have finite lives, as the Ford Model Y and Volkswagen Beetle proved. With the arrival of the 2025 model year there are still more nameplates set to drive off into the sunset, the Chevrolet Malibu being just one of the best-known examples. Here’s a look at some other product lines we won’t see going forward.

Review: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Hints at Great Things to Come

Review: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Hints at Great Things to Come

It may have gotten off to a bad start due to some unexpected software problems but the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV shouldn’t be dismissed by those looking for a new battery-electric vehicle. It’s offered in an unusually broad range of configurations that can fit a variety of different needs, as our reviewer Jeff Zurschmiede learned while spending a week behind the wheel.

Forget Hurricane Milton, Car Buyers Are Underwater All Over the Country

Forget Hurricane Milton, Car Buyers Are Underwater All Over the Country

If you’ve bought a new car recently you’re well aware of how much vehicle prices have risen over the last decade. In many cases, that’s pricing many potential buyers out of the market. But others are simply taking a deep breath and signing up for hefty loans. The problem is that they may find they’re “underwater” when they next go to trade in – owing more than the vehicle is worth.