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Increased use of renewable energy will help reduce electricity generation from coal and natural gas power plants, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in turn making EVs cleaner. The EIA forecasts that wind and solar will together account for 16% of total electricity generation in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and 8% in 2018, thanks to additional generating capacity scheduled to come online this year. Wind and solar will increase their share of the national energy mix at the expense of coal and natural gas, according to the EIA. It estimates coal’s share will fall from 20%…

Mazda is preparing to launch a flagship SUV at the end of this month in the form of the 2024 CX-90. Recently, celebrity mechanic Ant Anstead and actor and martial arts expert Hiroyuki Sanada were invited to check out the SUV and learn about many of the motivations behind its design, which Mazda has highlighted in a teaser video released on Thursday. The video provides a number of revealing looks at the CX-90 which is shown in Artisan Red—a new color that Mazda is reserving for vehicles in the automaker’s Large Product Group. The group also includes a CX-60 compact…

The new G63 4×4 Squared is a popular SUV for all of the right reasons. Mercedes Benz’s G-Wagen comes with a lot of history and a plethora of models that have been created over the decades. The most sought-after G-Class models have to be the ones adorned with the AMG badge, and one of the most extreme examples of the G-Class AMG SUV has to be the AMG G63 4×4 Squared. There is an abundance of features that were added to this model when compared to the standard G63. This includes an advanced independent front suspension, massive P325/55VR22 tires, portal…

Lightyear on Monday announced that it is halting production of the Lightyear 0 solar EV, which it has claimed to be the first production solar car in the world. Instead, the Netherlands-based company is aiming toward the production of its mass-market, $40,000 Lightyear 2 solar EV due in 2025. “In order to safeguard our vision, we had to decide to redirect our focus and resources completely towards Lightyear 2,” the company laid out in a Monday release. “This means in effect that we had to suspend the production of Lightyear 0.” In doing so, the company is maneuvering around what…

A Chevrolet Camaro may seem like a less sensible choice than the bowtie brand’s Malibu sedan, but it’s actually cheaper to lease a Camaro than a Malibu right now despite a big difference in starting prices, according to CarsDirect. As outlined in Chevy’s latest dealer leasing bulletin, leases for a 2023 Malibu LT (one rung below the top 2LT trim level) start at $289 a month for 24 months with $3,629 due at signing. That rate is available through Jan. 31 and assumes 10,000 miles of driving per year. The 2023 Malibu has a base price of $29,195 with destination,…

There’s nothing quite like the Porsche 911, and nothing will be. It’s one of the greatest icons in the car world, and for good reason. The Porsche 911 is one of the most classic and iconic sports cars to have ever been made, and it’s quite a unique one, as well. Its distinctive shape is instantly recognizable, with its round headlights and rear engine, something that is very rare in today’s car world. Even after its many decades of existence, the Porsche 911’s formula is something that still makes for a wonderful sports car that’s exciting and fun to drive,…

Fast Facts 2022 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T Fast Facts Powertrain 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (315 horsepower @ 5,900 RPM, 280 lb-ft @ 1,900 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, U.S. 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) Fuel Economy, Canada 11.8 city / 8.3 highway / 10.2 combined. (NRCan Rating, L/100km) Base Price $43,645 (U.S) / $45,995 (Canada) As-Tested Price $44,640 (U.S.) / $49,095 (Canada) Prices include $995 destination charge in the United States and $1,850 for freight, PDI, and A/C tax in Canada and, because of cross-border equipment differences, can’t be directly…

Imagine buying a factory-fresh Lamborghini, parking it, and then never driving it for decades. That’s essentially what the owner, or in this case owners, of this 1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition did. (It also happened to a McLaren F1, which seems even crazier.) The car, which bears chassis number ZA9CA05A7LLA12718, has just 249 kilometers (approximately 155 miles) on its odometer. It also has its original Pirelli P Zero tires, which by now will be too dangerous to drive on at speed. The mileage figure is a little more than the delivery miles, according to a listing at auction house…

At nearly 7 years old, the Aston Martin DB11 is starting to show its age, so it makes sense that we’d see at least an updated version like the one in these spy photos. They show a thinly disguised coupe, and the design revisions are pretty minimal, too. But they should come with some useful upgrades under the new body. The front fascia is really about all that’s changed on this car. The front grille is much larger, extending farther down and farther to each side than on the current DB11. The old slatted grille is gone, too, in favor…

A prototype for an electric compact crossover Ford will launch in early 2023 has been spotted for the first time. This is the model Ford is developing on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular platform designed for mainstream electric vehicles, made possible by a deal hammered out between the two automakers in 2019. The MEB platform is basis for several vehicles including the Volkswagen ID.4 compact crossover, with which the Ford will likely be closely aligned. The prototype is fully camouflaged but we can still gather details on the basic shape and proportions. The design is close to what we saw in…