No matter what level of interest you might have in the auto industry, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a lot of talk lately about China. Mostly, this talk revolves around tariffs and all of the drama going on there, but there are other areas worth considering when it comes to China and the auto […]
Category: EVs
An EV Pickup for $20,000? The Slate Truck Makes Its Case
Earlier this spring, in Venice, California, residents started noticing some odd new compact pickups and SUVs parked on the city’s main drag. It wasn’t the design that caught people off guard, but their unique liveries. One blue and pink pickup featured a custom wrap adorned with cartoonish crying babies, a giant, pacifier-shaped hood ornament, and […]
The Eight Coolest Features of the Ford Mustang Mach-E
When Ford first announced that it was taking the name of its legendary pony car and giving it to an all-electric crossover SUV, there were plenty of skeptics and naysayers. Five years later, you can still find the Mustang Mach-E for sale at dealers across the country, and the model has a growing horde of […]
A Guide to the World of EV Charging Port Types
In a perfect world, every EV would use the same type of charger in every situation, much like you use the same gas pump for every ICE vehicle. But much like there are USB-C cables for Android phones and Lightning cables for Apple phones, EV operators have several charging port options, and they must know […]
EREV vs PHEV: Is There a Real Difference or Is It All Marketing?
The world of electric vehicles is brimming with acronyms, and it’s not always easy to keep them all straight. While “EV” itself is pretty well established at this point, there are plenty of people who aren’t familiar with terms like BEV, HEV, and PHEV—and now a new member has joined the club: EREV. What do […]
What is the Future of the Ford Mustang?
Few cars have charged the imagination quite like the Ford Mustang. Since its debut at the New York World’s Fair in 1965, the Mustang has been one of the top-selling sports coupes in America, flying out of every Ford dealer across the country. Immortalized in song by Wilson Pickett’s Mustang Sally and the film Ford […]
What Exactly Is the Honda 0 Series?
You might have heard whispers about the Honda 0 Series. You certainly won’t have seen it at a Honda dealer yet, because it isn’t out—and isn’t projected to be out for a while (Honda says 2026). Still, the marketing campaign has been strong, and images of these futuristic vehicles are all over the internet. There’s […]
What Is INEOS? Everything You Need to Know About This British Automaker
When you’re looking at automakers, there are familiar names everywhere you turn. Domestic brands like Chevrolet and Ford have more than a century of history, while imports like Honda and Toyota have had decades to cement themselves in the zeitgeist. But just because upstarts like Tesla and Rivian seem few and far between to casual […]
Beating the Used Car Blues With Ford’s CPO Program
Opting for a pre-owned vehicle can be a great way to save a little cash when you’re on the hunt for your next car, truck, or SUV, but it can come with some risks. While browsing vehicle history reports, pressing the dealer for relevant details, and carefully comparing prices on similar makes and models can […]
Will Maserati’s Attempted Comeback Succeed?
It’s been a long time since anyone at AutoInfluence wrote about Maserati. That, in and of itself, is telling. What was long considered the pinnacle of Italian luxury automobiles and one of the most frequently mentioned car brands in rap music, according to Car and Driver, has become an afterthought. In six of the last […]
Can the New Gravity SUV Rocket Lucid Into the Luxury Stratosphere?
Gravity is responsible for keeping things firmly anchored to the Earth, but don’t tell that to Lucid Motors. The California-based automaker is looking to challenge the laws of physics with the Gravity, a new three-row SUV that it hopes will help get the EV brand off the ground. This isn’t Lucid’s first foray into the […]
What to Look for in a Used EV and Why It’s Important
If you’re interested in used EVs for sale and you’re not entirely sure what you need to be looking for, there are some details to consider that can help with making a smart decision for first-time buyers. How do you know a certain EV is going to last you a long time? What helps get […]
All About the 2025 Silverado EV’s Range, Charging, and Performance
You may be seeing more EVs passing you by on the streets—you may have even been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of those eclectic-looking Cybertrucks. It’s true that more drivers are adopting electric vehicle technology these days, so it’s no surprise that Chevy sought to design an all-electric Silverado, which made its […]
Go Electric With GMC’s 2025 EV Lineup
The push to adopt an all-electric lifestyle is undeniable across the auto industry. Thankfully, long-revered automotive pioneers like GMC are shaping this landscape with an exceptional lineup of EVs for sale. GMC’s current EV family caters to those with a penchant for performance, practicality, and opulence. It’s a unique blend that defines the Sierra EV […]
Chinese EVs Could Shake Up the American Car Market
Like a giant snowball rolling down a hill and getting bigger as it goes, Chinese EVs are gobbling up the worldwide market. The US International Trade Commission reports that between 2018 and 2023, Chinese EV exports grew by 1,016%, totaling nearly 1.6 million vehicles—more than any other nation. They’re also ranked second only to Germany […]
Who Is Cupra? And Why Should You Care?
In March 2024, news broke that a new car brand was planning to enter the US market. Cupra, a high-performance marque originating in Spain and rapidly spreading across Europe and Mexico, now has its sights set on North America with hopes of being ready for launch by 2030. It’s now been nearly a year since […]
Is the New Ram 1500 Ramcharger the Best Hybrid Pickup?
Once seen as the wave of the future, EVs have started to miss some key sales goals over the last couple of years. While automotive consulting firm JD Power initially predicted that EVs would come to represent 12% of the market by the end of 2024, the company has since revised its forecast to a […]
Is it Time for a Chevy Malibu EV?
Although the news had been known for months, it became a crushing reality this past November. After an uninterrupted 28-year run, you will soon no longer be able to find a new Chevy Malibu for sale as Chevrolet has officially ended production of the Malibu for the second time. The vehicle initially ran from 1964 […]
Is It Curtains for Jaguar, or Just a Cat Nap?
At first glance, it might seem like the end of days at Jaguar. The brand has been hemorrhaging models as of late, ending production of the XE, XF, and F-Type in mid-2024 and continuing to cull the lineup with the departure of the I-Pace and E-Pace towards the end of the year. This sort of […]
Cadillac’s EV Lineup Grows in Exciting Ways
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Cadillac or this is your first time checking out what the luxury brand has to offer, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly when looking at what’s happening: it’s electrifying. Forgive the play on words, but it’s clear that Cadillac is committed to embracing electric vehicles in big ways, and […]