Important Innovations

  Chevy's FNR-XE Electric Sedan Concept                                   Source:  GM, FNR-XE Could This be the Next 4-Door E-Camaro? Chevrolet's latest concept car, the FNR-XE, is an electric sedan that Chevy calls a look at the next generation of intelligent electric vehicles. It is actually Chevy's 1st, all-electric 4-door sedan. The EV is the result of a collaborative effort between GM's global resources and PATAC, which is GM's Joint Venture with SAIC Motors of China.  The vehicle is sleek, athletic and is reminiscent of the iconic Camaro.  Some global automotive experts are wondering if this concept will eventually become the new, electric, 4-door Camaro. There is a lot of expert opinion that it will be. No matter what, the FNR-XE contains a number of firsts. New Firsts for Chevy The new EV concept is very important because it is Chevy's 1st, 4-door sedan that contains the new GM Ultium battery and propulsion architecture that can be scaled up and mass pro

  Reinvention of the Iconic Brand                                                  Source:  Corvette Hard Core Track Ready Vette With the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06, Chevrolet has reinvented the iconic sports car into a track-ready supercar.  Chevy's primary goal with the new Vette is to redesign and redefine it into the rarified league of genuine supercars like the Lamborghini and Ferrari.  Chevy has infused the power and the fury of a hard-core track-ready supercar into the Vette with a new LT6 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine, along with a Tremec sourced, 8-speed dual clutch gearbox that pushes the power to the rear wheels for quick takeoff and blistering speeds.  The Z06 can hit speeds of 198 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds...all of which places it well into supercar territory. Mid-Engine Supercar In the past, Corvettes have had an engine placed in the front of the vehicle.  The new Corvette Z06 has a mid-engine setup like other supercars.  It sports a ne

  SAIC-GM-Wuling's Small, Electric Off-Roader with No Name                                        Source:  Baojun Teaser Images Very Small but Powerful Electric SUV Baojun, a subsidiary of the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, has just released teaser images of what is being called by automotive experts "a mystery car" that is an awesome, tiny, electric off-road SUV.  The EV has rugged, off-road styling, along with a very small footprint, boxy-rectangular contours with rounded edges and traditional off-road proportions.  The vehicle is a bit of a mystery.  At this point, it has no name and no logo.  But it is a concept car that appears to be production ready.  And, it is not being taken lightly because part of the brainpower behind it is coming from no less than GM and top Chinese automakers SAIC and Wuling. Styling Features The electric SUV has a prominent grille panel with quad LED lights on either side and LED taillights.  The doors occupy the largest portion of the

  SAIC-GM-Wuling's Small, Electric Off-Roader with No Name                                        Source:  Baojun Teaser Images Very Small but Powerful Electric SUV Baojun, a subsidiary of the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, has just released teaser images of what is being called by automotive experts "a mystery car" that is an awesome, tiny, electric off-road SUV.  The EV has rugged, off-road styling, along with a very small footprint, boxy-rectangular contours with rounded edges and traditional off-road proportions.  The vehicle is a bit of a mystery.  At this point, it has no name and no logo.  But it is a concept car that appears to be production ready.  And, it is not being taken lightly because part of the brainpower behind it is coming from no less than GM and top Chinese automakers SAIC and Wuling. Styling Features The electric SUV has a prominent grille panel with quad LED lights on either side and LED taillights.  The doors occupy the largest portion of the

  Chevy Equinox Costs About $30,000                                                  Source:  Chevrolet GM:  An EV For Everyone This is an epic automotive development - an electric vehicle that is affordable.  Chevrolet has just unveiled an EV for the masses.  It's the Chevrolet Equinox that is priced around $30,000. By comparison, the average EV in July 2022 sold for $60,000.  The 2024 mid-sized SUV is $35,000 less than the Tesla Y and $13,000 less than the Ford Mustang Mach E.  Equinox is currently GM's second-best selling vehicle, right behind the Silverado. The new, all- electric Equinox vehicle makes it inexpensive to be green, zero emissions and beneficial to the environment.  GM has designed it to be a game-changing EV.  The vehicle has a range on a charge up to 300 miles.  It will be offered in a variety of trims, battery sizes and ranges. Tech Specs GM wants to be the world's biggest EV seller and the new electric Equinox is a major part of the effort.  The exterio

  Big Preview of Celestiq                                                       Source:  Cadillac The $300,000 Hatchback A new EV concept that Cadillac is planning to put into global production is getting a lot of buzz. Cadillac has finally offered a formal preview of its much-anticipated Celestiq, which is an all-electric, long, sleek and powerful beauty of a hatchback.  The EV is expected to be Cadillac's flagship.  Automotive experts are marveling at its elegance, power and beauty, adding that there is nothing like it on the market.  It's a concept car that Cadillac says it will put into production and put on the market in the next couple of years.  Rumors has it that it will be priced at $300,000, putting it into the Rolls Royce category. Tech Specs Cadillac is expected to provide performance details in August when there is an official unveiling of Celestiq.  But automotive experts believe that it will have a battery pack of more than 205-kilowatt-hours, with 1,000 hp and a

  GM & Lockheed Martin's Lunar Rover Source:  GM, Lockheed, NASA One Big Moonshot For automotive giant GM and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin, their new partnership to develop a commercial lunar rover is one big Moonshot.  Their prototype looks a bit like a toy but this is not fun and games.  They intend to deliver their Lunar Mobility Vehicles (LMV) to customers by 2025.  The electric moon vehicle could prove to be an important part of NASA's Artemis Mission that will bring astronauts back to the Moon this decade, 50 years after the Apollo mission. A Big Commitment With or Without Government Funding Lockheed and GM intend to build the Moon vehicles with or without government funding.  There is no guarantee that they will win the NASA bidding process and be awarded a contract for use of the vehicle during the Artemis mission, set to launch in 2025.  The companies say they are building the LMV 100% for industrial use. They anticipate accelerating demand for lunar vehicles fr

  GM & Lockheed Martin's Lunar Rover Source:  GM, Lockheed, NASA One Big Moonshot For automotive giant GM and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin, their new partnership to develop a commercial lunar rover is one big Moonshot.  Their prototype looks a bit like a toy but this is not fun and games.  They intend to deliver their Lunar Mobility Vehicles (LMV) to customers by 2025.  The electric moon vehicle could prove to be an important part of NASA's Artemis Mission that will bring astronauts back to the Moon this decade, 50 years after the Apollo mission. A Big Commitment With or Without Government Funding Lockheed and GM intend to build the Moon vehicles with or without government funding.  There is no guarantee that they will win the NASA bidding process and be awarded a contract for use of the vehicle during the Artemis mission, set to launch in 2025.  The companies say they are building the LMV 100% for industrial use. They anticipate accelerating demand for lunar vehicles fr

  Buick's All Electric Lineup by 2030 in North America                                                  Source:  Buick Wildcat A Look at Buick's Future GM just unveiled the Buick Wildcat concept, a revolutionary new electric vehicle that signals the reinvigoration and the electrification of the 119-year-old brand. The Wildcat represents Buick's future direction in design, looks and technology.  Buick will offer only electric vehicles in North American by 2030.  It will start rolling out EVs in the US in 2024.  The EVs will be categorized under the name Electra.  Wildcat is leading the way. Unique Exterior and Interior The Wildcat is sleek, aerodynamically styled, with design touches unpredictable for Buick.  It's a real beauty with tech brains.  With Wildcat, Buick is attempting to shed its stodgy image and go for a more fun, stylish, green and technologically advanced concept.  Wildcat has a new logo and the design is smaller and much sleeker than Buicks currently on t

  2024 Buick Electra - Historic Brand Electrified                                                       Source: Buick Stunning New Electric SUV Concept Buick is developing its first electric vehicle model.  The 2024 Buick Electra resurrects and rejuvenates the historic Buick Electra brand with an electric powertrain and a crossover body.  The new SUV concept has a stunning curved glass roof and very bold, standup butterfly doors.  The 2024 Buick Electra is an awesome concept vehicle that experts believe GM is likely to put into production as it expands its electric vehicle lineup.  What To Expect Buick hasn't provided details yet on the powertrain and range.  But some automotive experts expect that it will be built on the GM Ultium platform, which GM is using for a number of its electric models.  If so, Electra could share batteries, electric motors and structural parts with other GM vehicles like the Cadillac Lyriq. Additionally, there are reports that it is likely to contain two

  Electric, Autonomous Ride of the Future                                        Source:  Cadillac Awesome, Breakthrough Technology This Cadillac concept car could be your new inner space.  At CES 2022, Cadillac introduced a new, electric, autonomous car concept called InnerSpace that is a highly innovative perspective on the future of mobility and driving. Designed for two passengers, the EV is very sleek, futuristic, aerodynamically-styled and low to the ground.  In essence, it is a personal luxury lounge on wheels that drives itself and provides the passengers with fascinating, artificial intelligence enabled, digital technologies.  It is Cadillac's unique look at the future of driving that could be rolled out in the next decade.  They say it is the start of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congested driving with the confluence of brand-new technologies. Highly Advanced, Unique, Automotive Technologies Cadillac is GM's premier platform for new autonomous, zero emissions

  Zero Emissions and 400 Mile Range on a Charge                                                  Source:  GM Two Electrifying Versions   At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, Chevrolet introduced its first, all-electric Silverado pickup truck.  This is Chevy's answer to Ford's all-electric Ford-150 Lightning pickup.  It is also the beginning of head-on, electric truck competition among GM, Ford and the much-delayed Tesla Cybertruck promised to debut sometime this year.  Lightning will hit the market later this year. Chevy will start selling the Silverado EV in 2023. Tech Specs The new Silverado has a dual motor, all-electric powertrain, known as GM's Ultium EV platform.  Two versions of the Silverado EV are being offered:  the high-end RST and the Work Truck (WT).  The powertrain has front and rear motors with 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering.  Both have a 24 module Ultium battery power pack.  The RST's motors deliver 664 hp and the WT's delive