Do Our Political Parties Influence Which Cars We Drive?
Our political landscape is increasingly divided. Republicans and Democrats aren’t seeing eye-to-eye, and tension in the White House is causing stress for everyday Americans. New studies show that our political affiliations may be seeping into our everyday lives, including our car purchases. With an increased divide in our nation, partisan runs deep. Many of the partisan […]
Elon Musk Announces Plans for Hyperloop with 29-Minute NYC-to-DC Travel Time
Thursday afternoon, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., took to Twitter to announce he has received verbal government approval to built a hyperloop connecting New York City and Washington D.C. At this point, it is unclear what sort of approval Musk has received and from whom. USA Today reports that a White House spokesman for the […]
Car News In the Rearview: The Plymouth Barracuda Doesn’t Save Fiat Chrysler
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, but this time, with gusto. This week, we are once more talking about the giant that is Fiat Chrysler, but I realized that I talk bad about them a lot on these videos, so I wanted to start with some positive news. […]
Opel CEO Presents Francis With Ampera-e Popelmobile
If you saw the recent photos of Pope Francis scowling his way through a meet-and-greet with President Trump, you may have worried that his Holiness was in a real dark place right now. Trust us when we say, we were also genuinely concerned that one of the most benevolent and understanding popes of our time […]
A FAKE NEWS Fiction: Ford Romania Adds Jobs; POTUS Takes Credit
Ford Romania revealed on Thursday that it is in the midst of recruiting 976 people to help support production of the new EcoSport at Craiova Vehicle Assembly Operations. An estimated 2,715 individuals are currently employed by Ford Romania in vehicle and engine assembly. “Big announcement by Ford today. Major investment to be made in Romania, […]
BREAKING: Prime Minister of Canada Likes Ford
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has announced that Canada and the Government of Ontario will be investing in the Ford Motor Company to help create more than 800 middle class jobs and strengthen Ford’s research and development facilities. Some of the money will also be used to train automotive sector employees for the […]
Honda Gets Head Start on April Fools’ Day, Unveils “Car Horn Emojis” for 2018 Odyssey
On April Fool’s Day, car brands like to show that they have a sense of humor by putting out hoax press releases that publicize some gag announcement. But PR departments are not so committed to the bit that they’re going to work on a Saturday, so this year they’re making their April Fools’ Day jokes […]
Chevy Teases “Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Ingenuity” Race [VIDEO]
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I don’t mean to sound alarmist, but there are many reasons to suspect that we might all die, very soon and very horribly. The one on most people’s minds is the fact that a certain deranged billionaire was recently given the nuclear codes—a development which prompted the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to move the […]
Uber Realizes It’s an Absolute Dumpster Fire and Apologizes to Users Wishing to Delete Accounts
If you’ve been privy to the news since the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, then you’re well aware of some changes that have been made. After a certain executive order was established that banned restricted certain individuals from entering the US, rideshare company Uber stepped in at JFK Airport, taking advantage […]
Automakers Bring Emissions Regulation Woes to New EPA Chief
When it comes to emissions regulations, things have been in a bit of a hovering maneuver for a few weeks. Just before the current administration took office, the EPA pushed through regulations keeping the planned emissions rules through 2025, a move which caused the automakers, in the form of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM), […]
General Motors Announces $47 Million in Investments for Spring Hill, Bay City Manufacturing
General Motors on Friday announced a combined $47 million investment into manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Michigan. According to The Tennessean, GM is investing $27 million into its Spring Hill plant to build the right-hand-drive Holden Acadia. Holden officially revealed the new Acadia last September, announcing that it would be available in showrooms across Australia […]
Toyota to Add 400 Jobs & Invest $600 Million in Indiana Plant
After Trump threatened several automakers with hefty import taxes should they dare to create jobs in countries other than the United States, Toyota has announced it would invest $600 million in expanding its factory in Princeton, Indiana. Toyota said it would add 400 jobs to the Indiana plant to raise production capacity for the Highlander […]
FCA Boss Sergio Marchionne Denies Cheating On Diesel Emissions Tests
After the EPA reprimanded Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for not revealing information about engine software that allowed its diesel motors to release extra nitrogen oxide, FCA quickly issued a press release in which the automaker declared “its emission control systems meet the applicable requirements.” According to Motor Trend, car companies are permitted to install auxiliary […]
Diamond Joe Biden Gonna Be Ridin’ a Sick Vette Into Sunset
Many Americans are still grieving the fact that the Obama administration is fast coming to a close, in order to make way for the controversial ascendency of a Manchurian manchild. And one of the most mournful aspects of this peaceful transfer of power is the fact that it brings to an end Vice President Joe […]
BMW Moves Forward with Plans to Open Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
It would seem that Mexico is becoming an increasingly less popular location for manufacturing in the automotive industry. Whether due to a desire to build vehicles closer to home or due to increased pressure from a certain president-elect and his Twitter account, more and more automotive brands have decided to abandon plans to open Mexican […]
Unlike Rest of World, Honda Had a Pretty Good 2016
I think I speak for most people when I say that 2016 sucked. Like, a lot. Unfortunately, it was a year marked by death. Just a few especially devastating demises, off of the top of my head: the Lancer EVO died, David Bowie died, my dog Mr. Monk died, Abe Vigoda died (for real this […]
Honda Civic Hatchback Wins What May Be Last Ever Hispanic Motor Press Award
The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback has been recognized with a 2017 Hispanic Motor Press Autos del Año (Cars of the Year) award—something which Honda should cherish, considering that they may not keep giving these things out in Trump’s America. After all, the awards are chosen by a 20-member panel of national Hispanic journalists, and given […]
Seat is Murder: Morrissey Lobbies Chevy to Use Vegan Leather in Volt and Bolt EVs
English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances. The latter sometimes overshadows the former, like when he caused controversy by calling Chinese people a “sub-species” for their treatment of animals, or when he spoiled the otherwise excellent 1985 Smiths album Meat […]