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BMW Leads Industry with Digital Key for iPhone
Photo: BMW Drivers of selected new BMW models can now take advantage of Digital Key for iPhone to unlock a vehicle’s doors and start the engine. Make an Impression: Learn…
GM Foundation Pledges $1 Million to STEM Education for Latinos
GM representatives present grant money totaling $1 million at the National Press Club General Motors Foundation will donate a combined $1 million in grants to help ensure that Latino students…
GM Foundation Donating $100,000 in Grants to Outreach in Arlington
GM Arlington Assembly presents $100,000 to various community agencies The GM Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, has announced that it will be donating a total of $100,000 in grants…
GM Extends Manufacturing at Its Detroit-Hamtramck Plant by Seven Months
The Chevrolet Impala’s demise has recently been delayed Photo: Chevrolet Late last year, General Motors announced that it would be indefinitely idling five of its North American plants in 2019.…
GM Extends 2019 Corvette ZR1 Production into July
Good news for ‘Vette fans: GM will extend the production of the C7 Corvette into July. Per GM Authority, the automaker has approved the production of an additional 50 models…
GM Executive Alan Batey Announces Retirement
Alan Batey Photo: General Motors General Motors executive Alan Batey is retiring after 40 years with the automaker. Batey is an executive vice president and president of GM’s North American…
GM Donates $255K to Black Girls Code for Detroit Chapter Launch
Earlier this summer, GM announced Black Girls Code as one of the four new nonprofits it would partner with. The brand has made good on its alliance by donating $255,000…
GM Custom Car Covers Provide Optimal Protection
GM is partnering with CoverCar, anItaly-based Confezioni Andrea S.r.l., to create tailored-fitted custom covers for their vehicles to replace the plastic wrap commonly used to protect vehicles during shipping. The…
GM-Costco Promotion Brings GM Customers
Sometimes, you just need a little help from your friends, which is exactly what General Motors is getting in its partnership with Costco, a members-only warehouse club. A GM-Costco promotion…
GM Announces Plans to Develop Sustainable Natural Rubber Tires
General Motors is working to transform the global rubber and tire supply chain to create a system that is more lasting, environmentally sound, and sustainable. The American automaker is doing…
GM and Girl Scouts Encourage Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Mary Barra’s personal interest in engineering began at an early age ©GM GM recently elaborated on its track record of encouraging youngsters to study STEM. Under Mary Barra’s leadership, the…
GM Abandons Hybrids to Focus on Fully Electric Vehicles
GM recently discontinued the Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid Photo: Cadillac Don’t expect any more hybrid vehicles from General Motors. The automaker says it’s done manufacturing cars that run on combined…
Globe and Mail Review: Accept the Mustang Mach-E
Jeremy Sinek says y’all need to get over it. This is happening Photo: Ford You have to admire The Globe and Mail’s Jeremy Sinek for his frankness. He opens his…
The Globe and Mail Gives 2020 Lincoln Aviator 8 Out of 10
The Globe and Mail gives the 2020 Lincoln Aviator an 8/10 Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The reviews are pouring in, and folks are roundly quite impressed with the all-new three-row…
Glider Kit Sales Restrictions To Be Enforced, Acting EPA Head Orders
A few days ago, I wrote an article about how state governments were joining with environmental groups in a court request to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from allowing large-scale…
Get the Conversation Rolling with These Road Trip Questions
Your playlist is perfectly curated, your podcasts are at the ready, and you can’t wait to launch into your long list of audiobooks as you hit the open road. But,…
Gerald Johnson: General Motors North America Manufacturing VP
Photo: General Motors The automotive industry is filled with hard workers, innovators, and trailblazers, and Gerald Johnson is no exception. From East Cleveland to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to…
Georgia Considers Passing Pet Safety Law
Though we’re only two months into the new year, some states have passed or are considering passing legislation to help keep pets safer in vehicles. Georgia recently announced plans for…
Genesis Sales Rise 14.3 Percent in January
The G70 sedan was Genesis’ bestselling vehicle for January Photo: Genesis Genesis Motor America posted a 14.3 percent increase in sales for January, adding to the brand’s momentum as it…
General Motors Is Using Its Big GMC Profits to Invest in EV and Driverless Development
GMC raked in $24 billion in revenue for General Motors in 2017 The profitable GMC brand is giving General Motors extra breathing room to pursue development of electric and driverless…
General Motors Is Going Back to the Moon
Photo: General Motors General Motors announced a new vehicle today, but it won’t be one you can find on dealership lots. The latest offering, a partnership with Lockheed Martin and…
Geeks for Kids Builds Cars for Kids With Movement Disabilities
Geeks for Kids, a robotics team and club in Missouri, is putting its tech skills to good use. This extension of LEARN Science and Math Club consists of high-school and…
Gas Prices Are Officially Lower Than They Were a Year Ago
Spirits rise as gas costs fall this holiday season For the past month or so, gas prices nationwide have been decreasing at an exponential rate. Now, yearly gas prices have…
Galentine’s Day Getaways on the Atlantic Coast
Don’t forget to love on your friends this February when you observe Galentine’s Day on the 13th. Photo: Johnny Silvercloud As exciting as Feb. 14 is for many people, don’t…
Galentine’s Day Getaways in the South
Soak up some quality time with your girls for Galentine’s Day this February when you plan a road trip in the southern U.S. Photo: Pixabay Head to the South for…
Funny New Buick Commercial Combines Cascada Convertible with Actress from The Office
Actress Ellie Kemper shows off her unique style of comedy in the new Buick Cascada commercial Photo: © General Motors Actress Ellie Kemper may be best known for her roles…
Fully Electric Ford F-150 is Coming, Jim Farley Confirms
Ford Global Markets President Jim Farley on Wednesday said Ford is “going to be electrifying the F-Series — battery electric and hybrid” Pictured: 2019 Ford F-150 Limited We’ve known for…
Fully-Clothed Matthew McConaughey Drums on the Wheel of 2018 Lincoln Navigator in New Commercial
Sales of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator are underway, and thus far, they numbers have been red-hot: in December, Navigator took just six days to turn at dealerships, and around 75%…
Full-Size Pickup Trucks Receive Higher Pricetags as More Luxury Features Are Introduced to the Segment
Luxury truck models like the GMC Sierra Denali are more popular than ever Pickup trucks are currently some of the most popular vehicles out on the market. However, they are…
Friend Allegedly Steals Paul Walker's Cars Shortly After Fatal Crash
The man who helped manage the late actor’s cars is being accused of stealing several of his luxury vehicles Photo: dfirecop It only took one day after Paul Walker’s fatal…
France Says No to Texting in a Vehicle Even When It’s Not Moving
Pulling over to text has been many motorists go-around to the dangerous and illegal action of texting while driving. But, France doesn’t think just pulling over to the side of…
Four-Cylinder Toyota Supra Probably to be Announced Tomorrow
Photo: Toyota “Toyota is racing into the new year with fresh news about the upcoming 2021 Toyota GR Supra,” the Japanese automaker’s short press release reads. It doesn’t say anything…
Formula One Grid Girls Are Back in Monaco and Russia Because Misogyny Is Real
Photo: Mark McArdle I’m so sorry, readers. I thought I was done talking about Formula One grid girls. After a few weeks of consideration, in late January the racing organization…
Formula One Community Divided on Unusual Vettel-Hamilton Clash
On Sunday during the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, an unusual event took place that is still causing great discussion and friction among Formula One fans, drivers, experts, and pundits. While…
Ford’s Environmental Test Center Replicates Extreme Climates and Conditions for New Vehicle Testing
It’s essential that a new vehicle meet the rigorous demands of all different climates, be it persistent cold or overwhelming heat. To make sure that every offering in its global…
Ford's Argo AI Acquires LiDAR Supplier Princeton Lightwave
In an article penned for Medium, Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky announced that the company has acquired Cranbury, New Jersey-based Geiger-mode LiDAR supplier Princeton Lightwave. In February, Ford invested $1…
Ford Wants to Change Public Opinion on EVs
An overhead look at the Mustang-inspired electric crossover Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is all in on bringing electric vehicles to the masses, from its upcoming Mustang-inspired performance…
Ford v. Ferrari Generates Buzz with Second Trailer and Early Reviews
Things are looking good for this retelling of an iconic motorsports rivalry Video: 20th Century Fox via Youtube Ford v. Ferrari, the newest film by acclaimed director James Mangold, recently released its second theatrical trailer.…
Ford Uses Oculus Rift to Aid in Vehicle Engineering Process
Video games have come a long way since Pong: today, you can live a second life in a virtual world where you are free to do pretty any much everything…
Ford Unveils Fiesta R2 Rally Car at Geneva
Ford publicly unveiled its new Focus RS for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show this week, but it wasn’t content to stop there with performance-minded reveals. The company…
Ford Transit Connect Plug-In Hybrid Trial Expands to Cologne
Ford is expanding its trial of the Transit Connect Plug-In Hybrid to a third city in the spring of 2019. Ford announced this week that the City of Cologne will…
Ford Teases Electric Mustang Crossover to Upstage Model Y Reveal
Ford posted an electric blue Mustang logo moments after Tesla’s stream went live Photo: Ford Motor Company With the eyes of the auto world turned to Tesla and the long-awaited…
Ford Teams With BraunAbility for Explorer-Based Wheelchair-Accessible SUV
Ford and BraunAbility have teamed up to produce the BraunAbility MXV™, an Explorer-based and wheelchair-accessible sport utility vehicle that is the first of its kind. Ford and BraunAbility came together…
Is Ford Fixing to Make a Splash Again?
Will the Ford Ranger Splash join this lineup sometime down the road? Maybe! Definitely possibly Photo: Ford Sometimes, you name a vehicle something particular because you want to give it…
Ford Sollers Begins Production on Explorer in Elabuga
Ford Sollers recently began production on the new Ford Explorer at its assembly plant in Elabuga, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The new Explorer will be available to Russian customers at…
Taking a Look at Ford’s Sleep Suit on World Sleep Day
Photo: Ford Motor Company March 15 is World Sleep Day, which would be reason enough in itself to call in sick at your job and just, you know, spend the…
Ford Sees SUV Sales, Interest in Europe Rise Among Three Major Groups
Ford has seen immense growth in the sales of its SUVs in Europe over the last decade, and a recently conducted survey reveals that this growth can be attributed to…
Ford Reality Check VR App Looks to Curb Distracted Driving Habits in Teens
FOMO. It’s a powerful thing. For those not acronymically-inclined, FOMO means “fear of missing out,” and Ford says that FOMO is leading increasingly to teens being involved in road accidents…
Ford Ranger is South Africa’s Best-Selling Used Car
The Ford Ranger is the best-selling use vehicle in South Africa Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company dominated in a new list of South Africa’s most popular used cars. It was…
You Can Now Race the Ford Ranger Raptor in Forza Horizon 4
Photo: Ford Motor Company If you’re one of the many, many folks who was disheartened to hear that the Ford Ranger Raptor won’t be making the leap to the United…
