Hyundai Sonata and Palisade Are Finalists for 2020 North American Car/Utility of the Year
A pair of new Hyundai models have achieved finalist status for one of the industry’s most prominent annual awards. The redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan is one of three models still in the running for the North American Car of the Year award. Meanwhile, the all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV is among three vehicles up […]
Tetsuo Ogawa Succeeds Jim Lentz as Toyota’s North American CEO
Toyota has announced that Tetsuo Ogawa, also known simply as “Ted,” will succeed Jim Lentz as chief executive officer of the company’s North American division. The change will occur on April 1, 2020 (so if you see news reports about it on the day, don’t dismiss it as an April Fool’s joke), and will mark […]
Genesis Appoints New Global Head and New North American CEO
In a pair of recent personnel moves, Genesis Motors welcomed a new global brand head and a new CEO for its North American division. Hyundai Motor Company promoted William Lee to be the new leader of its luxury brand. Lee will draw on years of experience in strategy and sales for Hyundai, where he served […]
Sonata, Palisade Reach North American Car of the Year/Utility of the Year Semifinals
A pair of new Hyundai models are still in the hunt for two of the industry’s top awards after the first round of voting. The 50 judges for the North American Car of the Year and North American Utility of the Year sent numerous longlisted vehicles packing. However, their list of 12 car semifinalists retained […]
North America’s Longest Bridges
While some drivers view bridges as simply a way to get from one place to the next, many bridges are beloved for their architectural beauty and impressive designs. The following bridges are the longest bridges within North America, as of 2017, and they are definitely worth a visit. Your Next Road Trip: Car essentials Chesapeake […]
Mitsubishi Motors North America Is Hosting a Job Fair
Mitsubishi Motors North America recently announced that it was relocating its headquarters to Franklin, Tennessee. Now that it’s in the midst of the relocation process, the company is having a job fair to find candidates for over 150 open positions. A Family-Friendly Ride: 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Mitsubishi Motors North America has seen lots of […]
Toyota Targets 40 Percent Emissions Reduction in North America
Toyota says it will aggressively use Virtual Power Purchase Agreements with renewable energy providers to cut down emissions from its North American operations by up to 40 percent over the next three years. The move is part of Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of completely eliminating its global emissions from plant operations. Under the VPPAs, […]
Mitsubishi Motors North America Is Relocating
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. announced that its headquarters will be relocating from Cypress, California, to Franklin, Tennessee. The move is just one way that Mitsubishi Motors is working to reinvent itself in the U.S. Another Great Location: What to do in Clarksburg, West Virginia What we know about the relocation MMNA has been located […]
New Patent Filing Hints at a Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ Model for North America
Chevrolet just recently revealed a new iteration of its Trailblazer vehicle for the Chinese automotive market. Recent trademark filings suggest that the Trailblazer might also be returning to another automotive market: the United States. On May 1, General Motors filed a document with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Canadian Intellectual Property Office […]
Honda Celebrates North American Suppliers
The year 2019 is full of milestones for Honda. It marks the 60th anniversary of starting sales in the US and the 40th anniversary of building products in America, so Honda saw this as a fit opportunity to honor its top North American suppliers. At the 35th annual Honda Supplier Conference, the automaker honored 85 […]
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 the upper echelons of GM, Johnson has honed his engineering and leadership skills — and he continues to give back as a mentor and volunteer. […]
North American International Auto Show Attendance Down 35,000 Visitors During Its Last Year in January
Prior to its move to June in 2020, Detroit's auto show lost a good number of visitors due to winter weather and absent luxury brands
Starting next year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, will take place in June, rather than in January when it has been traditionally held. The auto show’s organizers hope that this move will attract more attendees. This year’s attendance demonstrates why the move may be necessary. The North American International Auto […]
Toyota Produced Almost 2 Million Cars in 2018 in North America
If you’re worried that auto manufacturers are taking jobs overseas, don’t be. In 2018 alone, Toyota built 1.935 million vehicles at its North American vehicle assembly plants, reaching a total tally of more than 38 million since the company first began building here. “Toyota’s philosophy is to build where we sell and buy where we […]
Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric Named 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric crossovers have been piling up the awards lately — the most recent of which is the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year honor. It’s the first time a Hyundai vehicle has won the award. “We couldn’t be more proud of our innovative new Kona and […]
Ram 1500 Earns Distinction as 2019 North American Truck of the Year
The 2019 Ram 1500 beat out the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 to take home the title of 2019 North American Truck of the Year. The panel of 54 judges, which was made up of U.S. and Canadian automotive journalists, vetted the contenders on characteristics including design, safety, segment leadership, handling, innovation, value, […]
What to Expect from Toyota at the North American International Auto Show
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Toyota Supra will return to the stage. The 2020 model will make its worldwide debut on Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit. If you can’t make it, you’ll still be able to watch a livestream of […]
Nissan North America Gets New Vice President
Things are changing in the Nissan North America offices with the announcement of new promotions. One of the company’s vice presidents is moving on to support the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, and a tenured employee is stepping in to fill the space left behind. Take On The Competition: See how the Nissan Maxima stacks up against the Ford […]