Ford Sales Up 20 Percent in February, Retail Sales Reach 11-Year High
Ford started off 2016 just a bit behind 2015, but remained strong in terms of SUV sales and average transaction prices. The automaker picked up a great deal of steam in the second month of the year, where sales rose 20% year-over-year to an impressive 217,192 vehicles delivered. Retail sales reached an 11-year high thanks […]
Funny Hyundai Video Parodies TV Drug Ads to Promote Sonata Plug-in
We’ve all seen those awkward TV ads trying to sell us pharmaceutical drugs that will “change our life.” They typically feature a fictional testimonial from a person whose physical or mental state has been improved by some prescription drug–regardless of its many side effects. You don’t have to ask your doctor to know that these […]
2016 Audi Q3 Overview
The Audi Q3 has been refreshed for the 2016 model year, and it is truly a handsome vehicle. As the smallest crossover in Audi’s American lineup, the vehicle has to carefully balance being a helpful workhouse while still being luxuriously refined. With cutting-edge tech coupled with creature comforts like leather seats and a quiet ride. […]
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Overview
The Volkswagen Golf family is a fun group of cars to drive, and the awards received by the line are a testament to their quality. For drivers who are concerned about the environment (as we all should be), the electric VW e-Golf is the perfect choice to get you where you’re going without a drop […]
5 Must-See Cars at the 2016 Dayton Auto Show
If you’re trying to decide which new car to buy, or you’re just a gearhead who enjoys seeing the newest vehicles, the Dayton Auto Show provides its guests the opportunity to view and even sit in many of the newest vehicles available in the automotive marketplace. The 2016 Show features approximately 200 vehicles from 28 different automakers. […]
Volkswagen Bringing New Concept to Geneva Motor Show
In March, the Geneva Motor Show will open in Europe. Volkswagen is planning to be there with an updated Volkswagen up! city car for European and Latin American markets. In a surprise move, the automaker has announced that it will also be bringing a new concept vehicle to the event. This new concept will be a […]
Nissan Pays Respects To Former President
In December of last year, former president of the Nissan Motor Co Yoshikazu Hanawa passed away at the age of 81. The part of his legacy he will probably be most remembered for is the formation of the Renault-Nissan Alliance in 1999 as the automaker struggled to be successful. While the Renault-Nissan Alliance was very […]
SAE Honors GM’s Larry Nitz with Edward N. Cole Auto Engineering Award
The Society of Automotive Engineers International has announced that its next recipient for the Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation is none other than Larry T. Nitz, executive director of General Motors global propulsion systems. The Edward N. Cole Award is presented to honor an SAE International member whose design is described in […]
BMW i3 Beats Up Cadillac CTS
When shopping for a smaller vehicle, an alarm bell starts going off in a prospective buyer’s head, wondering if the compact ride can stand up to a beating from the large vehicles crowding America’s roadways. Well, it seems as if in the case of the BMW i3, the small-yet-mighty EV can hold its own on […]
GM Powertrain Becomes GM Global Propulsion Systems
General Motors announced today that it is renaming GM Powertrain to become GM Global Propulsion Systems. Hopefully, this decision foretells the production viability of the Chevy Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo Concept’s mid-mounted laser-beam energy propulsion system, which if you don’t recall uses shockwaves created by beams of light to create 900 horsepower and absolutely […]
[PHOTOS] Acura Brings White NSX To Cold Chicago for the 2016 Auto Show
Acura made a big impression this year at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Besides showing off its new Precision Concept, it also brought along a 2017 Acura NSX that was white with black accents. The long anticipated NSX supercar recently starred in a new commercial that aired during Super Bowl 50 and NASCAR team owner […]
Lexani Motorcars Reveals Ultra Luxurious 2016 Viceroy Edition Escalade
Pop star Justin Bieber drives one, UFC fighter Conor McGregor bought one as well, and MLB player Scott Carroll owned one too until it was stolen in Chicago. What vehicle is it that all of these celebrities drive? Of course, it’s the Cadillac Escalade, and Lexani Motorcars may have just created the most luxurious custom Escalade […]
Ford Reveals BraunAbility MXV Wheelchair-Accessible SUV in Chicago
Ford announced today that it has teamed with BraunAbility to build the world’s first volume-production wheelchair-accessible SUV. The new BraunAbility MXV, which was originally announced last summer to coincide with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, builds upon the rugged base of the Ford Explorer and will accordingly be offered […]
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker Van Electrifies Audience at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz Van enthusiasts will be happy to hear the German automotive brand showed off a more affordable Sprinter van today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Dubbed the Worker, the new entry-level van features a starting price tag of $32,495, which makes it only slightly more expensive than the more diminutive 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. To […]
GM Canada Cuts Digital Ribbon on 2908 at Communitech Lab
In 2016, seemingly everything is done online. That includes the old practice of ribbon-cutting apparently, as GM Canada president and managing director Steve Carlisle and Communitech CEO Iain Klugman cut a “digital ribbon” to open the “2908 at Communitech” innovation lab. “One of GM’s top priorities is to disrupt traditional automotive business models, including our […]
2016 Fiat 500L Overview
The 2016 Fiat 500L is a four-door hatchback featuring a starting MSRP of $19,495. The Fiat 500L offers two extra doors and two additional feet of overall length than the regular 500 compact hatchback. The 2016 Fiat 500L competes in the same segment as the Kia Soul, MINI Countryman, and Honda Fit. [wptab name=”What’s New”] […]