Honda CR-Z History
Introduction The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric automobile (say that three times fast). In reality, it’s marketed as a “sport hybrid coupe,” and we think that gets the idea across. The CR-Z does a good job of combining a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements. The car was intended to […]
Nissan LEAF Twitter Account Takes Shot at Tesla’s New Jersey Woes
The people in charge of the Nissan LEAF Twitter account figured they'd take a pointed stab at Tesla in light of their New Jersey woes. Not cool, brah.
The Tesla Motor Company is still reeling from last week’s news that New Jersey would be banning sales of their vehicles effective April 1. On Friday, Elon Musk took to his blog to reassure the people of New Jersey that they would still be able to order Tesla vehicles directly from the website and to […]
Nissan Announces 2014 NV Van Pricing
For those looking for a van to haul around either cargo or multiple passengers, Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2014 Nissan NV Cargo Van and 2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van last week. These commercial vans offer a bit of something for everyone with multiple model and powertrain options. Go Wireless: Nissan continues researching […]
Toyota Prius c History
Introduction When the Toyota Prius c was first introduced in 2011, it was meant to offer a great city car option to consumers looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle to use while commuting—and boy, was it successful. Even now, the Prius c continues to be the second top selling hybrid in the Prius lineup, after the […]
Infiniti QX60 History
Introduction The Infiniti QX60 was first introduced to the market in 2012 as part of Infiniti’s attempt to revamp their luxury image. Since its introduction, the QX60 has made an impression on the mid-size luxury crossover segment, helping Infiniti reestablish itself as a high-class brand. History The Infiniti QX60 is a mid-size luxury crossover manufactured […]
2014 Porsche Cayenne Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne For the 2014 model year, the Porsche Cayenne will now come with a Turbo S variant that churns out 550 horsepower. Reduced Time Until Top Luxury: Porsche Macon’s waiting list has been reduced in the US 2014 Porsche Cayenne Exterior The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seater SUV offered […]
Honda Fit History
Introduction The Honda Fit was first introduced to the industry in 2001, right when the industry was making a move towards producing more compact cars. Since its introduction, the Fit has established itself as a top car in Honda’s lineup, offering both a low fuel economy and price tag. Early History The Fit is a […]
Mitsubishi Predictive Technology: Will Your Car Read Your Mind?
Mitsubishi is developing a prototype control system it hopes one day will replace today’s conventional cockpit. Following the lead of data-driven technology and software companies (like Google), Mitsubishi predictive technology will use algorithms to predict what controls you might need at any given moment. Loyal Fans: See why the Mitsubishi Mirage earned an IHS Automotive […]
Tesla in New Jersey: FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) passed a ruling that essentially prevents the sale of Tesla vehicles in the state henceforth, and, boy, is Elon Musk pissed. The ruling bans the direct sale of vehicles in the Garden State, meaning that Tesla can now only sell cars if they move through dealership […]
Porsche 919 Hybrid Honors Porsche’s Past, Paves Path to Its Future
At the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the car that they will pilot in their long-awaited return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans: the Porsche 919 Hybrid. The narration that accompanies the video above may as well serve as the manifesto of the Porsche 919 Hybrid and the automaker’s Le Mans return: Why is […]
Prius Creator Predicts 20 Percent Global Market Share For Hybrids
Takeshi Uchiyamada, the father of the Toyota Prius, has made a bold proclamation for the segment he was largely responsible for founding. According to an interview with Automotive News Europe, Uchiyamada believes that the global market share for hybrids will soon reach 20 percent. “I foresee hybrid models pretty soon reaching 20 percent of global […]
Next-Gen 2016 Chevy Volt Will Be Restyled, Debut Next Year
Industry insiders are telling the good folks at Edmunds that the next-gen 2016 Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid will debut sometime next year. Rumors abound that the new Volt will be restyled (though not dramatically so), offered on a front-wheel drive platform, boast a new three-cylinder turbo engine, and might be able to achieve a 200 […]
“Poolside” Wasn’t Originally an ELR Commercial, is Still Obnoxious
Cadillac CMO Ellinghaus says original version of the ad was "snobby, arrogant, and a little aloof." So how is this any different from the ad we actually got, then?
There’s a saying in advertising that there’s no such thing as bad press. Tell that to Cadillac, whose ELR commercial “Poolside” was widely considered to be two tons of smug, a little xenophobic, a whole bunch jingoistic, and embarrassingly self-congratulatory. But hey, it sure stirred up a great deal of interest for their electric hybrid […]
Toyota Avalon Hybrid History
Introduction The Toyota Avalon Hybrid was first introduced in 2012, allowing the Japanese carmaker to join the crush of brands converting their popular sedans into hybrids. Since its introduction, the Avalon Hybrid has proven that going green doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice space or style, continuing Toyota’s number one rank in the hybrid segment. […]
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid History
Introduction Over recent years, we’ve seen SUVs transform from angular, truck-based models to curvy and efficient crossover models. The same goes for the Nissan Pathfinder, but Nissan took it one step further, introducing the first-ever Pathfinder Hybrid not too long ago, meeting the increasing demand for efficient and eco-friendly vehicles. History The Nissan Pathfinder […]
Honda Accord Plug-In History
Introduction The Honda Accord recently entered its ninth generation of production, revealing a more sculpted exterior. For 2014, Honda added the Accord Plug-In to the diverse Accord family. The Plug-In has the same distinct styling features that have made the new generation of Accords a huge success. History The Plug-In was introduced back at the […]
Giugiaro Clipper: The Haunting of Geneva
The Clipper has gull-wing and butterfly doors, iPad Minis in the headrests, a 335 mile range, and more than enough crazy to go around.
In the opening line of her timeless novel, The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson famously wrote: “No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality.” She was referencing Hill House, which was by no means a living organism in the way human beings are, but was nonetheless in […]
Nissan Murano History
Introduction When the Nissan Murano was first introduced in 2002, it brought the Japanese carmaker into the fold of the North American crossover SUV segment. Since its introduction, it has continued to make a name for the brand in its segment. RELATED: Nissan Introduces e-NV200 Fully Electric Cargo Van Early History The Murano is a […]