Lincoln Needs New CEO Mark Fields to Ensure its Survival
When Alan Mulally took over at Ford more than eight years ago, he was tasked with turning around a brand that had fallen on hard times and was in desperate need of a comeback. When he left his position as company CEO on July 1, he had achieved a nearly miraculous turnaround that led to […]
Ford Middle East and Africa Ramp Up Operations, Announce Plans for New Models
Ford has been touting itself more and more as a global brand: they’re more than happy to tell you all about the gains they’ve made in Europe, India, and China. Ford is like that bro at your gym who loves to talk loudly about all of his sweet gains while curling 40 lb. dumbbells and […]
Nissan Adds Reip, Shulzhitskiy to 24 Hours of Spa Lineup
With the 24 Hours of Spa only a few weeks away, Nissan is making some changes to their NISMO driver lineup. Stanislav Aksenov will be replaced behind the wheel of the No. 35 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 by Mark Shulzhitskiy; and GT Academy winner and native Belgian Wolfgang Reip will join Alex Buncombe, Florian Strauss, […]
Nissan Opens Production Plant in Thailand
Nissan has announced the opening of a second production plant in Thailand, where the company intends to build on their growth strategy for the Asian region. “Thailand is the engine of growth for us in the region, so we’re excited to be opening this second plant today that will produce our latest pickup”, said Fumiaki […]
Ford Tops List of Best-Selling Vehicles for Military Families
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, it’s only natural that we can expect a great deal of conversation as to just which vehicles are the most American. It turns out that Ford has utilized some Polk vehicle registration data to determine that Ford vehicles are the best-selling vehicles for military families. Using […]
Patriots, Nets Stars Attend BMW Ultimate Driving Experience in Boston
The maker of the Ultimate Driving Machine launched their Ultimate Driving Experience in Boston late last month. The Ultimate Driving Experience offers dynamic behind-the-wheel BMW driving programs through eight events in seven markets for a total of 74 event days. The first Ultimate Driving Experience event kicked off June 14-22 at the Gillette Stadium in […]
2014 Rogue Named Best Crossover in Parents and Edmunds List
The 2014 Nissan Rogue was named “Best Crossover” in the 2014 Parents and Edmunds 10 Best Family Cars list right after it was announced as having sold 18,722 units in May and setting a new monthly sales record. So far, June’ might just be the Rogue’s favorite month of the year. The only reason it […]
It’s Alive! The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is Coming
That faint thumping that you hear somewhere off in the distance? That’s the faltering heartbeat of the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, who appears to have been given a new lease on life in the United States—at least through the 2015 model year. Amanda Savercool reached out to the folks at AutoGuide.com to let them know […]
No Plans for Lincoln Brand in Europe
Back in April, Lincoln announced that it would be finally bringing their brand of luxury vehicle to consumers in China later this fall. So what does that mean for European drivers who have been pining to get behind the wheel of a Lincoln branded vehicle? According to outgoing Ford CEO Alan Mulally, not very much: […]
Nissan EZ-Charge Cards Benefit ‘No Charge to Charge’ Program
Last year, Nissan announced its “No Charge to Charge” program for drivers of the Nissan LEAF in certain markets. This program will provide drivers of the Nissan LEAF (purchase or lease) with two years of no-cost public charging. Initially, the program will be launched in ten key markets, but in 2015, Nissan will expand this […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee History
Introduction The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced in 1992, and was originally planned to be the replacement to the Jeep Cherokee. With the SUV market just taking off and Cherokee sales remaining strong, Jeep ended up deciding to keep both vehicles in their lineup. Related: Dodge Celebrates Centennial with Look Back at 1915 Touring Car […]
Lincoln MKT History
Introduction The Lincoln MKT entered the market at the perfect time for Lincoln—in 2010, just when the brand was looking to revamp its luxury image. Since then, while the MKT has produced some less than stellar sales, the full-size crossover SUV has still made an impression on consumers across the country, helping Lincoln reestablish itself […]
Nissan Scores Perfect in 2014 CEI Thanks to GSAN Affinity Group
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has announced the results of its annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which measures a company’s emphasis on diversity and equivalence between its heterosexual and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees. Among the fastest risers in the Index is Nissan, whose 70 percentage point increase from its score of two […]
Cadillac Debuts Elmiraj Concept Coupe, its Ode to ‘60s Greats
Cadillac’s future is looking bright. General Motors’ luxury brand has been selling like wildfire over the course of 2013, posting considerable gains in the month of July to help bolster its distinction as the world’s fastest growing full-line luxury brand. That brightness was clearly on display beneath the sun hanging over the Pebble Beach Concours […]
Ford to Use Recycled Materials in 2014 F-150 Trucks
Keeping with Ford’s efforts to reduce their environmental impact, the Ford Motor Co. has announced that it intends to use various recycled materials in producing its 2014 Ford F-150 pickup, which is being built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo. According to the Kansas City Business Journal, The 2014 F-150 will utilize […]
Nissan Considering Increase in LEAF Production
As gas prices rise, so do Nissan LEAF sales. The automaker has seen a 230 percent increase in units sold from January to July this year from the same seven months last year. Dealerships have reported selling around 2,000 LEAFs a month but Nissan is cautious about upping production. “Sales needs to give us the […]
Ford 2014 F-150 Powered By Compressed Natural Gas
Fortunately for drivers, there is an abundance of available fuel options out there today: hybrid, electric, plug-in, and regular ol’ combustion powertrains can be bought, borrowed, and leased from all walks of automakers. However, Ford appears poised to corner an energy segment all its own: compressed natural gas. Ford has plans to offer a compressed […]
Toyota Looks For 100 Non-Profits To Donate Cars To
Toyota philanthropy just won’t stop. Whether it’s donating one million meals to those families still affected by Hurricane Sandy or to victims of the tornadoes to hit Oklahoma, Toyota is always lending a helping hand. That tradition continues as the Japanese automaker announces its third annual 100 Cars for Good program. The innovative program allows […]