Ford Opens Two New Facilities in North Africa
Ford announced today that it will be opening up a new regional sales office in Casablanca and a purchasing office in Tangier, ostensibly increasing its presence in North Africa and helping lay the foundation for future lineup expansion. Ford says that it intends to introduce as many as seven new models to the North African […]
Toyota Grants 22 Scholarships to APIA Students
Toyota announced today that it has awarded 22 Asian Pacific Islander American students with financial aid to support their studies in the STEM fields. The scholarships will cover $5,000 in tuition costs for two years at the university of their choice. The scholarships were awarded on May 14th as a part of the fourth annual […]
BMW Says Moral Dilemmas Delay Development of Self-Driving Cars
Remember the development that BMW has been doing of autonomous vehicle technology–advancements like the BMW i3 that can park itself for you? Apparently the automaker has run into some difficulties–and not just in the technological sense. As BMW has been testing autonomous (referred to as “highly automated”) driving technology in places like China and Europe, its […]
Nissan Is Among Top 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity
Earlier this week, Nissan announced that it was named to DiversityInc’s list of 25 Noteworthy Companies for diversity. This marks the second year in a row that Nissan has made the cut. A big reason that Nissan earned this recognition is its “extensive support of employee resource groups.” In fact, Nissan has more than 20 […]
GM Canada Hiring 100 at Oshawa Engineering Center
GM Canada announced on Tuesday that it plans to expand its Canadian Engineering Center in Oshawa, Ontario, as a means to make it a global “connected car” and green technologies hub. The expansion will mandate more than 100 new positions for software and controls engineers. The center will focus on software and active control development […]
Honda Donates 2015 Odyssey to Ronald McDonald House of DC
Honda, the official automotive sponsor of the NHL, announced today that it would be donating a new 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC. The charitable contribution is made in collaboration with the National Hockey League’s “The Biggest Assist Happens Off the Ice” program, the NHL’s ongoing social […]
2016 Nissan Maxima Production Begins in Smyrna
Earlier this week, Nissan announced that production of the 2016 Nissan Maxima had begun at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Texas. What Nissan has branded its “4 Door Sports Car” just debuted a few weeks back at the 2015 New York International Auto Show and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, mated […]
MINI Augmented Vision Glasses Give X-Ray View of 2015 Auto Shanghai
Plus, the latest John Cooper Works model makes an appearance
Remember those x-ray glasses BMW was reportedly developing back in February? The idea generated a lot of buzz due to the claim the glasses could see directly through the brand’s automobiles. Said eye-wear was unveiled this week at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show..but for the MINI brand. Attendees to China’s biggest automotive expo got a glimpse at […]
BMW Unveils X5 Hybrid, Zinoro Concept Next at Shanghai 2015
On the heels of exporting its two millionth vehicle to China, BMW is emphasizing its confidence in the Chinese automotive market by showcasing multiple models at 2015 Auto Shanghai. Celebrating its 16th year, one of the biggest automotive events in Asia is going on from April 20th-29th. In the midst of hilarious Chinese copycats and […]
[VIDEO] Watch Cumberbatch Invoke Sherlock Holmes Persona in Chinese Car Ad
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An orange SUV...a mysterious voice...a weak promotional attempt: the game is afoot!
Do we really have to wait until December to see our favorite British detective again? Thanks to a new commercial by MG Cars starring Benedict Cumberbatch–no we don’t! Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), who owns the UK-based MG Cars, has released a two-minute ad starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Although not specifically named, the Oscar-nominated […]
Compact Crossover from BMW Intends to Rival Audi Q1
Did you ever think BMW could design an entry-level crossover that would slot below the X1? Apparently the German automaker is trying to squeeze more models into its lineup by producing a compact crossover designed to appeal to young urban-dwellers (eh, who isn’t?). Development of this fresh, small crossover is a proactive measure to compete […]
Ford, DowAksa Sign JDA for Carbon Fiber Research
To say that Ford made a splash earlier this year when it introduced the carbon fiber-bodied GT supercar would be like calling the release of the latest Star Wars trailer “a mild viral sensation that got a couple of social mentions.” One of the countless aspects of the GT’s unveiling that proved exciting was the […]
[PHOTOS] BMW Exhibits “Precision & Poetry” in Avant-Garde Milan Sculpture
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Because of the level of innovation, vision, and prestige surrounding the Milan Furniture Fair, also known as Salone del Mobile, many automakers use this week-long event as a chance to build their brand. Being the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, Milan Design Week typically welcomes a number of automotive design teams […]
Toyota Celebrating Earth Day with Mirai at National Mall
Toyota will be celebrating not one, but two anniversaries today in a special appearance at the National Mall in our nation’s capital—the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and the 15th anniversary of its Earth Day showcase of a then-unknown hybrid car called the Prius. To cement the importance of both dates, Toyota will be replicating […]
Hyundai’s Helio Curve Art Installation Makes Waves at Milan Design Week
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its second part of the ongoing “Sculpture in Motion” project. To celebrate the relationship between movement in the natural and automotive realms, the automaker has partnered with another talented artist to produce a stunning art exhibit in Italy. From today until Sunday at the 2015 Milan Design Week, currently taking […]
Ford Wins Five 2015 Fleet News Awards
Ford’s Mondeo and Focus were big winners at the 2015 Fleet News Awards, where the automaker took home five trophies in total. The Ford Mondeo was named both the Best Upper Medium Car and the New Company Car of the Year, and the Focus was named the Best Lower Medium Car. As a brand, Ford […]
Ram Texas Ranger Concept Unveiled at Dallas Auto Show
Earlier this week, Ram pulled back the sheets on its latest work of art: the Ram Texas Ranger Concept. The concept truck debuted at the 2015 Dallas Auto Show and marks the automaker’s partnership with both the law-enforcement agency and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, which was announced at the 2014 State […]
Ricky Martin Helps Toyota Celebrate Hispanic Sales Milestone
Everyone knows that Toyota is a giant in the automotive industry. Year after year, the Japanese carmaker is named top retail brand in the US, and models like the Camry and Corolla remain at the forefront of their respective segments. But Toyota’s popularity runs deeper than that—it’s also the best-selling auto brand in the Hispanic […]