Dongfeng Nissan Reveals Venucia T70 at Guangzhou
While much of the automotive world’s attention is turned to the City of Angels, there’s a plenty big auto show going on in Guangzhou at the moment. Nissan wouldn’t miss the opportunity to put a good foot forward in the world’s largest market for new car buyers, and so it is teaming with Dongfeng Nissan […]
Taking from Toyota: Hydrogen-Fueled BMW i5 on the Horizon?
Having successfully conquered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the award-winning i3 and game-changing i8 supercar, BMW might be turning its focus to another form of fuel for the next entry in its i-series. Comments by Autocar have sparked speculation that a hydrogen-fueled BMW i5 may be on its way in the next couple years. […]
Charger SRT Hellcat Is Named 2014 Star of the Show at SFIAS
This week, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was named the 2014 Star of the Show at the South Florida International Auto Show (SFIAS). The award was given out by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). Related: New Ad Series Captures the Spirit of the Dodge Brothers The all-new Charger SRT Hellcat has been turning […]
#CamryBold Reception Kicks Off Miami Auto Show in Style
Last, week the Miami Auto Show kicked off with a number of events hosted by various automakers. One such event was the #CamryBold reception, held by Toyota’s Hispanic Business Strategy Group (HBSG) and its partners at the New World Center in Miami Beach. The event featured more than 90 VIP guests, as well as the […]
Driving Among the Dead: Zombie Cars Are All Around Us
Being that today is Halloween, you’re probably expecting to see a lot of zombie-themed cars and trucks out on the road or at trunk-or-treat events. Perhaps you’ll even decorate your vehicle to be an undead defense unit. But October 31st isn’t the only day in the year when you’re going to be surrounded by zombies. […]
Gourmet Tailgate: The Grill Iron Highlights for October
As part of Hyundai’s #ThisIsLoyalty effort to promote NCAA Football this season, the brand has partnered with YouTube presence Tastemade to deliver a scrumptious look into one of the best traditions associated with the sport: tailgating. Tastemade has already released the first four episodes of its new series, The Grill Iron, in October on their YouTube channel. Thanks […]
Honda Connect System Debuts in Paris
At this week’s Paris Motor Show, Honda officially debuted its Honda Connect system, the industry’s first embedded Android-based in-car infotainment center. The all-new Honda Connect system is set to launch next year in Europe, and will be coming to the 2015 Honda Civic, Civic Tourer, and CR-V. The new feature includes a 7-inch touchscreen, which can […]
There’s Still Time To Celebrate National Name Your Car Day
If you’re one of 25% of US car owners, then this article really isn’t for you. You’ve already named your car (source: Nationwide Insurance). For the rest of you who’ve been neglecting the time-honored tradition of bestowing an identity on your mode of transportation, today is your chance. October 2nd is National Name Your Car Day, and […]
Jim Bunnell Named Cadillac US VP of Sales
After Bill Peffer left Cadillac back in June to pursue other interests, Kurt McNeil stepped up to the plate as the interim US Vice President of Sales until Cadillac could land on a more permanent replacement. Three months later, Cadillac has officially announced that Jim Bunnell will fill the role, effective October 1st. Bunnell will […]
Ford Taps Parsons for Mustang Capsule Collection
To celebrate the launch of the Mustang Unleashed t-shirt lineup (which is worth checking out if you’re a pony car fan with a keen eye for fashion and 40 bucks to burn on a shirt), Ford gathered up some of the finest young talents from Parsons The New School for Design to put together a […]
Read Mary Barra’s Remarks to the Intelligent Transport Society
Yesterday, GM CEO, Mary Barra, spoke at the 21st annual Congress of the Intelligent Transport Society, highlighting a bright future for driving, and emphasizing General Motors’ place in it. You can read Mary Barra’s remarks to the Intelligent Transport Society below: Thank you for that warm welcome. It’s a great pleasure to join you tonight. […]
Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center Commits $35 Million to Future of Mobility
Today’s automotive technology is virtually unrecognizable from what we might have seen just a few decades ago. Cars today are safer than ever before, and offer a myriad of additional features like lane control, which helps drivers remain in their current lane; and Heads Up Display (HUD), which helps keep the driver informed of his […]
GM Women’s Retail Network Doles Out More Scholarships
General Motors today announced that the GM Women’s Retail Network has expanded this year to include Canada. This year, the network awarded a total of nine scholarships totaling $24,000, to women pursuing careers in automotive retailing. This is a record number of scholarships from the GM Women’s Retail Network. In fact, the number went up […]
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Strut Its Stuff at Fashion Rocks
Set your DVRs and tune your televisions to CBS on September 9 and watch the revival of the annual Fashion Rocks show. After a five-year hiatus, this concert-meets-fashion-pageant has been resurrected for a new generation and will be featuring a new model: the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster. Fashion Rocks Will Debut the 2016 Mazda MX-5 […]
Honda, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Reward 16 Students
American Honda and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund announced 16 winners of $5,000 in scholarship assistance at the Scholar Awards Breakfast in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday. These sixteen Latino undergraduate students were selected for their exemplary academic performance, interest in pursuing a career in science and engineering, and a working knowledge of the automotive industry. All […]
New BMW i DC Fast Charger is Smaller and Stronger
Leave it to BMW to continue improving on groundbreaking technology long before competitors catch up. A the Plug-In 2014 convention, the company launched the BMW i DC Fast Charger, designed to charge the BMW i3’s electric battery to nearly 80% capacity in a half hour. Notably, because the i DC Fast Charger will feature SAE […]
Elvis’ BMW 507 Roadster Being Restored
August 16 marks the 37th anniversary of the all-too-soon demise of “the King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley. Automotively speaking, Elvis is perhaps best known for his affinity for Cadillacs (or his disdain for the De Tomaso Pantera, which ended up on the business end on a few royal bullets), but he also had […]
GM Gets Behind Army’s Shifting Gears Program
General Motors will be teaming up with Raytheon and the U.S. Army for the Shifting Gears program, the aim of which is to provide transitioning American soldiers with job opportunities, specifically as service technicians at General Motors dealerships nationwide. The Shifting Gears program (officially given the incredibly lengthy title of the Shifting Gears Automotive Technician […]