Ernesto M. Hernandez Retiring from GM Mexico

Ernesto M Hernandez Photo: General Motors After a career spanning nearly 40 years, current President of Managing Director of General Motors de Mexico Ernesto M. Hernandez has announced his plans to retire. Effective Sept. 1, Hernandez will be succeeded in his role by Francisco Garza, the current vice president of Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing…

Ford of Europe Gains 3.1 Percent in Q3 Sales

The next-gen Ford Kuga proved key to Ford’s Q3 sales success Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company of Europe saw its sales increase 3.1 percent in Q3 2019, delivering a total of 313,400 vehicles across its traditional 20 European markets. The bulk of that boost came from a 5.6 percent uptick in passenger vehicle…

US Dealerships Will Not Stock the 2018 Volvo V90 Wagon

Would you travel all the way to Sweden just to pick up the new Volvo V90? At last year’s Detroit Auto Show, the Volvo XC90 SUV was honored as the 2016 North American Truck of the Year. Fast forward one year later and Volvo is back in Detroit, but this time the automaker is showcasing…

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Book Review: ‘Around America to Win the Vote’

100 years ago this coming June 4, the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote passed the U.S. Congress. It took over a year – to August 1920 – for the final state to ratify the amendment and make it into law. While we celebrate the centennial of woman’s suffrage, it’s important to…

Why Are Police Car Lights Red & Blue?

Few things will make your stomach drop more quickly than seeing bright red and blue lights flashing near you when you’re driving—not just in your rearview mirror, but anywhere in your peripheral. It’s undeniable that we’ve come to associate the pairing of those two colors with law enforcement or other emergency vehicles. They quickly and…

Tim Fallon Named VP of Manufacturing at Nissan Canton Plant

Photo: Nissan The Nissan plant in Canton, Miss. recently welcomed a fresh new face to its leadership team. Tim Fallon was recently named the vice president of Manufacturing at the automaker’s plant in the Magnolia State. With over 20 years of experience with manufacturing and engineering, Fallon seems like a natural pick for the position….

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2014 Acura RDX Overview

The 2014 Acura RDX A chiseled body and sleek lines project a confident presence for the 2014 Acura RDX, making it more appealing than other crossovers in its class. The front façade is simple, yet elegant, making it easy to understand why it is considered one of the top luxury compact SUVs on the market….

The Nissan Kicks e-POWER comes to Thailand

Photo: Nissan Thai drivers can now choose the stylish, efficient new Nissan Kicks e-POWER. This sporty little crossover is designed with urban drivers and families in mind. Here’s a look at what it has to offer, as well as its potential future availability. Fun, Stylish, and Efficient: Shop for the 2020 Nissan Kicks All about…

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Toyota Bolsters Power, Efficiency with 2013 Tacoma

There has been a lot said about the 2013 Toyota Tundra after it was able to tow a massive space shuttle, the Endeavour, across Los Angeles’ 405 freeway without any modifications, and rightfully so, but this has caused its little brother to be often time overlooked. The smaller truck in Toyota’s lineup, the 2013 Tacoma,…

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2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Is Unveiled

The 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car This week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Mopar unveiled the 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car, which will make its racing debut at the National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car competition. The competition will be held at the 2015…

2014 Nissan Rogue Overview

The Nissan Rogue has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. Improved fuel economy, sleek exterior styling, and improved interior cargo room are just a few of the enhancements to the 2014 Nissan Rogue. 2014 Nissan Rogue Build & Price 2014 Nissan Rogue Exterior The first thing everyone will notice about the 2014 Nissan…

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2018 Mazda6 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

The new and improved 2018 Mazda6 picked up the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick award for safety for models equipped with the optional Adaptive Front-Lighting System. In order to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn “Good” scores in the organization’s five stages of crashworthiness testing: small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side,…

Check Out These Funny Biker Slang Terms

Photo: J Aaron Farr name While it’s great to know basic motorcycle terms, those aren’t the only ones bikers use in everyday conversation. Here are some common slang words that bikers throw around, to the confusion of non-bikers and new bikers. Finally discover what “bagger,” “hawg,” and “squid” really mean. Apes — Usually found on cruiser bikes,…