GM Defense’s Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell military truck General Motors has chosen an experienced U.S. Army veteran to lead its new military defense division. Retired Maj. Gen. John Charlton was recently named to serve as the president of GM Defense under CEO Charlie Freese. Charlton served in the Army for 34 years. His background…
For the fifth consecutive year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance boasted record sales after tallying 8,264,821 vehicles in 2013, enjoying considerable gains in both the United States and China. The 2.1 percent sales increase over 2012’s figures includes the success of the Russian AVTOVAZ brand, and together, Renault/Nissan/AVTOVAZ vehicles account for one of every 10 vehicles sold…
The Mitsubishi Plug-In Commercial Vehicle (aka an Outlander PHEV minus a couple of seats) will debut at CENEX 2014 Who says that sports cars, minivans, and sedans get all the glamour? Why must small cars be the only vehicles that bear a hybrid badge? Where is it written that a whole article cannot be composed…
2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid has been announced as part of Kelley Blue Book’s Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars for 2014 list. The Q50 Hybrid is a balanced fusion of performance and efficiency, generating 360 horsepower while returning an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. “With its…
2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition Photo: Nissan The old adage of “you get what you pay for” may not apply to the purchase price of the 2020 Nissan 370Z sports coupe. Its $30,090 MSRP is a bargain when you assess the power, performance, features, and tech in the 2020 Nissan 370Z, according to Hot…
Jennifer Lopez will be one of a dozen artists performing at Fashion Rocks 2014 September 9 on CBS. Photo: Ana Carolina Kley Vita Practically the entire world has had Miata fever since the announcement that Mazda would be reviving and producing this year’s Fashion Rocks in order to promote the 25th anniversary of the Mazda…
Hold onto your butts! Photo:Fisher-Price Jurassic Park is celebrating its 25th anniversary later this year, and even after two and a half decades, it remains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. While the dinosaurs on display are the most obvious icons of the film, the Jurassic Park Jeep has also served as symbol…
Following the announcement that Kaizen Health was declared the winner of Grand Rapids’ Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge and Soofta and PikMyKid were the co-winners in the Miami-Dade Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge, the City of Pittsburgh announced this week that iomob, Safe Shift, and Intersection are the winners of its City of Tomorrow Challenge. The…
Earlier this month, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, causing property damage, injury, and death. Japan has seen its fair share of earthquake damage in recent years, and we send our thoughts and support to the affected Kumamoto prefecture. Unfortunately, the natural disaster has had an effect on vehicle manufacturing, and could cause delays here…
In Canada, the land to our north, Nissan sells a sub-compact car called the Nissan Micra. While usually cars that small are more about getting from place to place than driving fun, the automaker has turned the affordable car into a racing opportunity. This weekend marks the first summer event in the Nissan Micra Cup,…
2014 Nissan Altima Nissan June sales were up 5.3 percent with a total of 109,643 units delivered in the United States. Nissan Division’s 101,069-vehicle figure (a 6.4 percent year-over-year increase) was good enough for the brand’s best June ever and its 15th monthly record in the last 16 months of sales. 2014 Nissan Sentra The…
Eat your heart out, Lexus. Sure, you have your cardboard IS sedan, but do you have a full-size origami crossover? No? We didn’t think so. This papercraft masterpiece is the work of British artist Owen Gildersleeve, who collaborated with Nissan to create a full-size paper JUKE to celebrate the model’s fifth anniversary. The model used…
2015 Nissan Micra Selling 100,000 vehicles in Canada is a big figure for any automaker to accomplish in a full calendar year, so for Nissan to be able to say that it’s achieved that mark by the middle of November is quite impressive. Nissan announced this week that, as of November 13th, it has surpassed…
Toyota Highlander History The Toyota Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV based on the Toyota Camry platform, but with the versatility of an SUV. The Highlander became the first car-based midsize SUV, and is the counterpart to the more rugged, truck-based midsize 4Runner. Related: Refreshed and Ready – The 2015 Toyota Camry Early History The…
Chevy’s 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept ©GM Chevy’s brought a lot of cool stuff to Las Vegas for the 2014 SEMA Show, but the 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept might possibly be the coolest. For those of you who are just gearheads but don’t really get out on the waves, the…
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is not merely an Outlander with a bigger engine; its exterior design is completely different. The smaller, lighter Sport was created for practicality and exhilarating driving experience and its sporty, bold exterior matches that sentiment. For a more athletic stance, Mitsubishi equipped the 2014 Outlander Sport with a standard 18-inch…
The 1964th 50 Years Limited Edition Mustang sold for $170K in Las Vegas The 1,964th 50 Years Limited Edition Ford Mustang hit the auction block and caused quite a stir, ultimately raising $170,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction. The winning bidder was one Jack Fairchild. The proceeds from the auction benefit Get Your Heart Racing, which…
The 2014 Chevy Traverse flaunts the sleek styling of a compact crossover combined with the unrivaled versatility of a large SUV. The bold exterior design begins with a simplistic, yet aggressive front grille, and its dynamic curb appeal is boosted by standard 17-inch steel wheels. |2014 Chevy Traverse Specifications| 2014 Chevy Traverse Performance There is…
WANT We are but a day away from the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang, so what better time for the automaker to announce the Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition model. When Ford says limited here, they certainly mean it: only 1,964 examples will be manufactured as an homage to the year in which America’s…
Cadillac CTS-V Sedan History The Cadillac CTS-V sedan is a performance variant of the popular CTS, which General Motors created to market against other high-performance luxury sedans, such as the BMW M5, Audi RS6, and the Mercedes E63. As the Cadillac CTS-V Sedan approaches its decade milestone, it remains a performance model of choice in…
There’s no question that cars are becoming more technologically advanced at an alarming rate. We were just getting over our disappointment in a lack of flying cars at the dawn of the millennium, and then self-driving cars stepped in to fill our dreams of the future’s roadways. Besides cars that drive themselves, smartphones have made it easier…
Mazda recently began a joint working relationship with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation and JFE Steel Corporation to create the world’s first cold-stamped, 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel car parts. For Family: The ideal SUV for families In the past, cold-stamped car parts were only possible using steel rated at 1,180 MPa or lower because the…
Ford commemorated the 16th anniversary of the Ford Freedom Award program by celebrating three extraordinary heroes: former South African President Nelson Mandela, civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson of the Tuskegee Airmen. The program took place last Wednesday at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts…
Summer is here, which means you’ve probably planned a road trip or two. And you and your spouse and or family members have already downloaded, uploaded, and packed everything to keep yourselves entertained for the long journey, complete with headphones. Although, music, podcasts, audiobooks, and video games are awesome activities for a road trip, they…
2015 Chevy Colorado Pricing Announced ©GM Yesterday, Chevrolet released the 2015 Chevy Colorado pricing structure, with the all-new midsize pickup offered at a suggested starting retail price of $20,995, which includes the $875 dealer freight charge. This price will be offered on the extended-cab pickup model. Standard on this pickup is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine…
Tale as old as time: Lincoln might be dropping its MK nomenclature and filling out its lineup with vehicles that have, like, actual names. The reintroduction of the Continental nameplate to the Lincoln Motor Company lineup as the de facto replacement for the MKS signaled a movement toward phasing out vehicles with the MK_ nomenclature…
Photo: Lexus Gearheads, get ready to binge-watch season three of the Lexus 0 to 60 Challenge. The web series just dropped on the Lexus YouTube channel — and it’s loaded with fun-filled races, intense moments, and spirited competition. Here’s a preview of what’s in store. Power and Performance: The Lexus RC F Team players In…
Just two weeks ago, Honda announced that the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback would be launching in North America sometime this fall. In the announcement, the Japanese automaker said that the car would target top safety ratings from the federal government. Well, the new model has hit its target—today Edmunds.com is reporting that the National Highway…
When it comes to electric vehicle chargers, the conversation tends to be like a family Thanksgiving political discussion – rehashing the same points over and over without any real change. Every time, the talking point is “there’s not enough infrastructure, there’s not enough infrastructure!” Well all right, then, just what is enough infrastructure? Enough Range:…
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Photo: Nissan Its combined EPA-estimated fuel rating of 34 mpg when equipped with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg when equipped with all-wheel drive, earned the 2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid a spot on Kelley Blue Book®’s Top 10 list of the Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs. The five-passenger 2018 Rogue Hybrid is currently available…
Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Get Behind the Wheel: Schedule a Corvette test drive here Details about the performance tweaks Lightweight carbon fiber wheels will…
Photo: Stewart Dawson For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston Marathon — and the QX50 luxury midsize crossover will act as the official lead vehicle. But that’s not all — the automaker will also salute Marine veteran Dan Lasko and donate to the Boston Athletic Association’s official charity, Semper Fi…
Honda is celebrating the 20th anniversary of production at Honda of South Carolina, where the automaker’s all-terrain vehicles and side-by-side vehicles are built for North American and global markets. When it was first established in 1998, HSC employed 200 people. Now it is up to 1,000 associates and the plant has quadrupled in size to…
The Honda Accord and Civic Type R were selected by the editors at Automobile magazine as “2018 Automobile All-Stars,” making Honda the only automaker to receive more than a single honor in the annual awards. Because Automobile makes no distinctions between class and price, the two Honda vehicles seem almost out of place in the…
Photo: Honda Honda is celebrating the production of the company’s 20 millionth vehicle in Ohio, a state that is home to three Honda manufacturing plants, including the automaker’s first in America. The Marysville Auto Plant initially represented a $35 million investment in 1979 to build motorcycles. Three years later it began producing cars, and since…
Imagined conversation: “Hey man, that’s a sweet painting you have there.” “Thanks, it’s made from burning dinosaurs.” “Sorry, what?” “You heard me.” That conversation can now freely take place thanks to the ingenuity of an MIT Media Lab spinoff company called Graviky, which has figured out a way to capture vehicle emissions, detoxify them, and…
Pictured: 2018 GMC Savana Passenger Van The holidays have arrived and you’re filling your calendar with Christmas parties and Thanksgiving pot luck meals. With the onset of winter and a surge in holiday-time traffic, the roads are not as safe as they were during the summer. If you drive a handicap-accessible van, there are certain…
Gale Halderman’s original sketch of the Ford Cougar, which inspired the look of the Mustang Photo: Ford The man whose sketch inspired the iconic look of the Ford Mustang has died. Gale Halderman passed away on Wednesday following a short battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. Halderman spent 40 years with Ford, during…
During the fourth quarter, the Chevy Express Van saw an 47 percent increase in sales of 2018 Q4. With a slow start this year, Chevrolet is putting the spotlight back on its vans lineup with a $3500 May rebate. Both Express Cargo and Passenger vans exhibit slashed prices all month long for 2018 and 2019…
Ford has announced that it will be working with an as-yet unnamed partner city to expand the development of its autonomous vehicle business model. Following an article in Medium penned by Jim Farley, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Global Markets, an impending partnership was teased by Sherif Marakby, the company’s VP of autonomous vehicles and…
It’ll be a few years yet before the Ford Ranger makes its long-awaited return to the United States, but it hasn’t stopped being a sales force in markets across the globe during its sabbatical. Ford reported on Wednesday that the Ranger has achieved a new first-half sales record in Asia Pacific thanks to deliveries totaling…
The Ford Ranger returns to the ARENACROSS tour next year Ford of Britain has announced pricing for the new Ford Ranger, and it has also announced its participation at ARENACROSS events set to take place across the UK this month. How to Decrease Blind Spots: With proper mirror adjustment tips Per Ford, prices for the…
The Gladiator is ready to roll out Photo: Jeep The Jeep Gladiator pickup truck is one of the year’s most highly anticipated models. Now, Jeep’s latest vehicle is one step closer to arriving on dealership lots. The first production-model Jeep Gladiator just rolled off the assembly line. The Gladiator Enters the Arena: 2020 Jeep Gladiator…
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has no new changes. 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Exterior The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen presents a versatile silhouette that reflects its European upbringing. Clean lines combine with understated curves to create a unique, streamlined station wagon silhouette, while the simple…
The Lincoln Motor Company has announced that it will serve as a signature sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, which will take place April 16-27 in New York City. The partnership will result in, among other things, the inaugural Tribeca Interactive & Interlude: A Music Film Challenge; the contest will require filmmakers to create an…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced three winning projects in its City:One Michigan Central Station Challenge. Mercy Education Project; AbleLink Smart Living Technologies; and a team consisting of Detroit-area artists, DTE, and the Downtown Detroit Partnership will split a grand prize of $250,000 in funding that will help bring their projects to…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Minivans are capable, versatile, comfortable and family-friendly vehicles designed to transport you and your whole crew to and from activities, school, work and the epic family road trip. Since you want your minivan to go the distance, you’ll no doubt want a minivan that delivers substantial gas mileage. According to…
Pictured: the 2014 Subaru Forester What’s New for the 2015 Subaru Forester For 2015, the Subaru Forester is essentially unchanged besides a few small feature updates, including a standard rear view camera on all trim levels and 18-inch wheels for the 2.5i Touring trim. Related: Prepare your car for the summer season with proper maintenance…
General Motors has announced that its Chevrolet and GMC Business Elite program grew by 16 percent in its first year by adding 74 new dealers to its network. Since launching in March 2013, the Business Elite program has aimed to provide GM’s business customers with the best-possible sales and service experience for the duration of…
Chrysler Group LLC announced Friday that Mopar, its service, parts, and customer-care brand, will be bringing some of its vaunted “muscle” to the Monster Truck Racing Series in 2014. The Mopar Muscle monster truck, the first Mopar-sponsored beast released in more than a decade, joins Hall Brothers Racing’s championship-winning “Raminator” and “Rammunition” for six upcoming…
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