Ford Motor Company has appointed Conrad Groenewald its director of Marketing, Sales, and Service for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, effective July 1. Groenewald replaces Neale Hill, who has moved into the role of managing director. “This is a wonderful opportunity, and I look forward to leading Ford’s Marketing, Sales, and Service team as we…
Universal Technical Institute’s 2017 Ford Focus RS For the third year in a row, Ford has secured two Hottest at SEMA Awards: the Ford Focus was named Hottest Hatch for a second year in a row, and the Ford F-Series took home Hottest Truck for the seventh time in eight years. Ford’s dual win follows…
As far as fictional racecars go, few are anywhere near as iconic or cool as the Mach 5, the personal car of choice for renowned racecar driver Speed Racer, or Gō Mifune as he is known in Japan. The Speed Racer anime, which first aired on April 2, 1967, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017,…
Chicago, Illinois, is positioned right on Lake Michigan, making it the perfect destination for your next road trip. When you’re driving into the city, one of the first things you’ll notice is the skyline. If you take the Chicago Skyway (a toll road, but definitely a fun experience), you’ll experience another incredible view. Take Lakeshore Drive into the…
One tailgate to rule them all Super Bowl LIII takes place this Sunday, and in addition to a heated match between the Patriots and the Rams, a series of elaborate commercials will compete against one another. Still, it would seem that GMC is ahead of the pack, as the automotive brand is launching a new…
Cadillac is one of the oldest automakers in the world, and therefore has a rich and interesting history. For more than 113 years, Cadillac has been building exemplary luxury cars that cater to those who want to buy American, but also crave the luxury typically associated with German brands. Since Cadillac’s anniversary falls in August,…
A supplier issue delays Ford Bronco deliveries to summer 2021 Photo: Ford Excited to see the 2021 Ford Bronco rollin’ out next spring? Better hold your horses a bit. Ford Motor Company says that a supplier issue will delay deliveries of the all-new Bronco to summer 2021. Coming in 2021: New Ford Ranger adds highly…
Photo: Lexus The Lexus Design Award 2021 Grand Prix is a celebration of engineering, philanthropic problem solving, and creativity. This year, the automaker received 2,079 entries from 66 countries around the world, but there could only be one winner. That honor went to Henry Glogau, who cooked up the concept for the “Portable Solar Distiller,”…
Illustration: Hyundai Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of information about its new 2020 Venue crossover today, showing off a handful of design sketches ahead of the vehicle’s official debut later this month. Hyundai is touting the Venue as the smallest crossover in its lineup — even more diminutive than the subcompact Kona. The new…
VW unveiled the all-new Volkswagen Scirocco and Scirocco R at the Geneva Motor Show this week, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first-gen Scirocco’s debut in Geneva. The front and rear sections of the Scirocco have been restyled and now include H7 or bi-xenon headlights, as well as LED rear lights. A swiveling VW logo…
The 2017 Kia Niro combines athletic styling with a hybrid powertrain Despite the demand for fuel-efficient crossovers in the industry, when a carmaker introduces a hybrid crossover/SUV, it tends to flop. I’m thinking this won’t be the case for the all-new 2017 Kia Niro hybrid utility vehicle, though. Earlier today at the 2016 Chicago Auto…
2020 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has earned plenty of attention, accolades, and awards over the years for its eco-friendly powertrain and suite of advanced safety tech. Now, the LEAF’s cargo space is garnering praise, with U.S. News & World Report naming the LEAF to its list of the 10 Hatchbacks with the…
Mary Barra at the GM 24th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards GM CEO Mary Barra may not have earned the nod to be Hillary Clinton’s running mate (in hindsight, perhaps a blessing in disguise), but lately she’s been getting recognition from plenty of other places. Last week, Barra was awarded the Honorary Golden Steering…
The 2020 Chevy Suburban As the longest-running nameplate in the industry, the Chevrolet Suburban has a lot to live up to. The iconic vehicle has been around since 1935 and has changed quite a bit over the years. In its 11th generation, the 2020 Suburban is packed with everything you need for the family on…
A spy shot of the 2020 Cadillac XT6 crossover, which is likely to be built at GM’s assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee Photo: CarEngine Reviews A new cost-cutting plan will shutter at least five of General Motors’ underused assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada. However, a sixth GM facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee,…
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