Higher avg. transaction prices for trucks such as the Silverado helped GM profits in Q1 2014. General Motors is paying to the tune of $1.3 billion to repair the immense catalog of vehicles affected by recalls—including $700 million toward fixing 2.59 million vehicles with ignition switch issues similar to those that have killed at least…
Participants of the 2014 GM Student Corps pose for a photo. ©GM The 2014 GM Student Corps ended earlier this week after a successful summer of hard work and great experiences. Marking the second year for the program, the 2014 GM Student Corps involved 106 paid high school interns from 12 schools, seven of which General…
At the end of last month, Ram Trucks posted a mysterious video to Twitter, one that could have been right out of The Blair Witch Project if the camera wasn’t so steady and the acting wasn’t so great. The teaser vid is just 15 seconds long but manages to flash the word “hiking” at us…
Ford Edge History The Ford Edge was introduced to the market in 2006, moving Ford into the highly competitive mid-sized crossover SUV segment. Since its introduction, the Edge has been considered a top contender in the family car arena, helping increase Ford sales after the big economic recession that affected the car industry so much….
Chrysler on “Road to Greatness” with 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Just in time for the 2013 World Series, Chrysler is running a new commercial called “Road to Greatness.” The commercial shows images of Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers third baseman and arguably the most feared bat in the Major Leagues currently, practicing his craft…
Lincoln MKT History The Lincoln MKT entered the market at the perfect time for Lincoln—in 2010, just when the brand was looking to revamp its luxury image. Since then, while the MKT has produced some less than stellar sales, the full-size crossover SUV has still made an impression on consumers across the country, helping Lincoln…
When it comes to trucks, the American auto market is a scary place. The top three bestselling vehicles of 2016 were the main pickup trucks of the Big Three automakers, so to take market share away from any of those would require a drastic change in how America buys vehicles. According to The Drive, Nissan…
According to Hyundai’s press release for its new crossover truck which debuted today, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is broken. “Hyundai Introduces Convention-Shattering Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at Detroit International Auto Show,” stated the official press release. The convention is the only thing the Santa Cruz has damaged. Why the Hyundai Santa Cruz…
At this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), visitors to the Lincoln Motor Company’s stand will be able to visit galleries intended to draw connections to the 2015 Lincoln MKC and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The galleries at the Lincoln NAIAS booth, featuring contributions from Shinola and Dwell, will be ready for the public to…
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the most popular vehicle in the Mitsubishi lineup and key to the automaker’s revival post-fuel economy scandal. The Outlander was originally launched in the United States in 2001 and in Europe in 2003. Fifteen years later, Mitsubishi is celebrating an accumulated 1.5 million sales over three generations, making it the brand’s…
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…
Pictured: hideous diaper baby Photo: Gage Skidmore Ford on Tuesday announced that it will invest $1.2 billion at three Michigan facilities, creating or retaining 130 jobs as the company begins preparations for the relaunch of the Ranger and Bronco. It didn’t take long for the incomprehensibly stupid human beings(?) in the White House to take…
Ford earned its ninth consecutive IHS Markit Overall Loyalty to Make award at the Automotive News World Congress meeting in Detroit earlier this month. The 23rd annual IHS Markit Loyalty Awards recognize automakers and brands for their staying power with customers, and Ford has consistently been in the mix both as an automaker and for…
All-new ad for Chevy Equinox displays the comical risks of using Chevy Siri integration Voice recognition software is all the rage in the automotive industry, and rather than creating their own tech from scratch, Chevrolet partnered with a proven interface that has been a favorite of iPhone users for years. The Siri system in Chevy…
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…
Chevrolet is marking the 50th anniversary of the Malibu and the release of the new-for-2014 model with a retrospective that studies all eight generations and compares the latest Malibu to the first one created back in 1964. The 2014 Malibu comes with a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that can put down 196 horsepower; by comparison,…
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid History The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is one of the most distinctive hybrids in its class. The MKZ Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor creating 188 hp, and boasts an impressive 45 mpg. Early History The hybrid version of Lincoln’s best-selling MKZ was introduced to the…
Lexus ES History When the Lexus ES was first introduced in 1989, it was one of two vehicles in Lexus’ United States debut lineup. Six generations later, the sedan has grown in popularity and in size, establishing Lexus as one of the top luxury brands in the car industry. Early History The first Lexus ES…
Chevy fans rejoice! An online event kicks off next week Photo: Chevrolet Back in June, the famed Woodward Dream Cruise was canceled. Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and social distancing, the cruise became the latest automotive event to be dropped from the 2020 calendar. The cruise, which takes place along a 10-mile stretch of Woodward…
The 2015 Chrysler 200 wowed us when it made its world debut back at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and Chrysler assured that its midsized sedan would be on the forefront of the American consciousness in early 2014 when it aired a Super Bowl commercial starring Bob Dylan. As the late June release…
A new advertising campaign from Chevy features the stars of The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part and a custom-LEGO Satin Steel Metallic Silverado 1500 High Country model Photo: Chevrolet The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a stunning vehicle, and it’s even cooler when it’s made out of LEGOS. The LEGO-made 2019 Silverado…
Chevy is one of the most iconic American carmakers thanks to classic models like the Chevelle, El Camino, and Corvette. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s cars have appeared in a wide variety of movies and TV shows over the years, including old-school models and brand-new ones. Here are just five of the best known. Guns of (High-Strength)…
GWC Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani and GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra The automotive world got a bit of a shake this month as it was announced that Ford CEO Mark Fields was being fired. Sorry, we meant that Mark Fields “retired” and was replaced by Jim Hackett less than three years after Fields…
The Volkswagen BUDD-e, an electric concept car unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show this past January, was applauded for its look into the future of electric car design. Now it is being officially recognized, as it won the 2016 Concept Truck of the Year award at the 15th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of…
Baby Bronco, I presume? It’s already known that Ford isn’t just bringing back the Bronco, but it’s also been established that there will be a smaller off-road SUV that folks have affectionately taken to calling the Baby Bronco. Up until now, all we had to work with was one shadowy teaser showing FORD-emblazoned grille and…
A lot of exciting news came from Hyundai‘s press conference this morning at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. In addition to announcing the expansion of the Hyundai Shoppers Assurance program nationwide and the promotion of the brand’s non-profit Hyundai Hope on Wheels (which was featured in a recent Super Bowl commercial), Chief Marketing Officer Dean Evans…
For years, Hyundai has offered an affordable, fuel-efficient, and dependable subcompact car that surprisingly hasn’t been as popular as it deserves to be. Often overlooked by consumers in favor of competing American or Japanese subcompacts, the Hyundai Accent hasn’t been a household name in the USA–but in Canada, it’s domninated its segment for years with…
In an effort to provide a jump to its premier plug-in, the 2014 Volt price was reduced by $5,000 starting with the 2014 model year. The move would lower the 2014 Volt’s price to $34,995 with shipping, which is a 12.5% decrease from last year’s model. The move comes after Volt sales dropped by 3.3%…
The new 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE, unveiled today in Detroit Far and away, the big news out of Ram today was the unleashing of the new Ram 1500 Rebel, but the automaker also managed to squeeze in some news about the new 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE, which delivers best-in-class fuel economy on the…
2014 chevy SS 2014 Chevy SS Exterior If the Chevy lineup were a football team, the 2014 Chevy SS would be the running back, with a muscular, athletic exterior that reflects the power that lies under the hood. The SS brings back Detroit muscle in modern form with an aggressive front fascia that slowly tapers…
Chrysler’s Millennial-Mobile may be coming to fruition Last year, Chrysler introduced the conceptual Chrysler Portal EV minivan. This vehicle was marketed as a vehicle of the millennials, by the millennials, for the millennials. Recent reports suggest that the Portal may not merely be a concept for much longer. Instead, it is rumored to be entering production in 2020….
Every year, on the third Saturday in August, classic car fans from around the world flock to historic Woodward Avenue in Detroit for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Just like last year, this year’s event is sponsored by Ford Motor Company. Unsurprisingly, Ford has several displays and events going on throughout the day of the…
Today General Motors announced that Maven, the automaker’s personal mobility brand, has expanded to three more markets: Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC. Those cities now join Maven’s other two markets, New York City and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Maven City car sharing program is now operating in Chicago, with registered customers able to reserve one…
Today General Motors announced that Maven, the automaker’s personal mobility brand, has expanded to three more markets: Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC. Those cities now join Maven’s other two markets, New York City and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Maven City car sharing program is now operating in Chicago, with registered customers able to reserve one…
A Jeep Wrangler Hybrid? It’s more likely than you might think. Jeep’s signature vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler, has been the subject of several recent rumors and reports. From a possible debut for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler at the L.A. Auto Show later this year to the reported use of more aluminum materials in the construction of…
The new 2016 Chevy Volt commercial touts the vehicle’s progressive powertrain Just a couple of weeks after the car’s Detroit debut, the first 2016 Chevy Volt commercial has arrived, showing off the plug-in hybrid’s new design and advanced powertrain. Take a look: 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial The second-gen Volt’s new powertrain enables it to travel…
Photo: GM Last month, General Motors pushed out the old and welcomed the new by closing its Davison Road CCA facility and cutting the ribbon on a new ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts processing center in Burton. It shows GM’s commitment to the state it calls home and offers opportunities to area workers. An Essential Part: Make…
The 2015 Honda Pilot SUV At last week’s North American International Auto Show, Honda declared 2015 to be “The Year of Honda.” It seems the festivities will truly begin in earnest this spring when the all-new HR-V crossover launches, with the redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot debuting shortly after that, and then the new, butt-less Honda…
The 2016 WOC Honda Engines-Cyclone Air Cleaner The 2016 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas may not sound like a major destination for automakers, especially with the Detroit and Chicago auto shows going on this season, but Honda still found time to make some news at the international event, which is dedicated to the…
2014 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT If you’ve purchased a Lexus in the past three years, it would seem you’ve made a wise investment. Kelley Blue Book recently revealed their Best Resale Value Awards, and six Lexus cars are on the list. Entry-Level Luxury Car: Lexus RC 350 High-End Luxury Car: Lexus LS 460 Hybrid…
Underneath the hood of this ’69 Camaro is a supercharged V8 engine rated at approximately 800 lb-ft of torque There have been a number of old-school performance cars featured this season on Jay Leno’s Garage, including a 1987 Buick Grand National and 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, but neither of those vehicles packed as much power as the 1969…
Car dealer David Flynn recently visited the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant to grab his Caddy CT6 Photo: © General Motors Last April, Car dealer David Flynn of Columbiana, Ohio, bid the sum of $200,000 for the right to purchase the first retail production model of the 2016 Cadillac CT6 sedan. Eleven months later, he finally collected…
It’s hard to believe that it is only the end of April and we are already looking forward to 2018 model year vehicles. With many of the upcoming 2018 models already revealed at recent American auto shows, scrutiny is now moving on to the 2019 vehicles. If you are thinking about buying a truck in the…
In the first half of 2015, Volkswagen had a major victory over Toyota as it became the biggest-selling automaker in the world with 5.04 million cars sold from January to June. It was reported that VW had an internal goal of beating Toyota by 2018. If that was true, Volkswagen has achieved that three years ahead of…
General Motors has always called Detroit home, through the good times and the bad. The automaker often does many good work around the community and works hard to support the attractions and entertainment that make the city special. In its latest effort to both promote its vehicles and support Michigan, Chevrolet and Olympia Entertainment announced…
Where do old cars go when they die? Surprisingly, the automotive industry is one of the best at recycling. Many parts of a car are recyclable, such as the steel in the body down to the plastic in the interior. After a car is sent to the junkyard and picked clean of its valuable parts…
At this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Hyundai gave audiences a sneak peek of the all-new Veloster and Veloster Turbo. Completely redesigned, the Veloster sports a stronger powertrain and a stylish new look for 2019. The new look comes from Hyundai designers in Seoul, South Korea, and Irvine, California. “Our new 2019…
Just imagine those teeth sinking into your car’s wiring Photo: Andreas Rejbrand Is the inside of your car a buffet for rats? Once you’ve recovered from the shudder that just went up your spine, hear us out. Over the past several years, automakers have been working to build vehicles with greener, more sustainable materials. As…
LIES In a move that surprised no one, the United States Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against Volkswagen today for its violations of the Clean Air Act and the following cover up.* The only surprising thing is how long this legal action was coming, since the Dieselgate scandal came to light when the Environmental…
A rendering of Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas In a little over a year, Toyota will begin to make the move from its current North American headquarters in Torrance, California, to its new location in Plano, Texas. And, according to CEO Jim Lentz, approximately 75% of the automaker’s 4,000 employees are seriously…
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