Is the Nissan Qashqai Coming to America?

Nissan Qashqai The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that bears a strong resemblance to the Nissan Rogue, but it is actually smaller. The model, built at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant in the UK, and is one of the automaker’s bestselling models in Europe. Come January, the Qashqai will reportedly set its sights on a new market: the…

Ford Plans to Deliver 16 Electric Vehicles by 2022 with Increased $11B Electrification Investment

Ford announced this week that it intends to more than double the amount it originally intended to invest in vehicle electrification, which will result in 16 fully-electric vehicles being launched by 2022—the first of which is expected to arrive by 2020. “We’re all in, and the only question is will the customers be there with…

Consider a Business Fleet To Compete with Amazon

Photo: Nissan In an effort to promote its fleet of vehicles for small businesses, the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance conducted a study of small- and medium-sized businesses to see if they’re ready to keep up with online retail giants like Amazon. The results were not exactly encouraging. A Brighter Future: The Nissan IMs Sport Sedan Concept came…

Thirty-Three Major Mustang Milestones

Last year, Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of the legendary Mustang. A year later, the first name in pony cars is a year older and a year stronger—through the first quarter of 2015, the new sixth-gen ‘Stang is the best-selling model in its class by a country mile. To celebrate the big 5-1, let’s take…

The New Year in Mustangs: Inside the Latest Models

New year, new wheels. It’s the best time to gawk over fancy cars. Pony car lovers will especially get their fill this year—several new editions of the beloved Ford Mustang are being released. Check out all the action below. Special Editions Let’s start with the most eye-opening of the bunch: custom models from Roush, Saleen,…

Cadillac Exec Hints at “Something Below ATS”

2016 Cadillac ATS Sedan Photo: © General Motors Cadillac may be angling to compete with the Mercedes CLA by building a rear-wheel-drive sedan that would slot below the current ATS and carry a price tag at or around $30,000. New Vehicle Research: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 According to Road & Track, Cadillac executive chief engineer Dave…

Rumor: Could Toyota be Developing a Camry TRD?

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is known for taking regular Toyota production vehicles and injecting them with some racing spunk to make them absolute monsters both on- and off-road. So far, TRD has worked its magic on three Toyota models—the Tundra and Tacoma trucks, and the 4Runner SUV. Now, ahead of Toyota’s appearance at this year’s…

Yep, Scion is Out of Here

The Scion FR-S will be rebadged as a Toyota Earlier today, news broke that Toyota was discontinuing its youth-oriented Scion brand. While I was skeptical given the lack of an official source, it looks like the rumors were, in fact, true. Toyota released a press release this morning confirming the news and announcing that most…

2021 Ford F-150 Digital Reveal Set for June 25

Photo: Ford Got anything going on June 25? Of course you don’t. Hard telling at this point what will even happen tomorrow, let alone three weeks from now. But Ford’s got plans. Specifically, plans to yank the cover off the 2021 Ford F-150 for a digital reveal on June 25, ushering in the 14th generation…

Why Are Objects in the Mirror Closer Than They Appear?

Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing down the Jeep, and its menacing jaws are reflected in the side-view mirror? What made the joke funny — and suspenseful — was the presence of the disclaimer on the side mirror that stated, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” It’s…