At a convention in Detroit last fall, I had the privilege of attending a panel on female empowerment led by Mallory McMorrow, a candidate for the Michigan State Senate. I was captivated by the stories Mallory had to tell, including her experiences with sexism while working in the automotive industry while presenting with Mazda at…
It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed… The Detroit Auto Show not only reveals exciting new models for major… Beating out nine competitors, Nissan’s sales-leading all electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf,… The Xmotion concept, a compact three-row SUV from Nissan, is ready for… For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference…
BMW has already been busy in 2013 with the release of the i8 hybrid, i3 EV, and the revamped 3 series. The reveal of the highly-sought-after performance brand prior to the New Year would prove as something of a fitting cap on an undeniably successful year for the German automaker. The bad news: this teaser…
The Tundra’s first media outing following its Sept. 19 reveal will take place just two days later at Motor Bella.… If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have… If you were planning to go to the North American International Auto… As 2019 draws gradually to a close, it’s normal to start…
Yesterday, General Motors announced the official opening of the GM Company Store in the company’s global headquarters at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. The response, from the world, was a collective, “Wait, you guys didn’t already have one of those?” I mean, it seems awfully odd that the iconic and sprawling GM Renaissance Center…
Nestled between Lincoln and INFINITI in the South Hall of McCormick Place, BMW had practically every car in its lineup on display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Classic BMWs like the various numbered Series vehicles were there, but most visitors were excited about the presence of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster. The plug-in vehicle—placed…
Photo: Chevrolet The much-beloved Chevrolet Impala is officially no more. After announcing its discontinuation some time ago, the final model rolled off of the assembly line at General Motor’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant around 8:30 this morning, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Get it while you can: The 2020 Chevrolet Impala The end…
Toyota safety innovations are demonstrated on public roads in Detroit A few decades ago, you’d be lucky to find a car with seatbelts. Nowadays, safety regulations have gotten much more stringent, and automakers from across the world have been working on various safety innovations to put their brands at the head of the game. Earlier…
Pickups are shaping up to be the stars of the North American International Auto Show Photo: © General Motors The North American International Auto Show is historically one of the most diverse annual gatherings of automobiles in the world. However, it would appear that one class of vehicles is set to take center stage at…
Despite some big reveals, attendance was down for Detroit’s premier auto show event Starting next year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, will take place in June, rather than in January when it has been traditionally held. The auto show’s organizers hope that this move will attract more attendees. This year’s…
Photo: Shawn Wilson Car lovers will find the center of the automotive industry in Detroit, Michigan; its nickname is The Motor City for a reason. Not only is it the headquarters location for the big-wig manufacturers, including General Motors, but you’ll also find car museums, showrooms, and other events throughout the city. What you’ll see…
Volkswagen recently revealed a brand new all-electric concept car called the ID. SPACE VIZZION at the 2019 L.A. Auto Show.… The Nissan Sentra is sporting a new refined look for 2020, a… We’ve spent the last two years and 10 months waiting with baited… The Los Angeles Auto Show serves as the host for a…
It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed for months that the Toyota Supra was making a comeback, but now Toyota has finally spoken up to cast aside any remaining doubt: the Supra will appear as a 2020 model at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. “Confirming one of the worst-kept secrets…
Ever since the official 1995 inaugural event, numerous people have gathered in Detroit… “The Nice Guys” isn’t just a fun buddy cop movie, it’s also a showcase for some really cool vintage GM vehicles from the 1970s.… Even though indie musician Sufjan Stevens has yet to reveal his preferred automaker, I have reason to believe that…
Volkswagen may stop attending auto shows along with other car companies At the Paris Motor Show this year, there were a handful of manufacturers that did not attend. A noteworthy one was Volkswagen. In an interview with Motoring.com, Volkswagen Group’s Dr. Herbert Diess, explained why Volkswagen was a no-show. “Motor shows are dead,” Diess said….
It’s only been out in the public eye for a short time, but auto enthusiasts are already quite clear about their fondness for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The three-row SUV, which made its official premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, took home the top honor in The Detroit News’ Readers’ Choice Awards…
Ford this week debuted its next-generation Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle, which builds upon the technology demonstrated to great effect in the current Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle fleet while simultaneously gifting it with the various aesthetic and technological upgrades of the next-generation 2017 Ford Fusion. New Developments from Ford: 2017 F-150 gets new EcoBoost…
As full-size sedan sales decline, the 2019 Toyota Avalon makes a fresh case for reversing that trend. A year after rolling out the all-new Camry, Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit—and boy, it’s a doozy. The new Avalon is, perhaps in response…
For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel.… It’s been almost nine whole years since the sixth-generation Ford Mustang was… Two of the hottest new Ford vehicles have picked up two of… If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have… A report suggests that had the Detroit…
The 2015 Honda Fit debuted at NAIAS in January, and now it will appear at the 2014 New York Auto Show in a full color spectrum. Wondering what to expect from Honda at the 2014 New York Auto Show? A whole lot of color, that’s what. Reportedly, Honda will be taking the 2015 Honda Fit,…
This rainbow 2016 Fiat 500X symbolizes FCA’s commitment to the LGBT community Over the weekend, Detroit was figuratively painted rainbow as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and its allies celebrated LGBT culture and recognized the fight for equality in marriage, the workplace, and more, during the annual Motor City Pride…
Honda executive John Mendel accepts the NACOTY award for the 2016 Civic The “Year of Honda” may have come to a close last month, but 2016 is starting to look like it may be a banner year for the automaker, as well. After earning plaudits from AutoGuide and the Hispanic Motor Press, the 2016 Honda…
Dodge also used the Demon name for a 2007 concept car and for a version of the 1971 Dart For many muscle car fans, the Challenger SRT Hellcat is the end-all and be-all car when it comes to laying down rubber and tearing up the drag strip, but Dodge has announced an even more powerful…
Jim Farley, Ford’s EVP and President of Global Markets, seen here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, outlined Ford’s plans for operational fitness in Detroit this week Back in October, newly-appointed Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett issued his vision for the company’s future, insinuating the importance of what he termed as “operational…
It’s been all quiet on the western front since Ford confirmed in September that it is bringing a high-performance Ranger Raptor to the masses sometime next year. It’s also been quiet on the eastern front. And the northern front. And the southern front. Really, it’s just been quiet everywhere. But Australia’s Motoring has stepped in…
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