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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