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….
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