Mercedes-AMG teams had a strong showing at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar race at the Detroit Grand Prix, with its two teams finishing fourth and eighth on Saturday. New and Fuel Efficient: New cars over 30 mpg Drivers Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen raced the No. 33 Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Mercedes-AMG GT3 using a two-pit stop…
For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference at the 2018 North American Auto Show, the reveal of the next-generation 2019 Veloster was anticipated. The automaker had already publicized its plan to unveil the refreshed look of its asymmetrical sports hatchback, intending to stir up more interested in the underrated model. What attendees didn’t expect was…
Ford is one of the headline partners on the Detroit Smart Parking Lab project Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Bedrock, Bosch, and the State of Michigan to launch a first-of-its-kind testing space in Detroit next month. The all-new Detroit Smart Parking Lab officially opens in September at Bedrock’s Assembly Garage, offering…
Last month, Mercedes-Benz brought two new models to the Detroit Auto Show. Those vehicles were the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C and the redesigned GLA crossover. Both automobiles earned lots of attention from auto enthusiasts in Detroit, so the company decided to bring both cars to the Windy City for an encore performance. However, those were…
FCA proves that helping the local community is as easy as riding a bike One of the quintessential images of summer is the sight of children riding bikes up and down the street. Unfortunately, not all families can afford to purchase bikes, especially in the Detroit Metropolitan area. That’s where FCA came in to lend…
American Honda Motor Co. cleaned up at One Show’s third annual Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards during this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The automaker took home two trophies in the Broadcast Television category: one for the stop-motion Honda ad “Paper,” and one for the sort-of creepy Acura crash-test dummy commercial “The Test.” The award-winning…
One of the images from Mike Finkelstein’s portfolio in the Corvette Z06 Convertible Student Showcase Challenge If you’re a photography student in college, getting a big assignment could be the difference between making good on your dreams or spending the rest of your life waiting tables and talking about your dreams of shooting for a…
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt made its European debut at the 2018 Geneva show Ford to Geneva: See ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya. The Detroit automaker confirmed last week to Automotive News Europe that it will not be present at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Ford has traditionally used the auto show as a venue…
2015 Volvo XC90 Volvo has announced a new global marketing strategy—called the Volvo Way to Market—that aims to cut down on the brand’s presence at auto shows and explore the possibility of becoming more viable to consumers through online sales. “The car industry is one of the most conservative, least evolutionary marketing clusters in global…
While many attendees of the Detroit Auto Show are anticipating their favorite brand’s debuts for 2018, some attendees are counting down to Education Day that will be held on Wednesday, January 24th. Each year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) invites Michigan students to spend a day browsing the displays and learning about the latest advances…
FCA will allow guests attending the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show the right to step inside the Chrysler 300, so it can provide a hands-on demonstration of its newest technology Fiat Chrysler Automobiles made headlines last month when it announced it would be skipping the Detroit Auto Show and instead would be showcasing its newest technology…
Detroit, Michigan GM has announced that it will give $50 million to an array of nonprofit programs in Detroit, Michigan. The automaker plans to promote sustainability while giving Detroiters better access to employment and education opportunities. Another Way GM Supports American Workers: Its vehicles are the most American-made What is this money going toward? Mary…
Ford was America’s top automaker for hourly employment last year Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company busted out its American flag and waved it all over the place Friday, announcing that it topped the American auto industry for hourly employment in America once again. Ford says that it employs more than 57,000 UAW-represented employees in America…
2015 Cadillac SRX Photo: © General Motors Cadillac has let its CT6 out of the bag, but the question still remains: where is the replacement for the brand’s top-selling SRX? According to a report, we’ll likely see it in seven months. Detroit News reports that the next-gen SRX, presumed by many to be dubbed the…
The Canadian-only Ram 1500 Sport Photo: FCA North America Each year, the bilingual car website Auto123.com chooses the best vehicles in Canada in a variety of categories. This year, the website named the Ram 1500 its 2020 pickup truck of the year. “A renewed design and an interior worthy of a luxury car in the…
Two 2015 Chevy Corvettes on display at this month’s Woodward Dream Cruise As usual, Chevrolet had a major presence at this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. The all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro and Volt were both in attendance, alongside the usual bevy of classic cars and trucks manufactured by the bowtie brand. There…
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Toyota Supra will return to the stage. The 2020 model will make its worldwide debut on Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit. If you can’t make it, you’ll still be able to watch a livestream of…
In March, the Geneva Motor Show will open in Europe. Volkswagen is planning to be there with an updated Volkswagen up! city car for European and Latin American markets. In a surprise move, the automaker has announced that it will also be bringing a new concept vehicle to the event. This new concept will be a…
The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey Today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Honda debuted the all-new 2018 Odyssey—which, thank God, looks much better than those concept drawings done by five-year-olds suggested. In addition to the upgraded styling, which includes an Active Shutter Grille for enhanced efficiency, the redesigned minivan also boasts advanced…
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will have a starting MSRP of less than $30,000 in Canada Photo: © General Motors The month of January has been a busy one for Chevrolet. Besides bringing its full model lineup to the Detroit Auto Show—including a life-sized LEGO Batmobile—the American automaker also showcased its 2018 Chevrolet Equinox at the…
The 2021 Chicago Auto Show has been postponed until spring Photo: Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show has joined a long list of automotive industry events postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Buying Your First Vehicle? Check out these tips on how to find the car that’s right for you Earlier this month, the annual…
Cadillac Escala Concept at the Detroit Auto Show The Cadillac Escala Concept has been wowing lovers of luxury for a little over a year now, making appearances at auto shows all around the world and even showing up in an ad that aired during this year’s Academy Awards—meaning that the handsome concept sedan may very…
GM President Dan Ammann (right) with Cruise Automation founders Kyle Vogt (center) and Daniel Kan (left) General Motors announced that it will be investing $14 million toward the development of a new Cruise Automation R&D facility in San Francisco. In addition to aiding Cruise Automation in the research and development of self-driving technology, GM’s investment will…
A new car-centric sitcom is coming to NBC this fall Photo: Chevrolet Let’s face it: pretty much every topic under the sun has had a sitcom made about it. From family dramas and sci-fi stories to shows set in airports, bars, offices, and hospitals, it seems like sitcoms have covered almost everything. But what about…
A long time ago, the Big Three Detroit automakers were also the world’s largest automakers by production. Today, while General Motors remains among the global top three, the fight for the top spot is all about Toyota and Volkswagen. Toyota has held the number one position for some time now, but Volkswagen has recently made…
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