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….
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…
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