News Flash: Coronavirus Concerns Cause Cadillac Cancellation! Photo: Cadillac As the threat of coronavirus continues to spread, the more effects it continues to have on the world. COVID-19 is already responsible for the cancellation of several auto shows, and the industry is continuing to feel its effects as 2020 continues. The latest casualty of the…
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet car lineup is shrinking again, and this time it’s the Sonic that’s on the chopping block. Small and Stylish: Upgrade to an SUV with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax General Motors announced last week that it will soon end production for the Chevrolet Sonic, a subcompact model available as either a sedan…
Ever since GM decided to sell off its European-based company, Opel, GM’s presence in Europe has essentially zeroed out. But it looks like the president of Cadillac is looking to change that. On the heels of the new XT4 release, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen announced his plans to expand the Cadillac market. On that…
Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman with Grabber Blue Ford Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Canada on Monday announced Bev Goodman as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. Goodman has spent nearly 25 years with Ford of Canada, most recently serving as director of Marketing Communications. Ford’s Hottest New Vehicles: Performance-focused…
2019 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan Making the Earth a safer, healthier planet is not the main focus of many automakers. But, for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., being a leader in the fight against climate change is a major priority, and its efforts have just been recognized. Ready to drive an EV? Redesigned Nissan LEAF promises…
Yesterday, the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario became the production site of the industry’s first-ever electrified minivan. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid rolled off the assembly line sporting an EPA-rated 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) In addition to being the industry’s first electric minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is also the…
Photo: Pxfuel via DMCA Following the Trump administration’s rollback of Obama-era vehicle emissions standards back in March — which was at least 15 years ago based on the 2020 timescale — General Motors sided with the President’s new goals as part of the Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation. According to GM’s leadership, the decision was…
2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid gets EPA-estimated 100 MPGe Photo: Ford The all-new 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid will hit showrooms this summer as the most efficient vehicle in its segment. Ford announced this week that the SUV will achieve an EPA-estimated 100 MPGe as well as an impressive 37 miles of fully electric range….
Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing Mitsubishi in the same way that he rescued Nissan in the early 2000s and Renault in the 1990s, but acquiring a majority stake in Mitsubishi must have been more than just about helping a struggling automaker. With the addition of Mitsubishi, Renault-Nissan is now the fourth biggest car…
2019 Kia Forte Photo: Kia Media The highly-anticipated all-new 2019 Kia Forte made its first appearance today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The compact sedan sports Stinger-like characteristics making the 2019 Kia Forte refined and sporty. Check Out: 2017 Kia Stinger The Forte, Kia’s best-selling vehicle, boasts a more sophisticated interior due…
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric car will now finally be available for purchase at Toyota dealerships in Canada beginning in July. The Mirai has so far been limited in its availability and was sold only in select markets around the world. In Europe it can be found in Belgium, Denmark, Germany,…
The Buick Velite 5 was quickly surpassed in China by more efficient GM vehicles Photo: General Motors Buick is currently General Motors’ top-selling American brand in the Chinese market. This success has allowed General Motors to expand the luxury brand’s reach in the country, producing SUVs and ever-popular sedans for Chinese drivers. Even vehicles that…
Photo: ©Toyota Back in April, Toyota revealed “Project Portal,” a hydrogen fuel cell-powered semi-truck that made more than 1,300 lb-ft of torque—and now the Japanese automaker has announced the truck is ready to be used for short routes at ports in California, known as drayage. After having completed more than “4,000 successful development miles,” the…
The Toyota Mirai was named the 2016 World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show The 22-mile all-electric range of the Toyota Prius Prime, unveiled last week at the New York International Auto Show, may have been a little underwhelming (given that its direct competition, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, achieves an all-electric range…
Should women be hired to pose next to new cars on display? It’s auto show season, and that means cities across the country–and across the globe–will be hosting conventions where automakers will be parading their finest vehicular wares. Alongside some of those cars on the platforms will be elegantly-dressed women showing off the vehicles like…
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