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…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Back toward the beginning of the month, Green Car Journal announced that the final five vehicles in the running for the title of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show were the BMW 330e iPerformance, the Chrysler Pacifica, the Kia Optima, the Toyota Prius Prime, and the Chevrolet…
Yes, even in the middle of a sparsely populated Ohio forest, someone, somewhere, is making fun of J.D. Power.… Recently, we covered the collaboration between Lexus and designers Tosin Oshinowo and… When you’re shopping for a car, you’re hit with tons of names, only a fraction of which make sense. Here’s what I think of…
Lincoln is ending production of the Continental sedan in Q4 2020 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company last week confirmed that the revival of the Continental has come to an end. Production on the Lincoln Continental will wrap up in the fourth quarter, ending the all-too-brief return of one of the luxury brand’s iconic names. Another…
The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick… Drivers looking to get the best value for selling their vehicles often… Subaru is no stranger to winning. So, is it any surprise that four of its 2021 vehicles claimed KBB Best Resale Value Awards?… With more people returning to the workplace, it’s…
The Lyriq EV will release nine months ahead of schedule Photo: Cadillac General Motors is continuing to move toward the all-electric future that is currently the main goal of the auto industry. As part of GM’s EV-focused plans, Cadillac is poised to bring green tech to the world of luxury. In a recent statement, GM…
Photo: Ford Motor Company We’ve spent the last two years and 10 months waiting with baited breath for our first glimpse of the Ford Bronco. We’ve also spent the past 22 months waiting for a clear look at the Mustang-inspired electric performance SUV formerly known as the Mach 1. When, we ask, will we see…
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