San Francisco Photo: Noahnmf San Francisco’s Market Street will officially be banning private vehicles on Jan. 29. The prohibition was put in place to help make the city area safer for pedestrians and is set to last indefinitely. The Latest in Technology: Mitsubishi innovations The ban of private vehicles is just one of the many…
Photo: Chevrolet The future of the car looks to be electric, and General Motors is doing what it can to secure what it needs for batteries. The company just revealed a new partnership with Controlled Thermal Resources of California for access to American-sourced lithium. Looking For Capability and Power? Check out the updates coming for…
Ford is looking to establish a connection between consumer and vehicle that other automakers cannot offer. The latest step in that direction was announced this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show with the reveal that Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC will be able to be linked to Amazon Echo and Wink. Watch: SYNC and…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
While BMW’s sales were up, sales for the 5 Series were way up When BMW’s sedans managed to outperform the brand’s SUVs in terms of sales growth in August, it could have easily been considered an anomaly. However, with the same result two months in a row, it’s certainly a trend to start considering. Furthermore,…
By July, you’ll be able to purchase a Chevy Spark EV in Maryland for just under $18,000 Chevrolet made headlines in Detroit at this year’s NAIAS with the reveal of the Bolt EV concept and the debut of the new 2016 Volt. Now, the automaker is capitalizing on all that electric energy with the announcement…
BMW’s SAV model reigned supreme in terms of sales in November Most automakers have experienced sales declines throughout the majority of the year so far. BMW, on the other hand, has seen U.S. sales grow during that same period, achieving its 13th consecutive month of sales growth in November. How BMW Compares to the Competition:…
Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept: ORANGE! So we’ll dispense with the obvious: the Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept looks like what would happen if the BMW i3 and Honda Fit EV met at an old Irish pub, had five or six mojitos, and fell sloppily into one another’s arms for a tawdry tryst that led to an…
Photo: Toyota It seems that every year, Toyota makes the Mirai an even greater value proposition. When it launched the second-generation 2021 model, it cut the MSRP down from $58,550 to $49,500 despite making significant improvements to the car. To sweeten the deal even further, the 2022 model also comes with $15,000 of free hydrogen…
GM’s EV charge stations surpass 400. Despite a large number of EV naysayers throughout the country, the alternative form of transportation is really taking off—and becoming a much more viable way of getting around. In fact, General Motors announced yesterday that GM’s EV charge stations at various U.S. production and business facilities have surpassed 400;…
Lincoln delivered 2,348 Corsairs in May 2021, helping the brand reach a new sales record Photo: Lincoln Another month in 2021, another record sales result for the Lincoln Motor Company SUV lineup. Lincoln sold 7,871 SUVs in May, up 24.3 percent year-over-year and good for a new monthly record. Greener Days Ahead: Lincoln rumored to…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its vehicle brands, which include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. This new system is more powerful, more intuitive, and offers drivers a wider range of customization options and connected services. Here’s a look at some of the top highlights for the Uconnect 5 system….
General Motors is making huge strides toward running all its U.S. facilities… General Motors recently won an EPA honor for vigorously pursuing green power… Nissan’s commitment to become more sustainable in its global operations is looking… One of the many ways that General Motors is working toward the… Recently, General Motors has been launching quite…
You’re itching to replace your current car with a shiny new model from your local dealership. The most convenient way to dispose of your old car is to simply trade it in to the dealership where you’re acquiring your new car. In exchange for your old vehicle, they’ll give you a credit toward your purchase….
Time magazine named General Motors CEO Mary Barra to its list of The 100 Most Influential People Of 2021. This comes just a few months after General Motors landed on the 2021 Time100 Most Influential Companies list. An Upcoming EV: Take a look at the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV What makes Barra influential? Former…
The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm will help power General Motors’ Ohio and Indiana plants with renewable energy Plans have been finalized for two new wind farms in Ohio and Illinois to provide 20% of General Motors’ electricity. GM’s operations in Ohio and Indiana will be connected to the wind farms and run on 100% renewable…
Happy Independence Day, America! Today we celebrate the birth of our country with fireworks, hot dogs, and copious amounts of TV marathons. It also gives us a chance to rub our success in Britain’s face! No offense Britain. However, we never would have gotten this far as a nation without the guidance of our country’s…
2018 Buick Cascada at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Searching for a used vehicle that is no longer in production? Many automakers have discontinued their once-famous models as consumer preferences and industry trends turn toward a different direction. Luckily, you can still find these popular discontinued cars at used-car dealerships and pre-owned…
Photo: Honda Results from the biggest Formula 1 survey ever conducted reveal, among a wide variety of other interesting insights, that Max Verstappen is currently the sport’s most popular driver. Conducted by Nielsen and Motorsport Network, the F1 survey sampled opinions from 167,302 diverse participants, including twice the number of women as the previous survey…
The powerful front profile of the Ram EV concept Photo: Ram Trucks/YouTube Are you stoked to learn more about the upcoming Ram EV? Keep that energy, friend, because you’ve got a couple more seasons to wait. A teaser from the Ram Trucks Twitter promises that it’ll be “time to steal some thunder” come fall 2022….
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2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept In revealing the 200-mile-range Bolt EV yesterday, GM CEO Mary Barra did just about everything short of coming out and saying, “Yeah, we’re going to make this thing right here, we’re going to sell it to you for around $30,000, and it’s going to change the way people drive forever,”…
After five red-hot months in a row, Hyundai sales came back down… Hyundai Canada broke sales records for the third month in a row,… Hyundai Canada celebrated a successful February, reporting a 2.7 increase in sales… The new year started with a show of Hyundai sales strength as… Hyundai Motor America can look back on…
We got our first glimpse of Kia’s SP2i, a completely new compact SUV which is going to be produced by at its Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh, India. Buy or lease? Find out the difference between the two and which is right for you We know that Kia’s SP2i is based on the SP Concept,…
Jim Farley, Ford’s EVP and President of Global Markets, seen here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, outlined Ford’s plans for operational fitness in Detroit this week Back in October, newly-appointed Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett issued his vision for the company’s future, insinuating the importance of what he termed as “operational…
GM is adding another EV to the Orion Assembly Plant Photo: Chevrolet General Motors’ decision to unallocate several of its American and Canadian plants last year was nothing if not controversial. Still, GM has stated that it remains committed to U.S. manufacturing, and its latest announcement supports this claim. GM is investing $300 million and…
It was still able to claim the top spot among automakers for the 10th year running… During the 1960s and 1970s, General Motors was experiencing great success. With… You may be wondering how a car company’s R&D division can possibly innovate enough to warrant getting nearly 3,000 patents in a single year. But Toyota says…
Last week, Google’s self-driving car division split off from the main company, renaming itself Waymo as a company under the Alphabet corporate umbrella. This week, the company wasted no time in showing off its first vehicle to be retrofitted for autonomous operation: the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Award-Winner: Just look at the expert accolades being heaped…
Nissan reveals the Safety Advancement Lab at its Nissan Technical Center North America in Michigan Photo: Nissan The Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA) in Michigan has a new addition. The automaker revealed the Safety Advancement Lab. Designed to test vehicle safety, the new lab cost the automaker approximately $40 million, bringing the investment into…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi is now able to more quickly assist Minato City in the event of an emergency, thanks to its disaster cooperation agreement. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is working with Minato Mitsubishi Motors Co., Ltd. to be able to help the city if a natural disaster occurs. Peace of Mind on…
Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small passenger cars with limited electric range. However, this has been at odds with what people at large actually want to buy, which are crossovers. So, as the electric market has matured, automakers are finally, slowly introducing electron power into their ranges of crossovers….
Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Photo: General Motors In January, Dane Parker reported to his new position at General Motors — chief sustainability officer — the first ever in the automaker’s history. Previously, Parker’s job title was vice president of sustainable workplaces at GM. In his new position, Parker will help GM become one of the most sustainable…
The brand accounted for six of the top 10 vehicles, with the Land Cruiser and Sequoia far ahead of every other nameplate… According to data gathered by Consumer Reports, the 2022 Cadillac XT5 is… The 2021 Buick Enclave recently won a spot on Consumer Reports’ list… The Buick Enclave has recently been featured on Consumer…
Leonardo DiCaprio may have gained popularity for his acting in TV shows like Growing Pains and movies like What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, but over the years he has moved from being a Hollywood heartthrob to a well-known activist for the environment. Today he took another step to help promote sustainable cars and green driving. Thinking…
If you’re looking to save money on your next car, there are… Not all vehicle problems are accompanied by the infamous “check engine” light.… The fuel filter in your vehicle prevents debris like dirt and rust… Customers who buy or lease a new 2020 Hyundai vehicle can also… Everybody knows that driving on a flat…
With the new and improved (and colorful!) 2016 Chevy Spark EV on its way to market, General Motors decided last month to lower the cost of 2015 Sparks. GM knocked almost $700 of the price, bringing the 2015 model’s MSRP down to $25,995. Even more enticing, the automaker lowered lease prices from $199 to just…
The China-exclusive Buick Velite concept The Chinese auto market has been a difficult one to be a part of for automakers. This is largely because the government places a number of restrictions on foreign companies that wish to produce cars in China, including requiring the incoming company to establish a joint venture with an existing Chinese…
Ah, what a good-looking car. This sentiment, echoed across the minds of people everywhere while looking at new Mazdas, is repeated once more with this: the 2016 Mazda3–a universally-loved small, quick, and nimble vehicle, available either as a sedan or as a hatchback. Mazda treats the hatchback and sedan versions of the Mazda3 as separate…
Volvo plans to leverage advanced technology in its future vehicles to reduce distractions rather than enable them.… As the automotive world continues to struggle against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo posted a year-over-year sales increase for July.… In a recent interview, the CEO of Volvo suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic could end up fueling desire…
The 2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas When people talk about the green car movement, they’re usually referring to hybrids and electrics. Meanwhile, natural gas is getting left out of the conversation about alternative fuel vehicles. Although the plentiful low-emissions fuel source is about half the price of gasoline, few car companies have taken advantage of…
Last month, China announced its plan to phase out fossil-fueled vehicles so that by 2025, each manufacturer will have a 20% inventory of hybrids and EVs. Around the same time, it also stated that it will implement a strict New Energy Vehicle sales quota that automakers must meet by a 2019 deadline. Starting in 2018,…
The “Jeep 4xe” badge Photo: FCA Jeep is combining its legendary capability know-how with advanced eco-friendly technologies in three new plug-in hybrid options of the Jeep Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade. Revealed at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the three plug-in hybrid vehicles will be distinct in the lineup thanks to the “Jeep 4xe” badge. The…
The Prius Prime is the best Toyota Prius you can buy, and… As EVs, or electrified vehicles, explode into the mainstream, it’s more important than ever to know the difference between all of the different variants.… Since an SUV is designed for road trips and as a family-hauler,… Volvo is launching its first-ever, fully electric…
Ford sold timber to benefit the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department Photo: Ford Ford is preparing to build a $5.8 billion battery park in Glendale, Kentucky, and already finding ways to give back to the local community ahead of its grand opening in 2025. The automaker announced a $41,589.75 donation to the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department…
The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet A new report suggests that Chevrolet may discontinue the Trax by the end of 2023. The automaker would then potentially replace this subcompact crossover with a new, similarly designed electric model. Find Out More About the Trax: Its family-friendly features The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet Chevy first introduced the Trax…
Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of Detroit to explore the possibility of powering homes via EVs. In the experiment in the video below, a Fiat 500e is used to power a smart home’s various appliances. Chrysler Digital Media explores how we may go about powering homes via EVs. You might be thinking, “Well isn’t…
Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the eco-friendly technology that certain automakers are putting out remains to be seen, as they haven’t really been given the chance. The Chevy Spark EV, for example, is only available in California and Oregon, while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle is leased exclusively…
Pre-production of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is underway Photo: Ford Pre-production has begun on the hotly anticipated 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Ford announced on Thursday that it’s investing an additional $250 million across three Michigan plants to increase output — and add several new jobs. Another Hot Ford Incoming: The 2022 Ford Maverick is…
Photo: Jeffrey Sauger for Chevrolet Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would be discontinued at the end of 2023, General Motors has reversed that decision. The automaker now says it will produce a next-generation Bolt EV with updated tech and performance. A Great Way to Buy Used: Learn about the…
Photo: NGerda An alliance of automakers has struck a new deal with the California Air Resources Board to increase the average fuel economy of their fleets 3.7 percent year over year between the 2022 and 2026 model years. Besides BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen, Ford has added its endorsement of the new agreement. Go Green: Learn more…
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