Mitsubishi eX Concept Electrifies Tokyo Motor Show

The Mitsubishi eX concept is the future of Mitsubishi’s EV technology Say “Hello” to the future of Mitsubishi. The Japanese carmaker took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm earlier this week, introducing multiple concept cars to the industry that reflect Mitsubishi’s future plans. One of the biggest, though, is the all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi eX Concept, which…

Lynn Antipas Tyson Named New Executive Director of Investor Relations for Ford

Ford Motor Company on Monday announced that Lynn Antipas Tyson has taken the position of executive director of Investor Relations. Effective October 1st, Tyson took over in the role from previous executive director Ted Cannis, who has been appointed to the role of global director, Electrification. Tyson’s experience over three decades in finance and strategic…

Loss of Driving Ability Impacts Older Men More Than Women

As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater stress and sadness than for older women. Why is this? According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that surveyed 2,990 people, women…

Hyundai Flashes First Glimpse of Ioniq 5 EV

Photo: Hyundai If you’ve been hoping for a glimpse of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Ioniq 5 electric crossover, the automaker recently released a trio of heavily shadowed images. These shots show the vehicle’s front end, rear end, and front wheel. Constantly on the Go? Here’s why the Hyundai Kona SUV is perfect for your busy…

Hyundai Teams with Aptiv for Autonomous Driving JV

Euisun Chung, executive vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Group (left) and Kevin Clark, president and CEO of Aptiv shaking hands after signing a joint venture agreement Photo: Hyundai Hyundai has announced that it is partnering with mobility solutions company Aptiv to create a joint venture focused on the development and deployment of SAE Level 4 and…

GM Considers Developing Flying Cars (Again)

Terrafugia flying car Photo: LotPro Cars via CC It turns out that GM is (once again) considering developing a flying car. Earlier this week, GM CEO Mary Barra briefly alluded to the company’s interest in “aerial mobility.” She views it as an extension of GM’s Ultium electric battery system. GM spokesman Stuart Fowle made a…

GM Custom Car Covers Provide Optimal Protection

GM is partnering with CoverCar, anItaly-based Confezioni Andrea S.r.l., to create tailored-fitted custom covers for their vehicles to replace the plastic wrap commonly used to protect vehicles during shipping. The GM custom car covers will be easy to install and remove, and will better protect cars during the lengthy shipping process which can span thousands…

Is Ford Fixing to Make a Splash Again?

Will the Ford Ranger Splash join this lineup sometime down the road? Maybe! Definitely possibly Photo: Ford Sometimes, you name a vehicle something particular because you want to give it attitude. Think names like the Bronco, the Raptor, or the Mustang. And sometimes, you just gotta go with a name like Splash because — c’mon,…

Ford Invests $100M in Kansas City for E-Transit Manufacturing

Ford reveals the Kansas City-built E-Transit on Thursday Photo: Ford Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant, which just celebrated the launch of the 2021 Ford F-150, is adding another crucial production to its production slate. Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday that the Kansas City plant will build the upcoming E-Transit electric van, which the automaker reveals…

Detroit Smart Parking Lab Opens in September

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…