Last year, AAA reported that 20-percent of American drivers said they’d consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle. This year, even more U.S. residents are warming up to EVs, as a recent survey confirms. The stats The Union of Concerned Scientists and Consumer Reports performed the survey. They evaluated and compiled the responses of…
The Eclipse Cross PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Eclipse was first introduced in the U.S. back in 1990 and served as inspiration for the Eclipse Cross that’s on the market today. While the Eclipse Cross in the States only gets its power from a gas engine, a plug-in hybrid version of the compact SUV…
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…
As vehicles become more and more complex and new technologies come into play, automakers have to put more and more money into research and development and other new investments to keep ahead of the curve. Mazda Motor Corporation is no exception, as Nikkei Asian Review reports—the Zoom Zoom brand is shelling out a record amount…
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…
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…
The Lincoln Corsair is the brand’s top-selling SUV through June 2021 Photo: Lincoln With six months down in 2021, Lincoln Motor Company is sitting primed to have its biggest year ever for SUV sales. Through June, Lincoln has sold 46,018 SUVs in the United States — up 21.7 percent and good for the brand’s utility…
To boldly go where no automaker has gone before Among of the most highly-discussed vehicles on the market right now is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Chevy’s latest project in the realm of electric motor models is quickly becoming one of the most popular electric cars in the industry. Of course, the Bolt is not General…
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…
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…
Manual cars are quickly becoming a dying breed in the United States, with more than 95% of all new cars sold equipped with an automatic transmission. Honda, however, recognizes the value of driving a manual and is seeking to share its knowledge with the world, perhaps in the hopes that people will buy one of…
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 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…
GMC raked in $24 billion in revenue for General Motors in 2017 The profitable GMC brand is giving General Motors extra breathing room to pursue development of electric and driverless vehicles. An article in The Wall Street Journal today traces the ascendancy of GMC among GM brands, to the tune of about $24 billion in revenue…
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,…
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