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…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news again, but with my own delightful and lighthearted spin. This week, we start our merry way down lighthearted lane by considering that since in the Cars movies there are WWII veterans, that means that there was a Cars Hitler. And then even…
Mazda has achieved a particularly and increasingly impressive title in the past four years, as in each yearly Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends Report that the US Environmental Protection Agency releases, it has named the Zoom Zoom brand as the most fuel-efficient automaker in the United States. Well, it seems that Mazda thinks four is…
Pre-orders for the all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E are now open in China Photo: Ford The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has already proven a hot commodity in the United States with booming sales. Ford Motor Company looks to replicate that success in China, where pre-orders are officially open for the locally built Mustang Mach-E. Just the…
A profitable EV might be just around the corner for GM Photo: Chevrolet General Motors has repeatedly stated that EVs will make up a large portion of its vehicle offerings moving forward. Many automakers and analysts might consider this move a risk, as EVs currently struggle to be profitable. Yet, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes…
Battery validation engineer Mary Fedrick uses an Oscilloscope to test a battery at a new facility in Allen Park Photo: Ford With Ford ramping up toward a fully electric lineup, battery production takes on a new level of priority. The automaker is meeting those needs with the newly announced Ford Ion Park, a global battery…
2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV exterior Photo: GMC The future is electric, and several models from GMC will be introducing eco-friendly powertrains in the next few years. The GMC Hummer EV pickup is slated for 2022 with the GMC Sierra EV following in 2023, and the Hummer EV SUV will hit the market in 2024….
The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Picks of 2018 this week. As part of the list, the Bolt was named Top Compact Green Car. The Bolt is helping to push GM into the electric car segment, earning impressive sales numbers last year. Acknowledging the Bolt’s unique presence in…
Photo: Nissan Nissan continues its dedication to changing the way people think about driving, how driving is powered, and how it affects the world with the release of Nissan Energy Solar to customers in the United Kingdom. Learn More: Nissan Earns 2018 Energy Star® Partner of the Year “Nissan Energy Solar is a complete system…
The Chevrolet Bolt has only been out for a little over a month, and its awards cabinet must be on the brink of collapse. It has picked up “car of the year” awards from several organizations, including the Detroit Free Press and the North American Car of the Year Awards. It has won green car…
Kia is planning to go greener than ever before. After recently announcing that it will be expanding the availability of the Soul EV, the South Korean carmaker has decided to celebrate. As Soul EV sales begin throughout Oregon today, Kia Motors America has announced its title sponsorship of the 2015 Plug & Pinot celebration. The 2015…
Michigan Central Station will be integral to Ford’s electric and autonomous vehicle development When asked for a quote on the fact that Ford paid $90 million for Michigan Central Station in Corktown, the founder of a commercial real estate finance company had just one word for Crain’s Detroit Business: “DAMN!!!!!” All caps. Five exclamation points….
SUVs like the 2021 Atlas helped make Q4 2020 a success for VW Photo: Volkswagen It’s no secret that 2020 was a rough year for the automotive industry. The still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulted in everything from halted production to delayed releases. Thankfully, the end of the year saw many automakers rebound in a big way….
2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid Photo: Lincoln The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring has secured a spot on Autotrader’s list of the 10 Best Electric Cars for 2021. The sleek, sophisticated SUV was one of 10 models singled out by the publication for its eco-friendly powertrain, sophisticated design, and performance. How to Choose: An…
Purdue professor Issam Mudawar and students test an EV charging cable prototype Photo: Ford Charging times are a common quibble that might keep drivers from making the leap to an electric car sooner rather than later. But Ford Motor Company and Purdue University are looking to fix that issue right quick with a new charging…
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