Ford looks to recreate a little history with the Mustang Mach-E and Ocean to Ocean Reimagined Photo: Ford With its Ocean to Ocean Reimagined cross-country tour, Ford is putting the Mustang Mach-E to the test to show off its long-distance driving capabilities. Over the course of 50 days, a pair of Ford’s all-electric SUVs will…
As could be reasonably expected with the eventual launch of production for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, GM plans to axe production on the previous-generation Volt. With the new Volt expected to arrive by the fall, the end of the road for the 2015 Volt is very nigh. According to Edmunds, GM will suspend production…
Everyone who’s seen The Fast and the Furious remembers Brian O’Connor’s little green Eclipse that he drives in most of the movie. What was it about the Eclipse that made it the quintessential tuner car of the 90s? Find out about each its four generations below. First Generation First Generation Mitsubishi Eclipse Photo: Spanish Coches…
The Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan, is receiving a new 2,159-panel solar array. Capable of generating 1,127 megawatt hours of energy, the rooftop array is the latest development stemming from a partnership between Ford and DTE Energy. Ford’s Sustainable Path Ford: All-new F-150 adds mighty, efficient PowerBoost hybrid V6 Ford and DTE…
For some drivers, a posted speed limit is more of a suggestion than a hard and fast rule, and their disregard not only puts other drivers at risk; it’s also a reckless way to burn through gas and money. The study, “Fuel Consumption Sensitivity of Conventional and Hybrid Electric Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicles to Driving Style,” by…
Mitsubishi has made the Outlander PHEV V2H-ready New Year’s Day is right around the corner, so now is about the time for compiling the ol’ list of resolutions. Somewhere very close to the top of Mitsubishi’s list has to be an entry written in big, bold marker letters: launch the Outlander PHEV in America. Mitsubishi…
It’s time to cool down the hype train, here. In the past several days, we have seen headlines crying “Mazda rotary coming in 2019!” citing an article from Automotive News (link at the bottom, subscription required). More Mazda: Meet the Mazda flagship, the three-row CX-9 However, annoyingly, that is not exactly what’s going on. What…
Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior The long-awaited moment is finally here. After months of anticipation, Toyota has revealed the production Fuel Cell Vehicle’s (FCV) exterior for the first time, and given us an approximate price tag for when the vehicle goes on sale in the Japanese market before April of next year. The European and U.S….
Ford was America’s top automaker for hourly employment last year Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company busted out its American flag and waved it all over the place Friday, announcing that it topped the American auto industry for hourly employment in America once again. Ford says that it employs more than 57,000 UAW-represented employees in America…
Photo: Volvo As we finally get used to writing 2020 on our checks or homework, it’s worth looking back at some of the most impressive sales figures of the previous year and the last decade. Namely, the fact that Volvo managed to sell just shy of 46,000 plug-in EVs in 2019. Join the club: Check…
The future, at long last, seems increasingly likely to be an electric one for the automotive industry. Among those leading the charge is General Motors, whose new Chevrolet Bolt EV has been tapped to begin its nationwide rollout this month and has thus far been a hit in its limited release. This might lead one…
Volkwagen is working very hard to make the auto world and its customers excited for the future. First the automaker unveiled the BUDD-e concept at the International Consumer Electronics Show, and now the Tiguan GTE Concept is making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Keeping You Safe: Check out VW’s Safety…
Photo: Honda Honda has announced it is producing nearly 12,000 gallons of hand sanitizer through its Fuel Cell System Manufacturing partnership with General Motors. The two global automakers say they are making hand sanitizer as part of an “industry-wide effort to help alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The sanitizer will be used at…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors On Monday, America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 was introduced in the Senate. The long-awaited bill proposes transportation projects’ spending, including a maximum of $1 billion in spending on clean transportation. Going Green: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 2019 Green SUV of the Year What the bill entails America’s…
2018 Nissan Leaf Nissan is mixing it up at this year’s annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) by showcasing two new 2018 models—the second-generation Nissan Leaf and the Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition—alongside some more seasoned vehicles—a 50th anniversary celebrating 1972 Datsun 510, the race worthy competitor 1994 Nissan D21 Hardbody Bonneville, and the record-holding 1970…
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