Despite Mazda’s reluctance to adopt hybrid or electric engines into its main line of cars for the U.S., the EPA says that Mazda has the highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy for five years in a row. How? Because Mazda’s dedication to ICEs leads to more immediate innovations in fuel efficiency compared to other companies…
Photo: Albert Duce One of Detroit’s most recognizable and beloved landmarks is being eyed for purchase by the Ford Motor Company. Crain’s Detroit Business reported on Monday that negotiations between Ford and the Moroun family’s Crown Enterprises would see Michigan Central Station come under the ownership of the Dearborn-based automotive giant. Two sources familiar with…
White collar jobs may not be as secure as they once were General Motors recently announced its intention to cut approximately 14,000 jobs in an effort to pivot toward an automotive landscape that features an increasing amount of electrification and automation. However, only 6,000 of these jobs will involve “blue-collar” facility workers. The remaining 8,000…
Nissan and its gaming partners Photo: Nissan Not simply content to have its vehicles featured in racing games like Forza, Nissan partnered with two of the world’s most popular esports teams in March: FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming. With both teams’ jerseys sporting the automaker’s badge, Nissan was hoping to tap into the video game…
Photo: General Motors GM Defense has been on a roll in recent months. The military-oriented division of GM has not only been tapped to produce Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Defense Vehicles, but GM Defense president David Albritton has revealed that the automaker is open to producing GMC Hummer EVs to suit the military’s needs. Built for…
Ford vs. Chevrolet is one of the all-time great American car rivalries, and now it’s the subject of a new podcast miniseries. Business Wars: Ford vs. Chevrolet was written and narrated by author and historian A.J. Baime. The four-part podcast is part of Wondery’s larger Business Wars series. With both automakers headquartered just a short…
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…
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