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,…
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…
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…
Our diesel and gasoline are made by refining petroleum (and mixing in some ethanol), but if we do as Bosch, the German auto parts manufacturer, suggests, then maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. Basically what Bosch would like to see people do is invest in developing synthetic fuels, which are made from electricity…
The 2020 Buick Regal GS is one of the latest Buick sedans to hit the Chinese market Photo: General Motors Buick is definitely on a roll in China. The luxury brand is now General Motors’ top-selling American brand in the Chinese market, and that success continues to inspire growth for the company’s lineup. Last year…
Photo: Chevrolet At the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, Chevrolet gave us our first peek at the Super Cruise-integrated steering wheel inside the 2022 Bolt EUV. When the model arrives, it’ll be the first Chevy to boast this hands-free driving technology. Here’s a look at what we know so far about this upcoming model. Get More…
With style and power to rival the more expensive sports cars on the market, the 2019 Nissan 370Z is a great car for a great price. Its MSRP starts at $29,990. The 2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe is available in five trims: 370Z, Heritage Edition, Sport, Sport Touring, and NISMO. Check Out: Nissan enters the Formula E…
GM is keeping changes to a minimum for the 2019 Chevy Bolt EV For the 2019 model year, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is undergoing a few changes, but nothing too dramatic. Just like last year, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” seems to be GM’s strategy for the 2019 Bolt. It’s a good one,…
The Volt’s legacy will likely die with it The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM announced it would discontinue late last year. Despite its demise, rumors persisted that GM would replace the Volt with a hybrid crossover. However, Mark Reuss, the incoming president of GM, recently put a stop to…
Ford and SK will produce EV battery cells via their BlueOvalSK joint venture Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has enlisted the aid of SK Innovation as it continues to ramp up toward its all-electric future. The two companies last month signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture, BlueOvalSK, that will produce battery…
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