Nissan European August Sales Figures Released

Nissan Qashqai GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE. You’ve waited and waited, and the time has finally come for the Nissan European August sales to be revealed. Despite the fact that Nissan’s overall sales were down marginally (37,579 units in 2014 versus 37,725 units last year), the automaker improved its market share by 0.6 percent by pulling consistent…

Categories VW

Mitsubishi Motors to Release Six All-New Models by 2020

After investing $5.3 billion in research and development, Mitsubishi Motors plans to release six all-new models by 2020. This three-year plan is called “Drive for Growth” and describes Mitsubishi’s initiative to spike the company’s unit sales by 30% and increase profit margins by six% or more. Research and development teams are looking to expand Mitsubishi’s participation in the…

Lexus Announces Upcoming Entry-Level Model

Photo: Lexus Want something a little smaller than the Lexus UX subcompact crossover? Well, you’re in luck. Lexus boss Pascal Ruch confirmed that the automaker is planning to introduce a small, electrified, entry-level vehicle to replace the CT 200h. Check Out: 2019 Lexus models However, the CT 200h isn’t going away anytime soon — Lexus…

Latest GM Sustainability Report Emphasizes Mobility

On Tuesday, General Motors released its latest Sustainability Report, which emphasized the importance of connectivity, car-sharing, autonomous vehicles, and alternative propulsion as keys to the future of providing customers with cleaner, safer, and more efficient mobility options. “We see tremendous potential in these technologies and the long-term benefits for our customers and communities around the…

GM China President Matt Tsien Wins Shanghai's Magnolia Award for Expats

General Motors Executive Vice President and President of General Motors China Matt Tsien was recently honored with the Shanghai Municipal Government’s Magnolia Honorable Award, which is given to expats who have made significant contributions to the city in terms of social and/or economic development. “The Magnolia Award is a great honor that I share with all…

GM and LG Partner to Build EV Batteries

Photo: General Motors We all know GM as the quintessential American automaker responsible for iconic vehicles like the Corvette, Camaro, and some of the most popular pickup trucks in the world. Most people are also familiar with LG, whether it’s for their pioneering work on home appliances like refrigerators and washer/dryer units, their massive presence…

Ford Announces MyFord Mobile App for Smartwatches

Ford understands that smartwatches are all the rage these days, which is why they’ve created a MyFord® Mobile app specifically for didn’t-think-I-actually-needed-it-but-now-can’t-live-without-it accessories like Pebble and Apple Watch. According to Ford, the new app will be catered to drivers of its electric (Focus Electric) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi), allowing them…

Europe's EV Sector Will Likely Triple by 2021

Late last year, we reported how Europe manifested a 42-percent sales increase for the EV segment. Now, recent data indicates that the region’s EV market will triple within the next three years. Photo: geralt Positive signs of growth The European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) recently analyzed data from IHS Markit. Their findings indicate that…

Car News In the Rearview: Cuba Is a Bummer

Welcome once again to In the Rearview, where I, your friendly neighborhood farmer of car news, carefully harvest the kernels from the past week’s stories, bring them to you here in a nicely bottled, distilled form. This week, our first story is a bit of a followup to a story from the previous In the…

Buick Embraces the Fake Exhaust Tip Trend

Are non-functional exhaust tips the way of the future? Photo: Buick Every once in a while, a new design trend hits the auto industry. Some are functional, while others are purely aesthetic. And then there are some that seem to have transitioned from one to the other. This is where the fake exhaust tip trend…

Chevy Bolts and Other EVs Set to Infiltrate Sacramento Via a New Car-Share Initiative

California has long sustained a reputation for its stringent efficiency regulations as well as high-tech product launches. Just recently, it started testing digital license plates in Sacramento. The state also recently achieved its own emissions reduction goal four years early. This summer, two car-share companies are making their own contribution to help California’s green driving…

Chevrolet Retail Sales Down 1.5%, While Chevrolet Total Sales Down 6.4% in June

Sedans like the Impala continued to suffer sales losses in June Wedged right between Memorial Day sales and Independence Day sales, June is often regarded as a rough month for automotive sales. Despite this, Chevrolet’s retail sales were able to perform pretty well last month, with a slight 1.5% sales decline. Unfortunately, Chevy’s total sales…