Hydrogen Should be an Affordable Energy Option in 10 Years

Hydrogen fuel cell technology might be going mainstream in the next decade Photo: NGerda With all of the buzz about electric cars, it’s easy to lose sight of another alternative fuel for vehicles: hydrogen. It turns out that hydrogen could be a cost-competitive fuel option for cars in the near future. Eco-Friendly Rides: Find a…

Outlander PHEV Wins 'Best Green Development' at Techie Awards

The Outlander PHEV won “Best Green Development” in the annual Techie Awards Well fancy that: turns out that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not just the “Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle” in the UK, but it is also the proud recipient of the “Best Green Development” Award which it won in BusinessCar’s annual Techie Awards. Meanwhile,…

Ownership of Michigan Central Station Transferred to Mystery Company (Probably Ford)

Photo: Albert Duce The exciting, mysterious, will-they-or-won’t-they story of Ford potentially buying Michigan Central Station took another wild turn this week. Strap in! Crain’s Detroit Business on Thursday reported that a May 22 warranty deed transferred ownership of the Moroun family-owned MCS Crown Land Development Co. LLC to New Investment Properties I LLC. The deed…

Olivier Bédard Wins At 2019 Nissan Micra Cup

2019 Nissan Micra Cup opening weekend Photo: Nissan The opening weekend of the 2019 Nissan Micra Cup proved to be victorious for reigning champion Olivier Bédard, who has qualified in pole position at the Nissan Micra Cup a total of 23 times. This year’s Nissan Micra Cup coincided with the Victoria Day Weekend Speedfest and…

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Nissan LEAF Sales Top 450,000

Photo: Nissan Since it first hit the streets in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold over 450,000 models — making it the world’s best-selling EV. More Green for Your Wallet: Calculate your fuel savings One for the record books Photo: Nissan As one of the early popular, practical production EVs, the Nissan LEAF has long…

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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…

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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…