We could see some very different nameplates from Cadillac in the near future Photo: Cadillac Many luxury automakers utilize an alphanumeric naming scheme when choosing the monikers for their vehicles. However, as brands like Cadillac plan to introduce brand-new vehicle segments to their lineup, they are considering alternatives to this tried and true method. Cadillac’s…
Behold! The future of the Cadillac brand! For quite some time now, General Motors has stated that the Cadillac brand will be leading the charge in terms of the company’s electrification efforts. GM just revealed what that electric-powered future might look like for Cadillac when, during a press event for the North American International Auto…
Chinese drivers will have to wait a little bit longer for the Buick brand’s next electric offering The Buick brand is currently experiencing unprecedented sales success throughout China. That success has convinced GM to introduce a number of new Buick models to the Chinese market. Unfortunately, the release date for one of these models has…
When it comes to new car technology, the hottest new thing changes all the time. For a while, the cool new technology was sensors and cameras all over to give warnings and to gently keep drivers from drifting or smashing headlong into someone because they were distracted by something. Then, it briefly was cool to…
Similar to last year, Canadian consumers will have to wait a bit longer to bring home a 2018 Chevy Bolt EV. Some shoppers in the Toronto area were quoted an eight- to 12-month wait period before they could pick up their own Bolt EV. The Bolt has done particularly well in Canada. Just last year alone,…
Rapid advancement in technology continues to trigger changes in many different sectors. A case in point is the automotive industry that has got a facelift in ways that were unfathomable a few decades ago. If you look back and compare types of cars on the roads back then and draw a comparison with today’s models,…
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has inked a multi-year deal with TomTom, securing the latter’s services in providing next-gen navigation for the former’s latest vehicles. Keep It Safe: Ford Driving Skills for Life program enters 17th year The partnership between Ford and TomTom kicks off with two of the automaker’s hottest new vehicles: the 2021…
Ford’s F-series trucks are the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., but General Motors is hoping to gain ground with its new 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. A few years ago, Ford started building its F-series trucks out of aluminum instead of steel. This helped make them lighter and more fuel-efficient than the Sierra and…
The Volkswagen BUDD-e, an electric concept car unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show this past January, was applauded for its look into the future of electric car design. Now it is being officially recognized, as it won the 2016 Concept Truck of the Year award at the 15th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of…
Nearly every automaker provide colors with unique names; Nissan is not an exception to that trend. We generally like to think of colors as blue, red, or green, but with Nissan, you’ll get all of the “Metallic,” “Sapphire,” and “Midnight” variants as well. Below, you’ll find some of the best exterior colors offered by Nissan for the…
2019 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan Each year the Automotive Science Group coordinates an economic study to determine which vehicles are worthy of its top honors. This year, Nissan has made an impressive showing as four of the automaker’s vehicles were deemed award-worthy. Summer Car Care: How parking in the shade protects you and your vehicle…
Nissan’s Andy Palmer introducing the Taxi of Tomorrow in Japan in 2012 Andy Palmer, Nissan’s Chief Planning Officer, has been appointed the Companion of The Order of St. Michael and St. George by Princess Anne, the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace. The prestigious award is reserved to people who have made major contributions to the…
2015 Nissan LEAF When the news broke that Nissan was developing a longer-range LEAF for 2016 or 2017, there was rampant speculation that the technology might actually be ready in time for the 2015 model. All of the hype proved to be unfounded, though, and in the end, the biggest change announced for the new…
Photo: Kroger After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger are rolling out a fleet of self-driving delivery vehicles to serve customers in Houston, Texas. But there’s one big difference — in Arizona, Nuro used modified versions of electric cars that are currently on the market. Texas residents will enjoy service…
Ford CEO Jim Hackett (left) and Volkswagen AG Dr. Herbert Diess Photo: Ford Motor Company After much rumor and intrigue, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced in January plans to form an alliance that will lead to the joint development of commercial vans and midsize pickup trucks by 2022. The partnership is primarily focused…
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