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…
The 2016 Kia Optima (pictured above) was named on the 10 Best Family Cars of 2016 list along with the 2016 Kia Soul Parents across the United States will be happy to know that if they choose a Kia model, they’re making the right choice for their family. The 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia…
Mitsubishi is ending the production of its all-electric i-MiEV One by one, Mitsubishi’s sedans are dropping like flies from its lineup. The Japanese carmaker recently confirmed it is going to focus on offering crossovers in the American market, and it’s not messing around. Now, the newest Mitsubishi model to get axed is its sole all-electric…
“You can’t. Always. Get. What you waAaant,” – a sullen Mick Jagger upon learning the news Photo: Kia Motors Global Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was not going to be produced for the 2020 model year. But they held on to the promise of a better version of the…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Rumors emerged this week that Ford may take a similar tack with the Mustang Mach-E as it is the Bronco, delivering a “baby” Mustang Mach-E built on the Volkswagen Modular Electric Drive Matrix platform. Ford has since denied the claim. Per Auto Express, representatives of Ford and VW met in November…
Each year, Kia arrives at McCormick Center in downtown Chicago to display the best of its vehicles, from the sporty Stinger to the all-new Seltos. This year was no different, with the refreshed 2020 Cadenza making its debut. However, along with showcasing its impressive lineup, Kia was recognized by a couple major organizations at the…
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