Surprise, surprise, the Ford F-Series is selling like hotcakes Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company enjoyed a successful Q1 2021 in overall and retail sales, leaning on familiar favorites and new kids on the block in equal measure. With the Ford F-Series delivering its best start at retail in 15 years and SUVs off to their…
Can you build cars with all the colors of the wind? Photo: Jondaar_1/Flickr Designing and creating electric and hybrid vehicles is only the beginning of what automakers can do to practice sustainability. Sometimes, it’s even more important for automotive brands to look at how efficient their manufacturing plants and business centers are. Working toward a goal…
The BMW i3 is a sporty electric car that already offers a lot when it comes to style, with its distinctive shape and unique interior. I’ll admit to falling in love with it at first sight. That isn’t stopping BMW from taking it to the next level, however. At the LA Auto Show, the 2016…
via BMWBlog AutoBlog is confirming that the BMW i3 REx will sport an EPA rating of 117 MPGe combined and will get 39 mpg when running on gasoline. This puts the i3 with range extender comfortably in the neighborhood of EV and PHEV competitors. The i3 REx, which has already begun arriving at dealerships across…
2016 Buick Enclave Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Buick Enclave is a mid-size SUV with a starting MSRP of $39,065. The 2016 Buick Enclave comes standard with a 3.6-liter engine good for 288 horsepower and also features the auto-industry’s first standard front center side air bag, which deploys from the inside portion of the…
Photo: Hyundai With its new RM19 Racing Midship sports car protoype, Hyundai is making an aggressive move toward even higher performance for its N brand vehicles. Unveiled last month at AutoMobility LA, the RM19’s “Racing Midship” design features a modified mid-engine configuration. Equipped with this high-tech layout, the RM19 delivers vastly improved balance, grip, and…
If you’ve been rubbing your hands together in anticipation of being able to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF, you’re going to be quite happy to learn that production of the EV has officially gotten underway at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, putting it just that much closer to being at…
The name of COPO Camaro is legendary on the dragstrip for its high power and exclusivity. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model with a special-edition COPO Camaro and an all-electric concept COPO Camaro. However, behind the glamour, the COPO Camaro has an interesting origin story that involves a little trickery to…
April 17 is one of the most meaningful days on the Ford holiday calendar, and not because it’s within striking distance of Rex Manning Day. It’s National Mustang Day, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary pony car’s debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. And what better way to celebrate…
2014 BMW X6 BMW Group sales in July for the United States were up 7.4 percent with 32,220 vehicles sold. 26,409 of those vehicles belonged to the BMW brand, which was up 9.8 percent year-over-year in what was its best July ever. MINI was down 2.3 percent from its July 2013 sales figures with 5,811…
MINI made a return to form in March During February, MINI experienced some pretty negative sales decreases, with an overall 24.1% sales decline for that month. However, it would appear that MINI is making a triumphant return to form, as the brand experienced a 4.7% increase in sales during March. Last month, MINI sold 4,987…
In New England, winter is serious business, which is why it is such a big deal for the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Kona to receive top Winter Vehicle Awards from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). More Hyundai: The 2019 Santa Fe has debuted in New York More specifically, the Santa Fe was…
Elon Musk and Tesla get South Park treatment in last night’s episode With appearances on both The Price is Right and South Park, this week Tesla is really cornering the stoner television market. We are guessing Elon Musk won’t be too thrilled about the latter “endorsement,” though. In last night’s automotive-themed South Park episode, “Handicar,”…
Everyone has heard of Maserati and will be suitably impressed to find you at the wheel of one, even an old and used model. But its North American presence is nonetheless not as strong as the Italian brand would like, and it has come to the conclusion that the path to changing this is electrification….
Dubbed “Stella Vita,” this recreational vehicle was created by 22 students at the Eindhoven University of Technology.… General Motors is making huge strides toward running all its U.S. facilities… Route 66 is one of the most beloved, oldest, and most historic… There is one particularly ideal situation for environmentally-conscious electric car owners: In… Toyota has…
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