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…
In the U.S., GM has invested in ride share services like Maven. Yet, those services are prohibited in certain countries abroad, such as in Columbia. Thus, the automaker has focused on contributing to the taxi industry in this region, to extend the brand’s presence in this market. To this end, GM has introduced two taxi-specific…
The 2019 GMC Canyon helps drivers tackle tough jobs with a combination of proven reliability, powerful performance, and rugged capability. For the new model year, this midsize pickup truck also features a small but significant number of upgrades. Practical Pickup: Learn how the GMC Canyon can help you get the job done What’s New for the…
Photo: Buick GM has big plans for Buick. Recently, the automaker unveiled its plans to revamp the brand with everything from a new logo to an all-electric portfolio of vehicles. One highlight of the brand’s plans is its intention to broaden the Avenir trim level to include the entire lineup, including future models. A Rewarding…
Don’t look now, but Chrysler is loading up to go all-electric by… The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid recently added another win to its already long… PARENTS magazine recently honored the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with a 2020 Best… Since an SUV is designed for road trips and as a family-hauler,… The award-winning, innovative, and industry standard-setting Chrysler…
When I am home every day with my kids trying to work during the coronavirus lockdown, one of the things I’ve looked forward to is my runs on the treadmill watching TV (currently One Tree Hill) before everyone wakes up. I’ve noticed the latest thing on TV right now is every single company you’ve ever…
Bridgestone has announced plans to be the first tire maker to offer… Mitsubishi is now able to more quickly assist Minato City in the… Full-on driving autonomy isn’t quite here yet, but it’s close. Toyota has… Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced the DENDO DRIVE HOUSE back in March at… Electrified vehicles are becoming the norm faster…
2018 Ford Explorer Sport Ford this week announced the various and sundry updates that make up the mid-cycle refresh of the Ford Explorer. Among other new features, the 2018 Explorer will be offered with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, SYNC Connect, new exterior color options, and a retouched face and rear. Also (Kind of) New from…
How reliable are General Motors’ electric-vehicle batteries? Extremely reliable, if GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra is correct. Last week, as Barra was speaking at the Automotive News World Congress event, she did some serious bragging about the longevity of GM’s batteries. GM has sold 200,000 electric cars, and according to Barra, not one of…
Photo: © Toyota Toyota made history recently by launching its first fuel cell vehicle, the hydrogen-powered Mirai. The Mirai is a $70,000 sedan exclusively sold in California—so what was next for Toyota? A small, cheap hatchback? A sports car a la Tesla Roadster, perhaps? Nope—try a fuel cell bus. Starting in 2017, you’ll be able…
Featuring three models whose names begin with “En-,” Buick’s lineup of SUVs… While Buick is introducing electric and hybrid models in the Chinese market,… Buick showed off their entire 2018 lineup at the 2018 Chicago Auto… Buick, a luxury vehicle brand from General Motors, has a diverse lineup for… The IIHS has just released a comprehensive…
2020 Buick Envision Essence Photo: GM Over the last decade, there’s been a shift from people buying smaller, more efficient cars to people buying SUVs and crossovers. With climate change posing a real problem to the future of the planet, it’s hard to see the reason for the jump in popularity of larger vehicles like…
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