Honda Supports Columbus, Ohio’s Bid to Win US Smart City Challenge

Today Honda announced its endorsement of the “Smart Columbus Plan,” a proposal put forth by the city of Columbus, Ohio, to win the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City Challenge. Honda, which bases its North American manufacturing operations in central Ohio, has also pledged to partner with Columbus in a variety of transportation innovations,…

Toyota Warns UK Against Hybrid Clampdown

The UK government is preparing to put forward a proposal that would ban cars that cannot drive 50 miles or more on electric power. Though it wouldn’t go into effect until 2040, Toyota has warned that this “Road to Zero” plan, as it is dubbed, would discourage it from investing into UK manufacturing. Tony Walker,…

Hyundai Offers Glimpse of Elantra N Line Sport Sedan

Photo: Hyundai A quartet of new design renderings show the latest addition to Hyundai’s performance sub-brand: the Elantra N Line sport sedan. Confidence for City Driving: Learn about the 2020 Hyundai Venue’s safety features The Elantra N Line goes beyond the regular Elantra sedan with a variety of sporty design elements and N-branded touches. The…

2014 Cadillac ELR Coupe Overview

2014 Cadillac ELR The 2014 Cadillac ELR is an eye-catcher with smooth, sweeping lines that create an aesthetically pleasing exterior, while remaining aerodynamic. This contemporary style makes you feel like you’re stepping into the world of luxury the moment you set sights on it. While it’s based on the Chevrolet Volt, there are no similarities…

Underrated Car Chases: ‘Godzilla Raids Again’ (1955)

The iconic Osaka Castle is a victim of monster mayhem caused by an inadvertent car crash Photo: Ethan Conley via CC There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a history as Godzilla. Today, the creature is most-often associated with things like monster fights, cinematic cheese, and — if you’re a regular reader…

Grappler Concept Transforms Hyundai Veloster Into Off-Road Beast

The Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Veloster isn’t the first vehicle that comes to mind for off-roading prowess, but that’s about to change. Hyundai has given its quirky three-door hatchback a massively rugged makeover just in time for November’s 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Veloster Grappler concept incorporates an array…

Honda's 'Baby' NSX Might Be Released as a Hybrid

New reports about the rumored “baby” NSX say it could become a hybrid Fans of the Acura NSX sports car, but not its $100,000 plus price tag, received a glimmer of hope earlier this year when John Mendal, American Honda executive vice president, kind of let it slip that Honda was working on a more affordable…

More than 1,200 New Jobs Coming to Michigan GM Plant

©GM The General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Michigan is responsible for some of the automaker’s most popular vehicles. To keep up with demand, GM announced last week that the plant will add more than 1,200 hourly and salaried jobs, as well as a completely new second shift. “The workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck is second to…