Photo: GM The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Motors Defense a $36.4 million contract that will involve producing 10 heavy-duty Suburban SUVs. The contract gives GM Defense exclusive rights to manufacture heavy-duty, possibly armored vehicles for use by government agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service. General Motors will manufacture these purpose-built vehicles…
There are certain aspects of automobiles that we’ve always taken for granted, like the fact that they have an engine, require fuel, and run on four wheels. As some of these aspects are changing with new technology–like the introduction of alternative fuels–it’s natural for us to question other aspects–such as, “Why do cars have four…
Fernando Alonso was running inside the top 10 at the United States Grand Prix in Austin when he reported a loss of power and was forced to retire. Honda later found it had been an issue with the MGU-H, which converts heat energy from the exhaust system into electricity. The MGU-H is one of six…
Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will feature the automaker’s first solar-panel roof system for battery recharging. The 2020 Sonata Hybrid’s solar technology, which takes up the entire roof of the car, gives the battery six extra hours of charging time a day and could increase the car’s travel distance by about 800 miles…
Photo: Buick Buick recently introduced its newest SUV for the Chinese market: the Buick Envision Plus. No official announcements have been made, but there’s a good chance this model could soon be sold in the U.S. as the Envision GX. All-New for 2021: Meet the stunningly redesigned Buick Envision SUV Classified as a premium midsize…
Side ramp on a accessible vehicle operated by MTA of NY Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York via cc A lot of calculations and decisions go into crafting the best accessible van for your needs. If you require special access, you’re probably debating between a lift or a ramp for your…
Back in 2007, Mazda announced a new development vision, which it called “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.” This vision led Mazda to offer advances in driving pleasure, environmental performance, and safety features. Now, though, Mazda has decided to kick its development vision further down the road, under a new name: “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030.” More Mazda Design: Here’s how…
Q2 financial presentation confirms no Ford Bronco for Europe Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford confirmed that it is eliminating the Ka+ from its lineup in order to focus on adding more profitable crossovers to the lineup. One of the crossovers definitely not coming to Europe is the tentatively titled Baby Bronco, which will not make…
Photo: Ford Motor Company For the first time in its history, Ford Motor Company earned a spot on CDP’s Climate “A List,” making it one of just 35 American companies and the only automaker originating in America honored for 2019. CDP, a global nonprofit organization whose goal is to facilitate the shift to sustainability by…
2020 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan If saving money at the pump is one of your driving goals in 2021, consider getting behind the wheel of the Nissan Kicks. The staff at U.S. News & World Report named the popular 2020 Kicks to its list of The 14 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2021. Available Now: 2020…
The BMW i3 and i8 haven’t been around for long, but already the world has sat up and taken notice of the two cutting-edge electric models from the German automaker. The i3 in particular has garnered plenty of attention since its release, cinching titles like 2015 Yahoo Green Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s…
The all-new 2018 Honda Fit Sport trim Honda revealed the refreshed 2018 Fit today, which will go on sale next month with new styling, the addition of a Sport trim, and available Honda Sensing safety features. This marks the popular hatchback’s first update since the launch of the 2015 model in 2014. The updated styling and…
2015 Kia Soul EV Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has recently awarded the 2015 Kia Soul EV with the 2015 Vincentric “Best Value in America” award in the Electric/Plug-in Hybrid category. “The Kia brand has always stood for value, and even as we’ve grown and matured, adding ever more…
The 2017 GMC Yukon is a full-size, eight-passenger SUV that is a cut above the competition when it comes to luxury, even before upgrading to the truly extravagant Denali trim. No other vehicle in its class can rival its premium interior features and cutting-edge styling. The downside of being such a big and extravagant SUV…
Don’t be left stranded with a dead battery because of these secret drains Photo: The News Wheel A dead car battery is a real pain in the neck to deal with. By the time its charge has depleted, it’s too late to do anything to fix it. Now you’re stuck in the parking lot, stranded…
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