Back when GM Cruise stepped into the self-driving car spotlight, it forecasted that it would launch a self-driving fleet of electric taxis in San Francisco by the end of 2019. As we head into the second half of the year, the company announced that it was setting aside its original timeline in the interest of…
Volkswagen is ready to own the desert Photo: Volkswagen Between all of Volkswagen’s announcements about the electric future of the brand and high-profile EV announcements, it can be easy to forget that the automaker has an extensive history in motorsports. In a recent press release, Saad Chehab, Senior Vice President, VW Brand Marketing, confirmed their…
Many enthusiasts are going to have to wait even longer than expected for a brand-new Ram truck As Fiat Chrysler prepares to roll out a new generation of Ram 1500 trucks, the outgoing generation of the vehicle is experiencing some sales difficulties. Even as FCA encouraged dealerships to transfer select 2018 Ram 1500 models into…
The new VW Cross Coupe GTE concept that debuted this morning in Detroit Volkswagen wants to become the biggest automaker in the world, but it’s having some trouble making inroads in America (which is understandable – is has only been here for a mere 60 years). One of the main reasons for the brand’s stateside sales woes is…
A second-generation Ford Escape Hybrid Photo: IFCAR Even when it takes an absolute thrashing, the Ford Escape Hybrid SUV is built to endure. Take, for example, a just-retired 2012 model that piled up more than 400,000 miles as a New York City taxi. The 400,215 miles racked up by this second-generation Escape Hybrid aren’t just…
Photo: Ford With the tagline “Electrifying Everything,” Ford has been named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022, the companion list to the world’s most influential people. The annual list tracks the businesses and corporations that are shaping the world based on loose factors like “relevance, impact, innovation, leadership, ambition, and success.” It’s clear…
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Photo: FCA Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more than an astounding 30 percent this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, drivers are still interested in purchasing vehicles, and, according to a new study, many Americans want a new Jeep. A Luxurious New Trim:…
The Hyundai Ioniq made strong October sales gains in Canada Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Canada broke sales records for the third month in a row, celebrating its most successful October ever. Maintenance Tips: How to make sure your vehicle’s belts and hoses are in good working order For the month, Hyundai sold 12,239 units for a…
The Mazda CX-9 Azami LE is the biggest, most opulent vehicle in the automaker’s lineup. Boasting a luxurious interior, elegant interior design, and a stunning level of detail, the CX-9 Azami LE surpasses the previous range-topping model. Here’s a look at some of its finest features. Get a Little More Luxury: Easy car upgrades Interior…
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for the 2019 Rebelle Rally Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi partnered with the military veterans’ nonprofit Record the Journey and earned a commendable second place. Now, Mitsubishi has announced that it will be partnering up with Record the Journey again for the 2020 Rebelle Rally and will the…
So, here’s a thing: thanks to the Trump administration’s heavy emphasis on deregulation, it is entirely possible that President Trump may create a varied and nation-wide near-silent electric ninja cars, stalking unwary pedestrians at any turn. Artist’s depiction, before the actual situation was explained to him The thing that I am jabbering about is actually…
Experience the F-150 Lightning in AR today with Strike Anywhere Photo: Ford Clearly, folks across the country are quite smitten with the upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Since its debut in May, more than 160,000 people have reserved an all-electric F-150. And Ford is looking to increase that total even more with F-150 Lightning: Strike…
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, which is “good neither for your pocketbook, nor the environment” It’s not unusual to hear someone badmouth Kia, but it is a bit odd when the person doing the badmouthing happens to be a Kia dealer. Yet that’s what happened when a car customer in British Columbia, Canada, inquired about…
The 2021 Suburban leads Chevy SUVs and cars with 144.7 cubic feet of total cargo space Photo: Chevrolet How much stuff do you need your new vehicle to hold? Basing your purchase on this question could make a big difference for your grocery runs, family vacations, and do-it-yourself projects. If you’re shopping for a Chevrolet…
Hyundai premiered the performance-based model during the 2018 Paris Motor Show media preview The 2018 Paris Motor Show is slated for Oct 4-14 this year, with many automakers bringing a large collection of innovative electric versions of preexisting models as well as a variety of thought-provoking concepts. However, the media preview has already provided a…
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