Two officers of the Carabinieri and their shiny new i-MiEV When one thinks of military police vehicles, one might immediately think of large, rugged-looking vehicles that have the power in and of themselves to intimidate. One might not immediately think of, say, a petite electric car with a cute name, but that didn’t seem to…
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in NYC gets a lot of buzz around this time of year. As the largest-attended auto show in North America, the show has nationwide name recognition. This year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will be in attendance and plans to make quite the entrance. To celebrate the beginning of…
The 2016 Chevrolet Volt © GM Chevrolet led off Detroit today with the world’s first clear look at the 2016 Volt. In addition to finally seeing the new-and-improved look of the Volt under the full bright lights of the COBO Center, we have the final word on its improved electric range, which climbs to 50…
Tailgating is more than just an annoyance for the person ahead of you — it’s also a dangerous way to drive. Following another vehicle too closely robs you of the time and space you need to react promptly and hit the brakes, and it puts you at a much higher risk for causing a serious…
Ford F-150 achieved record sales in Canada during Q3 2020 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Canada posted an 8.5 year-over-year sales increase for the third quarter of 2020. With 84,092 vehicles delivered, Ford shows that it is full steam ahead in recovering from the sales hit taken as result of COVID-19. Coming Later This…
Photo: GMC Months after revealing the mighty Hummer EV supertruck, GMC is introducing another all-electric beast to its lineup: the 2024 Hummer EV SUV. Another Outstanding GMC SUV: Haul up to nine passengers in the all-new 2021 Yukon The first Hummer EV SUV to hit dealerships in 2023 will be Edition 1 — the vehicle’s…
Photo: Maserati Maserati has released a teaser for a future SUV and revealed it will be called the Grecale. So far, not much is known about the upcoming vehicle other that it will be built at Cassino, an FCA-owned assembly plant in central Italy. Maserati is investing 800€ million in a new production line there…
Have you ever pulled into a gas station and wondered what the difference was between diesel fuel and petrol fuel or how they are even made? Despite both fuel types originating from the same source—crude oil—there are several key differences in the creation and usages of diesel and petrol fuels. This guide will give you…
Starting in 2022, GM will push for widespread distribution and adoption of its Ultium EV charging units Photo: General Motors Currently, GM is primarily focused not just on its all-electric lineup plan but on making EV charging stations more accessible for drivers. The company recently revealed that it will install up to 40,000 of its…
Photo: Jessica L. Tozer Driving can be a safer, more enjoyable experience with advanced technology — and the Mitsubishi cybersecurity team wants to make sure it stays that way. Hackers can infiltrate a vehicle through its infotainment system and take control of its computer-controlled features. While this hasn’t occurred on a Mitsubishi, the automaker is…
The new Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE concept The new Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE concept has debuted at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, offering a glimpse at the future of the VW lineup—both in terms of design elements and increasing hybridization. A coupe with four doors and a hatchback built on the same modular transverse matrix…
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize sedan with a starting MSRP of $22,500. Highlights of the 2016 Malibu include a 250-horsepower turbo engine, a brilliantly restyled exterior, and an improved Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system that’s now compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2016 Chevrolet…
Chevy has released another ad in its “Real People, Not Actors” marketing campaign (which actually does feature some actors), once again with the apparent goal of publicly shaming some dumb people. In this new commercial for the 2016 Equinox, a focus group of ordinary people is asked to answer a math problem: Embarrassing. After being…
Photo: OnInnovation Famous for his groundbreaking innovations across multiple marketplaces, Elon Musk is quickly becoming a household name. Musk is currently the CEO of both Tesla Motors and SpaceX. Background Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1971. He spent most of his childhood in South Africa before moving to Canada at 17…
It’s a pretty terrifying scenario — you’re driving down the highway, cruising at around 70 mph, and you have a sudden realization: you can’t stop. While unlikely, it is possible for your accelerator to get stuck. Tapping the brakes doesn’t do a whole lot of good in this scenario, so what’s your best option? Brake….
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